What do you go to see?
Thu, 22 Feb 2001, 10:55 pmGill26 posts in thread
What do you go to see?
Thu, 22 Feb 2001, 10:55 pmHi all,
I would like to open a topic up for discussion.
*What do you go to see at the theatre, what do you avoid and why?
*Do you only like certain types of theatre?
*Do you only go to see what your own club puts on?
*Do you limit yourself to a certain amount of shows each year?
*Do you only go to see shows that you have heard of?
*Do you only go to see a show if you know someone in it?
*Do you only see shows at certain venues?
Tell me everything you think and please be honest. (I am/have been guilty of some of the above so I am not out to judge).
You see, I am currently involved with a fantastic musical that has never before been performed in Perth, many of the handful of people who have seen it so far have raved and yet our bookings are absolutely dismal. I thought that this might happen to some degree because of PIAF but it's worse than I thought. I have heard that other amateur clubs shows are selling out before they open so I am keen to find out why our show is not doing well at the box office. Does the majority REALLY prefer another production of "The Sound of Music" to something new?
Please let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Gill
I would like to open a topic up for discussion.
*What do you go to see at the theatre, what do you avoid and why?
*Do you only like certain types of theatre?
*Do you only go to see what your own club puts on?
*Do you limit yourself to a certain amount of shows each year?
*Do you only go to see shows that you have heard of?
*Do you only go to see a show if you know someone in it?
*Do you only see shows at certain venues?
Tell me everything you think and please be honest. (I am/have been guilty of some of the above so I am not out to judge).
You see, I am currently involved with a fantastic musical that has never before been performed in Perth, many of the handful of people who have seen it so far have raved and yet our bookings are absolutely dismal. I thought that this might happen to some degree because of PIAF but it's worse than I thought. I have heard that other amateur clubs shows are selling out before they open so I am keen to find out why our show is not doing well at the box office. Does the majority REALLY prefer another production of "The Sound of Music" to something new?
Please let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Gill
RE: R+J: the naked truth
Tue, 27 Feb 2001, 08:38 pmWalter Plinge
Sorry Grant, but I can't back you on this. While I agree a poster should do the things you mentioned, it shouldn't convey something false or erroneous about the show.
If Woolworths advertise toothpaste at 20 cents and then says "that was just to get your attention, now this is what we want to show you.........." they would be hauled over the coals. Advertise a show with a photo of Nicole Kidman when she isn't in it and you would have a lawsuit slapped on you very quickly.
False advertising is false advertising - no escaping, and that is what GRADS has done.
And really, do you want to attract the sort of people who would be attracted. I went to one of Malcolm Crisps productions that had two women kissing on the poster. Sure it got attention but when it became clear that the impression of the poster was false, the members of the "raincoat brigade" left - during the show! Distracting for performers and audience but the sort of thing that can happen when you tread this path.
Using a poster to attract audience is essential but I think it should be done honestly.
If Woolworths advertise toothpaste at 20 cents and then says "that was just to get your attention, now this is what we want to show you.........." they would be hauled over the coals. Advertise a show with a photo of Nicole Kidman when she isn't in it and you would have a lawsuit slapped on you very quickly.
False advertising is false advertising - no escaping, and that is what GRADS has done.
And really, do you want to attract the sort of people who would be attracted. I went to one of Malcolm Crisps productions that had two women kissing on the poster. Sure it got attention but when it became clear that the impression of the poster was false, the members of the "raincoat brigade" left - during the show! Distracting for performers and audience but the sort of thing that can happen when you tread this path.
Using a poster to attract audience is essential but I think it should be done honestly.
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