Rechabites Hall- what's the story??
Wed, 29 Aug 2001, 12:27 amEliot McCann18 posts in thread
Rechabites Hall- what's the story??
Wed, 29 Aug 2001, 12:27 amJust come in from seeing Wolf Lullaby (yes I know!!! I'll shut up about it now- won't mention it again!!! Read my review) and I have a few questions, which maybe thems in the know can help me with:
Who runs the Rechabites' Hall? Can you please step forward so's we can beat you with strands of linguini?
Speaking as an audience member (never been onstage) This "venue" is DIABOLICAL. Dirty, messy, unkempt, ill eqipped to handle humans- god HELP you if you're on crutches or in a wheelchair! When one of the rats in the building is so disgusted with its abode that it DIES in one of the change rooms, you know the building has problems. It is a disgrace that a performance venue should charge people money to use such a hovel. In fact, when was the last time an officer from Occupational Health and Safety went over it with a fine-tooth comb?
It is hard enough for independant theatre groups to produce their work, without having to resort to "putting up with" conditions that verge on the unsanitary. And HOW DARE YOU expect people to blindly fork over the money to sit in a uncomfortable dust-filled BARN and call it a "nice night out".
It is NOT good enough- it is laughable. The building has cancer. Either funnel some money into it or knock it down.
Must "independant" and "co-op" ALWAYS be synonimous with "ramshackle" and "half-assed"??
Eliot
Who runs the Rechabites' Hall? Can you please step forward so's we can beat you with strands of linguini?
Speaking as an audience member (never been onstage) This "venue" is DIABOLICAL. Dirty, messy, unkempt, ill eqipped to handle humans- god HELP you if you're on crutches or in a wheelchair! When one of the rats in the building is so disgusted with its abode that it DIES in one of the change rooms, you know the building has problems. It is a disgrace that a performance venue should charge people money to use such a hovel. In fact, when was the last time an officer from Occupational Health and Safety went over it with a fine-tooth comb?
It is hard enough for independant theatre groups to produce their work, without having to resort to "putting up with" conditions that verge on the unsanitary. And HOW DARE YOU expect people to blindly fork over the money to sit in a uncomfortable dust-filled BARN and call it a "nice night out".
It is NOT good enough- it is laughable. The building has cancer. Either funnel some money into it or knock it down.
Must "independant" and "co-op" ALWAYS be synonimous with "ramshackle" and "half-assed"??
Eliot
RE: Rechabites Hall- what's the story??
Thu, 30 Aug 2001, 07:04 pmsorcha sublimely stomped:
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*At the risk of putting myself in the firing line:
Not at all... I'm just glad for a passionate response.
*I cannot believe someone involved in the arts scene in Perth is suggesting an occupational safety & health officer look at an inner-city venue!! Very useful!
Well, I'll be able to get the opinion of an OH&S officer when he comes to see the show with me on Sunday.... I'll be intrigued.
*And are you really suggesting that a venue be closed down because it isn't wheelchair accessible?
No, not at all. My main (if horrendously hyperbolic) drive is yes; here is a venue we can all utilise. Yes, it is getting a reputation as a venue where exciting works are performed and produced. But the thing that disturbs me is how long will the venue actually be there (ie upright) for ANYONE to use?
*Welcome to the real world: the money is not out there, and cheap venues close to public transport are rare. 'Funnel some money into it or knock it down'?! How's that for a naive dichotomy?
I think it's beautifully naive. :-p. But it's not just me that's saying it. And is there REALLY no money anywhere??
*How about funnelling that time/ angst/energy into a few emails lobbying the government for more funding? Or a slightly more constructive letter to an editor or three? Or perhaps even mobilise some people into some kind of 'working bee' on Rechabites if you're so offended.
Absolutely. Great idea! But answer my first question. WHO RUNS IT???? I'll have to address a questionnaire to somebody. And if I do write up such a questionnaire, will you sign it?
*If artists are happy to perform in an accessible venue that they can afford, then that is their choice.
NOT TRUE! It is their LOT, not necessarily their choice. Granted the atmosphere may be charming to some, but this I would posit is more to do what they may have become accustomed to.
In a less-inflammatory fashion, my point is; is this is to be a burgeoning hive of activity, can we not make at least a COMFORTABLE venue to work in and/or view new work?
Eliot
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