Finding Audiences for Shakespeare
Thu, 23 May 2002, 08:24 amWalter Plinge8 posts in thread
Finding Audiences for Shakespeare
Thu, 23 May 2002, 08:24 amTo: Anyone who thinks they might be able to help,
From: The Production Manager of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Hi,
Our company is currently rehearsing 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The director and myself have had this 'vision' (corny I know) for over a year and on June 14th that becomes reality. My question is; 'Where do I find 500 people to come and see a fantastic show?' Other theatre companies? Uni's? This website? Please help by either replying with suggestions or just bringing a huge group of people to come and see the show. You can book on 9744 3567 (credit card facilities available). The show is on in Sunbury (30 mins along the Calder Fwy from Melbourne, Vic) at the Victoria University (Building 20). Please come and see it, it's a fantastic show and even if you don't like Shakespeare, the costumes are great, we've transformed our theatre into a forrest (complete with full sized tree and cliff face), and the cast are young and vibrant,and it's really funny!
Please help
Rebecca
From: The Production Manager of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Hi,
Our company is currently rehearsing 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The director and myself have had this 'vision' (corny I know) for over a year and on June 14th that becomes reality. My question is; 'Where do I find 500 people to come and see a fantastic show?' Other theatre companies? Uni's? This website? Please help by either replying with suggestions or just bringing a huge group of people to come and see the show. You can book on 9744 3567 (credit card facilities available). The show is on in Sunbury (30 mins along the Calder Fwy from Melbourne, Vic) at the Victoria University (Building 20). Please come and see it, it's a fantastic show and even if you don't like Shakespeare, the costumes are great, we've transformed our theatre into a forrest (complete with full sized tree and cliff face), and the cast are young and vibrant,and it's really funny!
Please help
Rebecca
Walter PlingeThu, 23 May 2002, 08:24 am
To: Anyone who thinks they might be able to help,
From: The Production Manager of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Hi,
Our company is currently rehearsing 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The director and myself have had this 'vision' (corny I know) for over a year and on June 14th that becomes reality. My question is; 'Where do I find 500 people to come and see a fantastic show?' Other theatre companies? Uni's? This website? Please help by either replying with suggestions or just bringing a huge group of people to come and see the show. You can book on 9744 3567 (credit card facilities available). The show is on in Sunbury (30 mins along the Calder Fwy from Melbourne, Vic) at the Victoria University (Building 20). Please come and see it, it's a fantastic show and even if you don't like Shakespeare, the costumes are great, we've transformed our theatre into a forrest (complete with full sized tree and cliff face), and the cast are young and vibrant,and it's really funny!
Please help
Rebecca
From: The Production Manager of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Hi,
Our company is currently rehearsing 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The director and myself have had this 'vision' (corny I know) for over a year and on June 14th that becomes reality. My question is; 'Where do I find 500 people to come and see a fantastic show?' Other theatre companies? Uni's? This website? Please help by either replying with suggestions or just bringing a huge group of people to come and see the show. You can book on 9744 3567 (credit card facilities available). The show is on in Sunbury (30 mins along the Calder Fwy from Melbourne, Vic) at the Victoria University (Building 20). Please come and see it, it's a fantastic show and even if you don't like Shakespeare, the costumes are great, we've transformed our theatre into a forrest (complete with full sized tree and cliff face), and the cast are young and vibrant,and it's really funny!
Please help
Rebecca
Babar's SisterMon, 27 May 2002, 01:07 am
Schools
It's obvious I know, but go around to your local high schools or even primary schools. Talk to a PA teacher or an English teacher and see if they wish to make a group booking.
If you cannot get there yourselves, just send a poster along with some cheaper flyers to the schools' addresses and voila! They usually get motivated enough to display the poster and flyers around the school. =)
NB : Schools like a few weeks warning on these kinda things. Don't leave it til the last minute!
If you cannot get there yourselves, just send a poster along with some cheaper flyers to the schools' addresses and voila! They usually get motivated enough to display the poster and flyers around the school. =)
NB : Schools like a few weeks warning on these kinda things. Don't leave it til the last minute!
Walter PlingeMon, 27 May 2002, 05:02 pm
Re: Schools
i go to leeming senior high school and as part of our yearly drama course we have to see atleast 2 plays so our teacher is always getting us to go to plays
Walter PlingeMon, 27 May 2002, 06:57 pm
Re: Schools (JESSICA)
Jessica,
Could I get you to tell all of your drama class about the show?
'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
June 2002
Fri 14th (8pm), Sat 15th (2pm & 8pm) Sun 16th (2pm)
Thu 20th (8pm), Fri 21st (8pm), Sat 22nd (2pm & 8pm)
Boilerhouse Arts Centre, (Building 20, Victoria University, SUNBURY VICTORIA). 30 mins from City along Calder Fwy.
Tickets are $14 Adult, $12 Concession, $10 Adults.
Available at SUNSERVE (03) 9744 3567
Jessica,
if you can get a group together for the Thursday night show,and email me by next week, I can arrange for students to attend for $8 and your teacher can come for free.
Thanks
Rebecca
Could I get you to tell all of your drama class about the show?
'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
June 2002
Fri 14th (8pm), Sat 15th (2pm & 8pm) Sun 16th (2pm)
Thu 20th (8pm), Fri 21st (8pm), Sat 22nd (2pm & 8pm)
Boilerhouse Arts Centre, (Building 20, Victoria University, SUNBURY VICTORIA). 30 mins from City along Calder Fwy.
Tickets are $14 Adult, $12 Concession, $10 Adults.
Available at SUNSERVE (03) 9744 3567
Jessica,
if you can get a group together for the Thursday night show,and email me by next week, I can arrange for students to attend for $8 and your teacher can come for free.
Thanks
Rebecca
Walter PlingeMon, 27 May 2002, 06:58 pm
Re: Schools (barbar's Sister)
WE CONTACTED SCHOOLS QUITE EARLY ON IN THE PIECE AND OFFERED A GREAT DEAL FOR STUDENTS/TEACHERS. WE GOT ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE! I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING A DIFFERENT APPROACH. THANKS FOR THE ADVICE!
REBECCA
REBECCA
Don AllenTue, 28 May 2002, 08:35 am
Re: Schools (barbar's Sister)
Hello Rebecca
Sending notices of future activities can be quite a juggling act as if you send them out too early, the notice gets discarded as not yet relevant or buried under a pile of paperwork, never to see the light of day again. If you send them out too late, it does not give the organiser time to get notices or permission slips out to parents etc or fit the activity into a term plan.
As a suggestion for involving schools which will possibly be your largest audience, send a notice out at the start of the year for the organised forward planners and send a reminder about three weeks before the event for the short term planners so you cover both bases.
If you include a discount for advanced bookings it may help to confirm early sales.
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Sending notices of future activities can be quite a juggling act as if you send them out too early, the notice gets discarded as not yet relevant or buried under a pile of paperwork, never to see the light of day again. If you send them out too late, it does not give the organiser time to get notices or permission slips out to parents etc or fit the activity into a term plan.
As a suggestion for involving schools which will possibly be your largest audience, send a notice out at the start of the year for the organised forward planners and send a reminder about three weeks before the event for the short term planners so you cover both bases.
If you include a discount for advanced bookings it may help to confirm early sales.
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Babar's SisterThu, 30 May 2002, 12:39 am
Mailbox Drop
Whoops! Sorry to give pointless information! =D *ack*
Actually, I was wondering - has anyone ever tried a simple mailbox drop? You know, going around the neighbourhood and shoving a flyer in with the bills and other mail? I'd just like to know what results people have gotten/would get from that!
Hope the show goes well Rebecca!
Actually, I was wondering - has anyone ever tried a simple mailbox drop? You know, going around the neighbourhood and shoving a flyer in with the bills and other mail? I'd just like to know what results people have gotten/would get from that!
Hope the show goes well Rebecca!
Walter PlingeMon, 10 June 2002, 07:10 pm
Re: Schools (JESSICA)
well my drama teacher would love that im in yr 11 at school and for our subject we have to see a certain amount of shows a year
where seeing one tomorow called the chair though and we just saw mamu so i dont know
where seeing one tomorow called the chair though and we just saw mamu so i dont know