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: What do you go to see?
Sat, 3 Mar 2001, 05:03 pmWalter Plinge
Hi all,
Thanks for your feedback!
In asking what I asked I was trying to suss out whether it is worthwhile to continue presenting new musicals (my specialty and favourite) because audiences for Closer Than Ever have been small. The feedback on this site has generally not been encouraging but nevertheless I have decided that, yes, it is all worth it.
The experience of doing it has been amazing and even if only a few people come to see and love the show as much as I do, that is enough.
I am a musicals girl through and through and would rather go to a musical than a play anyday (as long as it isn't Oliver, Sound of Music.... any of those over-done but certainly "bums-on-seats" ones).
Leah, I don't agree that Playlovers forget the non-singers though. We always have a good balance between plays and musicals (although I admit that this year is a slightly more musical heavy year than others).
Cheers,
Gill
Thanks for your feedback!
In asking what I asked I was trying to suss out whether it is worthwhile to continue presenting new musicals (my specialty and favourite) because audiences for Closer Than Ever have been small. The feedback on this site has generally not been encouraging but nevertheless I have decided that, yes, it is all worth it.
The experience of doing it has been amazing and even if only a few people come to see and love the show as much as I do, that is enough.
I am a musicals girl through and through and would rather go to a musical than a play anyday (as long as it isn't Oliver, Sound of Music.... any of those over-done but certainly "bums-on-seats" ones).
Leah, I don't agree that Playlovers forget the non-singers though. We always have a good balance between plays and musicals (although I admit that this year is a slightly more musical heavy year than others).
Cheers,
Gill
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