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What do audiences want?

Sat, 8 Sept 2001, 12:38 pm

Gambler19 posts in thread

What do audiences want to see when the come to the theatre? The current audiences seem to consist of theatre goers and friends, but maybe if we take a look at cinema for a bit we can draw in new members to our theatre audiences. The award winning movies are often Actions/ Comedies or the 'extraordinary' Dramas. Young guys want to see fighting, explosions, 'cool' or charismatic characters with guns. Young Girls want to see lovers getting together in comic situations. Both want to see something hilariously funny. Lets face it, people want this, if we thespians can deliver the goods then we can bring new people to the theatre. Comments?

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RE: My intentions

Mon, 17 Sept 2001, 10:02 am

Okay I'm putting an end to this whole 'Jason is a sexist pig!' routine. I have the deepest respect for women (not sucking up) they are just as intelligent, just as capable of achieving things as men are. If i ever say anything sexist it is because i feel that the people i say it to will understand that i am in no way serious. Throughthe past people of the opposite gender to myself have said some very sexist things eg "Stubborn men!", "Always with sex/ sport/ fighting on the brain.". Now i agree with some of these traits in some/most men. It is the same with females. Some/Most females like to shop, do hair/makeup etc but that isn't exactly a bad thing, it is just a common female trait. Some men have these traits too, i like to shop (without the makeup) I'm fussy over my hair and clothes. Any generalistaions came about because they were common traits. If i ever say anything that seems sexist, i apologize (again) but unless i am two feet away from you screaming my head off with sexist remarks, i really don't mean them, just say them back to me and we can play sexist tennis? Just as a last point, I am against feminism but 100% for equality. This makes me an equalitist, Babar helped me see that this was better than antifeminism which was really the wrong word to use. Ta!

Jase

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Thread (19 posts)

What do audiences want?— Gambler8 Sept 2001

RE: What do audiences want?— Eliot McCann9 Sept 2001
- RE: What do audiences want?— Dodger10 Sept 2001
RE: What do audiences want?— The Review Master9 Sept 2001
- RE: What do audiences want?— Dodger11 Sept 2001
  - RE: What do audiences want?— The Review Master11 Sept 2001
    - RE: Roger, BEWARE!— Walter Plinge13 Sept 2001
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        RE: Roger, BEWARE!— The Review Master13 Sept 2001
RE: What do audiences want?— melissa9 Sept 2001
- Mel, thats uncool!— Gambler13 Sept 2001
  - Â¤coughÂ¤— Babar's Sister13 Sept 2001
    - RE: Â¤coughÂ¤— melissa13 Sept 2001
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        Jason's intentions..— The Review Master13 Sept 2001
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        RE: Jason's intentions..— melissa14 Sept 2001
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        RE: Jason's intentions..— The Review Master14 Sept 2001
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        RE: My intentions— Gambler17 Sept 2001
RE: What do audiences want?— Walter Plinge14 Sept 2001
RE: What do audiences want?— kimbowa17 Sept 2001
- RE: Good on ya Flinny— Walter Plinge19 Sept 2001

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