Actor causes Broadway stir
Wed, 3 May 2000, 05:37 pmGrant Malcolm4 posts in thread
Actor causes Broadway stir
Wed, 3 May 2000, 05:37 pmIn the light of a recent article in the ITA Link newsletter, where ITA Secretary Norma Davis, speaking about the thankless task of marketing and publicising a show, noted
"If houses are full then it's a marvellous show, if they aren't then it's your fault for not publicizing the show properly."
It's interesting to read that one very prominent actor, Patrick Stewart, perhaps better known now for his work on Star Trek: The New Generation than previously with the Royal Shakespeare Company, took matters into his own hands at a recent Broadway production.
Stewart is reported to have made use of the curtain call at the end of the show to publicly criticise the producers of the Arthur Miller play for failing to promote the show adequately.
Are there any actors out there prepared to take a leaf from this distinguished actor's book and very publicly address the issue of poor publicity?
Watch out publicists!
Cheers
Grant
"If houses are full then it's a marvellous show, if they aren't then it's your fault for not publicizing the show properly."
It's interesting to read that one very prominent actor, Patrick Stewart, perhaps better known now for his work on Star Trek: The New Generation than previously with the Royal Shakespeare Company, took matters into his own hands at a recent Broadway production.
Stewart is reported to have made use of the curtain call at the end of the show to publicly criticise the producers of the Arthur Miller play for failing to promote the show adequately.
Are there any actors out there prepared to take a leaf from this distinguished actor's book and very publicly address the issue of poor publicity?
Watch out publicists!
Cheers
Grant
Grant MalcolmWed, 3 May 2000, 05:37 pm
In the light of a recent article in the ITA Link newsletter, where ITA Secretary Norma Davis, speaking about the thankless task of marketing and publicising a show, noted
"If houses are full then it's a marvellous show, if they aren't then it's your fault for not publicizing the show properly."
It's interesting to read that one very prominent actor, Patrick Stewart, perhaps better known now for his work on Star Trek: The New Generation than previously with the Royal Shakespeare Company, took matters into his own hands at a recent Broadway production.
Stewart is reported to have made use of the curtain call at the end of the show to publicly criticise the producers of the Arthur Miller play for failing to promote the show adequately.
Are there any actors out there prepared to take a leaf from this distinguished actor's book and very publicly address the issue of poor publicity?
Watch out publicists!
Cheers
Grant
"If houses are full then it's a marvellous show, if they aren't then it's your fault for not publicizing the show properly."
It's interesting to read that one very prominent actor, Patrick Stewart, perhaps better known now for his work on Star Trek: The New Generation than previously with the Royal Shakespeare Company, took matters into his own hands at a recent Broadway production.
Stewart is reported to have made use of the curtain call at the end of the show to publicly criticise the producers of the Arthur Miller play for failing to promote the show adequately.
Are there any actors out there prepared to take a leaf from this distinguished actor's book and very publicly address the issue of poor publicity?
Watch out publicists!
Cheers
Grant
NormaWed, 3 May 2000, 09:29 pm
RE: Actor causes Broadway stir
Grant, you're a brave man! Do you fancy facing a lynch mob.
I meant every darned word of that article.
I meant every darned word of that article.
Walter PlingeThu, 4 May 2000, 09:23 am
RE: Actor causes Broadway stir
Are there any actors out there prepared to take a leaf from this distinguished actor's book and very publicly address the issue of poor publicity?
Watch out publicists!
Cheers
Grant
Not only should these actors (or others, let's not discriminate here) be prepared to take a leaf out of Mr Stewart's book, but they should also be prepared to put their money where their mouth is, take the publicity issue by the horns, and show the publicist exactly how it should be done.
Any takers?
Louise
Grant Malcolm wrote:
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In the light of a recent article in the ITA Link newsletter, where ITA Secretary Norma Davis, speaking about the thankless task of marketing and publicising a show, noted
"If houses are full then it's a marvellous show, if they aren't then it's your fault for not publicizing the show properly."
It's interesting to read that one very prominent actor, Patrick Stewart, perhaps better known now for his work on Star Trek: The New Generation than previously with the Royal Shakespeare Company, took matters into his own hands at a recent Broadway production.
Stewart is reported to have made use of the curtain call at the end of the show to publicly criticise the producers of the Arthur Miller play for failing to promote the show adequately.
Are there any actors out there prepared to take a leaf from this distinguished actor's book and very publicly address the issue of poor publicity?
Watch out pu....
Watch out publicists!
Cheers
Grant
Not only should these actors (or others, let's not discriminate here) be prepared to take a leaf out of Mr Stewart's book, but they should also be prepared to put their money where their mouth is, take the publicity issue by the horns, and show the publicist exactly how it should be done.
Any takers?
Louise
Grant Malcolm wrote:
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In the light of a recent article in the ITA Link newsletter, where ITA Secretary Norma Davis, speaking about the thankless task of marketing and publicising a show, noted
"If houses are full then it's a marvellous show, if they aren't then it's your fault for not publicizing the show properly."
It's interesting to read that one very prominent actor, Patrick Stewart, perhaps better known now for his work on Star Trek: The New Generation than previously with the Royal Shakespeare Company, took matters into his own hands at a recent Broadway production.
Stewart is reported to have made use of the curtain call at the end of the show to publicly criticise the producers of the Arthur Miller play for failing to promote the show adequately.
Are there any actors out there prepared to take a leaf from this distinguished actor's book and very publicly address the issue of poor publicity?
Watch out pu....
Grant MalcolmFri, 2 June 2000, 09:26 am
RE: Actor causes Broadway stir
A couple of follow ups to the story from earlier this month about Patrick Stewart using a curtain call to criticise the producers of the play he was appearing in for failing to promote the show adequately.
Patrick Stewart's Onstage Rant
"Arthur Miller and I no longer have confidance in our producers' committment to this production..."
Broadway Battle Gets Personal
"...the blame for less than stellar ticket sales lies in the fact that the play is not one of Miller's best, and that Stewart is, frankly, no Nicole Kidman."
Patrick Stewart Repents
Well, sort of...
Cheers
Grant
Patrick Stewart's Onstage Rant
"Arthur Miller and I no longer have confidance in our producers' committment to this production..."
Broadway Battle Gets Personal
"...the blame for less than stellar ticket sales lies in the fact that the play is not one of Miller's best, and that Stewart is, frankly, no Nicole Kidman."
Patrick Stewart Repents
Well, sort of...
Cheers
Grant