I'm gonna try and see if I can develop this blog into something going forward. On the one hand I have a lot to say, but the editor hits hard when I begin this process; most times feeling what I have to say is of lesser and/or no import. Many of my friends assure me that is NOT the case. So we'll see where it leads from here.
Got many things on my plate here at the Playhouse. First is closing the books on the 2008 - 2009 season, which followed the annual Black & White Gala and the annual membership meeting, where a great deal of business was transacted. There'll be more on that later.
Right now the air is filled with the screeches of many children as our camps are underway for the summer. Unfortunately, they've been inside for recess and lunches for the LAST FOUR DAYS!!!
A good sunny day will be needed. But you have to love their energy, drive and desire....
Showing posts with label Old Town Playhouse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Old Town Playhouse. Show all posts
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Saturday, September 6, 2008
The 49th Season is Open
Nunsensations! opened the 49th Old Town Playhouse season last night. It continues the franchise in fine form. It is sweet, enjoyable, warm and appropriately cheesy. The performance was a fine opening to this year's season; one I hope will be an exciting one for our community. The remainder of the season will feature Pulitzer Prize winners, contemporary hit musicals including the winner of the most Tony Awards(12) in history, a children's musical, a contemporary classic and a recent comedy that is just beginning to find an audience: Rabbit Hole; Urinetown, the Musical; Willy Wonka, Jr.; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; Panache; The Producers; Doubt, a Parable; Leading Ladies.
The audience was a little over 200, nearly 2/3 of our house. This is actually consistent for an opening bight at the Playhouse, the premiere community theatre in the region. This is despite increases in promotion and advertising. Yes, the economy of Michigan may have an effect, but I truly believe this is marginal. Rather, I believe it is the surging wealth of entertainment opportunities throughout the region and the apprtioning of the entertainment dollar. As a result we are looking at many options. It seems the catchphrase is collaboration as we aim to capture audience layalty and dollars as well as a recognition that we are all seeking funding from many of the same sources.
Last night was also the first test of the new computerized ticketing system that has been instituted by the Old Town Playhouse, the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, City Opera House and the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum. This is a grand experiment in collaboration, which will impact all the region's Arts and Culture non-profits and profit ventures alike. Very soon any ticketed event within our region of the Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan should be available through our developing system.
The audience was a little over 200, nearly 2/3 of our house. This is actually consistent for an opening bight at the Playhouse, the premiere community theatre in the region. This is despite increases in promotion and advertising. Yes, the economy of Michigan may have an effect, but I truly believe this is marginal. Rather, I believe it is the surging wealth of entertainment opportunities throughout the region and the apprtioning of the entertainment dollar. As a result we are looking at many options. It seems the catchphrase is collaboration as we aim to capture audience layalty and dollars as well as a recognition that we are all seeking funding from many of the same sources.
Last night was also the first test of the new computerized ticketing system that has been instituted by the Old Town Playhouse, the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, City Opera House and the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum. This is a grand experiment in collaboration, which will impact all the region's Arts and Culture non-profits and profit ventures alike. Very soon any ticketed event within our region of the Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan should be available through our developing system.
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