[NEOPAL]Fear of possible dissolving of theatre in the U.S.

Thu Apr 6 13:52:03 PDT 2006

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In a message dated 4/6/2006 3:26:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
kmilota66 at yahoo.com writes:

As  technology increases, theatre seems to dissolve.  It seems as if people  
have too much now days to entertain themselves that they see no need or desire 
 to see a live show.

The answer, of course, is obvious:  theatre will adapt or it  will die.

As to audience development, I was taught many years ago that the trick is  
NOT to "give em what they want" . . .  but, rather, to make them want what  you 
have.  No easy task for even the most talented company.  But it  can be done.

Good luck on your future projects.

Mark A.  Zimmerman,
Theatre Director
Firestone High  School
330.873-3408

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