Pleasant surprise school

mom4bwayboy
Thu, 22 Dec 2016 04:01:04 +0000

Many theater programs must rely on robust ticket sales to keep the theater lights on and recoup the huge monetary outlay necessary for mounting full productions. Wright State runs its main stage shows over three weekends to maximize attendance. It’s a grueling schedule for everyone involved, but on the other hand, it gives the cast members and tech/creative team a “mini” taste of what it may be like to put on eight shows a week - hopefully for weeks on end (when lightning strikes). The longer run gives the “free labor” the chance to perform/create/learn and feel the magic as the show “gels” over multiple performances. Economic factors also mean that season choices may be less groundbreaking than the students would prefer - another reality most actors will also face if they want to keep their own lights on post-graduation. If the right season was “divined” a year prior, the department will break even. Neither the heads of theater departments, nor the universities that house them, nor the guest artists who come to choreograph/design/direct are getting rich from mounting college-level plays and musicals. We are fortunate that so many theater/music/dance faculty members love what they do, so our kids can pursue what they love. And the rest of the world can see some REALLY good theater.