tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001207792514918107.post2799261715527438847..comments2011-01-03T10:30:35.813-08:00Comments on Life is 'That' Random: Not Quite Venting... but Close.Travhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637817138823530310noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001207792514918107.post-8874257573801665592009-02-27T15:15:00.000-08:002009-02-27T15:15:00.000-08:00I think you're absolutely right Roger. For better ...I think you're absolutely right Roger. For better or for worse those are the facts. I just wish we could do something about it.Travhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14637817138823530310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001207792514918107.post-25115366811784176022009-02-27T15:07:00.000-08:002009-02-27T15:07:00.000-08:00I thought of one more thing...Tam and I went to US...I thought of one more thing...<BR/><BR/>Tam and I went to USU up in Logan. That community was smaller than St. George yet more supportive of the arts. Sold out college shows were not unheard of.<BR/><BR/>I think the difference is that Logan is (was? it's been a while) a Community of Culture. St. George is a Community of Leisure. Big difference in how the populace will spend their time and money. The Logan community is able to support Utah Festival Opera, the Lyric Theater, and many other arts avenues. St. George supports a dozen golf courses and a record amount of ATVs. <BR/><BR/>Hm, I guess we have Tuacahn (but again, standard musicals). We needz some educationz!Roger Dunbarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465166135588750412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001207792514918107.post-68135020692287100302009-02-27T14:20:00.000-08:002009-02-27T14:20:00.000-08:00Reasons, in my opinion:1. The short run. The first...Reasons, in my opinion:<BR/><BR/>1. The short run. The first week or two of an SGMT show is usually pretty scarce too, building strong by the end of 2nd and into the end of the run.... usually packed near closing. DSC shows don't have this luxury. <BR/><BR/>2. "Following". The brass at SGMT has spent decades building relationships with the the good-ol' boys and girls in town, and it shows. Also, certain actors build a following after a while. I guarantee you cast a show with Brodie Perry, crowds will come. Students come and go, and there is not enough time for the locals to really gravitate toward particular "stars" and be drawn for that reason alone, even though their talent may surpass that of the locals.<BR/><BR/>3. "Community" - this one's obvious... you cast long-time community members, you get a ton of friends and family. Sure, many of the DSC students are local, but many aren't. Also when community members come act for the first time, ALL of their friends and family want to see Joe on stage ("what a hoot!"). DSC casts from the students almost exclusively (as it should), but that naturally excludes locals who would come if someone they knew was in the show. DSC shows get the same crowds because they cast from the same talent pool for every show.<BR/><BR/>4. Show selection. You are spot on with this. And it sucks. It comes down to educating the community but especially the YOUTH that art is amazing, that theater is as valuable as sports, and that new experiences rock. Nobody takes risks, and for that exact reason... who will come and see? Society is complacent and we need to punch it in the nose.<BR/><BR/>Those are just some of my thoughts.Roger Dunbarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465166135588750412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001207792514918107.post-84823575472085996962009-02-26T13:16:00.000-08:002009-02-26T13:16:00.000-08:00We will be out of town opening weekend but will se...We will be out of town opening weekend but will see it the first chance we get when we return! We wouldn't miss it!! I will do what I can to spread the word. I agree with what you said in this post and do not understand it, but I have faith that things will turn around, people need the arts now more than ever! :)Tamarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03154680446009061567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001207792514918107.post-86871008792238687262009-02-25T11:49:00.000-08:002009-02-25T11:49:00.000-08:00Hooray! Let me know if you're coming. I can't get ...Hooray! Let me know if you're coming. I can't get you free tickets, but I can get you buy one get one free.Travhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14637817138823530310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5001207792514918107.post-20906872764407114702009-02-25T10:59:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:59:00.000-08:00haha. Call a spade a spade, Trav. This is definite...haha. Call a spade a spade, Trav. This is definitely a vent. ;)<BR/><BR/>I'll absolutely back you up in saying that DSCT puts on a great show. I wish I had the monetary means to attend every production! A babysitter who was constantly on call would also be helpful...<BR/>Anyway, I'll spread the word about the show. Not sure if I'll be able to attend, but I sure hope so!Mellissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687019114824159915noreply@blogger.com