TBOT_S02E07 - EP.40 - How Did We Get Here
Finding a home for new plays amongst the uncertainty of the theater community. Also, what if your organization did not have a building to manage? How far would your artistic pursuits go?
Summary
In this conversation, Darnelle Radford and Mitch Weiss discuss various aspects of the theater industry. They explore the process of presenting a show, the experience of watching a show, and the evolution of a show. They also discuss making changes in theater, the resonance of original productions, and the importance of engaging in the theater conversation. Additionally, they touch on the importance of reading, understanding theater through experience, and reaching people through different mediums. They speculate on the future of theater, the impact of technology, and the role of revivals. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the business of theater.
Takeaways
Presenting a show involves a collaborative process and the input of various team members.
The experience of watching a show is subjective and can vary depending on individual perspectives.
Shows evolve through multiple stages of development and refinement.
Making changes in theater requires a willingness to experiment and adapt.
Original productions often have a lasting impact on audiences.
Engaging in the theater conversation allows for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the art form.
Reading plays and scripts is essential for actors and directors to gain knowledge and insight.
Experiencing theater live provides a unique and immersive experience.
Different mediums, such as podcasts, can be used to reach and engage with audiences.
The future of theater is influenced by technological advancements and changing audience preferences.
Revivals play a role in preserving and celebrating classic works of theater.
The theater industry is a complex business that requires financial support and audience engagement.
Chapters
00:00 The Process of Presenting a Show
49:01 The Experience of Watching a Show
49:42 The Evolution of a Show
50:40 Making Changes in Theater
51:55 The Resonance of Original Productions
52:48 Engaging in the Theater Conversation
53:47 The Importance of Reading
54:47 Understanding Theater through Experience
56:27 Reaching People through Different Mediums
57:34 The Future of Theater
58:19 The Impact of Technology
59:38 The Role of Revivals
01:00:11 The Business of Theater
WORKING TITLE:
How Did We Get Here?
REJECTED TITLES:
Writers Keep Writing
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LINKS:
Manhattan Theater Club
https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/
Roundabout Theatre Company
https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/
Orbiter 3
Fractured Atlas
https://www.fracturedatlas.org/
Gail Papp
QUESTIONS:
Are leaders draining the bank before leaving?
Should they leave sooner?
I don’t need a seat at your table, I’m building my own table.
Should there be a term limit in Artistic Leadership?
The mindset that you will never fully achieve your mission…this is why the organization goes on and on and on.
Supporters want to support certain things and those things become projects in the organization.
Should you dissolve the organization and start a new one once your mission/purpose has been served?
Is that why some companies are becoming more lean as of late?
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