I think there is something incredible about this job.
We go on tour is to go from place to place, from town to town, to a venue that wants us there. One that has even gone so far as to invest a (I assume) not-so-modest sum in the fees we charge such place. And here we are, bought and paid for; an evening's entertainment for whomever cares for it...so who wants to see a shakespeare play these days?
Today we have movies and video games and internet based activites abounding, and yet we still find work. But, surely, it's just an ambitious arts council with less public participation than it has funding to spend on entertainment?
Full house.
A sleepy town, Ohio, yet again gives us so much of a packed house that we need to send people onto a gallery balcony, peering over us in the style of a wooden U we're more familiar with.
A community comes to life to come play with us.
Last night, when we played Stuart's Opera house, we had a host of enthusiastic young people (6-16yrs) dancing with us, on stage, for all of our interlude's finale song.
Awesome.
I have a tired talk-box this evening, but tomorrow is a drive day, and the day after is a proper day off. Wish us safe travels and we'll see you soon.
We go on tour is to go from place to place, from town to town, to a venue that wants us there. One that has even gone so far as to invest a (I assume) not-so-modest sum in the fees we charge such place. And here we are, bought and paid for; an evening's entertainment for whomever cares for it...so who wants to see a shakespeare play these days?
Today we have movies and video games and internet based activites abounding, and yet we still find work. But, surely, it's just an ambitious arts council with less public participation than it has funding to spend on entertainment?
Full house.
A sleepy town, Ohio, yet again gives us so much of a packed house that we need to send people onto a gallery balcony, peering over us in the style of a wooden U we're more familiar with.
A community comes to life to come play with us.
Last night, when we played Stuart's Opera house, we had a host of enthusiastic young people (6-16yrs) dancing with us, on stage, for all of our interlude's finale song.
Awesome.
I have a tired talk-box this evening, but tomorrow is a drive day, and the day after is a proper day off. Wish us safe travels and we'll see you soon.
That's amazing. I'm so happy for you all! And for the world in general, that live theatre is still so much a part of our culture.
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