It's been quite a while since I've linked to Scott at Theatre Ideas. He's still cooking up a storm over there.
He's recently put for an idea to debate, and I think it's definitely worth some back-and-forth.
"Any theatre that transfers a production to a commercial venue automatically loses its non-profit status."
And so? What say you?
"...it's definitely worth some back-and-forth." You're kiddin', right? The man continues to lead young minds in the wrong direction. And we wonder why theater blogging is dying. ugh!
ReplyDeleteRLewis -- I'd be curious to know more of your objections.
ReplyDeleteS, we've gone over this more than once on your own blog, and i don't think it's fair to Matt to get into a back-n-forth here, but i'll offer one point to wrap this up: we both agree that there needs to be more theater throughout the US, but I don't think it's necessary to put down the larger cities to make your point, esp' the one i live in. Maybe I’m wrong, but it seems to me that American theater could benefit greatly from more coming together, not divvying us up. And, I’d be happy to discuss the factual inaccuracy of pugnacious prose like, “…the increasing centralization of the theatre in New York…” or what your grand scheme would do about n-f-p universities who run bookstores or churches with adjoining hotels, but it’s too much for this post or any blog. -R
ReplyDelete"And, I’d be happy to discuss the factual inaccuracy of pugnacious prose like, “…the increasing centralization of the theatre in New York…”
ReplyDeleteHow is that inaccurate?
S, please re-read the beginning and end of my last comment. Sadly, I didn't expect you to respect that. But I'll be in Asheville this spring to visit my nephew and attend a Black Mtn College event, so feel free to invite me over to discuss your divisiveness. My apologies, Matt, thanks. -R
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