[Grovenet] Honk (if you like community theater)

[Katie Allnutt]

I love the TITG. When my kids were in elementary school I was a  
chaperone when they went to the fall performances (similarly, the are  
going to Honk Jr. now). That was my introduction to TITG.
But I can shed some light on why more people don't go even though it  
is cheaper than the film theaters etc.  When you don't have the $ to  
go to the film theater you might not even have the $ to go to live  
theater.
I have always been totally impressed with the performances that I  
have been to when I could go.  My all time favorite was 'The  
Foreigner'. That was such a hoot.  I'd even go see that one again.

Anyway, I'm happy to spread the good word about TITG even if I don't  
go more than once/yr.
It is wonderful to have around.

Katie

On Oct 22, 2008, at 1:44 PM, Karen Kiss wrote:

> My kids have been involved with Theatre in the Grove for over five  
> years.  I have asked the same questions as you as to why more  
> people don't take advantage of such a rewarding entertainment/ 
> learning opportunity, whether it's in the audience, working  
> backstage or onstage.  I know It's hard for a small nonprofit to  
> devote limited resources to marketing and grant writing, so most  
> people come across TITG through word-of-mouth.  My family tries to  
> spread the word about the Theatre, and the people we have  
> introduced to TITG are always surprised at how much they enjoy live  
> theater, and they tend to return again and again.  I always warn  
> them that once they become dedicated theater patrons, they may  
> start to notice that the acting on tv pales in comparison to stage  
> acting and becomes difficult to watch.
>
> So I always urge people to do the same as we do--spread the word  
> and help support community theater!
>
> Karen Kiss
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>   Subject: [Grovenet] Honk (if you like community theater)
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>
>   I have bee really impressed being involved with the Theater in  
> the Grove this past few months with my kids.  This latest  
> production is no exception, and to be clear it is for all ages.  
> There are evening performances this weekend and many performances  
> during the day this week and next.  To be clear, it isn't just for  
> kids!
>
>   I think we are truly blessed to have something like this in our  
> community, that seems like it is a remnant from a bygone era.  It  
> is funny I asked at my daughter's school why they weren't going to  
> it as classes in general, and a woman at the office mentioned the  
> cost. Five bucks a person.
>
>   This is kind of strange to me, because what else would even cost  
> that little.  Movies cost more, the Zoo costs more, etc.  This is  
> live theater that might be the kids' only experience with it since  
> their parents might be even more likely to feel this way.
>
>   I get kind of a feeling of dread about TITG in general because I  
> don't want it to go the way of other community theater.  Right now  
> productions are really of quality and there certainly is enough  
> local talent to keep them floating, but for a five dollar ticket to  
> seem expensive when no one is even getting paid for their time  
> makes it seem like I am not sure what the future might be like.
>
>   Obviously doing community theater is not where even self- 
> sustaining funds can be found, even though a lot of our kids are  
> obviously wanting chances to act in things like this. I would  
> certainly rather them participate in something like this even in  
> the chorus than just 'hang out' which kids do a lot of these days,  
> or video games, or texting friends, etc.
>
>   Anyway, if any of you share the same feeling about having a  
> community theater, the evening/weekend performances are this coming  
> weekend and any of you that have days off or are involved in  
> homeschooling, etc. might want to look into the daytime  
> performances. Even if you can't go could you forward to any  
> community emailing that you might be invoved in?
>
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