Backstage Backtalk

Running To Catch Up With The People. A 1969 conversation with Robert Gard; creator of the Wisconsin Idea Theatre.
http://www.communityarts.net/readingroom/archivefiles/2004/09/running_to_catc.php

Begin with art, because art tries to take us outside ourselves. It is a matter of trying to create an atmosphere and context so conversation can flow back and forth and we can be influenced by each other. W.E.B. DuBois 1900

Daniel Radcliffe is breaking away from movie magic to shine under the lights of Broadway! He’s making his Broadway Musical debut as the wizard of corporate climbing, J. Pierrepont Finch, in this 50th anniversary revival of the Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. Five-time Emmy Award®-winning actor John Larroquette, also makes his Broadway debut as the hysterically sensitive company president, J.B.Biggley. HOW TO SUCCEED… is a delightful musical satire of corporate life and office politics, with a beloved score by Frank Loesser, packed with memorable songs such as ”I Believe in You,” ”Brotherhood of Man” and ”Been a Long Day.” For more information and a behind the scenes look at HOW TO SUCCEED…, log on to http://smr.mm.ticketmaster.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTEwNzA1NjQmbWVzc2FnZWlkPTExNTEyNjQmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD1EQVRBQkFTRUlEJnNlcmlhbD0xMjMyMDc2ODc3JmVtYWlsaWQ9am9AcGFsY29zcGVjaWFsdGllcy5jb20mdXNlcmlkPTE4NjQ3NDMzNyZleHRyYT0mJiZodHRwOi8vZW1haWwuYnJvYWR3YXkuY29tL3Nob3dzL2hvdy1zdWNjZWVkLWJ1c2luZXNzLXdpdGhvdXQtcmVhbGx5LXRyeWluZy8=

Summer Camps at their best!!! http://www.youngactors.org/2010/SummerCamp2010Flyer3.pdf

The Risk Analysis Office in our school district has informed us that students at our school are not allowed to use ladders. I understand their fear of the liability involved but I am also sure there has to be a way around this — or else our school will become known for the theater program with the shortest sets. Has anybody found a successful way to handle this?

This is really awesome! Wish it was everywhere!
http://www.tdf.org/TDF_Landingpage.aspx?id=109
ABOUT TDF Mission Statement: Theatre Development Fund, a not-for-profit organization, was created with the conviction that the live theatrical arts afford a unique expression of the human condition that must be sustained and nurtured. TDF’s twofold mission is to identify and provide support, including financial assistance, to theatrical works of artistic merit, and to encourage and enable diverse audiences to attend live theatre and dance in all their venues.