Unfortunately I wasn’t able to help much in the way of shop hours. I was however able to table 3 times during the run of the show. That was certainly an interesting experience especially since it was right around blue devil days and many parents of prospective freshman were. The act of shouting “free shot glasses” to the crowds that consisted of young high schoolers and their parents was interesting to say the least. But I know that it got their attention and I know that it is for that very reason (the attention grabbing marketing campaign) that got people in the seats of Reynolds.
During strike I was a part of the costume crew and that was interesting because I learned that there is so much more to costumes than just picking the clothes to put on bodies. It’s a lot of work to sort the clothes and make sure everything is accounted for and that the clothes are the same condition it started in. I’ve definitely grown a new appreciation for the costume shop and all the work that it does.
Kathryn, before I say this next sentence I want to say that you’re awesome and in no way do I mean this personally you just happened to step on a nerve. That being said, you’re completely wrong. I like to think that there was more to this Ad campaign then shot glasses and current era publicity. It sickens me to think that the theater studies department that I know and love and am part of had to be dropped to such a low and uncivilized form of getting it’s name out there (almost reminiscent of a prostitute on the streets if you like metaphors). This show filled seats because of the heart and dedication of people like you who were willing to put in the hours to pub the show. Never have I had the opportunity to work with such willing and ready actors and actresses. Philosopher and poet George Santayana once said “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. I hope to guarantee that HnH and Theater studies never allows a degradation of this magnitude to ever happen again and I personally will see to it’s eradication is need be.
Love ya
Sam Kebede
Couldn’t have put it better myself ekse.