Pitching for an Extended Run

So I just finished an email to the head board members of The High Street Theatre Foundation pitching the concept of extending the run of Godspell by moving it to their venue after our July 16 close. I want to make sure that everyone who wants to will get a chance to see this production, and it will be a shame to ditch the momentum that will be generated by this show.

Knowing this going into the first production meeting, in negotiating with musicians, building the set, scaling the production, and in casting the show, I can make this production as close to bullet-proof as possible. Hubris, I know, but I feel very strongly about the vision of this production, and I think it's going to be worth it.

Still no word yet from Bill Wagner regarding music direction. I LOVED working with Bill on Little Shop of Horrors, so I hope this works out. He's a perfectionist and a detailed craftsman, and I hope he's able to lend his talents to the production. If I don't hear anything within the next week, I'll start considering other options, but I'm staying positive for now.

The decision on the music director affects my ability to order the extended score: if we don't have a music director (or musicians) who can interpret the new score, then what's the point of paying for it? Okay, minor twinge of panic here...

I think that's it. I see Todd Weldon in Deathtrap this coming Saturday night, so that will be fun. I'd like to go to the High Street Theatre to see Company, primarily to scout the venue, but also to get a sense of the caliber of production they present.

- Sean