What to do?

devlinmann · March 01, 2010, 03:22:22 PM

What would you like to go out and see?

As we plan for our next season I would like to ask for suggestions from Jax theatregoers as to what you would like to attend?

devlinmann · March 02, 2010, 10:30:32 AM

Look at the Bucket List interview here on MJ I think the Mayor is strongly behind the movement and understands its value to overall revitalization.

But what productions would you like to see???

devlinmann · March 05, 2010, 03:31:26 PM

There are suggestions coming in on my email directly but I would love to hear from you here about shows/ concerts/ events that you would like to see in Jax in the very near future...

Shwaz · March 05, 2010, 03:36:44 PM

I saw this show in Tiajuana once... the vagazzaling monologues.

subro · March 05, 2010, 04:39:07 PM

Iâ€™ll bite. I used to see a lot of shows when I lived in NY. I have always been drawn to smaller, quirkier comedies/dramas like Taller then a Dwarf, Moon Over Buffalo, etc. rather then the larger scale shows like Phantom, Sunset Blvd, 42nd Street.

Character Driven; not flashy but well acted.

devlinmann · March 05, 2010, 04:49:19 PM

Quote from: subro on March 05, 2010, 04:39:07 PM
Iâ€™ll bite. I used to see a lot of shows when I lived in NY. I have always been drawn to smaller, quirkier comedies/dramas like Taller then a Dwarf, Moon Over Buffalo, etc. rather then the larger scale shows like Phantom, Sunset Blvd, 42nd Street.

Character Driven; not flashy but well acted.

Thanks that's what I was hoping to hear....

more please...

kells904 · March 05, 2010, 05:53:05 PM

I'm not much of a theatre person, but I'd like to be; Shakespeare, Rent, and Death of a Salesman and the like are all I know, and that kind of stuff I wouldn't want to see all the time.
I know theatre is much, much deeper than that, I just haven't been exposed to it.
So I guess I'd say contemporary comedies and dramas, not too preachy or too abstract...subro's "character-driven" opinion is right on the money because it makes almost anything watchable, IMHO.

devlinmann, I really appreciate how fired up you are about all this. Best of luck to ya, sir.

devlinmann · March 06, 2010, 07:34:28 AM

kells904 thanks to you as well, this input is very helpful to us!!

We do have a Shakespeare on tap, but not like any you have seen before....

ans we are considering three different contemporary comedies, based on the comments so far I will focus my search on the more character driven pieces , hell that's welcome they are less expensive...

more please! this is really helping...

Sportmotor · March 06, 2010, 08:15:52 AM

cats

devlinmann · March 06, 2010, 08:28:02 AM

Quote from: Sportmotor on March 06, 2010, 08:15:52 AM
cats

that is a huge show and very expensive to produce, if we were to undertake it , it would have to be in conjunctions with a larger tour and several other supporting venues, that said I do love that show!

devlinmann · March 07, 2010, 04:16:32 PM

and now for venue...

what is the best place to see a show downtown?

where would you like to see a professional company take up residence?

strider · March 07, 2010, 04:44:50 PM

I keep hearing that the Florida Theater is under utilized, perhaps at least something could be done there. Also, why not look at some of the older warehouses in the Springfield Historic Districtâ€¦perhaps one could be made available very inexpensively and could be set-up without much outlay.

I remember something called the Kenley Players from when I was a Kid. Seems like they brought in one or two big stars and the rest were local. I donâ€™t know if that is done anymore. (looked it up, ended in 1995) Back then, I remember packed houses. I got to talk to Connie Stevens in the parking lot before the show...I was twelve and still remember it. I also remember getting Juliet Prowse to sign her picture...she was going to sign the back one but I had her sign the one inside that showed off her legs...got a laugh from her...I was 14 after all.

I guess my only point is that theater can make a lasting impression and I miss going on a regular basis.

devlinmann · March 07, 2010, 05:58:52 PM

Quote from: strider on March 07, 2010, 04:44:50 PM
I keep hearing that the Florida Theater is under utilized,

How I would love to change that!!

Quote from: strider on March 07, 2010, 04:44:50 PM

I guess my only point is that theater can make a lasting impression and I miss going on a regular basis.

Theatre does have that power and we fully intend to make it even more available!

Ocklawaha · March 07, 2010, 11:05:17 PM

Hey Cuz, how about The Wiz? Daughter of a Pacifist Soldier (2002)? or Bastards of Bataan? or something on the poetry of General Homma of The Imperial Japanese Army. Conqueror of the Philippines, General Homma was the consummate reluctant soldier. Got to think how interesting his story would be.

OCKLAWAHA

devlinmann · March 08, 2010, 07:21:47 AM

Quote from: Ocklawaha on March 07, 2010, 11:05:17 PM
Hey Cuz, how about The Wiz? Daughter of a Pacifist Soldier (2002)? or Bastards of Bataan? or something on the poetry of General Homma of The Imperial Japanese Army. Conqueror of the Philippines, General Homma was the consummate reluctant soldier. Got to think how interesting his story would be.

OCKLAWAHA

Are there any existing works on these subjects or are you suggesting the development of a new work, because we love to develop new work and that does sound like ripe material....

keep the ideas coming please! this is great!