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UPDATED: Cirque du Spam?
Numerous reports are appearing on Twitter from bloggers claiming to be getting spam comments promoting Cirque du Soleil’s new show, “Banana Shpeel.” Is this part of a green-lit PR campaign that is getting caught, or something conceived by an outside firm without Cirque’s knowledge? Please let me know if you are getting any spam comments... »
A large-scale test of using the internet for performance
This past Monday, I was privileged to be working part of the national simulstaging of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, An Epilogue. Over 150 theatres across the US and around the world (in fact, more than were listed on the website) took part in this event, which included many of them starting their... »
With just under 2 hours to go…
In a bit less than 2 hours, Chicago finds out if it will be getting five rings, or just the finger. But last night in the pouring rain, preparations were being made for the live feed of the final presentations, as well as voting. As was done... »
Really folks, safety cables aren’t decorative
Ok lighting folks, one more time: finger-tighten the clamp, secure the safety cable, then finish tightening the clamp with a wrench, or appropriate tool. That way the unit is safe even if the clamp breaks during final tightening, or if you manage to forget to tighten it correctly. Original poster’s idiotic title and comments notwithstanding,... »
“New Media” ain’t all that new.
It seems every other year there is a new internet fad that everyone jumps on. Currently it is Facebook and Twitter. Theatres are told they must use these sites/services in order to find new audiences, and frequently jump on the bandwagon without knowing what to do when they get there. The usual refrain is... »
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