So how’d that reading go for you?

Commissioned this from my friend Doug
Commissioned this from my friend Doug

Good question.

Had a bunch of people over, commissioned a great sign from my friend Doug, had snacks and beer and wine.  A bit of a party.

I was happy with it, thought the play was well received, was really flattered that the actors I wanted to read could all make it.

So now what?

It was a little bit of a proof of concept, I guess.  Could I create an event and a pseudo-theater in a small space and have it be a success?

On that scale, absolutely.

Am I willing to take it to the next level and have a running theatrical event, do the marketing, host rehearsals, convince actors to make a full commitment?

That I don’t know.  It’s a lot of time and effort, and probably at least some expense.  And it’s exhausting, at least to me.  Especially weathering the reactions to the piece itself, which is always a bit of a roller coaster.

Though I do like a challenge.

Hmm.

Letting it rest for the time being.  Now I’m just happy it worked, happy I have evidence that it actually happened and will see how I feel about the piece later in the summer.  Part of it may depend on what comes up next, how bored I am, etc.

Stay tuned, loyal reader!  (okay, I will!)

people who came to listen
people who came to listen

 

people who came to read
people who came to read

 

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