Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 20:34:21 -0500
From: Liz Evans <liz-AT-etherboy.com>
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] it's a big, big world or whatever


William,

I can't imagine you needing to build any ramparts for what you have
stated.  We experience what you describe pretty much on a daily basis
only on a microcosm level.  How often do parents bring their families
to one of our Public performances for $9.50 per person and go on and
on about "how wonderful what we are doing is" and "what a great 
educational experience it is" and "can we travel?" "How much is it to
bring to a school?"

Now most of our shows are full stage productions utilizing at least 4 
members of our company.

So, we tell them "$1,200.00" (And this is inexpensive for the size of 
the production)
But immediately, it "Oh, can't you lower your price to come to our 
school, we are really small"  Or "Really, I had no idea how expensive it
would be"

And these are people who are Lawyers, Dr., People of status, etc.
Between track records of success and your insights, it is not a big
surprise to see the same style repeated over and over.

Thank you for your on point information.

Best,
K. Elizabeth Evans, President & Artistic Director
Renaissance Artist Puppet Company
http://www.RenArtPuppetCo.com
610-630-4259
Company performing -AT-
The Montgomery County Cultural Center
208 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA

Renaissance Artist Puppet Company's
mission is to promote excellence in puppetry as a
Theatrical art form and as an Educational tool by incorporating
historical and cultural diversity along with quality performance
techniques to tell our stories.
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