From: "William Hennes" <williamhennes-AT-charter.net>
To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org>
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 22:36:28 -0800
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] it's a big, big world or whatever


Thank you Liz and Mary.  It is amazing how surprised people are by prices. 
It is almost an admitting of," I should not have today that amount ".   I 
think puppeteers have to start thinking and promoting themselves as 
Specialized or Specialist in what they do.  It seems to be a "buzz" word.  I 
certainly see it as a specialized field.  My sons just came back from a 
puppet show, and they loved it!  Puppets Rule!

Fight for those prices!

Cheers,

William



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Liz Evans" <liz-AT-etherboy.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org>
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 5:34 PM
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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