From: Christopher Hudert <heyhoot-AT-mindspring.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:21:05 -0500
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Preparing a production



On Feb 13, 2008, at 1:51 PM, Fred Greenspan wrote:

> It seems we are pretty much in agreement Christopher. We both agree
> that a set deadline for an actual performance forces the initial
> completion of a new production. Our only difference is that you like
> to book a paid date out in time and I prefer an unpaid private test
> performance as my deadline.

True, I prefer the paid date as the real impetus, but I am not opposed 
to the private, unpaid test performances (note the plural) in front of 
live audiences prior to that paid date. It should be done and ready for 
that test audience, but changes can still be made before the paid 
dates. The test audience could be Guild members, a freebie somewhere 
that you often do show (not in her case, as she is just starting), 
family and friends, or even a day school or church group that doesn't 
have a real budget for a show. In the last case, I would tell them it 
is a brand new show and because you are testing it out, you are only 
asking for some sort of honorarium. Future shows would not be at that 
rate. Nice way to get your foot in the door, assuming that you feel 
your show is ready for at least a test audience.

Christopher

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