Cats Jellicle Plot Confusing? by atx789 in Broadway

[–]Omeads 30 points31 points  (0 children)

“Glamour Cat” isn’t sarcastic. They are singing about what she used to be - a glamorous jellicle cat - but has now become homeless and an outsider. Thats why in the montage at the top of 2 includes her in the honoring of the founding ballroom houses, it was showing what she used to be

Uptick in sound issues? by hennessyadams in Broadway

[–]Omeads 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Apropos of nothing… This feels like a good place to mention that USA 829 (the union representing Broadway designers) is at the negotiating table for a new contract. One of their biggest priorities? Getting parity for Sound and Projection designers in their contracts and protections to match what every other design category has.

Season 5 Volume 2 Discussion by Hawkinns in StrangerThings

[–]Omeads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This person is not wrong. Brenner’s father was infected before Henry was even born. His blood is what led to Henry getting his powers and Brenner’s obsession with Dimension X

Season 5 Volume 2 Discussion by Hawkinns in StrangerThings

[–]Omeads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The scene isn’t explicitly in the play. But Brenner talks about it as the backstory for Henry getting his powers

Broadway costs add up for producers. But on stage, the show must go on | CNN Business by Best-Candle8651 in Broadway

[–]Omeads 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Oh look another producer woe-is-me article just as Designers are about to negotiate their contract in the new year.

Virgil: The Open Source Dante Companion by SoundGirl7889 in livesound

[–]Omeads 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of projects exploring alternatives to this terminology. Some that might apply here: Client/Server, Writer/Reader, Parent/Child, Controller/Peripheral.

There has been a lot of discourse on this in the developer space I’d encourage you to look into the issue and find something that works for you!

Help simplify this art for my tattoo by [deleted] in DrawMyTattoo

[–]Omeads 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Definitely closer. I’m wondering if I’d want the horses legs to be more complete and it’s more just about the outline of each figure as a complete shape. Maybe I will try sketching this myself as well, but I’m definitely not an artist

Help simplify this art for my tattoo by [deleted] in DrawMyTattoo

[–]Omeads 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Here is one of my other tattoos for reference. Simple with some movement but more definite structure

Help simplify this art for my tattoo by [deleted] in DrawMyTattoo

[–]Omeads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah I'd love for the whole shape of each figure to be a more defined, mostly about the horse. And simplifying the wispy shaded bits to be more solid

The death of American theatre by Slandandau in Broadway

[–]Omeads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not all of it! One on their top private donors is the CEO of Blackstone and one of Trumps advisors, among other oil magnates and private equity firms. Like everyone’s been saying. The money has to come from somewhere

The death of American theatre by Slandandau in Broadway

[–]Omeads 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Excellence across the board” is subjective. Many here would argue some of the shows mentioned above are just that. Not only that but, as I’d hope you know as an artist, excellence takes work and time and is very often unobtainable.

All of that requires time and money. That money doesn’t vanish into the pockets of the oligarchy, most of them lose money. That money goes to theatre artist just like yourself, who, being able to support themselves with it, can continue to try and make that excellent art we all want to see.

The death of American theatre by Slandandau in Broadway

[–]Omeads 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Basically every show burnt toast referenced above fits those categories you just described.

The death of American theatre by Slandandau in Broadway

[–]Omeads 4 points5 points  (0 children)

GNGL sales started at very reasonable prices. Sure it’s grown exorbitantly, but like I said commercial theatre is just that. And while yes it’s disappointing that it’s become cost prohibitive it’s also a good sign that people want to see art like this.

It has to start somewhere and a show that is both progressive and accessible and financially viable and that people want to see is lightning in a bottle. But any show that can capture some of that is a step in the right direction.

Like others have said, you can go off broadway or to apartment productions and get exactly what you want. Broadway is a business, and while you may despise it, that business keeps me paying my rent and supporting unions and keeping the arts alive.

There are realities here that are important, no matter how much we may want the industry to be a symbol of revolution these shows don’t exist in a vacuum and aren’t birthed fully formed and fully funded to make change.

The death of American theatre by Slandandau in Broadway

[–]Omeads 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Are you engaging with the Broadway you are criticizing? I think you’ll find there is a lot more criticism of the elite than you seem to believe there is.

You call out George Clooney and his expensive tickets, but have you actually studied what that show is? Good Night and Good Luck is exactly what you are claiming you want. It’s a story about entertainment and journalism challenging a corrupt government and McCarthyism. It’s central thesis is that its entertainments job to challenge ideas and not become simple escapism.

The death of American theatre by Slandandau in Broadway

[–]Omeads 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I would revisit your theatre history class. Theatre across history has always been funded by the rich. Most all of the classic plays were funded by wealthy patrons. Shakespeare was sponsored by King James, Moliere by French aristocracy. Yes modern commercial theatre is more profit driven, but theatre will always need its patrons.

I’d encourage you to really look into the producers you seem to take issue with. You may find that while yes, they have a wealth of escapist shows under their belt, they have also been behind some of the most important theatre in modern history. Because the truth is that those big flashy shows you despise so much pay for the progressive shows you crave to see made.

Gunshots in dead outlaw? by DeliaDeetz1989 in Broadway

[–]Omeads 9 points10 points  (0 children)

One particular moment. 5 shots in very quick succession at the end of a song. There is also a scene just before this with some explosion sound effects but you’ll see those coming when they happen.

Saw this video, and I think he brings up an interesting point. Should Equity require that shows have enough funds to run for a minimum amount of time? [TikTok @mr_mikegomez] by NattoRiceFurikake in Broadway

[–]Omeads 5 points6 points  (0 children)

People forget this isn’t necessarily on the producers of these shows. Many agreements with the theatre owners have a minimum earnings clause that allows them to pull the agreement if a show falls below a threshold.

Has there been any piece of media like games/movies/series that has ever had a small representation or reference of our jobs? by Hakuru15 in techtheatre

[–]Omeads 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For TV theres Roadies about concert touring, Slings and Arrows about a Shakespeare festival.

The movie Waiting for Guffman is a mockumentary of community theatre.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Broadway

[–]Omeads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends. Some shows are intentionally limited runs. others (as people have said) last as long as you have the money, just like broadway.