A new road to The Rep
With requisite apologies to my friends and familiars for whom I haven't had as much time or attention over the past few months, this might explain a bit what's been distracting me.At a time when regional theaters around the country are cutting back programs and bemoaning an aging audience, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is taking a nervy step in the opposite direction. This fall, it will add a third subscription series, one with an urban setting and a provocative sensibility.
Have a look. Off-Ramp is gonna be a lot of fun.
On the other hand...seven openings in 13 weeks? Brad's gonna be tired.
And, as if I actually needed evidence that creating more art in today's cultural and economic environment is a chancy dare, today came the news that the long-struggling Charlotte Rep is going dark for good.
Comments:
Very sad about the Charlotte Rep. It's true about the aging audience. Kids just don't like live theatre. What to do? What to do?
Comment by Dale Andersen on February 21, 2005 at 6:22 PM
Cool stuff, but that marquee Repertory logo has to go--way too dated for such a classy operation.
Comment by Jeffrey on February 23, 2005 at 11:34 PM
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