Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board : Polls http://www.communitytheater.org/forum This is an XML content feed of; Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board : Polls : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 02:07:25 +0000 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:19:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05 30 www.communitytheater.org/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=23 Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_images/CTGRlogo.gif http://www.communitytheater.org/forum Polls : Where do you look for answers to Theatre Questions http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5345&PID=28349#28349 Author: avcastner
Subject: Where do you look for answers to Theatre Questions
Posted: 11/12/12 at 9:19pm

I look in all of the places listed.  Also SMnetwork.org & amdram.co.uk]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:19:44 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5345&PID=28349#28349 Polls : Sexual offenders http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5384&PID=28246#28246 Author: 75director
Subject: Sexual offenders
Posted: 9/26/12 at 2:35pm

After an incident several years ago we developed a policy that states individuals who have been placed on a sexual offender registry may not participate as volunteers within our organization.  However, we also developed an appeals process whereby the individual can make their case to the executive committee of the Board of Directors who may make an exception.  This was done to allow for circumstances like an 18 year old who dates a 15 year old,  the parent disapproves, gets the kid arrested and convicted.  Appropriate restrictions could then be placed on the individuals involvement -- i.e. not working working anyone under 18, or not working one on one with a member of the opposite sex.  Since implementing the policy we have not had anyone appeal their exclusion, however.
BTW I didn't vote in the poll above because I didn't feel the options reflected our policy.
]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:35:28 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5384&PID=28246#28246 Polls : Sexual offenders http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5384&PID=28237#28237 Author: VPA1
Subject: Sexual offenders
Posted: 9/25/12 at 12:29am

This situation has reared its ugly head. A known sex offender who has participated with us for 15 years and has a stellar record is now in danger of loosing his participation rights with us.   Our policy has been to allow him and any other sex offender we know of to participate fully. We just contact every parent whose child (under 18) is in the cast or crew to know that he is there, and then allow them to make the decision to have their child continue or not. Recently, this person was cast in a show with five children. All but one parent was fine with the situation. One parent however, is demanding that we fire this person and is threatening public exposure, letters to the editor of the local newspaper, appearing before the city council.. yada yada. Sigh.]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:29:15 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5384&PID=28237#28237 Polls : Where do you look for answers to Theatre Questions http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5345&PID=28048#28048 Author: vickifrank
Subject: Where do you look for answers to Theatre Questions
Posted: 8/01/12 at 2:03pm

For years I've been a member of this forum and have enjoyed the answers given...and enjoyed partipating too.  But I've wondered where else people look. Might as well have lots of places to see and know about.]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:03:04 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5345&PID=28048#28048 Polls : Royalties paid - always, sometimes, or never? http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3857&PID=27175#27175 Author: falstaff29
Subject: Royalties paid - always, sometimes, or never?
Posted: 8/26/11 at 2:52am

Regarding Clue, there is a play called Clue: The Musical.  It's a pretty awful show (I was suckered into playing the lead in a production once as a favor to someone), but audiences seem to love it.

As far as royalties go, I think one of the more common mistakes is to forget that translations of works are not necessarily in the public domain when the originals are.  If you're performing Antigone in the original Greek, Sophocles is long dead; he's not looking to collect.  But if you're playing it in English, chances are you owe money to someone!  That and the notion that if you don't charge admission, you don't have to pay for rights tend to be the easiest ways where non-malicious producers go astray.
]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:52:59 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3857&PID=27175#27175 Polls : Audience members needed for short online survey http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5114&PID=26961#26961 Author: ahouckham87
Subject: Audience members needed for short online survey
Posted: 7/05/11 at 1:24pm

Hi,

Apologies but the link in the post above appears not to be working. Below is the new link...

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dG1zZFkzVFVrVTM1QTNTaU56OUNnOWc6MQ

Thanks!

Andy]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:24:37 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5114&PID=26961#26961 Polls : Audience members needed for short online survey http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5114&PID=26960#26960 Author: ahouckham87
Subject: Audience members needed for short online survey
Posted: 7/05/11 at 9:47am

Dear All,

I am currently undertaking research into theatre-related travel as part of my Masters dissertation project at the University of Surrey. The main aims of this study are:
1) to establish how audience members travel to the theatre;
2) to investigate the reasons behind these chosen means of transport; and
3) to find out what is being done (and what could be done) to encourage greater use of public transportation for such journeys.

I have created an internet link to a survey, which asks questions about how audience members travel to the theatre. I'd be really grateful if after reading this, you would click the link and complete the survey - it is relatively short, only taking 5 minutes to complete, but this information is really valuable to my research.

Here is the link to the online audience survey;
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dG1zZFkzVFVrVTM1QTNTaU56OUNnOWc6MQ#gid=0

Thank you for taking time to read this post, and even bigger thanks if you complete the survey! If you have any further questions about this research or how you can participate, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

Many thanks,

Andy Houckham
MSc Environmental Strategy
University of Surrey ]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:47:52 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5114&PID=26960#26960 Polls : Do you tape your performances? http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2085&PID=26843#26843 Author: museav
Subject: Do you tape your performances?
Posted: 6/10/11 at 9:40am

It's interesting to compare the results of this poll with the results of http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3857.  I wonder if this reflects a misconception that having any rights equates to having all rights or provides some justification to overlook other rights.
 
It seems that many people think the issue is whether one profits when what is actually involved is whether one benefits, which may or may not include any financial benefit.  If the actors or family are asking for recordings then that seems to suggest there is some perceived benefit associated with that.  And a recording used to review and assess performances seems intended specifically to provide some benefit.
 
While not necessarily legal, there can be a significant difference between a recording made for personal use and a recording that is distributed or one for which someone is paid.  I really question how 'professional' a videographer is if they record a performance and provide a copy without verifying that the related rights have been procured and I wonder if their agreement includes some language saying that you are asserting that you have procured all related rights.
]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:40:08 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2085&PID=26843#26843 Polls : Ticket Sales SCARED http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5089&PID=26830#26830 Author: Legacy Theater
Subject: Ticket Sales SCARED
Posted: 6/08/11 at 1:02am

Just curious as to where and when the majority of your tickets are sold. We are a brand new theater and I am wondering if most tickets are sold at the door or ahead of time.

We offer online ticket buying and over the phone purchasing.
Thanks for the input!!!]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:02:56 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5089&PID=26830#26830 Polls : do you hold curtain? http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4633&PID=26674#26674 Author: VisionE
Subject: do you hold curtain?
Posted: 5/05/11 at 5:20pm

We want to get everyone in and seated before starting so sometimes we start late.]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 17:20:24 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4633&PID=26674#26674