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Post by msproducer on Jul 15, 2017 14:45:25 GMT
Hi all
I wanted to pick your collective brains if i can..I am a new producer looking to stage new fringe plays. I am at the worst stage, investment!
My question is whether you as theatre goers have ever invested in a play and, if so, what attracted you? Was it purely for the love of it or maybe for the chance to be involved in the backstage process? If you haven't invested before, what do you think would entice you?
Many thanks in advance!
Lynne
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Post by hulmeman on Jul 15, 2017 16:38:15 GMT
I recently invested a few shillings into a play via crowdfunding. The subject of the play was one I identified and the producer had a track record. Those are the elements I would look for if I were to consider investing again. I must stress though, my investment was very small.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 17, 2017 10:19:12 GMT
Calling @parsley for this one!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2017 10:28:14 GMT
From the Young Vic 2017/18 Season thread in the Plays sub-forum: Hmm, I see the lowest price they're selling anything for is £13. Think I'll wait until Friday when I'll be able to get most of it for a tenner.  I fear that we are not the right people to approach for theatre investment. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2017 10:39:13 GMT
If I buy three £10 Young Vic tickets at a £3 mark-up for each one, a total of £9 that doesn't even go to the theatre itself, then I'm shelling out 90% of the cost of another ticket and handing it to TodayTix, who don't contribute anything to the production costs. My conscience is clear.
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Post by msproducer on Jul 17, 2017 21:55:16 GMT
I recently invested a few shillings into a play via crowdfunding. The subject of the play was one I identified and the producer had a track record. Those are the elements I would look for if I were to consider investing again. I must stress though, my investment was very small. Thanks so much for your reply, its really helpful to know. Lynne |
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Post by boybooshka on Jul 18, 2017 6:13:49 GMT
If I buy three £10 Young Vic tickets at a £3 mark-up for each one, a total of £9 that doesn't even go to the theatre itself, then I'm shelling out 90% of the cost of another ticket and handing it to TodayTix, who don't contribute anything to the production costs. My conscience is clear. I've been having similar internal debates myself. I want to buy two tickets for Fun Home and both parts of The Inheritance, which would be an extra £18. This is further complicated by the fact that the cheapest tickets TodayTix have for Fun Home when I want to go are £23. Which means spending a total of £38 more, almost the cost of a Young Vic membership! But what if I can't get tickets on Friday? :/ The traumatic life of a near penniless theatre addict! Back to the original subject matter, I've occasional thought about investing, a small amount obviously. It would be driven by interest in the subject of the show primarily. |
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