tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post5526739588580079053..comments2023-05-04T04:20:10.423-04:00Comments on Dave's Theater Blog: Dartsies?Dave Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01554650648344826824noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-23093983132975823602009-10-27T15:03:07.089-04:002009-10-27T15:03:07.089-04:00I still miss the ART (Appreciating Richmond Theatr...I still miss the ART (Appreciating Richmond Theatre) Awards, voted on by Richmond theatre artists and audiences. You have to give kudos to anyone who has the gumption to put out any type of awards - which I do to you all, so please know I'm thankful you've done these awards. Whoever "Art" was, he had the courage to do something not done before in Richmond and a system that seemed as fair as it could possibly be, and he did it for ten years. I'm glad you guys are doing something to honor the great theatre in Richmond, but I do miss having a larger consensus among the theatre community. I have a suspicion that a larger committee would change a lot of the game for your awards. It seems the few critics participating either need more support from your editors/papers, etc. in order to see everything or you need a larger committee to have a better researched consensus. Thanks, and I look forward to next year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-18365410885922461682009-10-26T12:31:21.965-04:002009-10-26T12:31:21.965-04:00Regarding the statement: “exceptional work in supp...Regarding the statement: “exceptional work in support of a not-quite-exceptional show can be problematic and tends to lose out in the final tally.”<br /><br />Is this not the reason that there are so many separate categories? So that an Individual’s superb artistic achievement can be recognized, even if the sum of the parts did not equal perfection? I think we’ve all seen and/or been involved with shows that had outstanding parts, though the production as a whole may have lacked the “wow” factor.<br /><br />Perhaps all these categories are not necessary. It would be easier just to recognize the Best Play and Best Musical, and list the contributing factors – standout performances, technical achievements, direction, etc. You could also list the factors for each nominee as well. (One would then assume that the winners’ lists would be longer than those for the other nominees.)<br /><br />Don’t get me wrong – I’m certainly not advocating this kind of change. This year’s winners clearly would have been “Eurydice” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, since each garnered almost every trophy for which it was nominated. But presenting one award for each show would have made for an infinitely less thrilling evening. <br /><br />I just hate to think that the best work of one’s career can be overlooked for reasons that are completely outside of his/her control.joepabstnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-18777532992376808942009-10-26T01:49:28.301-04:002009-10-26T01:49:28.301-04:00Mr. Cooper has done a few professional shows, to s...Mr. Cooper has done a few professional shows, to start with the first contention I have with this post.<br /><br />HATTheatre pays their actors in full productions and is a member of RAPT.<br /><br />And community theatre is just that. Let them have their own awards.<br /><br />These guys have enough of a time keeping up with the "professional" shows in town.<br /><br />They're just silly awards. Let them just be what they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-26462691340006317012009-10-25T19:44:20.110-04:002009-10-25T19:44:20.110-04:00I sincerely hope you'll consider adding some k...I sincerely hope you'll consider adding some kind of award or honorable mention for community theater next year. It is very unfortunate and sad so many great works are completely overlooked simply because the actors don't get a paycheck. Getting a paycheck does not equal "professionalism", and many Artsies nominees and winners have worked/are working at/will work for free before, now, and in the future. Henrico Theatre Company, Jewish Family Theatre at the JCC, HATT Theatre, and Dogwood Dell all did some fantastic work this year and didn't get so much as a "boo."<br /><br />Also, think about adding a Youth Actor award. There's lots of great being done by young and up and coming actors in Richmond. With "Sound of Music" and its children's roles, as well as all the terrific youth shows that SPARC puts on, it's time to recognize the future generation of actors here in Richmond, don'tcha' think? Your own Mr. Cooper is certainly amongst those elite few of very talented kids in Richmond. <br /><br />Just a few thoughts for what they are worth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-33913169694564649112009-10-24T13:53:48.212-04:002009-10-24T13:53:48.212-04:00Thanks for recognizing Terry Gau's terrific pe...Thanks for recognizing Terry Gau's terrific performance in Henley Street's “Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Dead." There were several other noteworthy performances by this all-female cast. too.<br /><br />I'd like to think that the RTCC had this show and some of its cast in its sights during deliberations. At the end, it was one of those tough cuts that had to be made.<br /><br />I hereby award R & G an "Erasie."eraserheadnoreply@blogger.com