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The Big Picture

June 5th, 2009

A lot of people are throwing a lot of “advice” around.

A lot of people are wondering why I’m doing what I’m doing.

And it’s true, there are A LOT of upfront costs on my end… the biggest being my time. And this takes up A LOT of time.

Why would I put so much time (we’re talking a few years here, people) into something that isn’t a sure thing?

The first festival we’re in, we aren’t even getting any of the box office. (You read that correctly.)

The second festival is a  contest, and we’re hoping we win the prize money (and even more importantly, a full production next season), but it will not cover the monetary costs, let alone time I’ve spent thus far.

So, again, why would I do all this?

The fame, although a nice possible benefit, is not the reason. The legacy is part of the reason, but not the main part. The money is also part of it, as I believe artists should get paid, and paid well, for their valuable contributions to society. My voice is mine alone… and that’s the unique thing I’m bringing to the table and the market place. But again, it’s not the whole reason.

My main impetus is that I have something (my plays) that I think can really help people… can really touch people and change their lives.

The fame, the legacy, the money… those will all come as a result of the most important part, the people… the myriad of people involved in mounting each and every production, and the patrons who come and see each performance.  And the deeper I get into this business, the more I understand IT’S ALL ABOUT PEOPLE.

–Sue

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