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Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Our show opened and closed, and we were really excited because we had accomplished *exactly* what we were aiming for. We went backwards, assuming we could get 150-175 people in to the show, assuming they would pay $15 each, and then decided we would pay no more than that and try to break even.

More exciting than that, however, was the idea that the show we had made translated to the audience exactly the way we wanted it to. There were some groups that didn't laugh as much as others, but there was never that moment when you drop a punchline to dead air. And although there were a few people who did the forced polite "it's so great to see you all doing this together", all of the theater people who saw the show were effusive.

So, now we have to decide the future of the show. Theatersource offered us a limited run in January, but that won't work for our schedules. UCB is considering the show, but we're not sure its right for the crowd that normally sees those shows.

The Fringe Festival next year is a possibility. We were alternates this year, and if we can get anyone from that company to look at a tape, it might help. Even better if they can see an actual show.

Mac talked it over with the incredible people at Manhattan Theatersource, and they offered us a "flop night", a night that they haven't rented that the theater would otherwise lose money on. They keep the box office but they also charge us no rent.

They had four days next week, and we asked to do one day, Monday, November 3. It's the easiest day of the week to get producers and industry people in because they don't have shows that day, no-one does, so we're the only game in town.

We go into rehearsals tonight. I'm gonna have to spend some script time today, but man, it feels so good to be working on something I love this much. Posted at 11:11 AM by sean williams

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