Desperately Seeking co-presenter for Falsettos Meetup at broadwaycon.

[Mackdizzy]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 4:15pm

Falsettos (and by extent, In Trousers) is a musical that has touched me in ways beyond belief. This show saved my life when I needed it most, pulling me out of bed in the morning. I am beyond grateful and would love to share this. My ideal place to do this is Broadwaycon 2019 (I am a 17 year old girl.)

However, I know that there are many older Falsettos fans as well who have been equally touched by the show since its start. I would love for this meet up to bridge the gap between old and young, to be a place of inspiration. That being said, I'm looking for a partner, desperately, preferably someone older than I am, to achieve this. I know this is a bit of a Veteran's show, and while I attempt to show that a teenage girl can make her mark in this piece of music, I also attempt to create a place of unity in this panel, and an older co-host who has been as touched by this piece as I have from its moment of conception would be amazingly admired.

My mother will be with me at the con, so please no funny business. I'm going out on a limb here. Anyone who is interested please respond (anyone!) Preferably someone who is not a teenage girl, and someone who would aim to meet the things I am trying to achieve by having a co-host. Please please please message me at [e-mail] with your name and a bit about you. My mother will be checking every submission. I am (or I believe myself to be) intelligent and mature, and have always adored socializing with the older generation. To partake in such a partnership with someone would be an inspiring moment. I have no other requirements.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 4:21pm

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 6:01pm

With all due respect, anyone who responds to this “desperate” offer has more to worry about than vice versa.  

You’re 17, huh?   Wow.  I mean, wow.  

[EllieRose2]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 6:24pm

[papershroud]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 7:00pm

But the younger Falsettos fandom is so toxic. Stay on that side of the bridge, plz.

[S394206H]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 7:25pm

I guarantee you that any "older Falsettos fans" will be staying far away from the younger group, if they even attend BroadwayCon. Unfortunately, Falsettos has developed a very intense "fandom", which in my opinion has tainted the reputation of the show and has reduced it to a teenage fad, losing the respect and poignancy it had amongst the theatre community in the years before the revival came along. I don't mean the disrespect the OP, the show, or the cast, but I feel like the majority of this shows "fandom" miss the point of the show entirely and older, more mature fans of the show will have a difficult time trying to have meaningful conversations about the show and its significance with the "fandom". I am a relatively young theatre fan myself, and once considered myself a fairly prominent member of the online "fandom," but I left due to the the toxicity and immaturity of many of the younger fans and their complete inability to see the show as a true story, with real implications and memories for many people today. I didn't really mean to go off on a tangent like this, but I really do think that trying to bring older and younger fans will have more negative outcomes than positives.

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 7:43pm

S394206H said: "I guarantee you that any "older Falsettos fans" will be staying far away from the younger group, if they even attend BroadwayCon. I am a relatively young theatre fan myself, and once considered myself a fairly prominent member of the online "fandom," but I left due to the the toxicity and immaturity of many of the younger fans and their complete inability to see the show as a true story, with real implications and memories for many people today. I didn't really mean to go off on a tangent like this, but I really do think that trying to bring older and younger fans will have more negative outcomes than positives."

Not only that, but to continue on what you said (which I completely agree with), so much of this younger fandom fetishise the gay couples in the show instead of celebrating it. Now I'm only 2 years older than you- that's right, 2- and even I know not to associate myself with that show even though just last year I saw the beautiful production of it.

In addition, at 17 years old this is nearly an impossible goal to form a panel unless you're Mallory Betchel or well known in some other way. All in all a terrible idea, coming from a fellow teen.

[UncleCharlie]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 7:52pm

Mackdizzy said: "My mother will be with me at the con, so please no funny business."

As a stand-up comic, I find this highly offensive.

 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 7/12/18 at 8:19pm

Wait, are we on Dateline:To Catch a Predator?

[Marianne2]

Posted: 7/13/18 at 12:32am

dearalanaaaa said: "S394206H said: "I guarantee you that any "older Falsettos fans" will be staying far away from the younger group, if they even attend BroadwayCon.I am a relatively young theatre fan myself, and once considered myself a fairly prominent member of the online "fandom," but I left due to the the toxicity and immaturity of many of the younger fans and their complete inability to see the show as a true story, with real implications and memories for many people today. I didn't really mean to go off on a tangent like this, but I really do think that trying to bring older and younger fans will have more negative outcomes than positives."

Not only that, but to continue on what you said (which I completely agree with), so much of this younger fandom fetishise the gay couples in the show instead of celebrating it. Now I'm only 2 years older than you- that's right, 2- and even I know not to associate myself with that show even though just last year I saw the beautiful production of it.

In addition, at 17 years old this is nearly an impossible goal to form a panel unless you're Mallory Betchel or well known in some other way. All in all a terrible idea, coming from a fellow teen."

 

Actually,  they do pick fan created material for panels now. Not saying this one is the best idea with how the OP has said they want to do it. But, it could happen, if approved.

 

[RockyRoad]

Posted: 7/13/18 at 2:23am

Yes, they do indeed use this fan-based stuff at BroadwayCon. And it's (for the most part) a total joke.

Last year, half the Con was filled with these "fan created" meet ups. Yeah, I want to pay a lot of money so I can attend a Wicked singalong!! A Newsies singalong!!!!

The Con people are pulling a "con" on the attendees - giving them sessions put together by fanzies, rather than panels with industry people. But you have to pay industry people, so..... there's you answer.

And this is the quote of the year: "My mother will be with me at the con, so please no funny business."

Priceless. Updated On: 7/13/18 at 02:23 AM

[Rainah]

Posted: 7/13/18 at 9:32am

People who don't like the fan-lead programming are kind of missing the point of the con, imo

It's not supposed to be "meet your idols" or "get advice from whatever star" or anything of the sort. Frankly, it's not a con about broadway stars. It's a con about broadway fans, the broadway fan community, etc. It's a con to connect with other fans, share your passion and your research and your work.

I do wish they screened panelists better, as there have certainly been times when lazy or ill-equipped or flat out unentertaining people lead panels. But I had sat in some incredible and informative fan-lead panels, and I've sat through some pretty basic special guest ones. I flat out avoid the mainstage stuff, it's the same questions they get every interview. 

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/13/18 at 9:57am

S394206H is right.

I have also sat in on a few pretty great fan-led programs at BroadwayCon.

Both can be true!

[Ado Annie D'Ysquith]

Posted: 7/13/18 at 10:47am

Maybe I'm a different case, but they comped my full 3-day admission this year for doing the ASD presentation. I got a decent crowd and the response was incredible. It even wound up on social media, which was surprising...

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 7/13/18 at 12:29pm

Sorry about my misinformation on fans running panels, but I still think it's an awful idea if the host is not over 18.

My comparison is to bookcon, where the point wasn't to meet other fans, but it meet elders and ask questions to those in the industry, or get signed books. I would assume the setup would be similar, except replace books with playbills and authors with Broadway stars/directors.

Is Broadwaycon even worth going to? Or is it filled with people like this?

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/13/18 at 12:41pm

There are numerous previous threads here about BroadwayCon.

I'm old enough to be the (young) mom of most of the attendees, but I've been to all three. When they moved to the Javits, it was much more manageable and not like being surrounded by the people you avoid in a rush line all day.

The smaller panels are much more engaging than the splashy ones on the mainstage, IMO, and you COULD compare it to BookCon, but it's probably more of a cross between that and Comic-Con.

[Marianne2]

Posted: 7/13/18 at 2:31pm

LizzieCurry said: "There are numerous previous threads here about BroadwayCon.

I'm old enough to be the (young) mom of most of the attendees, but I've been to all three. When they moved to the Javits, it was much more manageable and not like being surrounded by the people you avoid in a rush line all day.

The smaller panels are much more engaging than the splashy ones on the mainstage, IMO, and you COULD compare it to BookCon, but it's probably more of a cross between that and Comic-Con."

I too am in your age category at this point and also have been to all 3 and going to the next. It definitely depends on the person presenting. That is partially why I shyed away last 1 because I don't think I was as engaging as I hoped during the 2nd con.  But, I went to a fan led panel at the last that was really awesome. It is very mixed bag with what it presented and I think that is a good thing. I avoid things like sing alongs because that's not what I like. But, there are plenty of other things.