Official Kickstarter to get Spring Awakening to perform on the Tonys — Page 13

Adding my two cents/observations here. Nothing I say is an attack on Deaf West or the work they do. I agree that this production of Spring Awakening was interesting and needed and a Tony performance will expand the reach of the production.

However: the deceptive language and backhanded business tactics used to repay commercial producers under the guise of supporting Deaf West is despicable. Relying on the donations of fans to "fund" a performance when 1) the performance is already bought and paid for, 2) this possibility should have been including in the closing deal, and 3) the purported costs of the performance are nearly HALF the typical annual expenses of Deaf West.

Nowhere does the Kickstarter mention the commercial producers, despite the url for the campaign, GetSpringOnTheTonys.com being registered to Davenport Theatricals. At no time has the Tony Awards, Deaf West, or Davenport commented on the relationship between the two. And no one involved is admitting to the truth: the cast of Spring Awakening WILL perform on the broadcast no matter the outcome of the Kickstarter, as the performance has been slotted, paid for and more than likely already in rehearsal.

Does anyone follow any of the cast members on social media and Cantrell us if anyon them are in New York probably rehearsing for the tony awards?

They keep claiming "Well, the cast is literally scattered across the US!" but what they really mean is, most of our cast is in LA, and the rest in New York. There's NO way to rationalize this shady and ridiculous scam.

qolbinau said: "What does Davenport have to gain from this besides publicity for a tour that may not even be happening?"

Nothing beyond inflating his own ego.

Oy vey, now Show-Score has written a blog about the Kickstarter, seemingly unaware of the problems with it...

https://www.show-score.com/blog/fans-will-lead-spring-awakening-to-the-tonys

Updated On: 6/4/16 at 08:00 AM

qolbinau said: "What does Davenport have to gain from this besides publicity for a tour that may not even be happening?"

Martyrdom and holiness.

The cast is scattered. Some on West coast some NY and some went home to their parents. Midwest and scattered.

HogansHero said: "why didn't you post a comment there? and send a message to the author and editor?"



And reply to them on social media -- multiple channels if you're on them. Don't just be in the echo chamber here.

E. riley said: "The cast is scattered. Some on West coast some NY and some went home to their parents. Midwest and scattered."



Another reason why it's logistically impossible for this campaign to be required for a Tony performance to happen. Do they expect people to believe everyone will be traveling and then rehearsing in the wee morning hours of 6/12, after the campaign ends?



also: ...when does Kickstarter even release funds after a campaign ends? There's no way it's immediate. Especially on a weekend.

Updated On: 6/4/16 at 11:20 AM

E. riley said: "I don't know how you know this but I very much hope it's true.They deserve it."

We know it, because logic dictates that Spring Awakening cannot wait until the day before the Tonys to decide whether to perform. That decision must already be set. Actors have to make plans, rehearsals must happen, etc. I wouldn't necessarily say that they're already in NY, but they must be soon. Surely it must be evident to everyone that the way the Kickstarter is being presented is disingenuous?

I would rather put my money towards on American Psycho cast recording.

songanddanceman2 said: "I would rather put my money towards on American Psycho cast recording."

Same here, and I didn't even like the show.