#326
Posted: 6/5/16 at 7:40pm
Is there new info?
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Official Kickstarter to get Spring Awakening to perform on the Tonys — Page 14
#327
Posted: 6/5/16 at 9:00pm
I don't know if this has already been mentioned, but this site provides analytics and projections for Kickstarter projects.
https://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1832685006/deaf-west-theatres-spring-awakening-tony-performan/
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#328
Posted: 6/5/16 at 9:08pm
Why does it have to be the full cast? Could they not just have the guy playing Moritz sing his solo, with no set and a mic? That would represent the show at the awards for a fraction of what they are hoping to raise.
There has been no set, one or two performer numbers at the Tonys many times before.
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#329
Posted: 6/5/16 at 9:16pm
It has to be the full cast because Ken wants his money back from his flopped show, and the only way to do that is to lie and scheme and contradict himself.
They/them.
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#330
Posted: 6/6/16 at 4:53am
For those asking up thread, three different cast members who don't live in NYC posted on social media today about flying into the city today so I'm guessing they start rehearsals tomorrow.
#331
Posted: 6/6/16 at 5:44am
Lead producers don't usually put in their own money.
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#332
Posted: 6/6/16 at 8:09am
Yesterday, there were 36 backers yet 16,800 dollars raised. That means that the average backer put in 466 dollars, which I am sure did not happen.
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#333
Posted: 6/6/16 at 8:29am
blaxx said: "Why does it have to be the full cast? Could they not just have the guy playing Moritz sing his solo, with no set and a mic? That would represent the show at the awards for a fraction of what they are hoping to raise.
There has been no set, one or two performer numbers at the Tonys many times before.
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Hell, Book of Mormon did I Believe at the Tony's and all they had was Andrew Rannels, Brian Tyree Henry, and a couple ensemble guys. There was a box and some prop guns and that's about it.
#334
Posted: 6/6/16 at 9:13am
KCW said: "Yesterday, there were 36 backers yet 16,800 dollars raised. That means that the average backer put in 466 dollars, which I am sure did not happen.
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It's difficult to know without seeing a breakdown of donations. One thing I appreciate about GoFundMe, for example, is that you can actually see each individual donation and its corresponding amount even if it remains "anonymous." That being said, I just checked the backers and it appears one person has claimed the top $10,000 level, which was not the case as of early last week when I checked. So it's very possible that donation could be responsible for the bulk of your $16,800.
This whole thing is still as shady as hell, and I really would appreciate some kind of formal or written response from Ken. Given his propensity for social media and blogging, I can only assume he follows this board. Ken -- please speak up. Come here and explain yourself. You might be doing yourself a favor by doing so.
#335
Posted: 6/6/16 at 9:32am
We know he reads the board because that Veronica Mars thing was removed after someone posted it here.
#336
Posted: 6/6/16 at 10:10am
It seems like a bunch of higher-tier ($2000+) donations came in over the weekend. Hm.
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#337
Posted: 6/6/16 at 10:43am
Does anyone know when is the Tonys lineup being announced? It's barely a week away; the full list of performers + presenters should be coming out any day now.
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#338
Posted: 6/6/16 at 10:57am
Valentina3 said: "Does anyone know when is the Tonys lineup being announced? It's barely a week away; the full list of performers + presenters should be coming out any day now."
I would guess they will be announced tomorrow. Just an educated guess.
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#339
Posted: 6/6/16 at 10:59am
Kenny D. is probably trying to bribe the Broadway League in order to delay the announcement as long as possible so he's not exposed as being a scam artist.
#340
Posted: 6/6/16 at 11:32am
The reality is, they will magically go over their 200k, it will be used as a fake feel good story, and they will go on the tony awards as was always the plan. But the sliminess will follow around Ken Davenport forever, as the internet never forgets.
#341
Posted: 6/6/16 at 12:04pm
Jallenc32 said: "Kenny D. is probably trying to bribe the Broadway League in order to delay the announcement as long as possible so he's not exposed as being a scam artist.
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I actually cannot wait to see what type of statement is released by Davenport's offices following the announcement, which will include SPRING AWAKENING. Someone save/print/screenshot all of Ken's social media posts, blog posts and the Kickstarter page immediately! This way they cannot go back and edit them to reflect the announcement.
#342
Posted: 6/6/16 at 12:13pm
Liza's Headband said: "I actually cannot wait to see what type of statement is released by Davenport's offices following the announcement, which will include SPRING AWAKENING. Someone save/print/screenshot all of Ken's social media posts, blog posts and the Kickstarter page immediately! This way they cannot go back and edit them to reflect the announcement."
I can guess what he'll say, "thanks to the strength of the Kickstarter and my confidence that it'll reach it's goal, I have decided to personally loan Deaf West the remainder of the funds needed to give the cast as much rehearsal time as possible."
#343
Posted: 6/6/16 at 12:39pm
I am kicking myself so hard about all of this. I loved the show so much, and got totally swept up in the excitement of the Kickstarter without thinking about the logistics. Now they're getting $50 from me when this goes through. I'm not living in poverty, but $50 is not nothing! I guess it's my own naive fault, but.... ugh. Thanks to this thread for making me see the light, even if it's too late.
Shadiness aside, I'm so glad that they'll be performing. People need to see this beautiful work.
#344
Posted: 6/6/16 at 12:45pm
JudyDenmark said: "I am kicking myself so hard about all of this. I loved the show so much, and got totally swept up in the excitement of the Kickstarter without thinking about the logistics. Now they're getting $50 from me when this goes through. I'm not living in poverty, but $50 is not nothing! I guess it's my own naive fault, but.... ugh. Thanks to this thread for making me see the light, even if it's too late.
Shadiness aside, I'm so glad that they'll be performing. People need to see this beautiful work.
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#345
Posted: 6/6/16 at 12:52pm
Anakela said: "To cancel a pledge for a live project, visit the project page and click the blue “Manage" button that appears next to your pledge amount. From there you can click "Cancel Pledge" to the left of the blue "Change your pledge" button."
THANK YOU! I was looking for something like that! I normally couldn't fathom canceling a donation to something, but in this case... I'll take my money back.
#346
Posted: 6/6/16 at 1:21pm
I was just watching Young and the Restless and a commercial for the Tony's came on and featured Marlee Matlin in it and I couldn't myself from laughing.
#347
Posted: 6/6/16 at 1:32pm
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#348
Posted: 6/6/16 at 1:37pm
"The reality is, they will magically go over their 200k, it will be used as a fake feel good story, and they will go on the tony awards as was always the plan. But the sliminess will follow around Ken Davenport forever, as the internet never forgets."
THIS.
"When the audience comes in, it changes the temperature of what you've written." -Stephen Sondheim
#349
Posted: 6/6/16 at 1:39pm
Call_me_jorge said: "https://youtu.be/gRswbFmzSZw
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God but what about "this money is paying for flying actors to NYC and renting rehearsal space that we otherwise can't afford" like they're essentially admitting now that they don't actually need this money because someone can pay and has paid for the stuff they claim they're fundraising for.
#350
Posted: 6/6/16 at 1:50pm
playbill-love said: "God but what about "this money is paying for flying actors to NYC and renting rehearsal space that we otherwise can't afford" like they're essentially admitting now that they don't actually need this money because someone can pay and has paid for the stuff they claim they're fundraising for. "
Yup. Yet he says they still need to hit the goal. This is almost shadier than anything that's come before it, since if they don't know they're going to hit the goal then Deaf West spending money on the broadcast is highly unethical. Of course they do know they'll hit it thanks to Ken Davenport and that the money has already been covered.
And I hate to say it, but this video makes me never want to support another production of Deaf West's again. Ken Davenport may be the villain, but they're going along with it and misleading their fans.
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