Will They Work on Their Shows?

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 3/12/20 at 8:01pm

With a month off (for now), do you think creatives will tinker with their shows in the down time?

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 3/12/20 at 8:16pm

I think it’s more likely they’ll spend the time trying to stay healthy and connected with loved ones.

[GrantGrant]

Posted: 3/12/20 at 8:17pm

Someone on another thread said that the creatives of Mrs. Doubtfire will use this time to work on some of the problems with the show.

[Hot Pants]

Posted: 3/12/20 at 8:41pm

SouthernCakes said: "With a month off (for now), do you think creatives will tinker with their shows in the down time? "

At the very least, shows in previews will be trying to think up some new stuff they can try out once they get back. I’m also guessing actors will take this time to try to hone their craft so they’ll be even better.

[MattieIce2018]

Posted: 3/12/20 at 9:05pm

GrantGrant said: "Someone on another thread said that the creatives of Mrs. Doubtfire will use this time to work on some of the problems with the show."

Here's the tweet from John O'Farrell (book)

https://twitter.com/mrjohnofarrell/status/1238191331769491457?s=20

[Dollypop]

Posted: 3/12/20 at 9:26pm

I'm wondering if the shows already in production will have run-through just for the sake of keeping the show together.

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 3/12/20 at 9:32pm

Oh good to know! I mean you’re left without a show so I’m sure your mind wanders and stuff

[A0326T]

Posted: 3/12/20 at 9:41pm

Perhaps continue rehearsing or continue working on it on a bare warehouse or rented studio.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/12/20 at 10:36pm

Work continues. Only performing in front of a large audience. Even the TV talk shows are still going on with full staff on set. They’re just not having a full live studio audience. They didn’t just shut down production completely. Same with the Broadway shows. They’ll continue to run-thru the show to keep everyone in check. They’re just not performing in front of hundred/thousands sitting in the audience.

[msmp]

Posted: 3/13/20 at 2:32am

BrodyFosse123 said: "Work continues. Only performing in front of a large audience. Even the TV talk shows are still going on with full staff on set. They’re just not having a full live studio audience. They didn’t just shut down production completely. Same with the Broadway shows. They’ll continue to run-thru the show to keep everyone in check. They’re just not performing in front of hundred/thousands sitting in the audience."

How are most shows gonna be able to sustain that financially unless they have huge reserves? They'd have to pay the actors and crew, but they won't have *any* revenue coming in in the meantime. (Also genuinely wondering here, not trying to be hostile!)

[kennedy_rose]

Posted: 3/13/20 at 6:48am

BrodyFosse123 said: "Work continues. Only performing in front of a large audience. Even the TV talk shows are still going on with full staff on set. They’re just not having a full live studio audience. They didn’t just shut down production completely. Same with the Broadway shows. They’ll continue to run-thru the show to keep everyone in check. They’re just not performing in front of hundred/thousands sitting in the audience."

Oh really? And how will all the actors commute to the theatre safely considering subways are not a healthy place to be right now? You think all performers can afford UBER, etc? Yes, there will be brush ups but we have no idea what will happen in a month. Don't you dare put this kind of misinformation out there. I'm in a show...we're doing NO SUCH THING.

[trpguyy]

Posted: 3/13/20 at 9:35am

BrodyFosse123 said: "Work continues. Only performing in front of a large audience. Even the TV talk shows are still going on with full staff on set. They’re just not having a full live studio audience. They didn’t just shut down production completely. Same with the Broadway shows. They’ll continue to run-thru the show to keep everyone in check. They’re just not performing in front of hundred/thousands sitting in the audience."

This is not true at all. Best case scenario, there will be a few days of brush up rehearsal before resuming performances on April 13. 

[BJR]

Posted: 3/13/20 at 9:54am

I think it may be a case by case scenario but most are simply shutting down for a few weeks.

I know of some shows that were in rehearsals and those just shut down. But then, CSC's Assassins hasn't announced what they're doing yet about their April 2 start, but I bet they shut down and push back even 2 weeks.

As for subways, remember NYC isn't on lockdown. People are still working and expected to travel; the subways are running. Events larger than 500 people were banned and under cut in half. That's not a lockdown.