As you are hopefully all aware, we are currently in the early stages of attempting to come up with a production which will be put together by CCP members, and performed by CCP members. Discussion has ranged widely about many aspects of this hypothetical production, but in a few weeks, a small group of us will meet to discuss the real possibility of getting the ball rolling in earnest. As one of this group, I am interested in seeing if I can gauge a few general attitudes as to what you either approve or disapprove of in relation to this production. Your answers will help contribute to a better informed development of the final product (and, of course, we hope that many of you will be coming aboard in a direct capacity at some point, too).
So, to recap:
1. The initial idea was to perform a non - specific original production, but this seems to have gradually edged towards the notion of creating a panto. It wouldn't necessarily be a panto held over the Christmas period, but would probably see the light of day early next year. Still, would you like to see us do a 'panto', or are you more interested in exploring the notion of a CCP original play?
2. We have had some discussions on the boards already about whether or not we wished to update panto ideas, if we did go down that route (the 'Tarantino' style panto, for instance), or whether we want to stick to good, traditional family fare. Which would you prefer to see us do?
3. There is a question about whether or not we should be looking to earn money from the production - do you think the production should be aiming at profit share, or are you happy to see it as a charity fundraiser?
4. Do you feel there are other ideas for the production that have been sidetracked, and ignored in the course of discussions? Please state them.
These are all the major questions I can think of for the moment. It would be great if this thread could serve as a free statement of viewpoints - I have no personal axe to grind with supporters of doing this work for money, say, nor those who insist the work should be charitable. I want this thread to attempt to provide those who will make decisions in the following months with some idea of what different people think about the entire situation.
Many thanks
Lee.
