Archive for 2010
Quick Draw: Fixed and Variable Costs
Once again, I’m going to the whiteboard and talking about something. In this case, it’s the difference between fixed and variable costs. Enjoy! Share and Enjoy:
Is Theatre Oversupplied or Underdemanded?
A couple weeks ago, I had an interesting discussion with @aaronmandersen on Twitter about supply and demand in the world of theatre. His contention, if I’m stating it correctly, is that the market for theatre is in equilibrium. Yet, many taking part in the discussion felt that surely, theatre was either oversupplied or underdemanded. I [...]
Jet Blue’s Steven Slater Is a Hero of Absolutely Nothing
Shallow and childish. Not Steven Slater. The people who are celebrating him. Although he pretty well fits that description too. What about his actions are worthy of praise? I was reading some comments in support of him that said “hey, it’s great that he spoke his mind!” Is it really so great that he spoke [...]
“Popular” is Not the Opposite of “Relevant”
If you have a moment, read the piece from the LA Times the other day wherein two local LA critics talk about the small theatre scene. It’s worth reading for its own merits, and it is an interesting discussion with a number of really perceptive insights from the two critics, Charles McNulty and Steven Leigh [...]
The Power of Earning Your Way
Before I go further, I want to say that I don’t mean to be bashing anyone who feels differently about this issue than I do, and certainly anybody who has run an organization differently than I am about to suggest has my respect. It’s tough making things work. Just ask any bank, car manufacturer, record [...]
Quick Draw: Revenue Per Seat
Here’s a new thing I’m doing. It’s a very short video called “Quick Draw” where I go to the whiteboard and talk about some useful tidbit, which this week is Revenue Per Seat. It’s a new thing we’re trying. What do you think? Share and Enjoy:
Wave Goodbye to A “Magical” Product
For the handful of non-geeks out there who care (or even know) about Google Wave, yesterday the company announced that it’s all over. The future of communication has been canceled. Here’s my own Wave experience. I saw the video in the long form. I got pretty excited about the potential. I even wangled myself an [...]
How Not To Wipe Out on a Jet Ski AND Save Your Arts/Entertainment Organization in One Easy Lesson
I’ve only been on Jet Skis a few times in my life, but once, quite a number of years ago, I was jet skiing on a muddy South Carolina river with my younger brother. He was a pretty seasoned hand, and I was a total novice, and I think he enjoyed being able to run [...]
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