Guest PattayaPlayers Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 Pattaya Players (home of Pattaya's Professional Amateurs) is proud to announce the details of their first-ever production, "An Evening of One Acts" scheduled for May 16-18, 2008 at the 10th Floor Function Hall in Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. There will be evening performances beginning at 7:30 PM on May 16th and 17th. A matinee beginning at 2:00 PM will take place on May 18th. Tickets cost 300 Baht for adults and 200 Baht for children under the age of 12. Tickets can be purchased by credit card online at www.pattayaplayers.org or can be bought in person at the North Star Library in Naklua, Jameson's Irish Pub and The Pattaya Mail Office located in North Pattaya. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door the evening of the performance, but only subject to availability. This fantastic evening of theater will consist of the three one-act plays: Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs, The Last Leaf by Thomas Hischak and Final Dress Rehearsal by Jack Frakes. The Monkey's Paw follows a family living in London at the time of the Second World War. A friend brings into their home the 'Monkey's Paw', which they believe has powers to make them rich. We see their happy family life begin to break down with tragic results. The Last Leaf is a bittersweet story involving Johnsy, a young artist who is suffering from a severe case of pneumonia and has lost her will to live. However, a friend provides the ultimate gift to Johnsy, and in doing so, saves her life. Based on the wise and poignant classic short story by O. Henry. And lastly, Final Dress Rehearsal is a simple farce about an amateur troupe of actors putting on a production of "Cinderella." Predictably, they are nowhere near ready to perform. The actress playing Cinderella arrives late, while the prince never arrives period. This inspires the "Prompter" to offer to play the prince's part. The "Prompter" seems to want to play all of the parts in the play. The stepsisters fail to enter at their cues; the stage crew is composed of buffoons, the sound effects are played incorrectly, and when the author arrives, she quite understandably feels that her play is being ruined. The Monkey's Paw and Final Dress Rehearsal performances are being produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. and The Last Leaf is being produced in conjunction with Pioneer Drama Service. A brief intermission half way through the production will allow audience members to gather and discuss the performances while enjoying their favorite beverage and snack. Tickets for a lucky draw raffle featuring many fantastic prizes and gift certificates will also be available for purchase before the show. Raffle tickets cost 100 baht per ticket or 500 baht for 6. The Pattaya Players are still continuing their search for Corporate Sponsorships to help offset set-up and production costs. Please consider joining 2008 current sponsors: AA Insurance Brokers, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Chevrolet, Indian By Nature, Horseshoe Point, Casa Pascal, The Sleep Factory, St. Andrews International School, Steps & Rhythm, The Pattaya City Expats Club and Spice Magazine in helping the Pattaya Players to become the premier creative arts organization in Pattaya! Please visit their website at www.pattayaplayers.org for further information. Quote
Guest buaseng Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 ...the Pattaya Players to become the premier creative arts organization in Pattaya! Premier!? You mean there others? I would have thought from many years of observation that there are not enough members amongst the Pattaya expat community with enough intelligence or appreciation to support even one creative arts organisation! Quote
PattayaMale Posted April 28, 2008 Posted April 28, 2008 Premier!? You mean there others? I would have thought from many years of observation that there are not enough members amongst the Pattaya expat community with enough intelligence or appreciation to support even one creative arts organisation! Premier also means first in time, I think. Good luck to the group. Quote
Gaybutton Posted May 3, 2008 Posted May 3, 2008 The following appears in the PATTAYA CITY NEWS: _____ New Theatrical Group Announces their First Three Productions to Take Place Later this Month At the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, Khun Pichit, Director of the Hosptal, made an announcement of a new Theatrical Club called the Pattaya Players who intend to organize regular shows at the Hospital. The announcement of their first three productions was made by Mr. Chris Parsons, Board Member and Productions Director and Miss Debbie Cavanaugh, President of the Board. Between 16th and 18th May, an evening of one-acts will take place. Three plays will be performed called The Monkey’s Paw, The Last Leaf and Final Dress Rehearsal. There will be two evening performances and a Matinee performance on 18th. For ticket information you can log on to their website, http://www.pattayaplayers.org Quote
Guest Posted May 4, 2008 Posted May 4, 2008 Sounds like they are going to be doing some productions for the needy. I with them luck and hope they keep up the great work! Quote
Guest PattayaPlayers Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 Less than one week to the Pattaya Players launching of "An Evening Of One Acts!" Get your tickets today! Quote
Guest PattayaPlayers Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 http://www.pattayamail.com/current/features.shtml Quote
Guest PattayaPlayers Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 Thanks for a great opening night! Full House! And Saturday and Sunday look like limited seating left as well!! Bravo to Pattaya!! There is indeed a need for theatrical arts in this fair haven! Quote
Gaybutton Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 I did not attend, but I'm curious. What did those of you who did attend think about the show? Quote
Gaybutton Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 I did not attend, but I'm curious. What did those of you who did attend think about the show? Didn't anybody who reads this board go to the show? I was hoping to see a few reviews posted. Quote
Guest buaseng Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Didn't anybody who reads this board go to the show? I was hoping to see a few reviews posted. The only comment I have seen on any of the boards was the following appearing on Bahtstop: "I suppose success is measured in the eye of the beholder. However, have just spoken by phone to someone who mentioned, in passing, that he had attended the first night. He said he and his companion were distinctly underwhelmed by the very amateur production (with the emphasis on the amateur) which was characterised by wooden performances from the cast. To quote him verbatim 'watching paint dry would have been more entertaining and less excruciating'." http://www.baht-stop.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4242 Quote
Guest PattayaPlayers Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Not bad for a first time out! More to come... http://www.pattayamail.com/current/features.shtml#hd1 Quote
Gaybutton Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 I think the Pattaya Players has a lot of potential, so please take my post in the spirit in which it is intended. I mean this constructively. I believe the two biggest mistakes you made with Niddy's Nook were over-advertising and hyping it up beyond what it actually was. I believe those were the main reasons why it eventually failed. I believe you are making precisely the same kind of mistakes with the Pattaya Players, and it's going to cause harm, rather than be beneficial, to Pattaya Players because so many people find the over-advertising annoying. My unsolicited advice is to advertise the production just once, about two weeks before ticket sales begin, and leave it at that. People can read and I think they'll appreciate it much more if you handle it that way, rather than a barrage of advertising and hype posts. Up to you . . . Quote
Guest buaseng Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 My unsolicited advice is to advertise the production just once, about two weeks before ticket sales begin, and leave it at that. People can read and I think they'll appreciate it much more if you handle it that way, rather than a barrage of advertising and hype posts. Up to you . . . Well said GB. The trouble with Chris is that he hasn't a clue where genuine and useful advertising ends and obtrusive hyperbole begins. Quote
Gaybutton Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Well said GB. The trouble with Chris is that he hasn't a clue where genuine and useful advertising ends and obtrusive hyperbole begins. I can't speak to that comment, but I really do hope for the sake of all concerned that Pattaya Players succeeds. I believe Chris has probably put his life's blood and probably quite a bit of his own money, not to mention massive amounts of time, to create this, and I think it's a damned good idea. I want it to work, but I think the over-advertising is going to be detrimental if it continues. I don't want to see it fail because of it and that's why I'm expressing my opinion about it. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 My unsolicited advice is to advertise the production just once, about two weeks before ticket sales begin, and leave it at that. Living in Bangkok I did not get to see the production. I do agree, however, with two points raised so far. Any venture like the Pattaya Players should be encouraged at the outset - and thereafter, provided it gives evidence of the potential to develop and improve its standards of performance and presentation. On the other hand, this debut was so overhyped on this Board to the point where I was groaning "Not again!" And for the company itself to post - Thanks for a great opening night! Full House! - was, frankly, childish and absolutely absurd! Having some experience as both an amateur (aeons ago!) and a professional in the entertainment business, I know that finding the audience for a new venture is a huge difficulty. Those taking part in amateur productions do so out of enthusiasm, but the management side of amateur companies almost always lacks management expertise - especially in PR and marketing. Since budgets will have little or no funds for advertising, I can never understand why amateur companies seem to make little effort to recruit an enthusiast with experience in the PR field. Interesting, innovative PR and marketing can be absurdly inexpensive - and very effective. But having got the audience, you then have to deliver the goods - or you have a one-off wonder on your hands. GB's comparison with Niddy's Nook is instructive. Like others, I fell for the constant Niddy's Nook posts and promotion. Having gone out of my way to actually find it one evening, one distinctly below-average meal and I never returned. Quote
Guest PattayaPlayers Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 So noted. Thanks for all the advice. Will consider all points in future on-line promotions. In terms of the comment "Thanks for a great opening night! Full House!" being childish, I don't really know what you mean. It was a full house as were the other two performances. We also have already had advanced reservations for our next production -- A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. So, some may have liked it -- some not, but we continue to plan -- and will be here for those who wish to view community productions of the future. And so, we are learning and growing each day. Perfection is not a term used synonymously with community theater! Thanks again... Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 In terms of the comment "Thanks for a great opening night! Full House!" being childish, I don't really know what you mean Sorry for not being clear. I really do feel it is absurd and childish if the management of any company makes such a pronouncement. In effect, it was two pronouncements. Whatever the intention, "Great opening night" inevitably implies the quality of the performance. "Full House" then is a clear reference to all seats being filled (as opposed to being sold). So it sounds as though the producer/manager is publicly patting himself and his performers on the back. There are many more accurate phrases - but I do not wish to get into any debate over semantics. Good luck with the Murders! Quote
Gaybutton Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 "I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate." - George Burns Quote
Guest mauRICE Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Sounds like they are going to be doing some productions for the needy. ...or for the Niddy! Quote
Guest Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 So noted. Thanks for all the advice. Will consider all points in future on-line promotions. And so, we are learning and growing each day. Perfection is not a term used synonymously with community theater! I guess I am not with the crowd on this one. I think the boards should be used for this. Overpromotion? perhaps. But, it is something that needs to be brought up and advertised. I would suggest a post when the company is getting ready, one when tickets go on sale and another a week before. Then, one on summary after it is over. Some pics would be nice as well. I think the idea of theatre is a great idea and wonderful for Pattaya. If I had been there, I would have been in attendance. Congrats on your first production and wishing you success in many more. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 "I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate." I adored George Burns and I love quotations because, like proverbs, for every one that boosts an argument, there are several which deflate it. For no other reason than to illustrate the other side of this coin, one of George Bernard Shaw's characters claims, "Hell is full of musical amateurs."! Quote
Guest zzrichard Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Whether you liked the production or not, whether you liked the cheeseburger or not, you can not knock Chris's enthusiam when he gets involved with a project. During my years at A&M records as a recordist I saw many groups win and lose in the record game, but the one thing they had was drive and motivation. There are probably more losers in that industry than any other that I can think of, but at least they try. I have neither eaten Niddys old cheeseburger as I prefer Thai food and I did not see the production, but at least Chris is living his dreams as a person who does something. When I hear the negative tales I have to wonder what the posters have done themselves. Quote
