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BlueEye217
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Topic: Woody Allen?
Posted: 7/31/15 at 10:12am

My Theatre Group is considering doing Woody Allen's Don't Drink the Water but some Board Members are concerned that past allegations against him might have a negative impact on our production (ticket sales, general attendance, etc.)

Anyone have any experience with producing Woody Allen since the allegations came out against him?

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Posted: 8/06/15 at 6:25pm

http://www.citypages.com/arts/theatre-in-the-rounds-don-t-drink-the-water-showcases-the-earlier-funnier-woody-allen-7463299

If the play was a romantic comedy about an older man dating a much-younger woman, then I can see where you might encounter a few raised eyebrows. "Don't Drink the Water" is a farce, plain and simple. The characters and situations are outrageous and the script is absurdly funny. There is no reason anybody should take this show seriously.

"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone

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Posted: 8/06/15 at 11:40pm

"Play It Again, Sam" was a big hit for us just a couple of years ago. I think Topper is right. As long as the subject of the show doesn't seem to be reflective of recent allegations, I think there's a kind of cognitive disconnect in the mind of the public that works in your favor.

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Posted: 8/25/15 at 2:56pm

I saw Don't Drink the Water last season at a local community theatre. I was not impressed. It felt extremely dated. The acting itself was fairly good, but I just had an overall blah feeling about the play.

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BlueEye217 Player Joined: 10/20/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 20	Topic: Woody Allen? Posted: 7/31/15 at 10:12am
	My Theatre Group is considering doing Woody Allen's Don't Drink the Water but some Board Members are concerned that past allegations against him might have a negative impact on our production (ticket sales, general attendance, etc.) Anyone have any experience with producing Woody Allen since the allegations came out against him?

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Topper Celebrity Joined: 1/27/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 543	Posted: 8/06/15 at 6:25pm
	http://www.citypages.com/arts/theatre-in-the-rounds-don-t-drink-the-water-showcases-the-earlier-funnier-woody-allen-7463299 If the play was a romantic comedy about an older man dating a much-younger woman, then I can see where you might encounter a few raised eyebrows. "Don't Drink the Water" is a farce, plain and simple. The characters and situations are outrageous and the script is absurdly funny. There is no reason anybody should take this show seriously.
	"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone
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edh915 Celebrity Joined: 11/19/09 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 325	Posted: 8/06/15 at 11:40pm
	"Play It Again, Sam" was a big hit for us just a couple of years ago. I think Topper is right. As long as the subject of the show doesn't seem to be reflective of recent allegations, I think there's a kind of cognitive disconnect in the mind of the public that works in your favor.
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Raging Thespian Player Joined: 2/29/12 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 22	Posted: 8/25/15 at 2:56pm
	I saw Don't Drink the Water last season at a local community theatre. I was not impressed. It felt extremely dated. The acting itself was fairly good, but I just had an overall blah feeling about the play.
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