Cadevilina Crown Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, drumcorpsfever said: Considering your point about listening to the members and giving them what they want, it's interesting that when contracts are given out in the fall and early winter, members proudly sign them and pay the tour fees, all without knowledge of what it is they will be asked to perform the next summer. Unlike a casting call when there is a specific role in mind - the performer knows what they're getting into. Perhaps drum corps, morphing into a more theatrical, stage-like-on-the field activity, may consider this method of "casting" in the future. If they do move into this territory, the designers will want to have the show theme nailed down before contracts are even given out. Maybe even announce the theme publicly (or maybe just to prospective members) before the first camp. They may also want to let prospective members know what the uniforms will be like, whether there will be major changes in style from the year prior, etc. Overall, there needs to be a strong relationship between the performers and designers before the staff hears all the auditionees. If this relationship is achieved, it will show in the finished product and in the audience's reaction. Edited July 28, 2017 by Cadevilina Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgang Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Since this is for corps staffs, I would tell them to please, please educate your staff on proper audience etiquette. There is almost nothing that will turn more people off to your corps than Rhonda Rifle and Gary Guard Instructor loudly shrieking at every catch, whether anything hit the ground or not. We know you work hard and are emotionally invested, and by all means show that appreciation BUT use common sense. You are amid people that paid hard earned $$ to be there. Respect the audience. They want to hear the music, not you shouting "you go, girl" every 15 seconds. Oh, and the golden rule applies. If you have something negative to say about another corps, save it for the staff bus. Don't be jerks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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