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“I am learning all the time.
The tombstone will be my diploma.”
—Eartha Kitt
This has long been a favorite quote by a favorite performer. I have always felt that with each new challenge comes a learning opportunity if I am open and willing to embrace it.
So while we may get distracted by some of the latest political shenanigans and the continual economic gloom and doom, I want to stress that it is important that we don’t go into a paralysis hibernation mode, but rather embrace any of the learning opportunities that may come our way—sometimes we need to work harder at getting smarter!
And getting smarter and building a vibrant theatrical network is why I want to remind you of the upcoming submission deadline for the third annual Fred B. Vogel New Theatre Restaurant Scholarship to the Commercial Theatre Institute (CTI). Visit the site at www.commercialtheaterinstitute.com to learn more about the various educational opportunities and its founder, Fred B. Vogel, who passed away in 2005 and for whom the scholarship has been dedicated.
Frederic B. Vogel was one of the theatre community's most respected and knowledgeable management advisors and one who truly walked the talked writing a book "Producing for the Commercial Theatre" and stacking up producing and investing credits include more than 50 Broadway and Off Broadway productions. On Broadway he co-produced “Enchanted April” and the Tony Award®-nominated “Marlene.” Off Broadway he co-produced “Shakespeare's 'R&J',” R.T. Robinson's “The Cover of Life,” and the musical “Lust.”
To honor Mr. Vogel and his dedication to nurturing the producing talent of tomorrow, co-artistic directors Dennis Hennessy and Richard Carrouthers of the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas along with DramaBiz Magazine, created this scholarship to not only pay tribute to his memory but to also give some worthy candidate the opportunity to further their education in theatre.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to attend the Commercial Theater Institute's 3-Day Program on producing theatre in New York at the beginning of May. This one-of-a-kind, by invitation only, conference gives a deserving candidate the unique occasion to see first-hand how experienced producers, general managers, entertainment attorneys and managing directors produce theatre.
After attending last year’s conference, scholarship recipient, Kaz Matamura of Secret Rose Theatre and Fire Rose Productions, explains, “The enthusiasm of the producers from the CTI Conference was quite contagious. Because of them, I was able to pack houses at the Orlando Fringe Festival as a fearless promoter of our show.”
What does the Scholarship include:
It really is an opportunity to network with professionals who have precision focus on producing Broadway theatre. Where else can you get access to that breadth and depth of knowledge over a weekend?
How to apply for the New Theatre Restaurant Fred B. Vogel Scholarship:
1. Download an application at www.dramabiz.com/Vogel/index.html. Can’t read PDFs? Email me at julie@dramabiz.com and I’ll be happy to send it as an attachment. Whatever it takes—fax, mail, carrier pigeon—to get you the application, so call us at 858.484.3936.
2. Complete the application along with references and submit before the December 31, 2008 deadline. Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2008 or faxed to 858.484.6653 before midnight on December 31, 2008.
3. Check the DramaBiz Magazine Web site www.dramabiz.com or the February, 2009 issue for the announcement of the third annual Fred B. Vogel New Theatre Restaurant Scholarship to the Commercial Theatre Institute recipient.
Please make time in your busy holiday season to get your applications in by the deadline. And with that, I’d like to bid adieu and wish everyone a joyous, safe and sane holiday season!
