[Nfb-editors] Food for thought: Presenting our message as theatre

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Mike,

Well, no one is suggesting we only present Federation philosophy through
the medium of theatre.  Of course plays can not be the only way to
address a philosophy.

We still require other forms to educate and disseminate information.  I
don't believe Tina , myself or anyone else thinks the theatre is a
cure-all, and that we should switch to advocating through plays only.

Although, I still believe our philosophy, which is complete
independence- in a nutshell, can be presented in a two or three hour
play.

And if we can't present our message in a 2 or 3 hour format, which is
the standard time for most plays, how else can we get our ideas across?
I mean, if a 3 hour play can't do it, I doubt a speech, article,
publication or anything else can express Federation philosophy.

True, most people no longer sit through a speech or read an article, but
people still enjoy the arts like plays.  Entertainment forms still draw
people.  Perhaps more creative methods, whether a play or something
else, is a way to capture peoples attention and communicate our
philosophy.

Regardless, I believe this is another time when we will agree to
disagree.  *smile*  Different strokes for different folks.  Oh boy,
maybe I shouldn't say that!  LOL

Bridgit
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Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 19:18:05 -0700
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Bridgit:

I'll keep this short and discuss the problem in more detail with you
off-list.  I have no wish to tax the patience of list participants.
(grin)

I acknowledge that plays can deal with abstract concepts.  Macbeth,
Hamlet and King Lear certainly did.  But each of those plays took five
acts.  What I'm saying is that we cannot do our philosophy justice in
sound bytes or their equivalent in plays.  But that's no reason not to
try.

Mike