Welcome to our nameless blog!
Welcome to the Cygnet Theatre’s Official Blog. We’re always trying to find new ways to connect and engage with our audience and we’re hoping that this blog will become a fun and informative place to share behind-the-scenes looks at our productions, insights into the rehearsal and design process, musings from the artists and staff, announcements of upcoming events, and whatever else we think you may find interesting. The postings will also be made available through our pages on Facebook and MySpace. If you haven’t already visited them, they are both great opportunities to get acquainted and become a fan.
Over the years, our Friday Night Forums have been so successful because of the interaction between our artists and our audience. These evenings have been fun and vigorous discussions about the productions, their themes, the performances etc. We are just expanding that conversation. Perhaps a thought or observation occurs to you days later or on the drive home after you have seen a production and you want to share it with the artists or your fellow audience members. Perhaps you’ll find the insight of another audience member on this blog that adds to or revises your interpretation of what you saw. It is our hope that you will find the discussion interesting and that it enhances your enjoyment of the productions you see on our stage.
You will have the opportunity to respond with your own comments, as well as read and respond to the comments of other Cygnet audience members. We encourage all kinds of feedback to our posts, but please refrain from the use of excessive profanity and inappropriate subject matter or personal attacks. We may remove comments with unsuitable content. Our wish is to initiate a conversation, one in which you have access to both the artistic decision-making process of the theater, and, to one another in your responses to the work.
So here is your first opportunity to make your creativity heard. We are still trying to decide on an official name for this blog. Give us your suggestions by posting them below and we’ll decide on one giving the person with the selected name two free tickets to an upcoming show!
This is new for us and are are excited about seeing where this virtual conversation leads us. We’ll, no doubt, develop it as we go. We hope you join us frequently and stay in touch. Whether you’re a lurker, just reading what others say, or a full-on participant, we welcome you to Cygnet’s new adventure!
I loved coming to your shows in El Cajon. One of the best things I ever did was invite a gang of friends to see Helwig and the Angry Inch! That was amazing fun. And I am so glad you have taken residence at Old Town Theatre. That’s such a fun theatre. I can’t wait to see The History Boys there next month!
Thanks Robert. We love the new theatre. It’s exciting to discover that space with each new show we produce there.
I live a couple of blocks from the Rolando stage, and come to your great productions as often as I can. I haven’t been disappointed yet, and don’t expect to be in the future.
It’s a great place, the price is right, and the “atmosphere” feels downright cozy and friendly!
Re: blog name . . . . maybe something like “Your Own Cygnet-ture”
George
Brilliant! (My word of the day!) Kudos, congratulations, and positive words to all the talented people with Cygnet!
I’ve enjoyed watching Sean Murray’s adventures for many years now; from San Diego Rep, to N.C. Rep, to his own lifetime adventure with Cygnet. I was thrilled to hear about Cygnet’s early efforts, and doubly thrilled to learn of the restored Old Town Theatre. Yay, Yay, Yay!
I’ve been excited to discover new actors – David McB and Tom Z. I love to watch those guys; they are always magnetic! I’ll be there tonight, Tom, with eyes on you! So – Break a leg!
Brilliant! We loved The History Boys! Fascinating, connecting, intriguing. Been there, done that! Okay – it’s got legs! Long, studly, shapely, strongly legs! (Oooo. Was that a phallic statement? Ah; nevermind; works.)
Sometimes, a play grabs your heart and gives it a painful twist. And you must find that place and remember. For, you see, I have a Posner. Son, James, 34, worked so hard for the full ride at SB in chemical engineering. But there was not enough left. He now lives on a pension, in a cottage, with lots of friends, internet friends. So much potential, and yet … it hurts.
Thanks, guys. I loved you! But I loved Posner the best!
Why don’t you call your blog “Swan Song”???
Still remembering with pleasure the great show, The History Boys. Having sons, I especially enjoyed the great energy of the boys. Genuine! I sometimes thought I could actually see them maturing on the stage. I do hope San Diego audiences find this erudite play, and appreciate the superlative writing. Thank yous and break-a-legs again!
The restored theatre is classy, warm, and comfortable. Great job there. I’ve enjoyed many fun shows here over the years, and I was just so pleased Cygnet took on the (huge!) job of keeping this little gem open, for all of us. Sincere thanks for that, also.
I hear Hedwig is returning to the Rolando stage. Oh, goodie! This time, I will not miss it!Suggestions for the blog name: Swan talk? Maybe. Cignetting? Nah. Ciggies? No! Cygnetnews? Standard. Cygnetthoughts? Inclusive. Swan news? Predictable. Swan retorts? Too legalish. Swan bonbons? Silly. Swan brawn? Nah; can’t go there. Cygnet flights? Like that one! Cygnet minute? Hm. Maybe. Yes, that could work!
Please – not Swan Song. That’s akin to when “the fat lady sings.” It’s all over. Nah.