Going Going Gone

Hi Michael
that's very interesting. I'm sorry to hear that the auction outcome was a bit of a damp squib. I'll keep you posted as to what happens at my end. The company's producer assures me that the proposal is generating "much excitement" among company members, but I don't quite believe the hype. still, whatever happens, I'm happy to have been asked. and if this outlandish idea does manage to make a wee bit of cash for the organization in question, then that'll be doubly gratifying.
c

Chloe,
I'm a theater critic with the alt-weekly in Spokane, and the same exact thing happened to me.
Woman didn't bid all that much more than ticket price for a chance to see the play and have dinner with illustrious little me; thought better of it, couldn't work out schedules, it became obvious that her husband didn't much want to see a play in the first place, much less some pointy-headed critic, etc.
But then we tend to keep to ourselves in Spokane. We don't want to make any trouble.
Perhaps your mileage will vary?
Cheers.

hmm. maybe so. i'm curious to see what happens, peter. thanks for your thoughts.

Hi Chloe,

You'd be surprised. I think a lot of actors/directors/playwrights would welcome the chance to peek in the mind of a critic. Personal connections as well. Can't hurt to exchange e-mail addresses with someone in the press.

Peter