The Rep wants to know: what marketing techniques work for our age demographic?

A special message from Rep Resident Acting Company Member Jim Pickering

(in costume as James Conover from this season's production of

STATE OF THE UNION)

"I want YOU to come see a show at The Rep!"

I'm currently an intern at Milwaukee Repertory Theater working on a college initiative in order to get more students to come to shows. We already offer a GREAT discount ($10.00 tickets!), but I am trying to come up with more ways that will get students to see the shows.

S0 I have a few questions for you... (reply in comments please):

~What incentives would draw you to see a show at Milwaukee Rep?

~What publicity or special offers would catch your eye and make you want to know more?

~What promotions on campus have you viewed as successful? (i.e. everyfanatic.com; Obama, etc.)

~Would special events and free food increase your willingness to come see a show?

CHANGE!

“CHANGE HAS ARRIVED” was the common theme amongst the newspapers all over America today. The election for the 44th president of the United States of America was one that will forever be held in the hearts of millions; and history. As my first election to be able to participate in, I am proud to say that my first election will go down in history. Personally, I have never been into politics and have never known much about the parties or candidates running to president or any other positions. But, this time was different. As time came closer to make one of the most important decisions I have made up to this time in my life, I started to realize how important this election had become. The fact that there was even a possibility of having a first woman as president, first woman as vice president or even the dream of the first African American president was slowly becoming a reality. I am proud to say that I helped Barack Obama prove to not only a nation, but to the world that a new time has come and now no matter what color or race or prejudice one may have against them, anything is possible now, anything. As Barack said in his acceptance speech last night, “Yes we can… move forward as one nation.” He said it didn’t matter what race you are anymore, democratic or republican, he is not just the president of those peoples\ who voted for him but for the nation. His goal is to help bring America closer together than ever, black, white, yellow, pink… doesn’t matter anymore. Its time for change, and I think that America and its people have been waiting for it! Last night, at his speech in Chicago, everyone came together and made it obvious that they were happy with the outcome. Black or White, Baracks speech was moving and full of truths about the nation and what they have to come; good and bad. This is a much needed step forward for a better future tomorrow. Racial barriers will someday no longer exist but in the history books. And Barack proves this with the nations support and votes.

The Wonder that is Twitter

I have to admit, I had my doubts about Twitter when I first heard about it from one of my professors last year. The way that he described it to us just sounded creepy! I stand corrected, though, after learning more about Twitter with our class. I think it would be a fun concept if as many of my Facebook friends were actively "Tweeting". The problem is, if you aren't a member of Twitter, it seems to be the trend that you have no idea what Twitter is!
Tonight, during the tallying of the results of the Presidential Election, I was watching Steven Colbert report on Comedy Central, and he mentioned "I am Twittering as I am reporting."
It was quick, and if I didn't know what Twitter was, it would have gone over my head, but it was exciting for me, thanks to this class!