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by Proctors staff
On and Off Stage
A Daily Gazette life blog
Behind the scenes with Proctors staffers
Friday, Sept. 17, 2010
Gratitude among summer lessons learned
Our staff learned a number of lessons during a busy, hot summer that will only allow us to serve patrons even better in the future.
Monday, Sept. 13, 2010
Betwixt and between … an authoritative voice
As stage manager, I am constantly changing my role, from an overseer to an artistic companion, a technician to a coach.
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010
Capital improvements enhance PLAIDisfaction
The best of "Forever Plaid" is front and center for all to see and hear in the GE Theatre at Proctors, in large measure, the result of recent, major updates to sound and lighting equipment in the 4,000-square-foot black-box theater.
Friday, Aug. 20, 2010
At Proctors, all's well that ... well, you know
A Playbill photo change brought out the best from our team.
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010
Word-of-mouth marketing: pre-Facebook, Twitter
Circus posters of old show the marketing message hasn't changed all that much.
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010
Main attraction: Premieres!
Beyond the love of discovering a great new film is the joy of bringing one to Proctors.
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010
Destined to work at Proctors
The venue's advertising manager has been excited about the performances and films there since he was a youngster.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Professional service with style -- and a smile
On any given day, the Proctors box office is a fun place to be.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Intern tell-all
Everyone I met on my first day at Proctors told me that I was in for a fun summer, and they weren’t wrong. I’ve loved every minute of my internship.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
What if we kept score?
Uniforms, fancy team names, trash talk, a winner and a loser -- what is the Arts were treated like sports? Would it get more attention?
