Introduction

Welcome to Suite 101's theatre area. With the death of the theatre being so oft-related in the press and criticism, one may wonder how long a theatrical web site can remain in existence. Since you're here at all, I suppose it means that you're like me: someone who believes that the theatre is a vital, liquid, constantly changing entity, morphing over time and adjusting to the shifting tastes of the audiences. If you've checked out my biography, you'll know that I've spent a lot of time involved with the theatre, musical and "straight," traditional and avant guarde. Through the editorial articles posted in this area, I'll be passing on some of what I've picked up.

The initial series of articles will take us through the development of a new musical, from its inception/conception through production. There's a lot of ground to cover here, so I expect that this series will go on for quite some time.

In addition, each week I'll be introducing and reviewing a theatrically related web site -- new or old, the sites will definitely hold something of interest for theatre fans, advocates, and professionals. Or I'll be warning you away from them.

I'd also like to extend an invitation to you: feel free to ask theatrically related questions. I'll do my best to answer them, on the editorial page or privately.

I don't intend that this be a forum for gossip and innuendo; it's not something I'm interested in myself (although with the future addition of other editors, there's the possibility that you'll be able to find that nearby).

With the death of theatre so very imminent, how long can this theatre site remain in existence? Let's answer that after we've read the obituaries.

Thanks for surfing by.

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