An Update on Band Geeks
I haven't mentioned Band Geeks for a while. It does not mean by any stretch of the imagination that it isn't still moving forward.
A little recap -- I've been working on Band Geeks for a while now. I'd finished the script less than a year ago, but getting people on board has been slow. What's slowed it down even more is that since I can't get people on board, I have to do all the musical arrangements myself. That takes time. A LOT of time. I think I've counted about 15 arrangements to be done. I'm working on #5 right now. Progress is steady but by no means speedy. But at least I know it's getting done.
As you remember, Band Geeks is my valentine to my days in High School Band. It's a play with instrumental music. I was surprised when recently I heard that there was another play called Band Geeks: The Musical out there. It played at the NY Fringe Festival this past August, and I made a point of going down to see it. Well, let's just say that there is no way the two projects can be confused with one another. Will I change my title? Doubtful. I'd really rather not. But you can't copyright a title, so technically I've got nothing to worry about. Also, mine will attract a different audience, so I don't think there will be issues there, either.
This is a very important project for me. First of all, it's the only play I've written with a part for myself. Second, it truly brings me back to a very important and formative time in my life. The characters in Band Geeks need to have their stories told, and they need to get the chance to play. I have a lot of hope for this project, possibly more than I have for any other project I've written.
So, I work ever onward on the arrangements. From time to time I'll mention how the progress is going. My goal is to have it ready for next season. If I can scare up a cast, I'm sure the good folks at Beari will give us a chance.
So ... anyone out there play the tuba?
A little recap -- I've been working on Band Geeks for a while now. I'd finished the script less than a year ago, but getting people on board has been slow. What's slowed it down even more is that since I can't get people on board, I have to do all the musical arrangements myself. That takes time. A LOT of time. I think I've counted about 15 arrangements to be done. I'm working on #5 right now. Progress is steady but by no means speedy. But at least I know it's getting done.
As you remember, Band Geeks is my valentine to my days in High School Band. It's a play with instrumental music. I was surprised when recently I heard that there was another play called Band Geeks: The Musical out there. It played at the NY Fringe Festival this past August, and I made a point of going down to see it. Well, let's just say that there is no way the two projects can be confused with one another. Will I change my title? Doubtful. I'd really rather not. But you can't copyright a title, so technically I've got nothing to worry about. Also, mine will attract a different audience, so I don't think there will be issues there, either.
This is a very important project for me. First of all, it's the only play I've written with a part for myself. Second, it truly brings me back to a very important and formative time in my life. The characters in Band Geeks need to have their stories told, and they need to get the chance to play. I have a lot of hope for this project, possibly more than I have for any other project I've written.
So, I work ever onward on the arrangements. From time to time I'll mention how the progress is going. My goal is to have it ready for next season. If I can scare up a cast, I'm sure the good folks at Beari will give us a chance.
So ... anyone out there play the tuba?
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