Hefner Monologues in Seattle: The First Steps

[thehefner]

I've sent two inquiries in to Seattle theaters regarding performance space rental for THE HEFNER MONOLOGUES in April. I'm thinking a run of maybe four or five performances.

My goals (and I need to have goals in mind) are three: 1.) continue to develop the show and become more comfortable in my own skin. 2.) get further exposure. And 3.) get the fucking thing filmed so I have good-looking demo tapes and stuff to put on YouTube/MySpace.

Furthermore, I'm strongly considering writing to Seattle University to see if they'd be interested in putting up a free performance of THE HEFNER MONOLOGUES. I'm thinking about doing free performances at several colleges, actually, giving free entertainment and promotion to my target demographic. We'll hopefully be bringing THE HEFNER MONOLOGUES to Washington College in mid-February.

"Hopefully." All things considered, you know. *shakes fist* Daaaiiiigle...!

Of course, I'll need to maximize my marketability each time. I'm not selling T-shirts and CDs yet, so maybe I should just set up a mailing list and make cheapo fliers with my show's website/MySpace/Facebook info? Is there anything else I should be doing?

This continues to be a terrifying and thrilling adventure, in case you were wondering.



Oh, and I've made real progress on writing a play. I don't think any of you know about this, actually. Yes, I'm writing a play, and if it lives up to (or surpasses? I dare not dream) its potential, this will be a great show that will also be incredibly difficult to produce.

Oh John Hefner, you and your insane ambitions. It's cute, really.

Comments

[morganashkevron.livejournal.com]

Have you considered making shirts or something through cafepress? I honestly don't know what process is involved there, but it must be simple if fanbrats can do it. One of the big Harry Potter fandom communities sells their merchandise there and I'm pretty sure they aren't making any of their own t-shirts and mugs and notebooks. Some of the Presidential candidates also use them for propaganda merchandise. I think all you have to do is submit the logo(s) you want and select the different objects to use.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

That could be cool, yeah. A bit more low-key than going out and sitting on boxes of unsold "I Kiss Girls" T-shirts.

Are they good quality? I could theoretically start a whole "Awkward Chic" T-shirt line. hehe.

[morganashkevron.livejournal.com]

It all depends on what you want to sell. They have basic cotton t-shirts, cap-sleeve (girly) shirts, baseball style (the ones with dark arms and a white body), sweatshirts, hoodies, everything really. Hell, you could even put your picture on a thong or a coffee mug and sell it.

[morganashkevron.livejournal.com]

And to actually answer your question (I got a little carried away), they are good quality clothes/items.

[skalja.livejournal.com]

Presidential candidates use cafepress?

... That's -- kind of sad, actually. Wow. Cafepress?

(Not saying you shouldn't use it, Hef, it's just that I'd think people running for presidency would have, er, more resources under their belts, y'know?)