Broadway's League of Amarican Theaters and Producers want high tech

Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 02:20:40 GMT
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Dear fellow musicians,
A huge fight is brewing between Local 802 (New York), AF of M and the
League of American Theaters and Producers. If the League and their bean
counters get their way, Broadway show ticket buyers won't be getting a
"live" pit orchestra for the $60-$90 ticket price, but a high tech
version of a Karaoke machine. This new technology already has the coined
name of V.O. (virtual orchestra).
The ramifications of all of this will dilute, cheapen and adulterate the
Broadway Show experience, turning it all into a "canned" production. The
dynamics and sophistication that live musicians give to the total effect
will become a rather miserable experience. (Have any of you played a gig
with a drum machine?) For more information go to www.savelivebroadway.com
I hope 802 rises to the occasion, fights a good fight and wins. If not,
we all loose one way or another.
Please visit the web site, read it all carefully and think long and hard
about the ramifications. God, I'm glad I'm almost ready to retire.
Thanks for your time.
Richard Bush