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- Q: Is this a “real” Company? A: Depends. There is a group of people who make
up the “Company.” They’re listed
here. We are not incorporated, so we’re not
that kind of company. The
“Company” basically consists of all the actors I’ve used in the past who
choose to be listed as a member of the Company. They are the talent pool from which I
cast my shows.
- Q: Who belongs to the Company? A: As above, look here.
- Q: How can I join the Company? A: Check the audition
page for details.
- Q: Do you pay your actors/staff? A: Well, (heh), let me (hah) put
it this (hah ha ha) way. (Bwah ha ha ha ha Hoo ha! Ahem.) No.
- Q: I
donated at a show (or sent a donation).
Can I take a tax deduction?
A: No. We are not currently a non-profit or
not-for-profit organization. All
income for The Shakespeare Company of Greater Rochester and ShakeCo.com
is income for me, Philip Frey, the Company’s Founder and Artistic
Director. Of course, all
expenses are my expenses as well.
(Not that the income has ever equaled the expenses, but that’s
for another time.) I
specifically do not encourage direct donations. If you want to help the program, come
to a show and donate there. I do
have some merchandise available at CafePress, but there is no profit on
it, I sell those at cost. In the
future I hope to have merchandise that can be both less expensive and
result in a profit for me. At
that time, buying merchandise will be a great help.
- Q: Isn’t there already a Shakespeare group in
Rochester? Do we need another one?
A: The group you’re thinking of is the Shakespeare Players, a
program of the Rochester Community Players. I did, in fact, work with them for many years. (Just check
my resume to see
how much.) Although many members
of the Company have also worked with the Shakespeare Players, we are
different groups. And OF COURSE
we need another one. Can’t have
too many.
- Q: What is your highest level Pokémon? A: I have a level 76 Pikachu.
- Q: Do you take anything seriously? A: Yes. I take the art of stagecraft seriously. Although this web site is dominated
by the more fun side of the Shakespeare Company of Greater Rochester and
is characterized by my somewhat offbeat sense of humor, my dedication to
THE WORK is nothing but serious.
I have found throughout my years of working in community theater
that far too many groups take themselves far too seriously. I can’t. I know that we are just a bunch of people playing pretend
in order to entertain a bunch of other people. If this attitude bothers you, or causes you to think less
of the Shakespeare Company of Greater Rochester, then I’m truly
sorry. It’s your loss.
More answers as more questions are frequently asked. Send your questions to queries@shakeco.com.
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