I apologize for my harsh words. Reading the comments left by students arguing back and forth just got under my skin. As an adult I showed immaturity and I was wrong.
Though I still disagree with the way Todd Hancock worded things about Boardman High School, I have a greater respect for Boardman with the response that David Mullane provided.
David, I can reassure you that I am not a parent or a student of yours. I am just an arts supporter with a mild temper that was flared.
I wish you both well on your productions and once again apologize for my harsh words.
Frankly, I am irritated with Todd Hancock's continued attempt at making any form of competition look less superior to his wannabe company. Yes, Easy Street Productions have been around this community for awhile and yes they have put on some great shows, but they are probably the shadiest in the business.
Take the example from this article, positioning themselves against a high school show. Are you afraid of some competition Todd? If I were to assume correctly, I would guess that Boardman got the rights to this show long before Easy Street. Can you say stolen ideas? Shady.
I am an avid supporter of the arts and I have always been impressed with the caliber of productions that Boardman puts on. Easy Street Productions uses the same students. They don't hold auditions, they give the spots to people they already know. Then they try to pretend to offer a training camp for younger kids. What are you trying to teach the kids, Todd?
Let it be known that I will be attending Boardman's production of Putnam because of the integrity that is Boardman. I deal with many theater students from this community through my occupation, and the respect, manners and talent of Boardman students put others to shame.
So Todd, I hope you read this and contact the Vindicator to correct your lies within the article. You may have a more established name in the industry, but that doesn't mean you have respect. Stop stealing from a high school. Are you pathetic? Can you spell J-E-A-L-O-U-S?
F-U-N-N-Y Easy Street to stage ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’
I apologize for my harsh words. Reading the comments left by students arguing back and forth just got under my skin. As an adult I showed immaturity and I was wrong.
Though I still disagree with the way Todd Hancock worded things about Boardman High School, I have a greater respect for Boardman with the response that David Mullane provided.
David, I can reassure you that I am not a parent or a student of yours. I am just an arts supporter with a mild temper that was flared.
I wish you both well on your productions and once again apologize for my harsh words.
November 10, 2009 at 11:25 a.m. permalink suggest removal
F-U-N-N-Y Easy Street to stage ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Frankly, I am irritated with Todd Hancock's continued attempt at making any form of competition look less superior to his wannabe company. Yes, Easy Street Productions have been around this community for awhile and yes they have put on some great shows, but they are probably the shadiest in the business.
Take the example from this article, positioning themselves against a high school show. Are you afraid of some competition Todd? If I were to assume correctly, I would guess that Boardman got the rights to this show long before Easy Street. Can you say stolen ideas? Shady.
I am an avid supporter of the arts and I have always been impressed with the caliber of productions that Boardman puts on. Easy Street Productions uses the same students. They don't hold auditions, they give the spots to people they already know. Then they try to pretend to offer a training camp for younger kids. What are you trying to teach the kids, Todd?
Let it be known that I will be attending Boardman's production of Putnam because of the integrity that is Boardman. I deal with many theater students from this community through my occupation, and the respect, manners and talent of Boardman students put others to shame.
So Todd, I hope you read this and contact the Vindicator to correct your lies within the article. You may have a more established name in the industry, but that doesn't mean you have respect. Stop stealing from a high school. Are you pathetic? Can you spell J-E-A-L-O-U-S?
November 10, 2009 at 12:31 a.m. permalink suggest removal