Alright... Listen.. I am David Mullane, Director of the Boardman Drama Guild. I do not want to see this happen to Easy Street like it did last time. Let it be known to all that Todd has been nothing but considerate of us with this process. We both licensed the show after recieving a fast track notice from MTI for what was FINALLY, a new release. We both requested the license. The second Todd found out we were doing the show, he called and discussed the production with me.
Originally, he intended to do the production in October and we were going to share resources and collaborate. Unfortunately, he was pushed our of his dates and already had an sizable investment. Even still, he called when he learned about the date conflicts and seemed willing to NOT do the show. We agreed that he should do it anyways since we really do not share a common audience.
For the record, Todd and I are great friends and I adore Maureen Collins. I have done many shows with them and most likely will do more in the future. My former students, Alyssa DiBernardi and Michael Koziorynsky are playing roles in his production and I couldn't be prouder of them.
I encourage people to see both productions... and also, consider how many theatre groups there are locally and how few new shows are available.. This is going to happen but we all have our separate followings. It is discouraging that our show was labeled a "school edition" since it is not.. we are simply using alternate lyrics to one song. But please... if you are one of my students or parents... do not publically bash the two people who got me my start in theatre performance.
There is a certain amount of irony here considering that people are handing out scripture based quotes regarding judgement and how bad Christian's are when all of the comments here represent a hatred and a bigotry towards Christians. Tyler states, "I hate intolerance." In an article that he wrote, he points to the Christian views towards homosexuality as on the main reasons he left his faith. Isn't the bottom line really that no group of people is perfect and that we should not judge anyone but ourselves. In his article, he also talks about experiencing a powerful sense of "oneness" when he was in Europe. I am a Christian, but there are many religions and philosophies I have studied. The Tao for example, talks about the sense of "oneness" and judgement. If we believe in a "oneness" with our world than we cannot judge anyone else because they are part of us.
Religion is imperfect because it is facilitated by man, much like government, or any organization. We are all entrusted with the beautiful gift of freewill which allows us to make choices therefore defining our individuality. I can be an American and not agree with the president and I can be a member of ONC without accepting McGowen's teachings as truth, just as I can accept Tyler's viewpoints without lashing out at him for thinking differently than I do.
Early on in this blog, someone told me to demand that his teachings be removed from the site. If I do that, I am judging him. I can tell him openly, Dr. McGowen, you got a little carried away on this one but I must be "tolerent" to his viewpoints. They are available of the site as resources, meaning, some people in church requested them to be available. They are not the doctrine or the teachings of the church which you will find in the section alluded to in another posters comments.
I will not be posting any more comments here because I do not want to perpetuate the hate. However, if you would like to engage in non-accusatory, intelligent discussion, I am game. If you really believe these things about ONC, I would also encourage you to come as my personal quest so that you can see what we are all about. I have been in many churches and I have found very few places that are as open and inspirational as Old North.
Listen, as a member at Old North Church, I have never been taught any of the concepts discussed in this blog. McGowen is only one person and his writting is not the mission of nor the doctrine of our church. I have heard McGowen speak and like with anything, I take in what I agree with, and disregard the rest. He is a commited member of the church whose works are publicized and he is entitled to believe what he wants just as we are entitled to disregard it. I am certain that if you poled our congregation that few would support the comments discussed here. This notion that all members of a congregation believe and support whatever anyone says is the same game that the political parties are playing. Old North Church is a body of believers who come together to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, not Dr. McGowen. Assuming that all of us believe what he writes is as ridiculous as assuming that everyone who works for the Vindicator believes every editorial. Similarly, I do not think the vindicator supports all of the comments of those of us blogging but here we are on the site. Americans need to be tolerant to different opinions and watch that we do not persecute entire groups of people because we assume that they believe what one of their own does.
F-U-N-N-Y Easy Street to stage ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Alright... Listen.. I am David Mullane, Director of the Boardman Drama Guild. I do not want to see this happen to Easy Street like it did last time. Let it be known to all that Todd has been nothing but considerate of us with this process. We both licensed the show after recieving a fast track notice from MTI for what was FINALLY, a new release. We both requested the license. The second Todd found out we were doing the show, he called and discussed the production with me.
Originally, he intended to do the production in October and we were going to share resources and collaborate. Unfortunately, he was pushed our of his dates and already had an sizable investment. Even still, he called when he learned about the date conflicts and seemed willing to NOT do the show. We agreed that he should do it anyways since we really do not share a common audience.
For the record, Todd and I are great friends and I adore Maureen Collins. I have done many shows with them and most likely will do more in the future. My former students, Alyssa DiBernardi and Michael Koziorynsky are playing roles in his production and I couldn't be prouder of them.
I encourage people to see both productions... and also, consider how many theatre groups there are locally and how few new shows are available.. This is going to happen but we all have our separate followings. It is discouraging that our show was labeled a "school edition" since it is not.. we are simply using alternate lyrics to one song. But please... if you are one of my students or parents... do not publically bash the two people who got me my start in theatre performance.
November 10, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Old North Church Blames America
There is a certain amount of irony here considering that people are handing out scripture based quotes regarding judgement and how bad Christian's are when all of the comments here represent a hatred and a bigotry towards Christians. Tyler states, "I hate intolerance." In an article that he wrote, he points to the Christian views towards homosexuality as on the main reasons he left his faith. Isn't the bottom line really that no group of people is perfect and that we should not judge anyone but ourselves. In his article, he also talks about experiencing a powerful sense of "oneness" when he was in Europe. I am a Christian, but there are many religions and philosophies I have studied. The Tao for example, talks about the sense of "oneness" and judgement. If we believe in a "oneness" with our world than we cannot judge anyone else because they are part of us.
Religion is imperfect because it is facilitated by man, much like government, or any organization. We are all entrusted with the beautiful gift of freewill which allows us to make choices therefore defining our individuality. I can be an American and not agree with the president and I can be a member of ONC without accepting McGowen's teachings as truth, just as I can accept Tyler's viewpoints without lashing out at him for thinking differently than I do.
Early on in this blog, someone told me to demand that his teachings be removed from the site. If I do that, I am judging him. I can tell him openly, Dr. McGowen, you got a little carried away on this one but I must be "tolerent" to his viewpoints. They are available of the site as resources, meaning, some people in church requested them to be available. They are not the doctrine or the teachings of the church which you will find in the section alluded to in another posters comments.
I will not be posting any more comments here because I do not want to perpetuate the hate. However, if you would like to engage in non-accusatory, intelligent discussion, I am game. If you really believe these things about ONC, I would also encourage you to come as my personal quest so that you can see what we are all about. I have been in many churches and I have found very few places that are as open and inspirational as Old North.
June 6, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Old North Church Blames America
Listen, as a member at Old North Church, I have never been taught any of the concepts discussed in this blog. McGowen is only one person and his writting is not the mission of nor the doctrine of our church. I have heard McGowen speak and like with anything, I take in what I agree with, and disregard the rest. He is a commited member of the church whose works are publicized and he is entitled to believe what he wants just as we are entitled to disregard it. I am certain that if you poled our congregation that few would support the comments discussed here. This notion that all members of a congregation believe and support whatever anyone says is the same game that the political parties are playing. Old North Church is a body of believers who come together to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, not Dr. McGowen. Assuming that all of us believe what he writes is as ridiculous as assuming that everyone who works for the Vindicator believes every editorial. Similarly, I do not think the vindicator supports all of the comments of those of us blogging but here we are on the site. Americans need to be tolerant to different opinions and watch that we do not persecute entire groups of people because we assume that they believe what one of their own does.
June 2, 2008 at 10:40 p.m. permalink suggest removal