But by sponsoring the event, isn't the UCD providing some material support? I figured their sponsorship meant they were paying for the performance, or at least marketing it.
On 7/30/07, Ross Bender <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As crazy as Glenn may be, I think that one valid point he has been making > (and making and making and making) is that Commercial entities ( like UCD > try to claim true artistic content as their own, and market it to the masses > for the sole purpose of making money (MAMMON). That's why I'm royally pissed > to see the big banner in Clark Park advertising Shakespeare in the Park as > another lame UCD product. > > Shakespeare in Clark Park was totally the brain flash of Marla Burkholder, a > REAL actress, and friends. Marla will be playing Juliet. > > But UCD has to insert itself as the "sponsor". If Wendell Lewis gets up to > make a speech on opening night about how "UCD brings you Shakespeare in > Clark Park", I will be the first to hurl a tomato and holde up "FUCK UCD" > signs. > > Lewis Wendell is a crass middleman, seeking to gain PROFIT for himself and > his organization, by sponging off and parasiting the artistic talents of the > Shakespearean artists who really bring you "Shakespeare in Clark Park". Fuck > the Middleman, commercial geeks and profit seekers, and ALL HAIL to the > ARTISTS of our HOOD, performing because they can't help themselves. > > -- > Ross Bender > http://rossbender.org -- Joshua Karstendick ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
