Thursday, June 01, 2006

End of an Error

As you know, last year Calgary A-GoGo began its occasional Calgary A-GoGo Improv Cash-In. This was started when we realised there was a sizable community out there who wanted to perform improv and were prepared to pay for it. Calgary A-GoGo was only too happy to help them fulfil their dreams and our coffers. Alas things did not work out as had hoped, due to the following factors:
1) Not enough people turned up. This is despite making it as easy as possible to know when it is - simply call the premium-rate 0907 number the afternoon of the show (usually Tuesday or Wednesday) between 2 and 4 to hear a recorded announcement. And also despite us making entrance absolutely free (with the purchase of three cocktails or a T-shirt).
2) People considered coming along and getting stage-time was somehow a substitute for our Calgary A-GoGo Improv Comedy Courses (levels 1 through to 17) and Calgary A-GoGo Improv Comedy Masterclasses (levels A to J).
3) We need the time to work on our brand new shows: "Bountiful Blitz of Best Bitz from Back Before" and "Say, 'Mould.'"

I can only say, I am disappointed in you all. We tried to help the community with the Calgary A-GoGo Improv Cash-In but you let us down. In fact Calgary A-GoGo is out of pocket (not including the money we got off you from the courses you took in the first place) so much for 'community.'

But please do still come along to the next Calgary A-GoGo All-Out Improv War. And just to let you know, we've upped the price of that to get back the 17 Euro we lost on this last venture.

Cal Robertson,
Artistic Director Calgary A-GoGo

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