Russ likes Japanese food...

The show is getting closer!! That means a lot of running around for me. In the last few weeks I’ve made some follow up e-mails and phone calls to businesses and clubs in the Boston area that expressed interest in either coming to the show, or buying advertising. Most restaurants that I called were really fun to contact for a couple reasons. First, the people even if they couldn’t make a commitment on the phone seemed genuinely interested in the show. Secondly, I came to realize just how many family- owned Japanese restaurants there are in Boston. Sometimes there was a bit of a language barrier and it was cool to be able to get our message out there despite temporary obstacles! It makes you realize how many small, family-owned companies make an imprint in our city. Third, it reminded me of just how much I love Japanese food.

This week however I start postering and leaving postcards at businesses all around Boston. That way, when someone is waiting to get their hair cut wondering what to do on July 17 there is a poster/postcard right there. This is also great because the owners of the establishments ask about the show, any of their customers also ask, and the word is spread!

So hopefully by Wednesday there will be a green poster with a frog on it saying AFTER THE QUAKE everywhere you go.

-Russ

Russ is busy!

Hello Again!

The last couple of weeks have really gotten the ball rolling. E-mails and phone calls have gone out to more businesses and clubs than I can count. Each message is spreading the word about After the Quake. I have gotten feedback from many of the companies that I have called and they sound genuinely interested in our upcoming show.

Giving out postcards continues as always, and posters will be going up around town this week. The posters look fantastic!

I am going in on Tuesday to map out an effective postering strategy, and to make more calls.

Short but sweet, as things get underway.

Also remember… the best way to spread the word about After the Quake is by word of mouth. So if you can think of anyone or any groups that would be interested, let them (and me) know! We want all of Boston talking about the show!

-Russ

After The Quake: Russ Woron-Simons

Hi! I'm Russell Woron-Simons. I am a native of Brookline and a rising senior at Vassar College. My double majors of Classics and Drama, as well as membership in various student-run organizations, keep me pretty busy during the school year. This summer I am very excited to be the marketing Intern for Company One!

So far my efforts have focused on getting the word out about “After the Quake”. I’ve been drafting letters and emails reaching out to different communities in Boston. I’m really trying to get people excited about the show, and am hoping to help build Company One’s reputation as a source of theatrical inspiration and thought.

I have also been handing out postcards on the street. (My job is very glamorous!) Actually, I’ve found passing out the cards has been pretty rewarding! The massive stack of cards are quickly dispersed and people seem glad to get them! And they read them! And ask questions! It has been fun to talk with all sorts of people about the play and Company One -- and I've met some really unusual people in the process.

I just began my internship a week or so ago… looking forward to seeing how else I can help as the “After the Quake” grows closer.