Steve Stettler, WPTC's Resident Producing Director

I’m a bit of a Luddite, and even I am excited by the possibilities of increased “community” that come with our new Web site.  Theatre is a collaborative art, and it isn’t complete until it is shared with an audience, so it’s right that we extend that sense of community electronically.  At the Weston Playhouse, we’ve always believed that the few hours you sit in the theatre are just a fraction of the enrichment you receive from a play.  Now, with the mere click of a mouse, you can enjoy rich background material, a glimpse of the creative process, a connection to related events.

Of course no Web site can replace the deeply communal pleasures of a live performance.  The magic of being transported by a story as it unfolds onstage is heightened by the joy of sharing that moment with a room full of theatre lovers.  Still, a post-performance trip to the Web site lets you revisit the experience in photos, reviews and video clips.  You might also choose to share your experience or discuss it with others via email and social networking.  It might even inspire you to book a ticket for another show, or to join our community of donors or volunteers.

Okay, now maybe I’ll check out this Facebook thing…

Steve Stettler
Producing Director