Michael Ritchie
Michael Ritchie
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDirector
Date of Birth28 November 1938
CountryUnited States of America
american-director fairly good group spent supportive theater time
I've spent a lot of time in LA, so I have a fairly good sense of what that world is, and that group has been supportive of the theater in the past.
american-director breaks good job learning lucky training work
I had a lot of lucky breaks When I got a job that I had no training in; I just had to get good and work very, very hard, learning what I needed.
liked
I've never liked having a play read to me.
american-director logistics
I've never presented. The logistics of that is a challenge.
landscape lost plays theatrical
If we don't do it, it will be lost to history. Plays like this were a big part of the theatrical landscape for a long time.
american-director
Los Angeles has always been on the table with us.
american-director
Sitting in this chair, my recommendation would carry too much weight.
enjoy great greatest happen quality tool
I happen to enjoy fundraising a great deal, ... I think our greatest fundraising tool is going to be the quality of the shows.
american-director early rather
I feel that I'm leaving Williamstown too early, but I'd rather leave too early than too late.
american-director
The audience includes subscribers, so you have to be careful.
american-director rehearsal seems
It's exciting to see a kid at a rehearsal meeting with someone who seems like such an icon.
anchor becomes beyond deal great hurts move musicals remains seen smart vegas watching
It was a smart move on his part. It hurts us, no question. 'Spamalot' as an anchor would have been unbelievable for us. But it really remains to be seen if Vegas becomes a destination for musicals much beyond where it is now. We're watching with a great deal of interest.
matter
It's a matter of pride. They would have a sense of control.
american-director became eight names
When it was narrowed down to eight names and I was called down for an interview, then it became more serious. Things went very fast.