Michael Ritchie
Michael Ritchie
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDirector
Date of Birth28 November 1938
CountryUnited States of America
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 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.
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
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.
baton care concerned hoping kids people realize
We're hoping the kids (who have been evacuated to Baton Rouge) realize there are people out there that care for them and are concerned about them.