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1. As a production:
-To
illustrate basic American social concepts -- and
the forces that often oppose them historically.
-To
offer an audience all the power and entertainment value of any current Broadway
production -- but in the classic, hallmark tradition emphasizing story, characters,
and relatable meaning. This production
does not depend
on shock value and the cheaper, short-term marketing techniques often employed
in theater today.
2. Support:
-Supporting
Education: to offer an educational vehicle emphasizing basic concepts
and ideas important to Social Studies and Human Values courses -- in a way that
will capture and engage a student audience.
-Supporting
Community Organizations: to raise funds, and
to encourage recruitment for volunteer organizations promoting community service
and commitment to the American future [e.g.: America's Promise, Freedom Corps,
Network for Good, Citizen Corps, associated groups].
3. Focal Point: Unique
Position -- Global Picture
-We
believe Athens & Knossos may be in a unique position to support, or be a
'focal point'
for volunteer networks primarily because it emphasizes American concepts and
motivations that drive these organizations in many cases. [see THEMES:
the Social Contract, Activism, Individual Fairness, Base-Economic Model, Tolerance]
-And
because it also addresses, allegorically -- a "global
picture" within the story -- something which a great
majority of Americans are beginning to wrestle with today, in this particular
moment of history; in effect -- asking themselves:
"...what kind of a world, do we wish for ?..."
This production attempts to illustrate the basic concepts and ideas that have played a role in the past, and may well be important in defining this vision of the future.
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