Radio Workshop, November 1st 1994

   The aims of this workshop were threefold:  to introduce people
to the potential of the medium of radio;  to introduce the idea
and development of radio plays/drama/skits;  and to discover the
interest level and possible numbers of people who would
participate in the production of skits. I obtained Tony Ross, a
long-time CBC drama producer, to lend us his experience and
wisdom for the occasion. He generously acceded.

   Judging by the comments and answers i received afterword from
the attendees, all three aims were fulfilled. Although not all
had been familiar with radio drama before, all evinced a lively
interest, and everyone present was eager to pursue it further. I
have a list of names and numbers to call and arrange a gathering
for discussion, brainstorming, writing, and planning. I also have
a list of those who wanted to attend, but were unable due to
various conflicts of scheduling.

   This group is the nucleus around which will accrete more
auditorially-inclined devotees. The workshop was an excellent
springboard for action. Mr. Ross has graciously offered his
services as needed for further development, either through more
workshops (if required) or technical advice during production (or
both).

   One thing that could have been improved was the advertising.
Increased advance notice and greater coverage should have
occurred. Undoubtedly, more people would have come had they
known.

   In the not-so-distant future, I would like to hear skits being
produced on a regular basis, written and acted by audiophiles
like those who ventured out to this first session; and eventually
by those who have not yet realized that they are...



Written by Kristina Rawlings, this 2nd day of November, 1994.
Autumn has fallen.