Packaging:
Turnkey
In order to minimize the enormous work and expense intrinsic to producing a full-length “Musical Play,” we have made “It's Not About Love” turnkey. As such, “It's Not About Love” comes complete with backdrops, sets, props and costumes, plus the music to all the songs, overtures and reprises.
Scripts, director's notes, set assembly instructions and stagehand activity guides are also included. We make these materials available directly from this website for two reasons:
It reduces our cost to print and ship materials that may not be needed being that more and more producers are using hand-held tablets and video monitors to refer to the dialogue.
Note: If needed, the script and other materials can be downloaded and printed locally by those who are to use them.
By downloading these materials from the website at the time of rehearsal and production, actors and producers will be sure they have the most recent updates and rewrites as opposed to working with outdated materials.
The school or civic theater selects the director who casts the musical with students, administrators and talent from the local community. If necessary, a regional FEM representative will provide the two lead characters (who perform most of the songs). From the moment the “Musical Play” is being cast, your FEM representative will be available to you 24/7 for advice and assistance.
Tactics to help insure success
In order to maximize its impact on society, “It's Not About Love” must be seen by as many people as possible. Several features and tactics have been incorporated to help increase the likelihood of success.
We are committed to sharpening the dialogue and improving the arrangements and quality of the recordings. This is an ongoing process. Expect rewrites and modifications wherever an improvement can be made.
Note: This website is the one authoritative source for “It's Not About Love” and will reflect the latest changes in “the book” (the technical name for the script of the play) as well as supporting materials.
Note: Although we certainly appreciate complimentary remarks, we are most interested in critical commentary and suggestions for improvement.
Presently, the music is arranged and produced to appeal to mainstream America. Country, Southern and Urban versions are in the works.
Each ticket comes as part of the product brochure. Subsequently, every ticket holder has detailed information about “It's Not About Love” and what it promises to deliver.
The brochure positions “It's Not About Love” as a long-overdue supplement to public education. Prospective patrons are inclined to support this musical with the purchase of a ticket simply because of what the musical is designed to do – impart important information absent from our children's education.
The brochure identifies “It's Not About Love” as a fund raiser with proceeds going to the local high school or college with follow-up seminars on learning how emotions work and preparing students for romantic relationships, marriage and raising children. In support of such a noble cause, prospective patrons are more likely to purchase a ticket to the “Musical Play.” Naturally, those who purchase a ticket are likely to attend, creating a win-win-win situation for students, schools and patrons.
Those who purchase a ticket in advance are granted seating in the reserved section – the best seats in the theater. The up-front revenue from advanced sales provides working capital for miscellaneous expenses as needed.
Brochures (with tickets) to “It's Not About Love” feature a link to the “Musical Play” and all of its songs. Access to the songs before attending a musical familiarizes patrons with the melodies and lyrics of the songs. Becoming familiar with the songs will heighten one's experience and enjoyment.
Summary
Those who attend “It's Not About Love” are assured at least three benefits: First, they will enjoy an evening of quality entertainment. Second, they will learn the secret to success in romance and fulfillment in marriage. Third, they will gain the satisfaction of helping students further their education in an area that affects society long term and yet is missing from the basic standard curriculum.