Project Proposal
FINAL PROJECT PROPOSAL: BROADWAY: An American Dream
JOHN DIETRICH
TOURISM PRODUCTIONS
OBJECTIVE: To create a comprehensive walking tour or sound-walk of New York’s Theatre District that portrays the history of Broadway, by exploring both landmarks and Broadway houses and their role in the development of Musical Theatre as a truly American art-form.
It is the story of Broadway, combining music & narrative with a visual all-sensory journey behind the scenes; on the inside exploring the magnificent theatre interiors and on the outside, enjoying both the architecture and history of these great landmarks. It will include anecdotes and insight into the legendary haunts of theatre society, from Sardi’s to Joe Allen’s as well as locations of importance such as Schubert Alley.
It will introduce the many characters that were instrumental in making Broadway the entertainment center of the world and highlight the great legendary stage actors, actresses, composers, producers, directors and designers that transformed these extraordinary houses into magical destinations for the imagination.
It will look at what was, what might have been, what is today and where we may be tomorrow. It is the Broadway connoisseurs ultimate day on the Great White way.
What is known as a birthplace for great storytelling, will be the subject of great storytelling capturing the emotion, passion and drama of the theatrical world.
I hope to acquire an even greater appreciation for a the richness of a true community in every sense of the word, a culture that grew out of a peoples desire for escape, creative fulfillment, and the freedom of American expression. The possibilities seem somewhat expansive at this point, but the narrowing down to a comprehensive story has the makings of a great journey.