This thread got me thinking about whether I could figure out the effect of catapult from looking at later dance weekend bookings. I didn't make much progress, but people might be interested in the data: http://www.jefftk.com/p/effect-of-catapult
On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 3:37 PM, Keith Tuxhorn via Callers <[email protected]> wrote: > What Luke said! I answered in much the same way on a FB post to a similar > query. > > I was a caller on the 2013 roster with Luke. It was one of the most > enjoyable experiences of my life. > > And what Rob said! Catapult get a good amount of national attention, thanks > to the way Rob's done it. The majority of attendees still come from the > southeast, but increasing numbers are coming from all over. > > And Rob, if you need any help, get in touch, I'd be happy to. > > Keith Tuxhorn > Springfield, IL > > On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 1:59 PM, Luke Donforth via Callers > <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>> How many of you out there have participated in this? What did you think >>> of it? I'm curious, but not sure whether I'm what they're looking for, or >>> vice versa. And it's a long way to travel for a short gig. >>> >>> Kalia >>> >> >> I'll weigh in as someone who called there in 2013. >> >> I had a great time >> It helped me get some other festival gigs >> It nucleated relationships with bands >> I've directly mentioned this to some callers who aren't on this list, >> encouraging them to apply >> If selected, they cover the direct cost for you to come out >> It's a short gig, but it's also a dance festival you get to attend ~70% of >> as a dancer with expenses paid >> I think the process of going through the application is worthwhile in >> helping define your own goals >> I'm enough in favor of it that I've volunteered to help as I can for >> future years >> It puts you in Georgia during peach season (I think I ate half a crate >> while I was there, fresh at the farmers market. SO good) >> >> >> It got some initial buzz as a sort of America's Got Talent - Contra >> Edition. That wasn't the vibe fore me at all. The 6 callers got together and >> had wonderful chats about calling; both the stage craft and the >> back-of-house stuff. I'm closer with all of them as a result. It's probably >> one of the few opportunities for that many callers to get together and work >> a festival together (I found it a much more collaborative and bonding >> experience than calling at NEFFA, which doesn't cover travel costs) >> >> I'm happy to talk about it one-on-one if you have more specific questions. >> I'm also happy to publicly endorse applying if you're interested. >> >> And like Rob, I'll also admit to being biased. >> >> -- >> Luke Donforth >> [email protected] >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Callers mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >
