PAC To Go: Jack Sprat
Posted By: Bart Lovins
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Little Mermaid
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Saturday 1:30PM audience survey responses
Very Impressed!
Great!
I want to see something Celtic and the Bart & Aaron show. Have coffee at intermission.
I want to see the Peking Acrobats back and contemporary Christian concerts. The PAC is a wonderful facility and run with great professionalism.
Everything's been great!
I want to see Lion King. Great for all ages!
I want to see Alice in Wonderland with a Tea Party hosted by the Mad Hatter. The Nutcracker is the best ever this year. Better than going to Louisville!
I was very disappointed when I brought my grand daughter to Clara's Tea to find out that it required reservations. This was not posted on the website.
I want to see Anything! Great Show!
I want to see Rocky Horror Picture Show. This place ROCKS!
I want to see Metallica, classic Sci-fi movies.
I want to see Grease, Mama Mia.
I want to see George Strait. Wonderful entertainment for all.
I want to see Cats.
I want to see plays of classics like Pride & Prejudice, Little Women, Cinderella, Tom Sawyer.
I want to see the Bart & Aaron Show or something Celtic too. Great place for one to watch a show & we were here for Behold the Lamb of God and it was great to be here as a performer.
I want to see A Glass Menagerie, A Raisin in the Sun, The Miracle Worker. Very professionally done! We loved the dancing, costumes, and snowflakes in the audience!
I want to see Mary Poppins.
I want to see A Christmas Carol. Wonderful opportunity for children.
Very good program!
I want to see Anything. Wonderful!! You are loved Nora!!
I want to see nothing in particular. The snowflakes in the audience was a nice touch.
I want to see our grandchildren! This is a magnificent event that supports the arts as well as the artists and leaves no potential performer behind!
I want to see musical performances like The Five Browns (it was great). We enjoy the shows and the price makes it affordable.
I want to see bluegrass, country, gospel, mountain music performances. Wonderful program.
You need to remember to list the composer in the program.
I want to see more children’s plays. My five year old daughter loves coming here for shows.
If you came to Clara's Tea Party and/or saw the 1:30PM performance and would like to add your thoughts, please post a comment!
AND... Congratulations
If you came to Clara's Tea Party and/or saw the 1:30PM performance and would like to add your thoughts, please post a comment!
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Saturday 6PM audience survey responses
Dancers are great.
I want to see A Christmas Carol. PAC Great.
I want to see A Christmas Carol. Great job as always.
I want to see anything.
I want to see The Lion King, Cats. I really enjoy every year, the Nutcracker show.
I want to see Chinese Acrobats. We always love The Nutcracker! Thank you.
I want to see Chinese Acrobats.
I want to see Chinese Acrobats.
I want to see High School Musical. Everything is so nice and the prices are great.
I want to see Ananse. I like it - Nutcracker.
I want to see family oriented kids programs.
I want to see lots of musicla, shakespeare, other good plays.
This is a wonderful venue.
I want to see Sound of Music, Hamlet, any Shakespeare. We homeschool and use PAC events to help with learning & cultural awareness.
I want to see Sound of Music & any historical play. We love the PAC!
I want to see Paul-theMusical Journey. Ellizabethtown is fortunate to have the PAC!
I want to see Cats.
I want to see Grease (again), Tuck Everlasting, Rent, Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story. This has been the best performance I've seen at the PAC. I'd love to see more performances here!
I want to see Grease (again), Rent, Hairspray, Chicago, West Side Story. The quality of service and performances here have done nothing but improve... thank you so much!
I want to see old 50's & 60's concerts & music. Great job.
I want to see concerts.
I want to see 50's & 60's Rock'n'Roll shows, story telling. First class.
I want to see more kid friendly plays & concerts. Love to come to the PAC - love the prices.
I want to see The Lion King, Beauty & the Beast. Every performance has been spectacular. Please keep bringing in the shows.
Very impressed.
I want to see Michael Bubla. When you think The Nutcracker could never be better, you once again prove me wrong - excellent always.
I want to see things for children. Very good performance.
Great!
I want to see Phantom of the Opera. I really enjoy coming to all shows.
I want to see Annie Get Your Gun. Didn't like Clara in the balcony. please use floor.
I want to see West Side Story. Didn't like Clara above instead of on stage.
I want to see more concert musicals. Great shows. Thanks for the PAC.
I want to see 12 Angry Men, Singing in the Rain, The Lion King.
I want to see Oklahoma, Grease, Singing in the Rain. Always like the events.
AND... Congratulations Patricia, for winning the 3 free tickets to "ANANSE." Someone from our box office will be letting you know how to claim your tickets.
If you saw the 6PM performance and would like to add your thoughts, please post a comment!
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The Nutcracker
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Sunday 3PM audience survey results
I want to see more Christmas shows. Beautiful performance!
Wonderful place. Love the friendly staff.
Wonderful performances in a beautiful facility.
Excellent programs – really enjoyed it.
Good facility.
I want to see Fiddler on the Roof. Love all the performances and the close setting.
I want to see harp solo.
I want to see
I want to see Ananse.
I want to see anything equal to this performance. This has been wonderful throughout!
I want to see Broadway plays. I feel so wonderful to be able to come to
Enjoy all performances – Bravo!
I want to see more shows for children.
I want to see High School Musical. You guys are awesome!
I want to see more musicals.
I want to see more kids’ plays.
I want to see kid’s plays, musicals.
I want to see A Tuna Christmas. A center aisle in the theatre and easier accessed from outside.
I want to see Grease. Very delightful!!
I want to see R&B concerts. Very good.
Good.
The ballet was well performed. I would have liked a local high school orchestra to have performed the music rather than done by recording.
I want to see Amadeus. Sets are lovely.
Excellent venue for theatrical productions of all kinds – A pleasure to be here.
I want to see Sleeping Beauty (any musical). Wonderful facility & performance.
It’s always very nice here.
I want to see The Lion King.
I want to see musicals –
I want to see Fiddler on the Roof.
I want to see White Christmas. It is a beautiful show!
I want to see John Tesh in concert, A Christmas Carol, The Five Browns (to return).
I want to see Little Women. Wonderful. Never disappointing!
Wonderful performance!
AND... Congratulations
If you saw the 3PM performance and would like to add your thoughts, please post a comment!
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Ananse!
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Lincoln's Legacy: A Musical Tribute
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Audience Survey Responses
Neither rain nor sleet nor… well, you get the idea. Although our attendance was down for the concert, those that came seem to have had a good time. Here is a summary of the audience survey responses:
- Twenty-four attendees thought the program was excellent and suggested no improvements with many commenting that they came away with an increased knowledge about Lincoln and his love of music. Several commented that they enjoyed the “sing-a-long” portions of the evening. I’m so glad, it was a long evening and I hoped some audience participation would be appreciated.
- Twelve attendees had issues with sound with many commenting that they had difficulty hearing the singers. We have worked over the years to improve the sound quality of the facility with our new shell being the latest addition toward that purpose. This was only our third time using the shell and our first time to use it with both instrumentalists AND singers simultaneously. Finding a balance between the two was troublesome but improved greatly as the show went on.
- Two attendees had issues with the dinner portion of the evening. On the other hand, many commented on how good the food was and the amount of food available.
- One attendee commented about clarifying the difference between PAC Partners and PAC Builders. PAC Partners support programming and PAC Builders support the improvement of the physical structure.
- One attendee commented about the need for a better dining facility. The PAC makes use of the JHHS commons area for our “dinner & show” events. It is a beautiful open space with magnificent hanging sculptures but the “spider” tables are not the most comfortable - especially for our older patrons. We made an effort to provide handicapped accessible dining tables with chairs instead of stools but perhaps should provide more in the future.
- One attendee commented that the program was too long. I couldn’t agree more. I would have loved to have shared even more – there was such a wealth of material. We had originally intended the concert to be only 90 minutes long without an intermission but after consulting all the artists involved we decided to dive in. Saying so, I should note that we did cut a couple of intended songs including “Dixie” and cut a good 30 minutes of narration.
- One attendee wished that we had brought all the attending Lincoln’s onstage. I agree. That would’ve been great. I wish I had thought of that.
- Some commented that the shell improved the sound but did not make a good movie screen. I agree. This was an experiment on my part and although I do think it added to the evening, an actual screen would’ve been better and is probably what we will do in the future.
- One attendee wished that we could’ve provided better weather. We’ll try to do better next time.
Here are the individual comments from the surveys that were turned in.
- Very nice facility – Excellent program.
- Thankful for the reserved seats.
- Great performance.
- Enjoyed the music.
- All the programs are great.
- Great.
- Great work.
- Keep up the good work.
- Sound system clarity??
- Everything was very good.
- Love the musicals.
- More country artists.
- Bring in Junie B. Jones, orchestra & music, and children’s play.
- We enjoy seeing the musicals.
- We like seeing the musicals.
- I like the musicals.
- Wow!!
- I like all. Good job.
- I would like to see Phantom of the Opera.
- I would like to see Jungle Book, Acrobats, Center Stage Dance Studio.
- I would like to see The Browns.
- I would like to see musical dramas.
- I would like to see musicals, etc.
- I would like to see more orchestras.
- I would like to see more country music artists.
- Enjoyed – orchestra great.
- I would like to see short sitcoms recognizing classic TV and The Sound of Music.
- All programs that I have seen at the PAC have been excellent. You seem to constantly try to improve.
- I would like to see more audience plays.
- I love the musicals
- Very good shows.
- I would like to see country music artists.
- I do so enjoy PAC events.
- I would like to see musicals – anything for adults.
- I would like to see more singing concerts.
- Wonderful.
- The meal was great.
- I would like to see The Sound of Music.
- I would like to see more programs like this.
- I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve been to in the past. Thank you for a great evening.
- I would like to see The Boys of American Bandstand.
- I have always enjoyed everything I’ve seen at the PAC.
- I find them educational, as in tonight as well as entertaining.
- The PAC is more beautiful now than ever before.
- I would like to see more concerts of rock band legends – Paul Revere & the Raiders, etc.
- PAC is a wonderful part of our community. It is promoted well and managed with talent by Bart. (I swear I didn’t write that and my mom didn’t attend – Bart)
- I would like to see John Denver/Emmy Lou Harris, Gary Vidito, Rene Buckman.
- I would like to see musicals – loved Fiddler
- Great Program – love it.
- Programs are excellent!
- My most recent theatre experience was at the Wharton Center, MSU; East Lansing, MI. I have found the PAC performances to be of comparable quality even though not as grand and less variety.
- I would like to see dancing, music, plays. No more puppets.
- We really like the series. Would like more.
- I would like to see more musicals.
- Thanks for the great job you do!!
- I would like to see more musicals.
- The Lexington Philharmonic was really great!! We’d love to hear more orchestras and musicals.
Here is the feedback from the Kentucky Humanities Council Surveys:
How did this program change your understanding of the subject matter?
- Deeper understanding of Abraham Lincoln.
- It opened my eyes!
- Enjoyed “Lincoln” and his quotes.
- Not much, I’m a history buff.
- I didn’t know he liked music as he did.
- I learned that the Lincolns had much music in their lives during his presidency.
- I learned more about Lincoln and how he impacted the world even after his death.
- Did not change my understanding of Civil War – just reinforced it.
- More Awareness.
- Improved it.
- Did not know of Lincoln’s interest in music.
- Made me more aware of what a wonderful man Lincoln was.
- Made clear Lincoln’s musical needs and the reasons.
- Learned of historical music that depicted matters of the time.
- Very informative.
- Added to my already great admiration for the man, and learned pertinence of musical selections to the president.
- I think the program enhanced my understanding of the subject matter.
- Very educational and informative. Historically relevant.
- Learned about Kentucky history.
- Didn’t.
- I want to read more writings by Lincoln.
- Gave a deeper understanding.
- Yes, more detailed information.
- Yes – a great history lesson!!
- I became more aware of Civil War music and the importance of the arts in Lincoln’s life.
- It made me appreciate Lincoln even more.
- Gave a deeper understanding of Lincoln’s love of music and how music of the civil war period shaped our history.
- Did not realize that Lincoln was so interested in music.
- Didn’t realize how much sad music was written during the Civil War.
- I now have a much better understanding of Lincoln’s love and appreciation of music. It inspired him, it calmed him, it motivated him.
- Made things clearer.
- A great deal about Lincoln’s life – Mary Todd.
- Made me appreciate and understand the man and his words much better.
- No, I am still against slavery. However, I didn’t know that Lincoln was so articulate about the subject of slavery before his declaration of the Emancipation Proclamation.
- Great for history.
- I was not aware of the music involved.
- Very good info for the musical side of the 1860’s.
- Remind us of the great things Lincoln did.
- I was unaware of Lincoln’s love of music.
- Learned more about Lincoln – very good.
- It reminded me of thing I had forgotten about Mr. Lincoln.
- Increased my understanding of Lincoln’s life & history.
- Didn’t change because I know Lincoln very well.
- Did not.
- Understanding performance history.
- Much appreciated.
- Helped me to understand more about Lincoln.
- Very educational.
- None.
Please describe any audience participation or discussion periods for this event:
- Lady beside me sang beautifully – along with the performance.
- Everyone was involved.
- Loved singing with the orchestra.
- We sang along.
- Joined in with singers in “Camptown Races.”
- Audience talked about Lincoln’s influence on people.
- Civil War time. Slavery wrong.
- Enjoyed “singing along” with group.
- Singing along with some of the songs.
- We joined in some singing.
- Audience sang with orchestra.
- Singing.
- Participated in singing.
- Singing.
- Worked the past two years preparing for the Bicentennial Celebration in Hodgenville.
- Enjoyed singing along.
- Audience sang with the orchestra.
- Audience joined in singing some of the songs.
- Participated in singing.
- Book – “The House of Abraham” – a discussion at Hardin County Library.
- Sang. Clapped.
- Audience singing.
- Singing.
- Enjoyed singing with the orchestra.
- I enjoyed the audience being invited to join in singing a few numbers.
- Audience participated in music.
- Not much participation except sing along.
- Audience joined in some of the singing.
- Audience loved singing along “Doo-dah” with “Camptown Races.” Fun!!
- The Audience joined the orchestra and singers in several songs.
- Singalongs.
- Excellent.
- It was fun to sing “Camptown Races” with the soloist.
- Got to sing along.
- We got to sing along with several of the songs.
- Singing – can’t carry a tune but love music.
- We sang along.
- Sing-a-long.
- Wonderful.
- Sing along.
- Good.
- Singing.
- Sing-a-long. Narrated – explanations.
- Wonderful concert.
- Sing alongs.
- Sing along.
- Audience participation during songs.
How did you hear about the program and what prompted you to attend?
- My wife purchased tickets at Lincoln Trail Elementary. She knew I loved historic events.
- PAC
- Season Ticket Holder to PAC.
- I’m a season ticket holder.
- Heard about it through PAC advertising.
- Season ticket holder.
- Saw it on the website.
- Read about it in the News Enterprise.
- I am a volunteer with the Lincoln Bicentennial and work on “Lincoln” projects.
- Through the list of Lincoln activities posted and also my daughter was asked to sing in the group from WKU.
- My sister whom I was visiting.
- Through Lincoln events advertising. Interested in history.
- Was given tickets.
- Advertisement from the state of Kentucky.
- Elizabethtown Rotary Club, Historical Society, Radcliff Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Mr. Getty was the guest speaker for the Rotary and Chamber gatherings.)
- Advertised in media & word of mouth.
- We have been planning for many months for this great celebration. Made every effort to be a part of all activities.
- Have season tickets but would have came to this anyway.
- The program was included in the season ticket package.
- Season tickets.
- Newspaper – The News Enterprise.
- At another PAC performance. Love the history of Lincoln.
- Season ticket promotion.
- The PAC is the best – anything done here is excellent.
- My mother-in-law had an extra ticket.
- Part of the PAC season tickets.
- Nora Sweat (PAC secretary) told me last fall, and, of course, I like “all things Lincoln.” We bought our tickets in October or November.
- It was one of the features offered as part of our season tickets to the PAC.
- A friend and buying a season ticket.
- Have season ticket.
- Season ticket.
- Brochure, internet, personal contact, appreciation of music and Lincoln.
- News Enterprise.
- Newspaper – season ticket.
- Newspaper.
- The newspaper. I like orchestra and vocal music. Also, February 12 is my birthday. Coming here was like a birthday present.
- Newspaper.
- Lincoln Park website. Thought it would be the only event I could attend today.
- The Lincoln program at Hodgenville.
- My community.
- I have been following the Lincoln Bicentennial closely.
- PAC Mail list.
- Part of the PAC season ticket.
- Newspaper. After reading a detailed description, I was convinced.
- Media
- Very good – personal and newspaper.
- I’m from Hodgenville and wanted to participate in Lincoln activities.
- Bicentennial.
- Being a PAC volunteer – The Lexington orchestra.
- Lincoln Bicentennial.
- Newspaper.
- PAC advertisement.
- Season ticket holder.
- PAC
- Encouragement from my daughter.
- Through work and I wanted to attend.
- Radio and newspaper – sounded interesting.
- Through PAC advertising – interested in history.
- PAC.
- Newspaper.
- I came with mother-in-law.
- It was one of the Lincoln events I wanted to attend. Heard through my work place.
- Invited by a friend.
- Through a relative.
- Friend.
- Newspaper. TV.
- Being a PAC volunteer.
- News Enterprise, Lincoln Bicentennial.
- I am from Hodgenville, KY.
- From relatives.
- From a friend at church.
- Invited.
How do you think this program/project could have been improved?
- No suggestions – the performances were great. “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” was inspiring.
- Make it longer.
- It was excellent.
- It was great. I can’t think of anything.
- Thought was very good.
- Feel that it is an “A1” performance.
- Perfect!
- Thought music and program excellent.
- Don’t see any way – wonderful!
- I really don’t know. It was great!
- No need – it was great!
- It was perfect.
- Great the way it was.
- I thoroughly enjoyed it as is.
- Very good program.
- No improvement was necessary.
- This project was excellent. Thank you for your partnership with Larue County groups for the celebration. We have enjoyed meeting and working with everyone.
- Can’t think.
- Individual microphones for the singers. They were a little low on volume.
- Singers louder. Drums quieter.
- Singers should have mikes.
- Better mike for the first singer (Glen Rice).
- Better mics on the Stephen Foster singers. The pictures needed to match the lyrics.
- More microphones for the singers.
- I don’t know – maybe microphones for the singers.
- Mics for the Stephen Foster singers.
- The media presentation was difficult to see. Sometimes I couldn’t understand the narrators. Well researched. Thanks!
- It was wonderful as it was – with a good mixture of instrumentals and vocals along with narrative.
- The new orchestra shell was good for sound but made a poor projection screen.
- Better weather – realizing that is something we have no control over.
- Hate to complain, but the food was not hot. Probably too cold outside and transportation took a while. They need to find ways to keep the food hot.
- Please, Mr. Lovins, we love you but don’t have such a long pre-show speech!! Too long!
- I thought it was a little lengthy. The narration, while informative, could have possibly been shortened.
- Explain what a PAC Partner is actually funding. The other was for the building upkeep?
- Clarity of speaking parts.
- Have the other Lincoln characters in the audience either recognized or on stage.
- The speakers could have been improved with more practice which would have eliminated hesitation, etc.
- Unsure.
- ?
- N/A
- Soloists singing first, even the Stephen Foster Singers, weren’t quite as loud as needed to be.
- Better dining facility.
- No
- It is wonderful, but couldn’t hear Stephen Foster Singers over orchestra.
- All was good.
- It was excellent!
- Excellent.
- Excellent!
- Great.
- It was great.
- No way – great!
- It was fine the way it was.
I want to thank everyone who submitted a survey once more – doing so is crucial to the improvement of our services. My next blog will reveal the lucky winners of the John Conlee tickets. If you would like to add your comment to those above, please post your comment to the blog on this page!
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