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human
Do you like theater? I heard the Round House announced a 14 million dollar restoration plan.
gpt
I do, just a little expensive for me to do it often.  I see that they are doing it mainly to break down the separation between audiences and artists.  I wonder if they looking to go more like a ancient Rome type play
human
Maybe. I think they had some sound and sightline issues they needed to fix. 
gpt
I like the idea that they are bringing people on as full-time resident educators, and rotating new residents every 2 years.  It should make for a nice educational opportunity for aspiring theater people.
human
Yes, and they have funding now for 30 new works.
gpt
It's nice to hear something that is not technology based still making an impact.  I see that the renovation accomodate multiple stage and crowd configurations for audiences ranging 285 to 400 people.  I wish I was in the UK to get a chance to see it once renovated.
human
*hands at sides* Me too. Charcoalblue has done several things here in the US too, like Chicago's Steppenwolf Theater and Brooklyn's St. Ann's Warehouse. 
gpt
I have been to Steppenwolf, it is a nice theater.  I was just reading how expensive it is to produce a play in the theater.  Construction can easily hit 9 million which seems like a lot for a play.  Makes me wonder how much they pay their artists
human
*opens mouth slightly* That does seem like a lot. I guess the 14 million dollar initiative isn't as big a deal as I thought. 
gpt
*eyes widen* Switching gears a little, I was just reading that Jim Carrey doesn't make dramas any more because his belief system prevents him from playing in movies that don't project positivity.  I wonder how he worked around that system to be in Kick-Ass 2, not really positive there.
human
I haven't seen that movie. I don't know too much about him. I watch House sometimes, Hugh Laurie was the highest paid actor for TV drama ever, earning 700,000 per episode.
gpt
*shakes head* I like him but that seems like a lot for just 1 episode.  Just seems like an insane amount of money when there are so many people who don't get to eat everyday.  I like that Michael Caine became an actor because all the pretty girls were in drama class.  He seems like that type of sauve, confident guy.
human
It seems like a ridiculous amount for an episode. Jon Hamm taught drama at his high school. One of his students was that cute girl from the office.
gpt
I find that interesting, goes to show that sometimes it helps to know someone.  I never knew that Disney almost shuttered their animation studio when Sleeping Beauty bombed at the Box Office
human
*takes a step back* Their "Treasure Planet" was one of the biggest flops in history. 
gpt
*lips slightly parted* Yeah that is a really weird movie.  Have you ever heard of Trojan Wars, cost 15 mil to make but has only earned $309 at the box office.  I wonder who got fired for that one.  Makes me interested in seeing it, lol
human
Ha, can you imagine waiting to be called into your bosses' office after that? I would rather be resposible for silence of the lambs, that made like 270 million when it came out.
gpt
That is still one of the freaker movies I have seen.  Hopkins was great as the cannibal killer, I heard once that Jodie Foster's character was originally supposed to be played by Sandra Bullock
human
Oh I didn't know that. I kind of like Sandra Bullock, we just watched Birdbox last night. I bet she would have been good for silence of the lambs.
gpt
*lips slightly parted* I am hoping to watch that this weekend, looks nice and freaky.  Reminds me of the movie A Quiet Place, check it out if you haven't seen it.  I just read that Pocahontas and Shakespeare were alive at the same time and died only a year apart.
human
*eyes brighten* I will definitely check it out, thanks. Did you know SHakespeare invented the names Miranda, Jessica and Olivia?
gpt
That seems like something that he would do.  I wonder if they will ever find his original manuscripts.  Well, it has been a pleasure chatting, have a Happy New Year!