Our Mission |
The Internet Theatre Database is to provide all aspects
of theatre information free of charge.
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Who are you? |
This question is asked more times than not, and we have
been a bit hestitant to answer. But, with our recent changes
we feel you should get a clear picture of who we are. The
ITDb is the work of Keith Scollick. For more information about
him check out his page.
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Why are we doing
this? |
Ever since the Internet
Movie Database was developed, we've been waiting for someone
to do the same thing for theatre. Finally, we stopped waiting
and decided to do it ourselves.
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You do know about
the Internet Broadway Database? |
Yes. We are happy that Broadway can be offically documented
and commend the League for their efforts.
We at ITDb hope to go a bit further and include all realms
of professional theatre as well as document the "living"
history of theatre.
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What do you mean
by "living" history of theatre? |
As an art form, theatre is more than who did what or who
played what in a show. It is as much about the experience
of seeing or being involved in the show that makes theatre
special.
At ITDb we want to capture those moments, and we would like
you to supply it. Using our User Comments section, please
tell us what it was like for you. This keeps the show "living"
long after it has closed.
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What's this "association"
with Talkin' Broadway? |
Their site
and our's have formed an association in an effort to provide
the best possible information together. Each site will continue
to be independently owned and operated. But now, you can find
the facts here and read their
excellent articles. We ultimately hope the benefit of this
association is your's.
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Where is the information
for ... |
We are slowly building the information in the database.
We have basic information (opened, closed, performances, etc.
on most Broadway shows since 1975, and most Broadway musicals
for the past 50+ years. Complete cast and production lists
exist for only select years (this takes a longer amount of
time).
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Can I help? |
Most certainly! We have a page
describing the best way to send us information (though
any means of getting it to us will work).
Soon, we will be adding an online
way of adding this information. So, check back soon.
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I found an error/omission... |
This is bound to happen. We have tried our best to maintain
the accuracy of our data, but errors are inevitable. If you
find data missing or in error please send us e-mail detailing
the problem and your source (many available sources contradict
each other), and we'll get right on it.
We are builing an online submission
page where you can directly edit and change errors you find.
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Who or what is
the final authority on errors? |
There is none.
A lot varies depending on the error. For date disputes, we
use the New York Times as the basis for openings and
closings. For names, credits, etc. we try to go with
corroborating sources (though in some cases, one source will
corroborate another because it used the former as a reference).
It's a sticky problem that we hope to have a better handle
on as time goes on.
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Where's London,
Off-Broadway, National Tours, Regional Theatre? |
We had to start somewhere. Broadway information is easier
to come by. So, it makes a logical place to start. The database
is designed to integrate other theatre locations. We have
started to add Off-Broadway and Regional Theatre.
For now, we are stickly with U.S. professional theatre, but
hope to expand with international versions.
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Why don't you have
images, logos, pictures, etc.? |
We are trying.
Unfortunately, our efforts to get the necessary permission
to display show logos and images as well as theatre seating
charts have met with resistance. Currently, we don't have
the money to pay a licensing fee. Our suggestion is for you
to let places like Playbill and Ticketmaster know how you
feel, and maybe we can persuade them into allowing this to
occur.
When we have proper permission we will include this art into
our pages. Until that time, we will not violate copyrights.
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Where's [enter
your favorite missing feature]? |
We couldn't do everything right off the bat, or we would
never get done. How we proceed from here is mainly up to you.
Send us feedback
of what you want, and we'll get a good feel about where to
go from here.
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How do I do ...? |
We've setup some basic searches based upon what we think
most people will want. As time grows, we'll add more advanced
searches. Send us
feedback as to what you want.
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I have a special
request |
As time permits, we can accommodate special requests (e.g.
research projects, publications, etc.).
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You call yourselves
ITDb, yet your URL is theatredb.com |
You caught us. We were slow on the uptake, and itdb.com
was taken. So, we've gone with theatredb.com and theaterdb.com.
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Is is theatredb.com
or theaterdb.com? |
Either will work. As to "re" vs. "er", that's a philosophical
debate we don't want to get into. We use "re" throughout the
site to be consistent.
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Can I advertise
on your site? |
We'd be glad if you did. See our advertiser's
page for details.
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What is the copyright
on the data? |
Please check our copyright statement.
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Can I display your
pages on my site (or in publications)? |
Please check our copyright
statement for details.
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Can I link to your
site? |
Yes.
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