Welcome one and all, to a blog for GMTG!
This blog is for whenever you need to use it: whether you’re a current member or an Alumnus of GMTG Birmingham. You are welcome to contribute ideas of your own: on any aspect of performance or production. Likewise, if there are any connections, innovations, or projects you’d like information on, then here is a place to ask. As an Alumnus of the society myself, I have set up this blog to support GMTG's efforts.
The crucial role of this blog is to do two things: to recognise GMTG Birmingham’s professionalism, and, just as important, to provide a bridge between its academic and professional members. We are often told that networking is important, so here is another network to be used. You will notice that this blog is not part of GMTG Birmingham, the society, nor is it a direct part of the Alumni network. It is a halfway house, where users from either side can meet to exchange knowledge and information.
Over the years, Birmingham University
Of course, we could simply merge all the society’s Facebook/Twitter pages together, for Alumni and members to network, but Facebook and Twitter, while excellent for social networking, were not designed for more formal discussions and business. Linkedin is very good for business, but is actually too formal, and lacks the artistic side to GMTG Birmingham’s operations. Therefore, I believe a blog for GMTG Birmingham and its Alumni, is the best solution.
I hope that this blog will become both an academic and a business resource to be used as and when needed. Users may go into as much detail as required, in their posts. Therefore, I invite all members, past and present, to use this blog at their convenience and wish them well. Whether you’re a current member or an Alumnus, there are some things we GMTGers all respect: high standards, attention to detail; and above all, a love of musical theatre performance and production, in all their glory.
Long may it continue!
Best Wishes,
James Mcgarry
Alumnus and Former Secretary of GMTG Birmingham
