User:Clarkefreak/wikiprojectdiscussion

WikiProject New York Theatre
This is a call for help for a largely significant wikiproject that is being neglected. The wikiprojects for New York Theatre, Broadway Theatre, and Off-Broadway Theatre could use some tender loving care from a group of devoted individuals. If you are interested in the subject, please check out the to-do list and do as little or as much as you can find time to do. Thank you very much.

Clarkefreak &#8734; 22:51, 24 January 2006 (UTC)


 * Why isn't it spelled Theater? User:Zoe|(talk) 17:01, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
 * See Theatre.-gadfium 20:39, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
 * MoS policy is to use the spelling that an editor starts an article with, unless it is use-specific (British spellings in articles about British subjects, American spellings in articles about American subjects.) Since this is clearly an American subject, it should be Theater.  User:Zoe|(talk) 03:11, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
 * "In this case, "theatre" denotes a branch of the performing arts, whereas "theater" refers to the building in which performances or other entertainments are presented." quoted from above-cited grammar article.

Clarkefreak &#8734; 02:04, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
 * In the United States, the alternative spelling theater has become more common. The general consensus of most American style guides is to use this spelling unless the word is part of the proper name of a performing arts facility or company, as some venues are branded with "theatre". User:Zoe|(talk) 19:25, 1 February 2006 (UTC)
 * However, among theatre professionals in the U.S., "theatre" is common for both the art and the building.
 * Surely the Wikiproject can choose to use the spelling used by theatre professionals rather than the one used by style guides.-gadfium 20:38, 1 February 2006 (UTC)
 * Can this be documented? User:Zoe|(talk) 22:01, 1 February 2006 (UTC)


 * My gosh, you guys. I put this notice up as a request for help in this project.  Can we get this project on its feet first, and worry about spelling later, please?  If you are not willing to help, then please do not continue to participate in this conversation.  Clarkefreak &#8734; 23:56, 2 February 2006 (UTC)


 * Since this isn't helping spark interest, does anyone know another way I could try to attract people to help out with this project? Clarkefreak &#8734; 23:59, 8 February 2006 (UTC)