Could someone just talk to me? Feeling so, so down.

I'll listen. I'm back and forth on my computer this afternoon doing some book work, but chat away and I'll try to respond.

I am also a theatre lover! Very small town in the midwest, but our community group tries to do something every year or so. Lately they have been more musical reviews. I love to sing, but not solo, so I leave that to those with much more talent.
I have a couple girlfriends that I have season tickets to the Broadway series that come to a larger town 4 to 5 times a year. Our favorite so far this year was a performance of Once. It might even be my all time favorite. The last one we saw, Saturday Night Fever was a huge disappointment.

Well, we like you! And you haven't alienated any of us, so no worries about being like your mom here!

Gotranch - I have to disagree with you about Once. I saw it a couple of years ago in my town's Broadway Series and didn't like it at all. But I'm getting pretty excited because they've just announced that Hamilton will be coming to my town for the 2018-2019 season!

Speaking your mind doesn't make you an idiot. The board is obviously going another way.

I'm sorry you are hurt by it. Hang in there!

I'm so sorry! That must be so hurtful! (((Hugs)))

Zella, sounds like you have had some interesting life experiences. What lead you to this message board?
I found the original Two Peas board in their early years. I think I my member number was 400 something. I was looking for scrapbook supplies and was sucked in with the free shipping they offered. Then I started participating in the message board and have been here ever since. I love the diversity of this community. I still scrapbook from time to time and should work on it more now that I've retired, but I haven't made it a priority yet.

I'm sorry. I know it's hard not to take the loss of the board position personally. For what it's worth, I have always thought you'd be great company. I appreciate your intelligence, your empathy and the perspective you often bring to this place. I think you have many great qualities and am glad you're part of this board.

Please keep posting and we'll keep listening. You deserve love and friendship.

Hi Zella. I'm sorry for what you are going through. That stinks about your "friend". I am guessing though that there are people on that board that have your back, but either they aren't as naturally vocal or just don't feel like they can be in the situation. I wouldn't be surprised if someone comes to you showing support.

I really like what inkedup says above; I second that wholeheartedly! We are here to support you!

sorry this happened to you. i hope you can find something else that gave you the same joy as the theatre did.

Hi, zella,

I've read your other thread and can obviously only base my answer on what you have said. 

So...

Don't beat yourself up over trying to make the next season more palatable to the audience's taste than the last - that IS what you should fight for.  Who the hell wants to see a local theatre put on an evening of depression and doom? No-one.

In your 'Thank you and goodnight' email which I really hope you send, both in order to give yourself closure and defend yourself, you should include the insulting comments made by the other board member - why should you be insulted like that and not have any right of reply??? Answer - you shouldn't. You can also include the information you shared and the passion you have for the group. Sadly, if this is a more informal group, they tend to hate criticism when that is what they need most of all. 

Don't apologise any more than you have done - there are ALWAYS other options for someone with taken. Set up a blog to review productions, speak to another influencer and help in other ways to keep your hand in and wait for the time when they need you again because it seems like a load of small town politics is going on here......so, chin up, be the bigger person, don't turn it all into your fault and (when you feel the time is right) confront your friend to ask why she didn't at least have enough respect for you to give you a heads up as to what was going on. 

From what you said, honestly, I think a deep breath and a re-read of your post should let you know that this was something you loved, but also something that was not the healthiest for you at this time. Go watch other shows, as an audience member and enjoy the theatre without the theatrics!! 

It stinks that you're hurting and are being excluded from something you care so deeply about.  Are there any other theater groups in your area?  We have a handful around here not including all of the middle schools and high schools that put on shows. 

One of the towns right next to ours has a high school that puts on productions that are amazing.  They rent costumes from a company that does Broadway shows.  I know about five years ago they spent $10,000 on costume rentals for Beauty and the Beast.  Many of the students continue on in the performance industry.