The Clock is Ticking

 

 I recently had a revelation about all the work I have been doing, building my studio, developing theatrical and cinema projects, publishing endeavors, automotive restoration... The list goes on. Unfortunately, I will not. I'm seeing the horizon creep up on me. So I've taken the position that I need to begin to accommodate the changes that are inevitable. 

   Even though I have a management plan structured, I'm beginning, no really I've already determined that I will not be able to see these matters into fruition, at least not under the current Modus Operandi. 

   That being said, I must consider all options for putting IMS on a track for long term survival and growth. As much as I believed that this would come about with ongoing success of projects underway, I am now facing the realities of my own diminished capacities.

   I fully expect to keep on keep'in on, but it would be best if I actually retired in reality. That is very difficult to achieve, given that Image of the Mind Studios is an image of my mind and everything gathered as tools of the trade, have been so gathered in order to achieve the goals and the requirements of producing these intellectual properties.

   I make this statement in the event that someone may have interest in buying Image of the Mind Studios, because it is inevitable that either it will be sold (to continue and grow) or it will, sadly be dispersed if I become incapacitated, unable to prop it up and give it life.

   Count this as an open dialogue on the subject and feel free to discuss this via email.

image.of.the.mind.studios@gmail.com

Press Release by Strathmore's Who's Who

Here is a copy of the Press Release that went out back in July of 2025 

It is my hope that this can be used to advance the efforts for

The Gnomes of New Hope; Zach & Zebby's Grand Adventure

In terms of the Gnomes, I am looking into setting up a Print Shop 

and have been working on the Animation Department,

which includes Animatronics

"I Am Alpha and Omega"

  "I Am Alpha and Omega" is my Magnum Opus on God. It starts with Creation and ends with the Apocalypse. It covers the full range of the Performing Arts to convey these subjects from a New Church perspective. There are numerous resources materials which are being used to structure the Core Creative Materials.

Here is the link to the main page for this project:

http://alpha-omega-libretto.blogspot.com

  Most recently, materials discovered with The Dead Sea Scrolls are being integrated into the current rewrite, which is underway.

   Initially the piece started out as a screenplay, but now it is being structured as a Libretto and the score will be comprised of numerous genres of musical expression. The music is contingent upon who is taking up the primary role as composer and that is an ongoing discussion, which is taking place.

   The current status is that research into new information is underway. There is a private blog on the subject, which is serving as a rewrite/research mechanism, because participants in this project span the globe. 🌎 

   You are welcome to make inquiry in this regard.

The Gnomes of New Hope, business

 Contact information regarding the Business of The Gnomes of New Hope ONLY.

(all other contact subjects will immediately be erased)

Please find those links on 

The Gnomes of New Hope Blog

Professional of the Year

Pretty Cool... at 71 years old!

 

I started doing this stuff in high school.

Check out this link to the 

Press Release

Designing a Theatre

CURRENT

   An interesting thought occurred to me, not only have  designed a number of theatre scenarios as a theoretical exercises, but I also was asked to design a theatre for the Borough of New Hope, whichI did. That theatre had a rear wall that opened up to a large field for outdoor presentations. If I can find the drawings, I will post at least one of them here.

  There is some movement on the new construction proposal.

RECENT

   This post was to announce my search for a new studio space and I have been looking at the available theatres. When considering an older theatre which needs renovation, I realize that I have limited life left in me and I really don't want to spend it on renovating a space that I may never get to use.

    So with that in mind, along with some other factors, including; that I have proposed the construction of a new theatre space to a developer who is considering that suggestion and we are conducting ongoing conversations in this regard. That being the case, I have decided to design another performance space and will be investigating the appropriate details to determine viability of such a project.

 

   Years ago, when I worked for the New Hope Arts Commission, I was approached with a request that I design a performance space for New Hope Pennsylvania. I did that and the proposal was submitted through The Arts Commission. Unfortunately, from my point of view, the Director put his name on my designs. That was the final event which caused me to discontinue working for the Arts Commission. Water over the dam.

 So now with this new proposition, combined with my work on The Bryn Athyn Orchestra, along with other projects and work on Image of the Mins Studios growth, my mind is focused on these matter again.

    Coming off of the Bryn Athyn Orchestra's Spring Concert yesterday, a design occurred to me today for a performance space that could meet both proscenium and concert hall needs, something the Mitchell Performing Arts Center and numerous other theatres cannot do.

   So I am going to design a new performance space, which may or may not get built.

   Gong back through my Career history, it's clear that I have been exposed to and managed many theatres situations: cinema, legitimate, festival, amphitheater, community, arena, black box, adapted spaces, parade, indoor and outdoor,  just about all circumstances of presentation. So I am well experienced in what a stage & theatre needs to be.

  With that in mind,  I am going to satisfy my urge to design things by designing the theatre I would build if I could do so without restrictions. I will set up another blog for that project, so I have a place to post that information.

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The search for a New Studio Space

 This was the title of the post below.

I have altered this post to serve a new purpose

but what I have said below is still valid.

I am facing certain issues with my existing studio location that are on top of the fact that 

I have adapted my operation to the space, 

rather than having the perfect space for the work I am doing.

   So with that in mind, I have decided to either locate a suitable existing theatre, 

with shop space and land, or build one.

   Basically, I have always worked out of adapted spaces, except when I had an office 

in the Paramount Theatre in Boston, but that was temporary, because I was "on-the-road".

   I post this commentary, so if there are opportunities that I don't know about, 

I would appreciate hearing about them.  I am wanting to remain in Eastern Pennsylvania, 

because I want to be close to Bryn Athyn Pa. The Poconos could work, 

preferably a suburban or rural environment. 

Urban might work, as long as I have both shop space and back lot.

Send me an email at; image.of.the.mind.studios@gmail.com

Use the subject; Theatre for Sale

An Internet Domain

   Years ago I began posting on eBlogger. Well, over the years this has extended into many blogs and posts that are all interrelated. I have been thinking for sometime about buying a domain and transitioning to another location for all my blogs and a Shopping Cart to sell the Gnomes of New Hope Books. This hasn't happened yet, but it may. The thought of moving everything and learning a new system is daunting. I like the way I post, because it meets my needs. So, that's something I have to think about. AG