disabled actors on broadway
disabled actors on broadway
bryan
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#1disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 12:56amhi i have a learning disability and i think that people on broadway should have people who are disabled as actors and menbers of the theatre commut because we are people to and i what to be an actor on broadway too or just in a play on stage somewhere in the world.
#2disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 12:57am
You are right, Bryan. Sadly it probably won't happen but it would be very nice to see!
Weren't you involved with a disabled theater group once?
#2disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:18amBryan, you are absolutely right that disabled people should have a place in the community. If I remember correctly, you are in Portland, Maine? I've been in Bangor for about a year and a half now, and I've been amazed by the amount of theater that goes on up here during the summer months - not just in the larger communities, but all over the state. Have you looked into those? There's a surprisingly large amount of theater going on up here that doesn't seem to get much attention.
And no one grew into anything new, we just became the worst of what we were."
broadwayworldreader
Stand-by Joined: 7/6/09
#5disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:24am
Excuse me? EXCUSE ME?! What exactly is tasteless? Bryan has been on this board for years now and I have ALWAYS looked forward to his posts. I seem to remember him talking about a disabled theater group a while ago so I asked him about it.
How DARE YOU try to make it sound like I was being mean to Bryan in any way!
Updated On: 6/13/11 at 01:24 AM
#6disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:25amHuh? I don't get it. Jordan didn't say anything that wasn't supportive.
And no one grew into anything new, we just became the worst of what we were."
#7disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:27am
And you assuming because Bryan is disabled that he's contemplating suicide offends ME.
You're disgusting.
#8disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:27amHas Deaf West done any other major works since BIG RIVER?
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#9disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:31am
"I have to write something because I'm imagining Bryan as a 13 yr old who gets so much grief on these boards he's contemplating suicide- call me crazy or maybe just observant..."
You're transferring your own issues onto the rest of us. It doesn't make you crazy or observant, it just makes you neurotic and judgmental.
And no one grew into anything new, we just became the worst of what we were."
Updated On: 6/13/11 at 01:31 AM
broadwayworldreader
Stand-by Joined: 7/6/09
#10disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:42amI'm not projecting anything. I've seen Bryan get made fun of here frequently and it bothers me. Whether or not he has a disability, its inappropriate. Alas, the problem with writing is you can't tell the tone of voice. Jordan, apologies for the accusation. I'm writing in as someone who also has a learning disability and wouldn't want to be in a position on here where I was being made of.
#11disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:45am
And do tell, what was wrong with the "tone" of my writing?
Ask anyone here - ANYONE who even attempts to say something negative about Bryan will incur my wrath.
And you've turned this thread into something pretty awful, I hope you're proud of yourself.
#12disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:49am
Has Deaf West done any other major works since BIG RIVER?
Pippin, but it paled in comparison.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
broadwayworldreader
Stand-by Joined: 7/6/09
#13disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:50amNothing was wrong with the tone. Except that one might be able to misconstrue your words.
#14disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:51amHow could my words be misconstrued? Seriously?
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#15disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:55am
Bryan, I wish I could offer you some actual advice and answers, but the best I can give you is this:
I'm not sure what type of learning disability you have and it may be more serious than the disability in this story, but it isn't any of my business.
My acting mentor and his wife suffer from a very severe dyslexia, even now in their Golden Years. However, he understudied Joel Grey in the original CABARET and went onto appear in the films of WEST SIDE STORY and the Roz Russell GYPSY!. She was a Kit Kat girl in the original production, where they met and fell in love.
Two people who couldn't comprehend a single sentence without each reading it twenty times, went on to lead remarkable lives. Now, in their "retirement", they mostly work as producers. But they're two of the most wonderful and brilliant people I know.
I know it isn't much, but perhaps that can offer you a silver lining to look at.
If you ever need someone to talk to, never hesitate to hit the "private message" button and say hello. Keep your chin up. I look forward to seeing you on stage someday.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
broadwayworldreader
Stand-by Joined: 7/6/09
#16disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:55amI've read this thread long enough to know that you are smarter than that. I'm not playing into your instigation. I have already apologized. If there's something more you need clarification on feel free to pm me.
#17disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:57amI just read through this thread and I was pretty startled when I got to your post broadwayworldreader... No one said anything other than kind and helpful words. I have no idea how anyone's posts and answers could be misconstrued.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#18disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 1:59am
I hope no one minds, but I'm going to ignore the rest of the conversation on this thread and just focus on addressing Bryan's original post.
But I will say: Jordan said nothing wrong.
Back to our regular programming.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#19disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 2:04amExactly. I'm sorry for that person, Bryan. Back to what you wanted to talk about. :)
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#20disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 2:14am
They have handicapped performers at Disneyland Yea, it's not Broadway, but it IS Union work!). I just saw ALADDIN and they have a girl in an electric wheelchair as part of the ensemble. She's been part of the show since it's opening.
And Jordon said nothing wrong.
Someone else has their panties in a twist.
"TheatreDiva90016 - another good reason to frequent these boards less."<<>>
“I hesitate to give this line of discussion the validation it so desperately craves by perpetuating it, but the light from logic is getting further and further away with your every successive post.” <<>>
-whatever2
Updated On: 6/13/11 at 02:14 AM
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#21disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 5:39am
I guarantee you there are many people with LEARNING DISABILITIES on b'way. But, LDs cover such a wide variety of things that I'm not sure to what you are referring. MOST LDs are not something that is evident from a performance.
Jordan, in THIS thread, I love you. (Oh...there I go sticking up for you again!)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#22disabled actors on broadway
Posted: 6/13/11 at 8:32am
At one point people didn't take bryan seriously but once we learned he has certain challenges in life we all became pretty supportive--Jordan included.
Stop trying to start trouble when there's nothing to start.
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