Profile for SonofRobbieJ

Dancingthrulife2 said: "In Angels, if the actor playing Joe does not take off all of his clothes in a certain scene, he is not doing his job right--the scene requires nudity to make sense and work. In Boys, however, I don't see what Mantello is trying to achievethat scene by having Bomber go half nude other than some eye candy gimmicks. It takes the audience right out of the world of the play without a legit reason to do with."

I have yet to see BOYS...but I disa

LizzieCurry said: "SonofRobbieJ, who are you to say whether something is or isn't a slur, when you're not part of the affected group?"

Obviously my post was deleted because I used equivalent slurs to make the point that the word 'gypsy' is a racial slur.  If my point was unclear to you Lizzie, I deeply apologize.  What I was trying to do with my provocative language was to point out that the word 'gypsy' was, in fact, a racial slur a

That moment is essential (as is nearly every other cut made for this production).  Lost is the moment of the chorus of women echoing Julie's words back to her after that moment.  This show does not endorse spousal abuse.  It underlines and highlights its insidiousness.  Without the complexity Hammerstein explored through the book and lyrics (and, of course, set to Rodgers beautiful, haunting music), of COURSE this show becomes one dimensional and dated.  But if yo

You and me both.  When Julie didn't feel the knife being carried by Billy, I just sat there shaking my head.  Carousel isn't dated when you actual do the show Carousel.  But if you cut the final scene of  Act I where Billy decided to go to the clambake, which lets us actually know he's going to go through with the robbery, then Real Nice Clambake (an easing in to a very dark Act II) loses the sense of revelry that is tinged with impending doom.  The show i

Holy f*ckin f*ck, it didn't even occur to me that the Mullins scene during Billy's death was cut.  I was mostly dealing with my anger about the other cuts (WHERE WAS THE LAST SCENE OF ACT I?????) and wondering why (SPOILER) if Billy stabbed himself in the throat (cool image) he could still talk that much as he lay dying.  

I thought the performances were professional and well sung and the orchestra was gorgeous.  The dance was more mood pieces than actual moments

carnzee said: "Two who are often accused of this are Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett. I love both, but I agree that on occasion I feel as if I'm watching an intelligent actress making "choices" rather than the character they are playing at the time."

I think one of the reasons I have the same reaction to both of these actresses from time to time is because I have witnessed work that I felt was seamless (Streep: Sophie's Choice, Prada and even Postca

After doing it for a long time, the lines blur.  I'm mostly instinctual but, when confronted with something I find tricky, I rely on my technique.  But at this point, I'm not necessarily sure when I'm using one or the other.  I teach acting (focusing on musical theater performers) and I basically tell my students that this will all make sense in about 5 years.  It takes a long time to stop consciously using the tools on your toolbelt and that all tools are not

Jesus Christ, he's not Abe Vigoda.  

I saw his third performance, I believe (Wednesday night).  He's fantastic.  And perfectly age appropriate.  In full command of the stage and the character, he has fantastic chemistry with Ms. Baldwin (who I think should have won the Tony for Supporting Actress) and he's in fantastic voice.  Other than the show stopping because Vandergelder's wouldn't go away during Sunday Clothes, it was pure joy.  T

I do not consider myself in the WAITRESS demographic.  I didn't think I'd care for it, but ended up being really moved by it, as well as entertained.  It tells a very adult story exploring sexual morality in a really human, non-judgmental way.  I never felt talked down to or pandered to.  I found the score full of great hooks and, though the lyrics had a lot of kinda-near rhymes, I find them to be clever and pretty well character driven.  Even a song like She

I think I'm voting for Loni Ackerman.  Jesus, that's good.  I also LOVE the way Elaine Paige sings it.  Riding through a break like that is thrilling.  And Patti's muscle is also absolutely thrilling, if not the most pleasant. 

Two things.  First, one of the reasons I don't much care for Evita is that it's so much narration and with very little actually happens on stage.  So the drama comes from whether the actress can get through

Focusing on and shaming a woman who is 92 years old and spent the first part of her life as a dress up doll in the old Hollywood system is completely off point (I believe).  Women have been shaped by this world that we've created.  Her advice may seems sensible and pragmatic...but it's cause we've allowed a world that is beyond f*cked up.

Also...I work at a very large, world-wide law firm.  There are many instances of office romances leading to marriage. &nbs

When you tell women to take responsibility for the men who harass, abuse, assault and/or rape them, you are perpetuating the problem.  You are offering nothing helpful.  You are absolving men of blame.  

Seriously?  Your advice is 'Don't dress like that cause you might tempt a guy' rather than 'Hey guy...don't rape.'

You also just compared having a visual impairment to having a vagina.  How about you NOT say anything to women on t

poisonivy2 said: "Angela Lansbury's comments remind of a time I heard prosecutors say they prefer men in juries where the defendant is accused of rape/sexual assault. Saying women are way harsher/more judgmental about the victim, and pay more attention to her clothes, makeup, mannerisms as a factor."

I was present with a group of friends, some women, and a discussion about the recent sexual harassment/assaults occurred.  The women (in their 40s and 50s) star

You literally just claimed that Kad was calling Rudin's abuse 'crimes.'  He didn't.  At all.  A mother who beats her daughter with a wooden spoon is committing a crime.  A mother who repeatedly calls her daughter fat, ugly, lazy and stupid is not.  But she's still committing abuse that does damage to people.  You're making up things to attribute to Kad to bolster you're argument.  I'd tell you to get off your high horse, but y