GeorgeandDot said: "I'm not sure that it's entirely her job to make sure those elements like lighting and set come together. I will say that her acting direction is sublime and, to me, that's really what's most important. The design, however, is deeply flawed, and pretty ugly, but you only worry about that for like 10 seconds and then you focus in on the phenomenal performances."
It's not the job of a director to create a fully integrated prod
HogansHero said: "LarryD2 said: "I'm shocked by the overall positive tone of the reviews (not Brantley, though -- he's a total star-<>). No hyperbole, every single person I know who's seen this thought it was dreadful, myself included."
Sounds like it is time for you to consider (1) reading a few more reviews,(2) broadening your group of friends, and (3) seeing more shows (because if you thought this was "dreadful" yo
I saw a regional production of this a few years ago and found it pretty weak. I guess they're trying to cash in on Hnath's name now that A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 is so hot. Even with Laurie, I doubt I'd sit through it again.
I have never once thought of critics as representing the "voice of the audience." Criticism is inherently subjective -- if there was such a thing as an objective opinion, there wouldn't need to be dozens, if not hundreds, of critics. If you use criticism as a way to determine what you will or won't see -- and I don't necessarily recommend that anyone do this -- the best thing to do is to find a critic whose taste, as evidenced by their reviews, aligns with your own. Just
I agree with everything Smaxie says. For context, I work for an organization that advocates for people living with dementia. The reality of the disease, and how it affects persons diagnosed and their families, often diverges markedly from how it's presented in media. I think of The Waverly Gallery often because it gets so much of the experience right, and it mirrors so sharply the many stories I hear every day. Lonergan's refusal to sentimentalize or wrap every
jbird5 said: "AC126748 said: "I'm seeing it tonight at the opening performance. The Arden has been very hit or miss with musicals lately --Fun Homewas great, theirGypsyless so, and the less said aboutTouchTonesthe better -- but I have high hopes for this one."
You forgot Cabaret, or not. I think a small show like Fun Home just scaled much better to that space. Touchstones was a miss but give them credit for trying something
It's an excellent production -- one of the best musicals I've ever seen at the Arden and some of Terry Nolen's strongest direction in recent memory. The two leads have strong chemistry, although Ken Allen Neely had more than a few problems with pitch on opening night. The ensemble is about as good as it gets. Definitely come early for the pre-show festivities (I won't get more specific for fear of spoiling). I would recommend this to anyone in the Philly area.
Elegance101 said: "The hype for this has been so low. The posters outside of the Public don’t even say that Glenn Close is in this. I find the publicity really strange."
The run is very well sold and it’s been extended three times already before the first preview. Obviously, word’s gotten around about it.
I'm seeing it tonight at the opening performance. The Arden has been very hit or miss with musicals lately -- Fun Home was great, their Gypsy less so, and the less said about TouchTones the better -- but I have high hopes for this one.
michael122 said: "so there was never any announcement regarding when katie and adam are leaving the show, but this facebook ad just popped up for me and it says october 13... has anyone heard anything?
I got an email today saying Katie and Adam were leaving on October 7.
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements? Sep 16
2018, 12:39:00 PM
Natasha Yvette Williams, Katie Lowes, Adam Shapiro, Ben Thompson, Drew Gehling, Bill Nolte and Benny Elledge are the other current principals.
newintown said: "AC126748wrote "I will never apologize for reserving my compassion, first and foremost, for those who were victimized and not the victimizers."
That then inspires the question, "do you support the Americanpenal system, its approach to punishment, and the death penalty? Or do you support a philosophy of rehabilitation over revenge/punishment?""
You continue to ignore or elide whatever doesn't serve your argum
newintown said: "What interests me in this thread and many like it, is how so many people who would go to their grave screaming about how hugely compassionate they are, would prefer to not just remove these people from their livelihoods, but seem to actually wish, down deep, to stone them, to destroy them completely, rather than work with them to find some sort of rehabilitation and healing. It doesn't surprise me, but it does interest me, much as the behavior of lemming
newintown said: "AC126748"LOL, yeah, you should totally be allowed to fantasize about raping your colleagues with impunity, so long as you do it through technology."
I wasn't aware that fantasies were now regulated by law. Are all thoughts now subject to legal action?"
Straw man much?
We're not talking about private thoughts -- we're talking about words that were verbalized and tangibly put into writing -- not
The Distinctive Baritone said: "Folks, I was not talking about $700 a week, 52 weeks a year. If an Equity actor works 20 weeks a year, that’s considered pretty successful. Keep in mind that many Equity regional theatres pay more like $500 a week or even less. The other 30+ weeks a year, an actor might do other acting stuff, like a TV guest spot or a commercial, but mostly they are just auditioning while waiting tables or something similar.
