Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
#1Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/21/08 at 2:00pm
No, not the revival...
http://cbs4.com/entertainment/West.Side.Story.2.870010.html
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/southflorida/story/770486.html
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Updated On: 11/21/08 at 02:00 PM
#2re: Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/21/08 at 5:01pmthat is so cool!
#2re: Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/21/08 at 5:05pmI was thinking Cling-on.
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#3re: Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/21/08 at 5:05pmThat is so cool!
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#4re: Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/21/08 at 5:10pm
I think that's a wonderful idea. I think it's better than a Spanglish version.
~Steven
#5re: Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/21/08 at 8:41pmHow is that better than a more realistic portrayal?
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#6re: Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/21/08 at 9:46pm
That's wonderful!
If only Leonard Bernstein were still alive. He would SO love that cast.
#8re: Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/22/08 at 1:20am
I actually wasn't able to watch the video until earlier tonight, but I loved how they staged some of that. My first thought was, "Wow, Tony's not a very good signer," but then I realized how well that worked with the character.
Love it. Although I think if Deaf West did WSS too closely on the heels of Big River they'd be seen as a company that only did musicals involving cultural differences (not to say that's not a completely valid and gorgeous point). But I also guess that's moot...seeing as they're doing Pippin next anyway. :)
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#9re: Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/22/08 at 1:22amI saw a high school production of WSS using deaf and hearing actors about 5 years ago. Though this production looks like it's a bit more successful than the one I witnessed.
"Broadway...I'll lick you yet!"
#10re: Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/22/08 at 2:04amI love it! How absolutely wonderful, especially for a high school production.
#11re: Another production of WSS with an interesting language twist
Posted: 11/22/08 at 2:45amWhat a fantastic idea! I agree -- this is something that should definitely been seen by a wider audience.
Call the understudy / I can't go on tonight / I'm drinking with my buddy / I'm getting good and tight / Before they raise the curtain I'll be higher than a kite / So call the understudy
I can't go on tonight
