Topic: TOO MANY WORDS (Read 62459 times)

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #240 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:36:28 PM »

What's up with the Elf ear?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #241 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:38:10 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 06, 2007, 12:11:31 PM

The original was set in 1930 with flashbacks to pre-WW1.
On character dies of a war injury.

You could easily move the play to 1955 with flashbacks to pre WWII.

Govers Corners has to maintain a degree in innocence - moving the 30s to Donna Reed's 50s would work, but I think setting the play in the 1990s with returns to Viet Nam would not.

der Brucer

Umm..

On the Town - Musical (Bernstein, Comden & Green)

Our Town - Play (Thornton Wilder)

Different pieces set in different eras.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #242 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:39:08 PM »

DR edisaurus - I managed to work in "the Big Chicken" while introducing myself to Shuler Hensley. Got a good chuckle out of him. Thanks!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #243 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:39:52 PM »

BK - John Kander sends his best. When I passed on your greetings to him, "Ahh... He's my biggest backer, you know."

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #244 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:40:29 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 06, 2007, 12:36:28 PM

What's up with the Elf ear?

I keep thinking it looks like a conch shell.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #245 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:40:39 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 06, 2007, 12:38:10 PM

Umm..

On the Town - Musical (Bernstein, Comden & Green)

Our Town - Play (Thornton Wilder)

Different pieces set in different eras.

Your point?

All my comments are to Our Town.

der Brucer

Jeanne · « **Reply #246 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:40:56 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on March 06, 2007, 10:43:58 AM

I love it! Does the playhouse still exist? And did you ever go into your "dressing room" and refuse to come out until all of your on-set demands were met?

The playhouse no longer exists. I already had a playhouse--the one I used as a "spook house" (this was in the 1950's, folks, so no misinterpretations) at Halloween--and didn't really need a second one. Plus, the dressing room was bare and one's imagination only goes so far--or mine did. I was not the sort of little girl to make demands--this was pre-Women's Lib. Besides, I appreciated my dad bringing it home for me. So, no, I was not acting the prima donna.

singdaw · « **Reply #247 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:41:16 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 06, 2007, 12:36:28 PM

with the Elf ear?

Does anyone - still wear - a hat?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #248 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:43:35 PM »

...And speaking of Curtains...

Since All About Us is another Kander & Ebb piece, Mr. Kander's current assistant was there this morning. He'll be double-duty over the next few weeks between both projects. -And we had good chat about how the show, Curtains that is, is coming together.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #249 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:44:25 PM »

Great story, DR JEANNE. Thanks for sharing. I loved MR ADAMS AND EVE, although even then, I didn't think Ida Lupino was so hot at comedy....I guess Lucy and Joan and Gale had spoiled me for anyone else.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #250 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:46:29 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 06, 2007, 12:40:29 PM

I keep thinking it looks like a conch shell.

Mr Spock?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #251 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:47:19 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 06, 2007, 12:40:29 PM

I keep thinking it looks like a conch shell.

Maybe it's Eliza Rising?

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #252 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:49:10 PM »

Well...

Quote from: Miss Karen on March 06, 2007, 09:58:26 AM

On the Town -- cause of all the 1950s period stuff (I love working with hats and accessories)

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on March 06, 2007, 10:18:35 AM

Hmmm...doesn't ON THE TOWN take place during WWII? Or does it? I don't remember it making any specific war references, come to think of it.

Quote from: Miss Karen on March 06, 2007, 10:22:48 AM

I'm not sure, but our director opted for circa 1950, so 1950s she and the characters got...

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 06, 2007, 12:11:31 PM

The original was set in 1930 with flashbacks to pre-WW1.
On character dies of a war injury.

You could easily move the play to 1955 with flashbacks to pre WWII.

Govers Corners has to maintain a degree in innocence - moving the 30s to Donna Reed's 50s would work, but I think setting the play in the 1990s with returns to Viet Nam would not.

der Brucer

-We were talking about On the Town.

And, btw, it's "Grover's Corners".

singdaw · « **Reply #253 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:54:53 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 06, 2007, 12:47:19 PM

Maybe it's Eliza Rising?

Or, in the case of clams on the half shell, Eliza on the ice!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #254 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:54:54 PM »

One really cool, for lack of a better word, thing about this production is that Thornton Wilder's nephew will be coming in throughout the rehearsal process to check in on things. -He is now the "protector" of the Wilder Estate as it were. Apparently, he has tons of memorabilia that he'll bringing to share with the company. I'm really looking forward to checking out some of the materials he'll be bringing in.

And one neat bit of Thornton Wilder Trivia...

When The Skin of Our Teeth was presented at Westport Country Playhouse, Thornton Wilder, himself, played Mr. Antrobus. -To which Shuler Hensley replied, "No pressure."

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #255 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:55:31 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on March 06, 2007, 12:54:53 PM

Or, in the case of clams on the half shell, Eliza on the ice!

Isn't that Company then?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #256 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:57:21 PM »

Someone please to explain the appeal of "The Skin of Our Teeth."

Thank you.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #257 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:58:10 PM »

Of course, cast Carroll Baker as Sabina or even Mrs. Antrobus, and I am there!

Jeanne · « **Reply #258 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:59:40 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 06, 2007, 10:44:12 AM

I'll be disappointed if I'm the first to say:

IMS (Imelda Marcos Syndrome)

der Brucer

IMS!!! Any other takers??

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #259 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:02:35 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 06, 2007, 12:49:10 PM

Well...-We were talking about On the Town.

Oh, nevermind!

der Brucer

Jeanne · « **Reply #260 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:04:43 PM »

Speaking of Imelda Marcos, my real weakness is sweaters. Lately I've taken to saying, "Imelda Marcos has her shoes; I have my sweaters." But I WEAR the sweaters!! That's truly my IMS.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #261 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:04:50 PM »

In other news...

I'm actually feeling a bit run down, most likely a result of the crazy weather and ever-changing temps over the past couple of days. My sinuses seem to be full. I was invited to stay for the initial music rehearsal this afternoon, but since the conductor and his assistant were both there today, I would have been just another body in the room... So, I headed home. Well, actually, I headed over to Whole Foods to stock up on protein bars for upcoming days of auditions, as well as some packets of instant oatmeal for my hotel room.

I'm just going over my various lists to make sure I have everything set for the next couple of days, and I'm gonna try to pack my luggage sometime in the next few hours so that I can just relax and sleep later tonight. -I hope to leave for the airport a little after 6:00am.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #262 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:07:37 PM »

Quote from: JRand56 on March 06, 2007, 12:57:21 PM

Someone please to explain the appeal of "The Skin of Our Teeth."

Thank you.

Well... The original Broadway production starred Tallulah Bankhead as Sabina, Fredric March as Mr. Antrobus, and Montgomery Clift as Henry, among others.

Doesn't that make it appealing?

Jeanne · « **Reply #263 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:08:18 PM »

BTW, has anyone noticed how QUICKLY new DR SINGDAW has picked up various HHW-isms? I think he truly is addicted--as well as a quick learner.

Don't you love how we talk about you, DR SINGDAW?

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #264 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:08:58 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 06, 2007, 12:11:31 PM

The original was set in 1930 with flashbacks to pre-WW1.
On character dies of a war injury.

You could easily move the play to 1955 with flashbacks to pre WWII.

Govers Corners has to maintain a degree in innocence - moving the 30s to Donna Reed's 50s would work, but I think setting the play in the 1990s with returns to Viet Nam would not.

der Brucer

Miss Karen did ON THE TOWN, DR DerBrucer--not OUR TOWN.

singdaw · « **Reply #265 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:10:58 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 06, 2007, 01:08:18 PM

addicted

Yes. Thank you, Jeanne! I am thinking I need to reign it in a little. Besides, I don't want to wear out my welcome.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #266 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:17:47 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on March 06, 2007, 01:08:58 PM

Miss Karen did ON THE TOWN, DR DerBrucer--not OUR TOWN.

Well, dammit, she should have done OUR TOWN!

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #267 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:18:16 PM »

DR JRand - Seriously...

It's about Life. Good and Evil. Family. From Creation through the Ice Age, The Deluge and the End(?) of the World. Admittedly, it's a lot of stuff to cover in three acts, but Wilder does it and in a very compact and unique way. Even the breaking of the fourth wall, which is more or less commonplace nowadays, still seems fresh and startling at times. -To me at least.

When was the last time you read the play? Wilder made some tweaks - very small ones - to the play throughout the years, but at one point and time, there were actually two different versions in print at the same time. Again, the tweaks were small with the most notable alteration in the Henry's breakdown in the third act), but I think they do make a difference in the end.

It's also one of those plays that plays better than it reads. Did you ever catch the Old Globe Production that Jack O'Brien directed when it was on PBS' "American Playhouse"? That's how I was introduced to the play, and I was so happy when it finally was made available on VHS (and DVD) as part of the Broadway Archive series. There are some fanciful moments here and there, and even some slight liberties taken with Wilder's text, but the play is there in spades, and it communicates Wilder's message quite effectively.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #268 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:22:21 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on March 06, 2007, 01:10:58 PM

I am thinking I need to reign it in a little.

When you attain HHW God status, you reign!

der Brucer

And if you follow a stewardess to Barcelona, you can reign in Spain!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #269 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:23:05 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on March 06, 2007, 08:07:22 AM

Thanks for the report about AVENUE Q, DR Jose. When I saw the show a month after it won the Tony, I went in thinking it couldn't have deserved the prize over WICKED, but honestly, it was so much fun, so charming, so tuneful, so RIGHT that I could easily see why it won the award (I saw WICKED and THE BOY FROM OZ on that trip). Had I been a Tony voter, I probably would have voted for it, too.

I was fortunate to see all the Tony nominated musicals that season - actually three of them in one week as it would turn out. And, yes, I thought Avenue Q truly was the best of the bunch. *And I even happened to be lucky enough to see Wicked when both Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth were both in.

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