tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post113795299129541504..comments2023-09-29T04:00:21.951-07:00Comments on followspot: The Lion in Winterfollowspothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05390128032621439981noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1144946634048207622006-04-13T09:43:00.000-07:002006-04-13T09:43:00.000-07:00The remarks about actors "speaking too loudly" hav...The remarks about actors "speaking too loudly" have stuck with me, and I wanted to suggest that perhaps there was an artistic justification for this. Remember that these characters were powerful, wealthy, imposing in their time -- yet they had few of the tools that powerful people routinely use today to impose their will on others: dramatic lighting, sound systems, microphones, lights or buzzers Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1139885585428875472006-02-13T18:53:00.000-08:002006-02-13T18:53:00.000-08:00I agree that Lakewood treats its artists well. I ...I agree that Lakewood treats its artists well. I had a great time in both shows I did there.<BR/><BR/>I also think they are to commended for having taken a HUGE financial and artistic risk a few years ago with SWEENEY TODD. I'm not an objective judge, having played one of the villains, but I thought it was a great show that didn't get nearly the support it should have, esp. from critics who Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1139342737252995082006-02-07T12:05:00.000-08:002006-02-07T12:05:00.000-08:00I don't have much of anything to add about this pr...I don't have much of anything to add about this production. I went to see a couple friends as well as Mr. Roisum, whose dependably strong work I've enjoyed for years. People to whom I've recommended the production -- actors and non-actors -- have told me they've "never gotten down there" (to Lakefront) for a show. That's sad, but an understandable fact of life, I suppose -- since I'm sure there Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138668709129341852006-01-30T16:51:00.000-08:002006-01-30T16:51:00.000-08:00As someone who is rather involved with Lakewood, t...As someone who is rather involved with Lakewood, they do treat their employees very well. Replying to an earlier post in this thread, I've always thought of professional theater as the houses that pay their artists, whereas community theaters don't. Who knows, thats just been my interpretation of the two. I love Lakewood; but I just want to point out that ART is taking a risk with producing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138663736362003772006-01-30T15:28:00.000-08:002006-01-30T15:28:00.000-08:00Beautiful production. I thought the production wa...Beautiful production. I thought the production was top notch across the boards. All the acting was strong especially Eleanor, Henry and Richard. A Beautiful production that everyone really should see for themselves. Well done Lakewood and everyone involved in LION in Winter you have a great production and should be proud!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138656963072595222006-01-30T13:36:00.000-08:002006-01-30T13:36:00.000-08:00Let me get this straight: more money = less risk, ...Let me get this straight: more money = less risk, and budgets less than $100 = avant garde brilliance? This makes no sense to me. I've never seen a Lakewood show, but regardless of their budget, they aren't going to be dipping their toes into the avant garde anytime soon, are they? <BR/><BR/>I'm part of an 'avant garde' theatre in town, and I personally think more money/bigger budgets would be La Foihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14369569885579524267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138653141563652002006-01-30T12:32:00.000-08:002006-01-30T12:32:00.000-08:00Ah, the standing O...There was a thread about the ...Ah, the standing O...<BR/><BR/>There was a thread about the mysteries of the O earlier on this site here: <BR/><BR/>http://followspot.blogspot.com/2005/11/great-portland-rolling-ovation.html<BR/><BR/>And I wish I could add a comment about "Lion" but I haven't seen it yet<BR/><BR/>-jAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138647833678346862006-01-30T11:03:00.000-08:002006-01-30T11:03:00.000-08:00Let's be honest here--no theatre with a budget lar...Let's be honest here--no theatre with a budget larger than $100 can "afford" to be risky. They must cater to the people who pay to see their shows--simple reality--It's in indirect proportion- the more money involved the less likely you are to see avant garde brilliance. I agree with the comments about Eleanor and Richard...I enjoyed the show immensely. The night I saw it there was a standing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138643209774679712006-01-30T09:46:00.000-08:002006-01-30T09:46:00.000-08:00Wow.I mean this as neither negative towards Lakewo...Wow.<BR/><BR/>I mean this as neither negative towards Lakewood, nor positive towards ART or PCS, but - just curious here - where is the risk you see Lakewood taking? I'm not criticizing - I like this year's shows - heck, in some circles, doing Neil Simon is risky 'cause people might throw things at you :) But what do you see as risky or challenging - "Vitriol and Violets" from last year?<BR/><BR/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138564669061616682006-01-29T11:57:00.000-08:002006-01-29T11:57:00.000-08:00Lakewood treats their people awesome. I've never b...Lakewood treats their people awesome. I've never been treated with so much respect as an artist. They respect an artists time. They pay really well. Better that PCS pays non-equity players. I'd work at Lakewood over PCS or ART any day of the week. PCS chooses worse scripts than Lakewood & ART is cobbled & crippled by Kretzu.<BR/><BR/>I've never seen PCS or ART choose challenging scripts. ART Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138533498732568272006-01-29T03:18:00.000-08:002006-01-29T03:18:00.000-08:00We must have seen different productions indeed...b...We must have seen different productions indeed...bored to tears? Hardly. I found the set breath taking in it's simplicity and versatility--a wonderful blank canvas upon which the lights were used deftly to augment the environment.<BR/><BR/>The story is altogether to engaging to be boring however the performances do vary in strength-which is true of any theatre anywhere-I particularly enjoyed the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138448396390691262006-01-28T03:39:00.000-08:002006-01-28T03:39:00.000-08:00Maybe I saw a different productions. I thought the...Maybe I saw a different productions. I thought the set was choppy and graceless. The costumes were right out of MGM's Robin Hood. They were beautiful but so Technicolor! And as far as the storytelling goes, I was bored to tears. This play should come off as the chess match to end all chess matches. I never saw the game being played. Where was the intrigue? Just speaking this great dialogue (Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138427431189612702006-01-27T21:50:00.000-08:002006-01-27T21:50:00.000-08:00I've never understood the assumption of inferiorit...I've never understood the assumption of inferiority that people make about community theatre. Upon what are such assumptions based? Production values? Actor/staff fees? Seating capacity? Lakewood is not a unique "community" theatre, and these common gauges of "professionalism" are more fully realized at Lakewood than at most other theatres in Portland. Is it a rating of on-stage talent? ComeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1138329268207229802006-01-26T18:34:00.000-08:002006-01-26T18:34:00.000-08:00Ted Roisum is anything but community theatre -- on...Ted Roisum is anything but community theatre -- one of the finest actors anywhere. His Henry is a wonderfully believable medieval king, and the woman playing Eleanor of Aquitaine is every bit his equal. Go, if only to see these two light up the stage (and each other)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1137958280048735362006-01-22T11:31:00.000-08:002006-01-22T11:31:00.000-08:00Not bad at all! Lakewood always seems to shock me-...Not bad at all! Lakewood always seems to shock me-- who would have thought that a little community theater in the suburbs could put on such good shows! Despite a few little flaws in the performances, (I would agree that there was a little too much yelling) I thought the show held up very well. I also have to add that the set was beautiful! Kudos to all. I'd recommend it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com