tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post1748117401625691447..comments2023-09-29T04:00:21.951-07:00Comments on followspot: Uncommon Women and Othersfollowspothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05390128032621439981noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-21708092376760115692007-07-19T09:22:00.000-07:002007-07-19T09:22:00.000-07:00While this wasn't a show where I wanted to scream ...While this wasn't a show where I wanted to scream I WANT MY TWO HOURS BACK, I said it in a normal inside voice. I did not enjoy it. The script is clearly a thesis project, with every woman having her monologue, and a college students idea of what cool female friendships are. I thought the acting was OK, but Laura Faye and Samantha were the only women who I would say shined - they were Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-38618325728334041902007-07-18T00:29:00.000-07:002007-07-18T00:29:00.000-07:00holly is only supposed to be 20 pounds overweight....holly is only supposed to be 20 pounds overweight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-57981264141313346142007-06-29T06:10:00.000-07:002007-06-29T06:10:00.000-07:00As for the Soden casting issue, I think it's a lit...<I>As for the Soden casting issue, I think it's a little beside the point: None of the other actresses were lawyers or financial consultants, or what have you. Amanda is not fat, but she ACTED fat, and did a damn fine job of it.</I><BR/><BR/>That is, at best, an unequal comparison - 'acting' a body size is most certainly not the same as playing a character that has a particular profession! Like Bloggy McBloggersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05023528716165976904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-63089967555533499852007-06-15T16:26:00.000-07:002007-06-15T16:26:00.000-07:00I think the issue with the fat actor is that there...I think the issue with the fat actor is that there are so few opportunities in this town for "actors of size" that when they come along, it's disheartening to see that they go to an actor who is not really fat but playing it. Sure, a fat actor could easily play a role designed for a person of smaller stature, ordinarily played by a skinny actor, but only the bravest director is willing to do thatDan @ Kollectiv Actshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463006512977619949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-50886485920927776672007-06-15T11:29:00.000-07:002007-06-15T11:29:00.000-07:00What a treat! So many different kinds of beauty al...What a treat! So many different kinds of beauty all on one intimate stage at the same time. One of the many things I liked about this production was the repeated chance to watch a bunch of different characters lisenting at the same time -- each in her distinctive way. The show was not perfect, either in the writing or the performance, but very very good, and the ensemble work terrific. As for theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-57116693901859208502007-06-14T08:37:00.000-07:002007-06-14T08:37:00.000-07:00Hey - I never post on this thing, but this show m...Hey - I never post on this thing, but this show moved me to put hands to keys! I was totally impressed with the acting, the direction, the design...and I laughed my ass off! I kind of had to drag myself to the theatre, thinking "Oh god, her senior thesis (meaning Wendy's)" but I have to say, it turned out to be my favorite of the season (granted, I didn't see American Daughter). Val, Amanda, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-1425053918614927592007-06-09T18:57:00.000-07:002007-06-09T18:57:00.000-07:00Hey, Amanda, I'm glad to hear your thoughts on thi...Hey, Amanda, I'm glad to hear your thoughts on this - and also glad that you didn't think I was referring to your performance, which was very good! I think that says a lot about how socially ingrained the thin=beautiful/confident/appealing link is, regardless of feminist influences. I agree with you wholeheartedly - it's a commentary on our society and the views we collectively hold regarding Bloggy McBloggersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05023528716165976904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-27940398664516806452007-06-06T19:48:00.000-07:002007-06-06T19:48:00.000-07:00This was incredibly fun to watch. I was particuarl...This was incredibly fun to watch. I was particuarly amazed by so many great performances and have this to say:<BR/>The woman who played Samamtha was like a breath of fresh air and I was very impressed with both of the actresses who played the more character type roles of Carter and Susie Friend. <BR/> Laura Faye Smith was great. I know many are a fans of her, but I normally don't like her work Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-12108230936229880382007-06-04T12:11:00.000-07:002007-06-04T12:11:00.000-07:00Hey, Amanda here, and I totally agree with you Jea...Hey, Amanda here, and I totally agree with you Jeanette!! When I was called in for the audition, I said to the director: you know I'm not fat, right?! Her response was that everyone else in the show was really skinny! Anyway, while I agree with you, the sad fact is that the original Broadway actor: Alma Cuervo wasn't fat either!! A movie version of the show was made where Alma reprised her Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-42105969991066888222007-06-03T17:26:00.000-07:002007-06-03T17:26:00.000-07:00This is a great ensemble cast, and because of that...This is a great ensemble cast, and because of that I'm willing to keep from ranting about the miscasting of Amanda Soden as overweight (or "chubby", as noted in the prior comment) - putting someone in oversized clothing and frizzing up their hair doesn't make them big, it simply makes them look sloppy and self-conscious. While the character of Holly is definitely self-conscious, she is also Bloggy McBloggersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05023528716165976904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-79303344090058596312007-06-01T11:35:00.000-07:002007-06-01T11:35:00.000-07:00What can't Amanda Soden do?! I mean honestly, thi...What can't Amanda Soden do?! I mean honestly, this is her year! She just broke my heart as Holly, and I love that she was willing to look chubby & dorky.<BR/><BR/>This is a great cast- very strong ensemble. Laura Faye Smith brings a gorgeous, painful presence as the shy, uncomfortable Leila and Kelly as Samantha is just cuter than cute. She brings freshness, likeability, and innocence to whatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com