tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post4070981577114716501..comments2023-09-29T04:00:21.951-07:00Comments on followspot: 30th Annual Drammy Awardsfollowspothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05390128032621439981noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-14914761285945115852009-06-18T17:47:34.550-07:002009-06-18T17:47:34.550-07:00My friend designs/styles the wigs for many, many p...My friend designs/styles the wigs for many, many productions in the Portland-Metro area theatre and she does fantastic work for little pay. It's a labor of love...folks that have behind-the-scenes roles always deserve "props" (yes, pun intended). If the Oscars can give notice to those folks, why not Drammys. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-5829637624259328752009-06-18T10:32:50.076-07:002009-06-18T10:32:50.076-07:00Hey, the pamts are way more credible than the dram...Hey, the pamts are way more credible than the drams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-46246382768773558832009-06-18T09:46:17.942-07:002009-06-18T09:46:17.942-07:00maybe the pamta voters knew that corry funds the p...maybe the pamta voters knew that corry funds the pamtas and maybe they didn't.<br />brunisch was only "outed" recently by marty hughly -- probably after the voting was completed for this last season.<br />now that it is public knowledge, the big question is, how will that effect the voters going into next year. that's the one to watch i think.<br />of course it could backfire Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-70644901606365557242009-06-18T07:43:22.975-07:002009-06-18T07:43:22.975-07:00Just to set the record straight:
Corey got no awar...Just to set the record straight:<br />Corey got no awards, nor did his friend Kim.<br />The voters on the Pamta committee selected the following for trohpies:<br />PCS -- 4<br />B'way Rose -- 4<br />Lakewood -- 2<br />Mock's Crest -- 2<br />Tin Pan Alley -- 2<br />The aforementioned Company, which got good reviews, (at least the ones I saw) got recognized for actor, ensemble, music Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-40158810680448613382009-06-17T08:29:17.318-07:002009-06-17T08:29:17.318-07:00Read this today. . . .
http://www.playbill.com/ne...Read this today. . . . <br />http://www.playbill.com/news/article/130286-North_Shore_Music_Theatre_Is_Out_of_Business<br /><br />Our fair city now has two awards programs a year; how do we take both these programs and help fundraise to sustain our fine non profits?Joey Kleinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-6696546152952652482009-06-16T12:17:10.813-07:002009-06-16T12:17:10.813-07:00Quick note on the PAMTA awards: It's nice that...Quick note on the PAMTA awards: It's nice that Cory wants to honor musical theatre in Portland but it's also sad that he and his friend, Kim, gave each other so many of the awards. Couldn't they have been satisfied with one or two? Cory's show, Company, was mediocre at best. And Kim's Christmas show but cute..but not deserving of an award.Too many excellent shows were Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-18968974834352977892009-06-16T00:11:12.678-07:002009-06-16T00:11:12.678-07:00It was my first year attending the awards and I ha...It was my first year attending the awards and I have no intentions of paying them any more visits. It was clearly a panel of 15 buddies giving awards to their buddies that weren't also on the panel. Awarding Storm Large with anything attached to theatre is a slap in the face to the art form itself.<br /> <br /> Ignoring Dee Dee Anderson's Choreography for Altar Boyz is also incredible Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-32499836593634488882009-06-15T23:47:02.893-07:002009-06-15T23:47:02.893-07:00"it's an insult in the extreme."
Th..."it's an insult in the extreme."<br /><br />That's a quote from the group letter sent to the drams by local writers.<br />Funny, that's how I feel about the drams in general.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-82261460305997474392009-06-15T09:56:05.077-07:002009-06-15T09:56:05.077-07:00Well, it does seem the committee should look at it...Well, it does seem the committee should look at itself and re-evaluate there significance and meaning. I hope talk and conversation will see a resolution!<br /><br />http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2009/06/snubbed_at_the_drammy_awards_p.htmlJoey Kleinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-74193178279843176322009-06-15T00:23:46.314-07:002009-06-15T00:23:46.314-07:00Beth, I agree wholeheartedly agree with you that t...Beth, I agree wholeheartedly agree with you that the Drammy's should have nominations and consistency with the amount of receipiants in each category. As a matter of fact, I agree with you on ALL points, save one. I do have to say that I saw Quincy Hickson (the winner in the 'Young Performer' category) in Stumptown Stages production of "The Wiz" and I was absolutely Andrew F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-4152426132141601132009-06-14T06:10:12.180-07:002009-06-14T06:10:12.180-07:00now that is totally weak. and...i believe it.now that is totally weak. and...i believe it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-20870364279559228832009-06-13T23:48:12.752-07:002009-06-13T23:48:12.752-07:00I beleive they dropped the nominations because whe...I beleive they dropped the nominations because when they had them, only the nominees attended.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-79079785158916953992009-06-13T23:00:44.418-07:002009-06-13T23:00:44.418-07:00I couldn't have said it better than anon 6-13 ...I couldn't have said it better than anon 6-13 08:58 AM. This was my fourth year attending the drammies, and I have yet to walk away content with what I had witnessed. My ideas to possibly make the awards better is having nominations. One, it will let people know what to wear for that night and most of all know to BE THERE! Nominations would also allow a group of five or so actors to feel Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-50086306122784743482009-06-13T15:16:54.538-07:002009-06-13T15:16:54.538-07:00the drammies never make me happy.
the drammies are...the drammies never make me happy.<br />the drammies are not even on my radar --- therefore they make me neither happy nor sad.<br /><br />what makes me sad is that people are so angry about everything.<br /><br />no wonder the rest of world hates us -- we are so self obsessed all the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-17246658212886907482009-06-13T13:57:47.446-07:002009-06-13T13:57:47.446-07:00Eh, whatever. If you've been around awhile, yo...Eh, whatever. If you've been around awhile, you'll find some years the Drammies make you happy and some years...they don't. Here's to everyone enjoying a beautiful Oregon summer, recharging their batteries, and doing new, exciting work in the fall.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />SSteve Pattersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14588201067230147903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-46095527678431492602009-06-13T09:56:37.285-07:002009-06-13T09:56:37.285-07:00What you failed to add is that while people say sh...What you failed to add is that while people say shameful things on this site -- this site has no impact on the community.<br />I imagine only a couple dozen people actually visit.<br />But as they are the only game in town for straight plays and used to be the only act in town period, the drammies do have an effect on this community, good or bad.<br />And so, yes, it is shameful what those drammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-22553316796499744502009-06-13T08:58:46.874-07:002009-06-13T08:58:46.874-07:00I agree with the poster who said this is all very ...I agree with the poster who said this is all very shameful.<br />There are indeed some shameful things being said here.<br />But to me the shameful award goes to the Drammys.<br />Without even trying I can think of 3 actors in town who over the last decade have all done great work and have been recognized repeatedly by the legitimate press.<br />But each year they are shut out by the Drammys.<br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-70678643834075475002009-06-13T05:53:05.383-07:002009-06-13T05:53:05.383-07:00i wish all y'all would listen to each other. i...i wish all y'all would listen to each other. it's like the Cheney/Sharpton fest here.<br /><br />there are definite developmental probs in the PDX theatre culture due to a large influx of geniune talent in the past few years. old guard needs to accomodate a little and new guard needs to respect a little. but mostly, just f-ing LISTEN TO ONE ANOTHER!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-49159401125883498262009-06-13T00:26:34.949-07:002009-06-13T00:26:34.949-07:00There are members of the drammys that are far olde...There are members of the drammys that are far older and have been sitting judgement of our community for 3 decades.<br />they are the old guard in both meanings of the words.<br />the geezers on the drams vote.<br />the two you chose to single out associated with the pamts do not.<br />you need a new tune dude.<br />seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-73452336348633122572009-06-12T12:37:57.031-07:002009-06-12T12:37:57.031-07:00How the hell are the PAMTAs not part of the old gu...How the hell are the PAMTAs not part of the old guard? Organized by Brunish, hosted by Margie Boule... does it get much more "bad old guard" than that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-51138798881996731112009-06-12T11:57:45.368-07:002009-06-12T11:57:45.368-07:00"[B]ut at least they [the PAMTAs] are not par..."[B]ut at least they [the PAMTAs] are not part of the "old guard" cuz folks, the old guard sucks".<br /><br />Oh really? How the hell do we know that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-43195937130430358002009-06-12T08:33:11.568-07:002009-06-12T08:33:11.568-07:00to anon 2;54-
why do you use quotes on the word c...to anon 2;54-<br /><br />why do you use quotes on the word community? doesn't that imply that you yourself hold on to some gripe? this is one of the reasons anon blogs exist. to vent . so let it go and vent. <br /><br />then move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-55476241629882489402009-06-12T07:23:59.040-07:002009-06-12T07:23:59.040-07:00I think an Outstanding Musical Production AND an O...I think an Outstanding Musical Production AND an Outstanding Non-Musical Production distinction might be one alternative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-83484116434047532952009-06-12T01:43:48.146-07:002009-06-12T01:43:48.146-07:00It's unfortunate that they can't invest in...It's unfortunate that they can't invest in some honest-to-goodness genuine trophies for the PATA Spotlight awards, as they have far more credibility in the recognition of outstanding achievement in theatre than the Drammys ever will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-65885180674335129462009-06-12T00:17:56.153-07:002009-06-12T00:17:56.153-07:00Wish at defunkt
Richard II at Northwest Classical
...Wish at defunkt<br />Richard II at Northwest Classical<br />bobrauschenbergamerica at Portland Playhouse<br />How to Disappear at PCS<br />Statements After an Arrest at Shaking the Tree<br />The Receptionist at CoHoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com