tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post4504853628050196315..comments2023-09-29T04:00:21.951-07:00Comments on followspot: Evitafollowspothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05390128032621439981noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-4971570032166104372009-08-16T12:08:48.372-07:002009-08-16T12:08:48.372-07:00shadowy at points but no great minus or plus.
thou...shadowy at points but no great minus or plus.<br />though the cross lighting on the big solo was profound i thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-37602616382476852202009-08-16T11:41:38.147-07:002009-08-16T11:41:38.147-07:00What did you think of the lighting design?What did you think of the lighting design?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-18855439240201657602009-08-16T10:42:52.561-07:002009-08-16T10:42:52.561-07:00That's funny -- the flip out stair case to me ...That's funny -- the flip out stair case to me provided the most chilling moment of the evening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-88186055997445550542009-08-15T23:49:49.953-07:002009-08-15T23:49:49.953-07:00I liked the set design a lot.
I thought not only ...I liked the set design a lot.<br /><br />I thought not only was it stunning and attractive in and of itself, but that it also served the various locations well as a unit set. <br /><br />I did not take it to be literally a tango bar, but rather a unit set doubling as many locations, including the Casa Rosada.<br /><br /><br />THe flip-out staircase was a bit cheesy, but not unexpected from a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-9146067454412258202009-08-15T16:42:14.306-07:002009-08-15T16:42:14.306-07:00i loved it.
to me it required no explanation.
in t...i loved it.<br />to me it required no explanation.<br />in the original, the news of evitaas death which starts the show comes in a newsreel in a movie theatre.<br />here we get it on a radio in a bar.<br />why not?<br />to me the set served its purpose perfectly.<br />i was not in the least distracted by it.<br />i was engrossed in the story, the music and the acting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-79565423924759177322009-08-15T16:03:54.877-07:002009-08-15T16:03:54.877-07:00The set, while handsome and apparently serviceable...The set, while handsome and apparently serviceable for the needs of this production, seemed somewhat adrift in terms of concept.<br /><br />So, "Evita" in a tango bar... why? <br /><br />There seemed no clear answer to this question.<br /><br />Why are we in a tango bar? <br />Who are these people? <br />Why are they telling us the story of "Evita"? <br />What does it meanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-69407555335962854242009-08-15T14:46:17.139-07:002009-08-15T14:46:17.139-07:00I was wondering if some of the people who have see...I was wondering if some of the people who have seen the show would care to share their thoughts on the scenery. One post mentioned "minimal but effective" and another used the term "stunning". Did you feel the unit set was used effectively? Did you feel it was appropriate for the overall staging of the show? In a wider range of questioning, do you like this form of stagingUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673834517893123592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-20173883145147419542009-08-14T09:25:56.002-07:002009-08-14T09:25:56.002-07:00IIRC, BRTC also had pit singers (and maybe more th...IIRC, BRTC also had pit singers (and maybe more than 2) in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-80722372024587289522009-08-13T22:12:33.934-07:002009-08-13T22:12:33.934-07:00Still two more than I have ever heard of in local ...Still two more than I have ever heard of in local theatre before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-47217974339023488142009-08-13T11:35:26.191-07:002009-08-13T11:35:26.191-07:00There are two pit singers in total. The rest is al...There are two pit singers in total. The rest is all the ensemble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-2131366320841222982009-08-12T18:14:01.679-07:002009-08-12T18:14:01.679-07:00Re: typos and such:
Well ok, not that this site wi...Re: typos and such:<br />Well ok, not that this site will change the world, but one writer at i time i guess.<br />As for the real world out there, I regularly hear grammar, syntax and usage errors on the news, both local and national, so in a way, i doubt there is much hope.<br />in fact as we continue to abuse the language it changes to acommodate us, which is the way it should be i guess....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-42454299945211651582009-08-12T18:10:57.007-07:002009-08-12T18:10:57.007-07:00Note:
the choral singing was abetted by some pit s...Note:<br />the choral singing was abetted by some pit singers....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-84050577403121545332009-08-12T16:51:25.686-07:002009-08-12T16:51:25.686-07:00For the love it all can’t you people focus on the ...For the love it all can’t you people focus on the show! This is not the place for you to play the game of snide remarks. I would rather read about the opinions of people who have seen the show. If I wanted a lesson in grammar and punctuation I would go back to school.<br />I have seen the show and found it overall enjoyable. I thought the choreography was quirky yet work for Buenos Aires. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-89461125813279291252009-08-12T16:41:32.369-07:002009-08-12T16:41:32.369-07:00Ron Harmon's shuffling feet and hand acting fi...Ron Harmon's shuffling feet and hand acting finally seemed appropriate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-60816647638597222182009-08-12T15:19:09.140-07:002009-08-12T15:19:09.140-07:00Good thing no one pointed out that same post meant...Good thing no one pointed out that same post meant to say "you're" (not your) and "company's" (not "companies"), LOL. If you're going to take a shot at another poster's opinion, your post becomes fair game, as far as I'm concerned. The state of literacy in this country is something that all artists should be concerned about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-16483452096624420002009-08-12T09:18:23.872-07:002009-08-12T09:18:23.872-07:00What I mean to say is:
Typos happen.
It does not m...What I mean to say is:<br />Typos happen.<br />It does not make your opinion more valid than another just because you point them out.<br />Typos happen, snark is choreographed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-70683970765845656242009-08-12T09:16:37.926-07:002009-08-12T09:16:37.926-07:00posters:
when you correct another's spelling o...posters:<br />when you correct another's spelling on this site, it is a cheap shot.<br />it does not help your cause.<br />it makes you seem supercilious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-32057023330716799572009-08-09T12:50:00.049-07:002009-08-09T12:50:00.049-07:00Far from my favorite show, so take that into consi...Far from my favorite show, so take that into consideration, but wanted to see Susannah in this role and she did not disappoint. There were some balance issues, wondering if some of the mic batteries were wonky. Nice set, lights, agree with above poster that Green tries too hard. Lackluster orchestra that didn't adequately match Susannah's finesse.Preston T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-72672331017462939402009-08-07T13:03:06.501-07:002009-08-07T13:03:06.501-07:00P.S. To anon 8/7 8:27, what part of "They ne...P.S. To anon 8/7 8:27, what part of "They need better AC at this facility, KNOW THAT'S PROBABLY NOT THEIR FAULT" didn't you understand?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-16164673463069456592009-08-07T12:57:43.734-07:002009-08-07T12:57:43.734-07:00Anonymous 8/7 8:27, perhaps if you read more caref...Anonymous 8/7 8:27, perhaps if you read more carefully, you would have seen clearly that I said I felt Green mugged and the orchestra was in pretty ragged shape that night. Also, it's "vague," not "vauge."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-60366742536983318062009-08-07T08:27:22.726-07:002009-08-07T08:27:22.726-07:00What was it that you did not like about the produc...What was it that you did not like about the production itself? I hate it when people say things like "I was less impressed with the rest of this production, unfortunately." without giving reasons why they did not care for the show. Could you be more vauge? If your going to say anything make it worth while.<br />Also how could the air conditioning be the theater companies fault? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-2658036202977561472009-08-07T07:04:18.327-07:002009-08-07T07:04:18.327-07:00I liked Green's energy.
I was not aware of orc...I liked Green's energy.<br />I was not aware of orchestra gaffs<br />(and I am sensitive to them)<br />and I have no problems with the temperature in the room.<br />The choral work is great.<br />Beautiful show.<br />Many "WOW" moments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-18682844515916873192009-08-06T15:18:26.184-07:002009-08-06T15:18:26.184-07:00Susannah could sing the phone book and sound magni...Susannah could sing the phone book and sound magnificent. I was less impressed with the rest of this production, unfortunately. Felt Green mugged his way through the show and the night we were there the orchestra was pretty bad, frankly. They need better AC at this facility, know that's probably not their fault.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-28321427639756957162009-08-06T12:42:00.038-07:002009-08-06T12:42:00.038-07:00Interesting first comment. Who, exactly, do you co...Interesting first comment. Who, exactly, do you consider "high end portland talent" ? And where does that leave the rest of the performers in this show?Needing a Cluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7524728.post-45194365869886629062009-08-06T09:10:53.207-07:002009-08-06T09:10:53.207-07:00As a counterpoint, while it's true this show i...As a counterpoint, while it's true this show is being performed in a High School auditorium, it is by no means only using their equipment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com