tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post116453257871859772..comments2023-09-29T03:23:53.191-07:00Comments on Stage Thrust, with Bobo the Theater Ho: opening-night review of *Moonlight and Magnolias*Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16492478732621202655noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1164942886791884502006-11-30T19:14:00.000-08:002006-11-30T19:14:00.000-08:00My bad. Didn't realize it was Actor's Reperatory ...My bad. Didn't realize it was Actor's Reperatory Ensemble. Wouldn't that be ARe?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166286262676571672006-12-16T08:24:00.000-08:002006-12-16T08:24:00.000-08:00The big deal is that the lead roles always go to t...The big deal is that the lead roles always go to teh same people. Sure Art throwds a bone to new people (often imported over more talented locals), but they are never the plumb parts that we local actors would like a shot at. Do you want to see Patrick Treadway or Michael Weaver starring in EVERY show? I say give some others a chance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166570233914933252006-12-19T15:17:00.000-08:002006-12-19T15:17:00.000-08:00Sounds like a bunch of bitter people who didn't ge...Sounds like a bunch of bitter people who didn't get picked for the cheerleading squad in high school either. Geesh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166491375403074782006-12-18T17:22:00.000-08:002006-12-18T17:22:00.000-08:00Then why does it look like and most agree that it ...Then why does it look like and most agree that it actually is "show friends" and not show business. ART my not be the best game in town. Perhaps the best game in town is yet to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166489336822286762006-12-18T16:48:00.000-08:002006-12-18T16:48:00.000-08:00As far as I can see ART casts based on talent not ...As far as I can see ART casts based on talent not geography. It’s that simple. And remember it’s called "Show Business" not "Show Friends"<BR/>ART might just be the best game in town ... and there is a reason for thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166472846725004942006-12-18T12:14:00.000-08:002006-12-18T12:14:00.000-08:00Sometimes it's about lazy directors. They know wh...Sometimes it's about lazy directors. They know what they're going to get with certain actors, and others may take more work. You take no risks but you get no pleasant discoveries, either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166411575766046232006-12-17T19:12:00.000-08:002006-12-17T19:12:00.000-08:00Well said! Thank you!Well said! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166386965501772832006-12-17T12:22:00.000-08:002006-12-17T12:22:00.000-08:00Talent is talent.The acting pool is what it is rig...Talent is talent.The acting pool is what it is right now.And it's not bad .It seems to me it does'nt matter how many times you've seen an actor the director is going to cast the strongest person for the role at the audition.It's about the performance it's not about fair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166288645226609002006-12-16T09:04:00.000-08:002006-12-16T09:04:00.000-08:00Civic has the variety and ability to put on a 30 p...Civic has the variety and ability to put on a 30 person musical because they do not pay their actors. The same people get the more important roles there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166223718332024572006-12-15T15:01:00.000-08:002006-12-15T15:01:00.000-08:00More locals can rehearse daytimes than are getting...More locals can rehearse daytimes than are getting cast. Good ones too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166222721263476632006-12-15T14:45:00.000-08:002006-12-15T14:45:00.000-08:00But how many loacal actors can work a daytime rehe...But how many loacal actors can work a daytime rehearsal schedule. ARt rehearses mornings and afternoons. Maybe that's why auditions are sparse, locals have daytime jobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166205992289876682006-12-15T10:06:00.000-08:002006-12-15T10:06:00.000-08:00Civic has much more variety than ARt and Wes handl...Civic has much more variety than ARt and Wes handled Interplayers, it too had much more variety. There is no comparison. One musical at civic casts 30 more faces than one would see at ARt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166199456815834962006-12-15T08:17:00.000-08:002006-12-15T08:17:00.000-08:00As the person posted above, every show has had som...As the person posted above, every show has had someone who has made a debut - every show there is a new face. I just do not know what all the fuss is about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1166064946315908202006-12-13T18:55:00.000-08:002006-12-13T18:55:00.000-08:00The same handful as Civic? As Interplayers? As bot...The same handful as Civic? As Interplayers? As both?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1164955639927464902006-11-30T22:47:00.000-08:002006-11-30T22:47:00.000-08:00I just went through my old programs (yes, I'm a ne...I just went through my old programs (yes, I'm a nerd and keep them all) from ARt. I've missed only two of ARt's shows since they started (How the Other Half Loves and Drawer Boy). If you count both Tuna plays as a single production, ARt has never had a play where someone hasn't made a debut. Every show has had someone new in it. The current play features Wonder Russell, her first show for ARt. I'm not sure what all the compaints are about. As the person above said, they have an ensemble, and we see those people more than once. Besides, how many times have we seen the same people over and over at Civic and Interplayers (usually the same people as at Civic.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1164983676680321482006-12-01T06:34:00.000-08:002006-12-01T06:34:00.000-08:00"They are part of ART's ensemble which means that ..."They are part of ART's ensemble which means that we will see them more than once on the ART stage."<BR/><BR/>Art is not an ensemble and they owe their audience more of a variety that the same people who are continually cast. There are less auditioners for Art becasue Michale, once he has seen you, asks you to not waste his time by showing up. "I know what you can do," is the refrain. Personally, I'd like the chance to remind him revery year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1165612933849578182006-12-08T13:22:00.000-08:002006-12-08T13:22:00.000-08:00I absolutely agree with you, Bobo. There is enoug...I absolutely agree with you, Bobo. There is enough talent in this town to do very, very well indeed in almost evey case. However, let's hope it's not forever the same handful of locals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1165084074912001522006-12-02T10:27:00.000-08:002006-12-02T10:27:00.000-08:00Great show guys!Great show guys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1165014467859887122006-12-01T15:07:00.000-08:002006-12-01T15:07:00.000-08:00Two facts worth repeating in this context:1. All ...Two facts worth repeating in this context:<BR/>1. All four cast members in *Moonlight and Magnolias* have permanent mailing addresses in the Spokane area.<BR/>2. An out-of-town actor is not necessarily better than an actor from Spokane. The reverse is also true.Bobo the Theater Hohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543482882758983557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1165011884554045282006-12-01T14:24:00.000-08:002006-12-01T14:24:00.000-08:00I'm sure ART would love to see more local talent a...I'm sure ART would love to see more local talent audition, many really acomplished actors in the area have simply not done so.Art has only a few auditions, as they cast for the whole season, that could be why they don't get a better turn out.If they had a summer and midseason audition it might work better for them and they would get more variety from the actors they cast locally.Their are some really fine local actors I have been surprised have never graced there stage but if their not auditioning what do you do.Maybe ART needs to make an effort to solicit their interest a bit more.I enjoy their productions and the talent, I would just appreciate more variety from the area.It would be nice to mix up the directing a little more to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1164868004027924892006-11-29T22:26:00.000-08:002006-11-29T22:26:00.000-08:00They are part of ART's ensemble which means that w...They are part of ART's ensemble which means that we will see them more than once on the ART stage. I personally am very thankful for that as they are both terrific actors. Correct me if I am wrong (and I am sure you will), but I think this is the ONLY show in the whole season where the other two actors (excluding Mr. Weaver of course) are performing - based on the remaining two plays. Born Yesterday was actually the closing show of the last season fo which they were nto the main characters. Once or twice in a season is not overuse in my book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1164846591860581932006-11-29T16:29:00.000-08:002006-11-29T16:29:00.000-08:00Sorry,it is getting a bit old.Sorry,it is getting a bit old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1164832587187098092006-11-29T12:36:00.000-08:002006-11-29T12:36:00.000-08:00I don't think it's ever a waste of time to auditio...I don't think it's ever a waste of time to audition. Just because you audition one year and the director doesn't feel you're right for a role that season doesn't mean that the next season will be the same. The worse your attitude is the less likely you are to give the best impression to a director. In theatre, rejection is part of the package, whether it be at a professional level or a community level. I know many actors who have auditioned for theatres year after year until finally the combination just clicked. It's like the lottery...you can't win if you don't buy a ticket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1164821577919137242006-11-29T09:32:00.000-08:002006-11-29T09:32:00.000-08:00I think auditions have dwindled at ART because it'...I think auditions have dwindled at ART because it's a waste of time. There are four local male actors who will always play the 40ish roles. The female roles are a little more open. Some actors are not wasting their time anymore and other award winning actors have auditioned and not been cast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15527783.post-1164811840900147882006-11-29T06:50:00.000-08:002006-11-29T06:50:00.000-08:00ARt has an important role in bringing out of town ...ARt has an important role in bringing out of town actors to perform here. I wish they would vary their choices as well, because our theatre community benefits from exposure to as many different talents and approaches as possible. The fact is, there are a lot of theatres out there right now, and that spreads the local talent pool pretty thin. I don't think anyone is getting the turnout for their auditions that they would like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com