Godspeed, JohnPopa

#1

Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 3:40pm

Our local production of 'Titanic' the musical has lost their Mr. Andrews. They've found a new one: me. I go on Friday night for the final weekend which is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday here in glorious Canton, Ohio.

The theater's a nice 450 seat community theater with a full orchestra, full physical production, the whole shebang.

So I've got a solid three days to learn the whole thing.

And we are OFF!

#2

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 3:42pm

Best of luck!

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#3

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 3:52pm

How did they build JohnPopa?

Nearly a thousand feet in length.

Good luck, Mr. Man

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#4

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 3:54pm

I am unaware of Titantic. Is it a big part? No matter how big, break a leg! If I could drive, I would come down and see you!

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#5

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 4:01pm

It's a pretty big part, 3rd lead maybe? (I think Barrett and Ismay might be bigger parts.) Two solos, one that opens the show (just me and a spotlight, I think) and one at the end. (Andrews is the ship's designer, by the way.) Lots of scenes with the Captain and Ismay (and a trio now that I think of it.) I don't know if he does a lot of incidental stuff in the bigger numbers. Man, I hope not :)

#6

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 4:37pm

Congrats! John! Andrews is a "presence to be seen" and recognised througout the story. I last saw Kevin Gray play the role with the Bd'w tour a few years ago.

While I'm not crazy about the show... it's a good role to have on your resume. Break a Leg!

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#7

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 4:40pm

"The Blame" is a great song in my book.
Bravo.

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#8

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 4:44pm

Break a leg! It's a good role. Luckily, you don't have to learn all the crazy chorus numbers outside the opening and closing. I love that show. Wish I could see your production.

GODSPEED!

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#9

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 5:28pm

Break a leg! That's a lot to take on but I'm sure you'll be wonderful!

#10

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 7:54pm

Keep the damn thing afloat, John.

All the best!

Jose'

#11

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 8:26pm

Wow, you're a wonder, JohnPopa: intelligent AND an actor!

Rock the boat!

Updated On: 6/23/04 at 08:26 PM

#12

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 9:25pm

Congrats and godspeed, JohnPopa. I'm sure you'll do a terrific job.

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#13

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/22/04 at 9:32pm

Break a leg JP!!! Woo Hoo!!

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#14

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/23/04 at 10:11am

It gets more fun: I don't get a put-in rehearsal at all. I got the blocking notes and will have to go from there. No biggie on the big two numbers as I'm onstage alone for them but all the scene work's going to be a bit dicey. My question was: are there any points where if I'm standing in the wrong place I might be knocked unconscious?

And they're taping the show this weekend for posterity.

#15

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/23/04 at 12:07pm

To one of my favorite poster - Bravo - in boco al lupo!

#16

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/27/04 at 10:36pm

Shows went off without a hitch, really. By this afternoon I was pretty much at ease onstage and going all out for 'Mr. Andrew's Vision.'

#17

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/27/04 at 11:51pm

Good for you! I am glad everything went well!

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#18

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/30/04 at 7:17pm

isn't this like the 400th post about this? i do believe that the "search" application at the top of the page would prevent this from happening again.

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#19

re: Godspeed, JohnPopa

Posted: 6/30/04 at 7:26pm

Merde kid! Keep a good lookout & don't go overboard!!;D