Is That You In Your Avatar - Sweet Sixteen!- Page 23

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 4:37pm

Yeah, that Kander and Ebb. Never did quite grasp musical theater writing, did they?

[nitsua]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 4:41pm

The song itself is great. It's just that the rest of them are Roxie's fantasies.

"Mr Cellophane" is an oddball. Roxie isn't even present when he sings it.

For me, Roxie's fantasies are what justifies the songs.

[StageManager2]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 4:59pm

Actually, the song is from Roxie's point of view. Before the song, the cops escort her to the paddywagon amid the press. Among the crowd is Amos, trying to get Roxie's attention and proclaiming he's the father. No one notices him, except for Roxie. As the paddywagon drives away, we get a glimpse of Amos from Roxie's angle inside the vehicle before it dissolves into "Mr. Cellophane." Thus, the number is how she envisions him.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:01pm

*yawn*

[nitsua]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:03pm

I'm losing at poker.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:05pm

I'm sucking down tea like there's no tomorrow and actually kind of enjoying it.

I am not a tea person.

[StageManager2]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:07pm

You're welcome, Austin. (Ingrate.)

[nitsua]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:09pm

Thanks for the explanation. I know she saw him, but it's not that apparent. Maybe I'm thrown off by the scene between the singing.

[Rosalind]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:29pm

Hello, all!

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:40pm

Hey Roz.

This is what I've decided - when someone has one full-time job, a graduate course, a scholarship that takes up three nights a week, and two part-time performing gigs, people in that person's office are not allowed to come in sick and spread germs to them.

Fair?

ETA: I also had to give up a weekend full of social engagements, including seeing SITPWG. and RUM & COKE.
Yes, I'm feeling a bit sorry for meself.

Updated On: 2/2/08 at 05:40 PM

[Rosalind]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:50pm

Rath: COMPLETELY fair.

Here you are.

*Gives you a personal tray of rum and coke. Just for you.*

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:50pm

LOL! Thanks. You is good people.

[Rosalind]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:52pm

Awwww. You just say that to ALL people that hand you personal trays of alcohol.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:53pm

You're confusing me with Jaily again!

[Rosalind]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:54pm

Haha! This has just reminded me of how I can't wait for the wine tonight before I go see a production of Our Town.
No show makes me cry like that play.

Oh! I wonder how Jaily's night went!

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:55pm

Went? It hasn't begun yet.

[StageManager2]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:57pm

Roz, that's my fave play. Hence my screen name.

[Rosalind]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 5:58pm

?? I thought it was last night?

Roz acts like a dolt again.

Stagey, that play is so beautiful. The first time I read it, it actually caused me to truly come to terms with the fact I'll die one day. It reminded me how art can change us.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 6:00pm

Tonight is his opening.

NIGHT, you pervs. Opening NIGHT.

[Rosalind]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 6:01pm

Good thing he wasn't here for my screw up.

Is he in the show? I don't think I've ever asked him what he does! And what you do!

Rath, baby, darling, tell me about yourself.

[StageManager2]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 6:06pm

You know, Emily doesn't even die in the film. The third act is a dream sequence. Lame.

[Rosalind]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 6:08pm

Are you serious???

That's ridiculous.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 6:09pm

That's why film adaptations of theatre are tainted and dull in comparison to the real thing.

[StageManager2]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 6:17pm

Do you hear a dog barking, Roz?

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 2/2/08 at 6:17pm

The only thing I see resembling a dog is you.