Tennesee: Thanks for the reminder to keep us on topic and focused. :) It is easy to drift.
It's been a quiet weekend, I suppose. I really hope John is getting some well-needed rest.
I went on John's site and read some of his pre-Jersey Boys reviews. What strikes me is, that while the roles that he's played are all very challenging and diverse, some aspects of what I admire in his "Frankie" are there. The sheer intensity, the focus, showing growth as a character so believably, being unafraid to show vulnerability. He really is soulful as a performer and "fiercely talented" (to borrow a phrase Tennesee used earlier).
To illustrate my point:
"...a top-notch group of actors....YOUNG’s eyes beautifully communicate the pain this boy feels because
of his father's seeming indifference....Kropfl brings an equal measure of charm to his role. The actor’s performance
contains a certain brash exuberance, which nicely complements YOUNG’s quiet desperation as Danny." "JOHN LLOYD YOUNG gives a powerful performance as Danny,
handling linguistic and emotional transitions with polished ease."
"I will be watching for both of these young men's names — if real talent still means anything,
they will both be seen on many more stages and screens in years to come." There are a bunch of detailed fine reviews on his site, so I won't repeat them all. I was surprised to read that he has played a developmentally disabled character as well; I'd love to ask him about it. I added that last review comment b/c I've watched a few, unprofessional (or youth in training) productions in my area. And you just never know. It's kind of like watching the minor leagues. It's fun to recognize potential and to see how far people can go, if they only have the opportunities and are able to seize them.
Ok, sorry, I'm going off on tangents...again. :)
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