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Posted: 8/10/04 at 12:15pm

I'm currently playing Philia in a community theater production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," and I was wondering if anyone had an tips for me on how to approach this part. Any gestures, way to deliver lines...just any special nuances that would make her more interesting. Thanks a bunch!

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re: A Funny Thing Happened...

Posted: 8/10/04 at 12:22pm

i would approach it from the left using a sidling motion.

re: A Funny Thing Happened...

Posted: 8/10/04 at 12:26pm

Jackers asks a serious question, and gets made fun of. Some people are just so mature.

Anyhoo, Jackers, sorry, I haven't seen the show, so I can't help you. I just had to say something.

re: A Funny Thing Happened...

Posted: 8/10/04 at 12:31pm

Like many dumb blonde characters in farcical plays and musicals, Philia is not really "in" on the joke. She's a bit of a blank, and her humor comes from her general cluelessness. In a song like "That'll Show Him," she really believes what she's saying - that by making wild passionate love to Miles, she's really showing him how much she loves Hero. Any self-awareness or modern ironic "comment" on the character will kill the humor.

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re: A Funny Thing Happened...

Posted: 8/10/04 at 12:32pm

there is a difference between making fun of somebody and just having fun. stop being so serious and learn to relax.

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Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:07pm

I recently saw A Funny Thing Happened at the National theatre in London, the girl who played Phillia in this production played her Welsh. This was very funny, but not sure the joke would translate to the states but just thought i'd let you know.

re: A Funny Thing Happened...

Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:08pm

The character is clueless and has no idea what's going on.

Base it on Timote.

Ignorance is temporary. Stupidity last forever. Watch out BWW... HE'S BACK.

re: A Funny Thing Happened...

Posted: 8/10/04 at 5:50pm

Timote in case you haven't noticed. Very little on this board is of a serious nature. Trying to impose one on me or anybody else on this board will naturally be rebelled against and you will be forced to see the error of your tyrannical ways.

YOU DOO DOO HEAD!

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re: A Funny Thing Happened...

Posted: 8/10/04 at 6:36pm

i would like to change my answer. i was wrong and i apologize.
i now think you should approach it from a westerly direction on a pogo stick.
hope that helps! ::thumbs up::

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re: A Funny Thing Happened...

Posted: 8/10/04 at 6:43pm

Thumbs up What?

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Posted: 8/10/04 at 8:29pm

see the :: surrounding a word or phrase imply that the action implied by the word is being performed. basic internet protocol.

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