Adam Pascal's New Year's Resolution

I thought this was interesting...and sadly, I agree with him...

From Broadway.com:

In 2005: Took his act to the big screen, recreating the role of Roger in the film version of Rent.

Resolution: "My resolution is to stay away from all Broadway chat rooms and message boards!!! They're deadly, and the kids are vicious."

http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=522976

Kinda sad...but true. Be careful what you say!

Thats sad.....I hope no one has the same one as him otherwise i might cry

From what I've seen, it's not always the kids who are vicious.

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I LOVE ADAM I'D NEVER EVER CRITICIZE HIM ONLINE

It's a good resolution, really. Even with some of the constuctive things people say on here, there's plenty of vicious talk that would do a performer no good.

There are some pretty nasty people on the boards though that have no clue what they are talking about and it really is a waste of their time to read their opinions... and hurtful. I can completely see what Adam is saying. And I also have noticed it isn't just the kids, the "adults" are just as evil.

you mean Anthony Rapp is mad at this board to not fair I just joined hoping to have a convo with him so not fair

ya I guess your right but I hope he comes back sometime, that would be nice i just hope.

I didn't even realize Anthony might upset with the board, but I guess it could explain his absence. I suppose can see why, though, I mean I'd be rather frightened of some (if not most) of the people on this board! (I say that in the most loving way possible). I've noticed that people can get a little overcritical and not offer constructive criticism, just downright bashing.
I just hope they realize that not everyone online is an insane, over-obsessed fangirl or extremely ill-tempered critic.

I agree completely, SweetQ. I've had my obsessive fangirl moments, but some people just go way to far with it.

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hah. I guess that's not too obvious of a mess-up, since they sound SO similar, but that's funny.

The first time I met him, someone just dragged me along. I had no idea who he was or what Rent was or why people were screaming. I remember being petrified, because I'm really shy, but he was nice to me. I was only 13, and very quiet, so I doubt I freaked him out too much. Since then, knowledge of who he has made me a lot more nervous around him, and he can tell how afraid I get, I think. I've had my stupid fangirl moments, but especially with him, I've been putting in a conscious effort to be respectful, and to act like a person. I don't think he's ever been put off by how nervous I am, because it's not like shyness is scary, but you can tell he'll try to strike up a conversation, and it's very difficult to do. Truthfully, the fact that I am *scared* of him is almost funny. I made a conscious decision one day a few months ago that I was just going to get over it, and have a normal conversation with him. No autograph icebreakers, just normal. Real. He's a person, I'm a person, and there's no reason for me to be so scared. He's taken really well to me in the past couple of months, and has more than shown his appreciation for my support. There's been a very palpable sense of mutual relaxation when I'm around him now. It's really special for me. He's a really great guy.

I still laugh at the people who scream and squeal and hyperventilate when they see him.

And I've always said that his honesty is kind of rare, but I think people should listen to him. He's not stupid, and nor is he afraid to say what he thinks. I think that's really cool.

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Updated On: 1/1/06 at 03:04 PM

Yes, he is, but on some level, people bashing you can't NOT hurt. If you read it, you're going to be affected by it, as much as you can try to brush it off.

Part of me wishes he WAS still active on the net -- or that he COULD be. Part.

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Updated On: 1/1/06 at 03:07 PM

I am absolutely positive the Adam acting bashing definitely hurt him as did some of the neg. reviews of him in the film. He's been trying to break into film since '97 and hasn't had much sucess. And I doubt after the failure of Rent critically and box office is not going to help him. And people here definitely let him know. Emcee- I'm glad youve gotten over your fear of Adam and have been able to have a comfortable repoire with him. Its important, i think im somewhat older than you, i met him at Rent when I was 22 and to me as is any person in any spotlight just a person. When I first went to see APB (Adam Pascal Band) at Irving Plaza he walked off stage and cos he recognized me and I saw a different talent of Adam's on stage, I hugged him and said "I'm proud of you", which I was cos he was nervous about the show, and we went and had a drink together. God that was so long ago. I'm old. LOL