"Sondheimgeek, the reason I responded to theatreislife's comment was because of how Fiercey516 is coming off. He has been here 2 weeks and just comes off as very self important. Came on and did that posting where he cleared up rumors on possible future productions and then got called out on his mistakes. Has taken shots at several shows like Billy Elliot and Glory Days and just comes off as wanting to consider himself an insider when he's probably got little power in the industry. I by no means was trying to indicate that maintenance workers don't work as hard or harder than anyone else in the industry. Rather, the laughter came from the thought that someone who's coming off as so insider about everything might just be sweeping floors of a theater."
Where do I start?
I have been here two weeks. Very good! You can count. I could be here two years. It wouldn't change a thing, sweetie.
Self important? I'm not too sure about that... just spreading the joy and love of musical theatre.
I did come on here and clear up rumors! That's true. I will defend myself, even though I don't need to. I am associated with the revival of "The Wiz" and I am associated with the upcoming production of "Spiderman". I am NOT involved in the readings of "CMIYC". Thanks to Mr. Shaiman, I learned my sources were not reliable. I apologized to the BWW members and moved on.
If I could, I would take many more shots on Billy Elliot and Glory Days. Are you telling me that you have NEVER criticized a show? You have NEVER taken a shot at a musical? Wow... I commend you.
I do not intend to come off as an "insider". I simply work in the industry, therefore my knowledge influences my opinions. And I will tell you this -- I have swept the floors of theatres. Have to start somewhere, right?