BARE cast- Page 23

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:32am

"Absolution" is so pivotal, but the point that I broke down was "Cross" when Jason is talking with the priest....desperate for answers but only getting ones that surpress his feelings, I shudder when I think of that song...so powerful.

[MadeofGold]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:32am

The entire "See Me" makes me cry. I used to WEEP during that song. I've since learned to control myself, but it still gets to me.

It is an amazingly powerful song. I actually got more emotional during "Warning" because I was sitting in front of Kaitlin during the song and she just got to me.

(Then again, I get emotional listening to cast recordings. I even had watery eyes when I first listened to the Avenue Q OBCR, of all things.)

Oh my God, so do I! I actually tear up during "For Now" sometimes.

Hmmmm, maybe I'm an overly sensitive person.

Le sigh. Me too. :)

"Absolution" is so pivotal, but the point that I broke down was "Cross" when Jason is talking with the priest....desperate for answers but only getting ones that surpress his feelings, I shudder when I think of that song...so powerful.

"Cross" gets to me too. It's the desperate way Jason sings the part about how his parents would die if they knew. Tears I tell you, tears!

Updated On: 7/23/04 at 12:32 AM

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:38am

I actually got more emotional during "Warning" because I was sitting in front of Kaitlin during the song and she just got to me.

This is probably gonna sound awful of me, but I didn't even pay attention to "Warning" during performance because both times I was sitting right in front of Michael while he was doing his stage business (looking at the picture frame, etc.), his facial expressions, etc, and wondering if he could see me staring. But when I could tear my eyes away from him, I noticed that Kaitlin is absolutely wonderful with that song; I love how she breaks down when she sings, "I just want my son."

Maybe I should go into therapy to deal with my Michael Arden obsession.

Updated On: 7/23/04 at 12:38 AM

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:40am

Hahaha, well...I may need that, who knows

Also remembering, in "Epiphany" when Michael says "It doesn't make sense if the love is strong" I love the way he delivers it.

[MadeofGold]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:48am

Hee. Okay, you two can go into therapy for your Michael obsession while I seek counseling for my John love.

Do you think we can earn any points on the Barees site for that?

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:49am

WE BETTER!!!

I'm stil waiting for their featured interview with Michael Arden, they've done everyone else's!!!

Those Baree's ignoring Michael...how dare they!

[MadeofGold]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:51am

Those Baree's ignoring Michael...how dare they!

I know! Trisky is convinced it's because they're saving the best for last but Trisky is also deep into her Michael loving phase as well. We may need to book more therapy time for her too!

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:54am

We may need to book more therapy time for her too!

Well, there seems to be a spot right before my session and right after BlueWizard's tomorrow...

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:56am

Okay, you two can go into therapy for your Michael obsession

Ooooh, can we bring Michael?

Yah, I've noticed that Michael hasn't done as much promo for Bare as might be expected from the lead. He and John Hill did an interview for HX magazine, but that's about it. BroadwayWorld did interviews with the other two main actors - John and Jenna - but not Michael. Same for the Barees site: everyone's been pretty much interviewed except him.

Of course, the lack of promo has only added to Michael's allure....mmmmm, so mysterious....

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:59am

Of course, the lack of promo has only added to Michael's allure....mmmmm, so mysterious....

Allure?! TORTURE!!! Any info on the HX interview, is it online?
The lack of publicity better not mean anything about his involvement in the show...or...*gasp* lack of involvement? I know that it's confirmed, but I can't help but worry...

[MadeofGold]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 1:00am

Well, there seems to be a spot right before my session and right after BlueWizard's tomorrow...

Perfect. I'll tell her she's booked for an Aspiringguy/BlueWizard therapy sandwich tomorrow....

Ooooh, can we bring Michael?

Hee. It's hard to break the crack habit if you bring the crack!

Yah, I've noticed that Michael hasn't done as much promo for Bare as might be expected from the lead. He and John Hill did an interview for HX magazine, but that's about it. BroadwayWorld did interviews with the other two main actors - John and Jenna - but not Michael. Same for the Barees site: everyone's been pretty much interviewed except him.

True, true. I wish I had seen the HX magazine interview. Was it a cover story or just an interview inside? Michael did do the Therapy gig though to promote the show and he did ride in the Pride parade.

But yeah, other than that, he's been pretty quiet.

The lack of publicity better not mean anything about his involvement in the show...or...*gasp* lack of involvement? I know that it's confirmed, but I can't help but worry...

Ack. I hadn't even thought of that. :P

Updated On: 7/23/04 at 01:00 AM

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 1:05am

Did a Google and found the interview (link below). It was just an interview - no cover.

Sorry, what I meant was, Michael has been doing lots of promo for the show (concerts, signings, Pride parade, etc.), but he's also been quite a quiet boy. He needs a website!
HX Interview with Michael Arden and John Hill

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 1:06am

Definitely needs a website, thanks for the interview link BlueWizard!

Off to read!

[MadeofGold]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 1:07am

Thanks BlueWizard! I'm off to read it too. :)

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 1:14am

Great article, I didn't know John was 25, thought he was Michael's age.
I'm at a loss for words listening to the sampler at the moment...it hits me over and over, never ceases to amaze and touch me.

Why am I suddenly inspired to be the web master for Michael's site?? hmmmmmmm....

[starlyricist]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 9:37am

aspiringguy i will totally help you with that site!

as for the therapy, i suggest a group therapy session. we'll save on money and get to gush about michael like school girls together...then again, i can see Trisky, MadeofGold, aspiringguy, BlueWizard and myself gettin' into a bit of a catfight over who is or isn't gonna get the Michael-Lovin'. it would be quite the scene. hmmm.

[Trisky]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 10:38am

I don't need therapy because I'm very happy being totally obsessed and don't want anyone analyzing me out of my comfy little Michael zone. Thank you very much. Besides, once the therapist heard his voice it'd be downhill for him/her too.

As for See Me/Warning, ugh, I tried really hard not to cry when I saw it. It was that being so close to the actors I could touch them thing. I may have had to stop them in the middle of the song and ask one of them for a tissue. I did okay until the very end of See Me, and that was the end of pretending I could hold it together.

However that was nothing compared to the total mess I was between Cross and No Voice. I literally just couldn't stop. The line in Absolution "Father we were so in love, and that's what I find so odd, our love was pure and nothing brought me closer to God" as sung by Michael is one of the most heartbreaking things I've ever heard. Why do we love to torture ourselves so??

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:14pm

That line brings me to tears too! Especially how Michael belts it: it becomes almost a defiant statement.

[starlyricist]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 12:17pm

That's definitely my favorite part of the show. I completely lose it every time I hear that. I just get the chills when Peter says "And I forgive you, Father".

Well, okay, no therapy...How 'bout we just get together for Mojitos and talk about All Things Arden?

Updated On: 7/23/04 at 12:17 PM

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 1:39pm

I vote yes for mojitos and All Things Arden, it will be a crazy bwayworld.com partay!

And seriously, the boy needs a website!!! What appeals to me the most is that the web master ultimately forms a relationship with the person the site is about, that is if the person supports the site and it's all good. But me and Mikey, actually speaking with one another *le sigh/swoon*

[Trisky]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 2:04pm

Defiant is the word I would use too. My mental recollection of what actually transpired on stage when he sang the line isn't that great, but my mind likes to visualize him being defiant because it seems to fit the tone.

Mojitos and All Arden All Hour(s) sounds like a much better plan to me. We can debate the finer points of blond vs. brunette during our first session.

Updated On: 7/23/04 at 02:04 PM

[aspiringguy715]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 2:08pm

Okay, I'm recalling "Bare" the title song, and it is one of the most powerful moments in the show, when they confess to each other, or rather Jason finally confesses to Peter...so powerful, and Michael weeping and sobbing at the end is so heart wrenching, it's almost painful.

Agreed, the "I forgive you" seems to be very defiant, the feelings that Peter holds all built up and he just lets it go on the priest...amazing.

[MadeofGold]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 2:33pm

I'll definitely join in for the Mojitos and the Ardenpalooza but who's going to have amaretto sours with me and drool over the John Hill goodilciousness? Anyone? Anyone? :)

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 2:55pm

no drooling over MY johnny

[MadeofGold]

Posted: 7/23/04 at 4:28pm

LOL! Hey, what about sharing the wealth Broadwayguy. You already have your Adam!