Diversity on Broadway — Page 15

 "you CANNOT cast a non-black person as the main characters."

WHO CARES about the origin of the actor?

Stop it, you racist. 

Of course I understand the importance of the characters race but that has nothing to do with the actor.

Updated On: 10/20/15 at 04:50 PM

Dave19 said: " "you CANNOT cast a non-black person as the main characters."

WHO CARES about the origin of the actor?

Stop it, you racist. 

Of course I understand the importance of the characters race but that has nothing to do with the actor.

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Why have I not blocked you yet? I want to so badly, but I can't bring myself to it...

Is it because the ignorance disolayed in your posts so fascinating??

Who knows...

Updated On: 10/20/15 at 04:51 PM

 "You know what makes me glad, though? The fact that you're not a casting director."

You know, I am. And moving towards Broadway.

And you know, I WILL invite African American, Asian and Latino guys to audition for Raoul in Phantom. And I WILL give them a chance to play "an early 20th century white English aristocrat". That's what acting is about. 

Updated On: 10/20/15 at 04:55 PM

Dave19 said: " "You know what makes me glad, though? The fact that you're not a casting director."

You know, I am. And moving towards Broadway.

And you know, I WILL invite African American, Asian and Latino guys to audition for Raoul in Phantom. And I WILL give them a chance to play "an early 20th century white English aristocrat". That's what acting is about. "

That's great that you are willing to see them for an "English aristocrat," but what about for roles in Phantom, which takes place in the Paris Opera House?

Earlier you said that Christine can't be played by an African-American actress because it's not historically accurate. So how about the various African-American actors who have played Carlotta and Piangi, the current "stars" of the Paris Opera in the time frame of the show? Does that bother you because it's not "historically accurate"? If it doesn't bother you, then why is it ok for those characters but not for Christine?

" Earlier you said that Christine can't be played by an African-American actress because it's not historically accurate. So how about the various African-American actors who have played Carlotta and Piangi, the current "stars" of the Paris Opera in the time frame of the show? Does that bother you because it's not "historically accurate"? If it doesn't bother you, then why is it ok for those characters but not for Christine?"

I said that the role of Christine should not be presented as such. I don't care about the origin of the actress.

I also don't care about the origin of the actors playing Carlotta and Piangi, but 2 opera stars in that era being african american is extremely unbelievable and I don't like to have to turn a blind eye, as its easy for them to present the role as any historically accurate race.

Updated On: 10/20/15 at 05:28 PM

I find this thread interesting, even though the racism is abhorrent, I'm glad to see most people have the right idea when it comes to colorblind casting.
But I just came to comment and say that I almost had a heart attack laughing at the "Dave 19 is a race troll"  song! I think that beneath the effects, Phyllis must have an excellent voice. Can I get a real example of your singing? Carry on, and thanks for the laugh!

Please don't confuse 2 things. Accuracy of a role versus origin of the actor. Any actor can play anything.

It seems like people can't think clear when the word "race" is involved.

So let me give another example. A 25 year old girl can play the granny/bird woman in Mary Poppins. She can, because she is an actress. Yes, she needs to act, maybe adjust her look and voice. There is no need to to put any personal frustrations in there, because she is something else than what she plays. It is also not racist towards old lady's because they are wonderful.

I don't care if it's a green dwarf playing the granny, as long as it's believable, looks, voice, story, era and acting wise.

Updated On: 10/20/15 at 06:21 PM

And any shade of the rainbow for that matter.

But personal stuff and background doesn't really matter for the discussion, neither for casting. It's the final product that counts.

Dave19 always shows up in topics about diversity. Always. It's remarkable, really. He posts so rarely otherwise, but these are like a friggin dog whistle for him.

Age, social status, and species can be costumed. It happens all the time--

Someone's race, however, is not a costume! What don't you understand???

Updated On: 10/20/15 at 07:31 PM

"I need my loopy paranormal gothic psychoromances to adhere rigidly to casting regulations of an imaginary 19th-century French opera company! If this isn't followed to the T, my suspense is completely ruined! How could I possibly believe a black woman would be able to float through a mirror and fall under the spell of a mystical, deformed madman???"