For my Audition.... — Page 2

just goes to show...yet again...we only get annoyed at others when we know we have that annoying quality in ourselves.

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very MUCH so... if i do say so myself...

rath, i love you!

Reread my post, rathnait. My comments all concerned themselves with the acting teacher's comments and weren't directed at Redhot at all. But apparently I touched a nerve.

I love YOU leomaxfrank!

And I read it, MusicMan. You used words that were completely unnecessary. Just give your opinion without namecalling. It wasn't directed at redhot, but at his teacher. Of course he took that personally.

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Updated On: 9/16/04 at 02:54 PM

I actually think the MAJOR problem with people singing songs from OLIVER! is the lack of imagination. People are used to seeing them portrayed in a very shallow way so no-one ever thinks of LOOKING AT THE LYRICS!!!!

I have yet to see anyone sing REVIEWING THE SITUATION and produce the underlying pathos that is especially to be found in the last verse - everyone I've seen plays it purely for laughs. IT IS NOT A FUNNY SONG, PEOPLE!!!! Are YOU laughing during "Don't want nobody hurt for me or made to do the dirt for me?" Fagin is really suffering there!!!

...breathes...sorry - it just REALLY annoys me.

All the big numbers from OLIVER! have far more depth than people give them credit for.

AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME actually shows a very strong woman. Think about Nancy in the context of the show - she's no walkover. She loves Bill, but she stands up to him. She's got her eyes open "Who else would love him still when they've been used so ill?" - she knows he treats her badly but she also knows she doesn't either need or deserve it. She loves him - she doesn't NEED him - there's a difference. The song is more reflective than despairing and a little close analysis of the lyrics rather than taking previous interpretations for granted could produce quite surprising and new results. For example, it could be played as very determined - a woman who knows most people would say what she is doing is stupid, but who knows that it's the right thing for her.

I don't believe any song has only one interpretation, especially not one as shallow as "it's all about co-dependency". Look deeper. See the clues that point you in so many different directions, that suggest so many conflicting emotions. Find the reasons behind those emotions and there will always be a new way to perform the song.

Updated On: 9/16/04 at 03:47 PM

And THAT is how to disagree InTheMoney. Thank you.

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*Bows*

I thank you.

"Your acting teacher's comment is a perfect example of the kind of nonsense that gets promulgated amongst actors.. To call the character a 'schmuck' is simplistic, arguable and irrelevant."

Hmmm. He's not only promulgating nonsense, but he's simplistic and irrelevant. I'd say that is some name-calling - or something very close to it - right there. None of that was necessary in order to make your point.

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