#1
Posted: 8/26/04 at 5:17pm
Instructed to Perform for the GOP
#3
Posted: 8/26/04 at 10:43pm
There is a group of Equity members, though, who have decided to donate their performance pay for Sunday's GOP show to the Kerry campaign!
#4
Posted: 8/26/04 at 10:47pm
Now THAT is the way to show support. Good for them.
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#5
Posted: 8/26/04 at 11:05pm
"there is a group of Equity members, though, who have decided to
donate their performance pay for Sunday's GOP show to the Kerry campaign!"
That is perfect.
VOTE KERRY/EDWARDS 2004
donate their performance pay for Sunday's GOP show to the Kerry campaign!"
That is perfect.
VOTE KERRY/EDWARDS 2004
David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
-Into the Fire
Scarlet Pimpernel
#6
Posted: 8/26/04 at 11:21pm
"The convention bought out each of the eight matinees."
The information I heard is that the New York Times paid for the tickets.
The information I heard is that the New York Times paid for the tickets.
#7
Posted: 8/26/04 at 11:23pm
One of the shows is Beauty and the Beast...
...I wonder what they are going to think of Christy Romano.
...I wonder what they are going to think of Christy Romano.
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#8
Posted: 8/26/04 at 11:34pm
^ I'm confused. Please elaborate.
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#9
Posted: 8/26/04 at 11:44pm
There's a link at the top.
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#10
Posted: 8/27/04 at 11:11am
So the GOP is going to matinees. While I understand the reasoning for this in terms of schedules, I still find it funny.
What's the problem? Can't stay out late enough for the evening show?
I DO think the actors should work. It is really unprofessional to dictate that the audience be of an acceptable mix to you before you go on stage...and I'm sure there are right wing republicans in the audience EVERY night...so suck it up and go on and perform and THEN either protest or donate money to others to achieve your goals.
What's the problem? Can't stay out late enough for the evening show?
I DO think the actors should work. It is really unprofessional to dictate that the audience be of an acceptable mix to you before you go on stage...and I'm sure there are right wing republicans in the audience EVERY night...so suck it up and go on and perform and THEN either protest or donate money to others to achieve your goals.
"Life is a lesson in humility"
#11
Posted: 8/27/04 at 11:14am
I think the actors have a right to protest by not going to work. I know in my line of work there are days that the students/faculty take off to protest things being done.
I am glad that some actors have decided to donte to the kerry/edwards fund!
I am glad that some actors have decided to donte to the kerry/edwards fund!
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"when dangers near, exploit their fear" ~ Reefer Madness the Musical
#12
Posted: 8/27/04 at 11:21am
right you are, d. the times did indeed pay for the tix which were bought at a pimo discount.
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#13
Posted: 8/27/04 at 11:21am
I think the actors have a right to protest by not going to work.
They would be so fired if they exercised that right though. At least they're using the money for something good.
They would be so fired if they exercised that right though. At least they're using the money for something good.
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#14
Posted: 8/27/04 at 11:27am
In most jobs you are not expected to choose whether you want to go to work that day depending on the group with whom you must interact.
These people are professionals and have jobs. If they want to demonstrate and picket, they can do so on their own time.
These people are professionals and have jobs. If they want to demonstrate and picket, they can do so on their own time.
"Life is a lesson in humility"
#15
Posted: 8/27/04 at 11:28am
yep--the show goes on, folks, no matter what! and the real reason they're all going to matinees is to free up their evenings so the republican guys can either get hookers or go to gay bars....not that they endorse those things...but there will be alot more clear heels walking around Port Authority this week!
#16
Posted: 8/27/04 at 11:32am
Well I think that Equity should have chosen what shows they see. Like Frogs, and Caroline or Change, Rent, Avenue Q. Hey politicians should shows that deal with diversity, political issues, and more.
#17
Posted: 8/27/04 at 11:33am
I know i would love to see someone like arlin spector at the amtinee of Frogs. that would make my year
#18
Posted: 8/27/04 at 1:11pm
The convention is good for the city economically. Shows are closing and the traditional summer season is over. The should perform their butts off and thank God for the job.
Too many actors have trouble keeping work, too much talent is waiting tables and struggling.
We should pray for a Republican convention every week.
Who would even think not to perform????????
They/we are professionals and politics has nothing to do with it.
Too many actors have trouble keeping work, too much talent is waiting tables and struggling.
We should pray for a Republican convention every week.
Who would even think not to perform????????
They/we are professionals and politics has nothing to do with it.
#19
Posted: 8/27/04 at 1:13pm
Why isn't that obvious? They will be at the convention during the evening shows.
#20
Posted: 8/27/04 at 1:17pm
I would love to see a group of GOPers at "Avenue Q" or RENT, just to see what BS they would say the press people afterwards.
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#21
Posted: 8/27/04 at 1:23pm
so apparently the GOP has "approved" certain shows for the sensitive eyes and ears of its delegates. we can pretty much figure out why certain ones weren't chosen, but does anyone know if any official reasons were given for the choices? just curious to hear how politicos rate their musicals.
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#22
Posted: 8/27/04 at 1:51pm
this thread pretty much covers that territory, matt.
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=off&thread=193613#193788
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=off&thread=193613#193788
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...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
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...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
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#23
Posted: 8/27/04 at 1:54pm
gracias papa.
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#24
Posted: 8/27/04 at 1:59pm
mule
The republican convention is actually not good for the city. The convention is causing the city to loose money because of the cost of the increase in police force as well as the diminished number of tourist.
As for why the actors should or should not take off, that is up to the individual actor. Republicans traditionally do not support the arts therefore many people feel it is up to those in the arts to protest and protect what they believe in.
I would never ask someone to protest something they do not feel strongely about, but those politically active actors should protest however they feel is proper. If they decide that taking the day off is how they want to protest as American's they have the right to use their sick day (or whatever) on that day.
The republican convention is actually not good for the city. The convention is causing the city to loose money because of the cost of the increase in police force as well as the diminished number of tourist.
As for why the actors should or should not take off, that is up to the individual actor. Republicans traditionally do not support the arts therefore many people feel it is up to those in the arts to protest and protect what they believe in.
I would never ask someone to protest something they do not feel strongely about, but those politically active actors should protest however they feel is proper. If they decide that taking the day off is how they want to protest as American's they have the right to use their sick day (or whatever) on that day.
"Judy Garland, Jimmy Dean, You tragedy Queen" ~ Taboo
"Watching a frat boy realize just what he put his d!ck in...ex's getting std's...schadenfruede" ~ Ave Q
"when dangers near, exploit their fear" ~ Reefer Madness the Musical
"Watching a frat boy realize just what he put his d!ck in...ex's getting std's...schadenfruede" ~ Ave Q
"when dangers near, exploit their fear" ~ Reefer Madness the Musical
Updated On: 8/27/04 at 01:59 PM
#25
Posted: 8/27/04 at 2:05pm
umgeo, how old are you?
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...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
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