I love hearing when broadway performers come from where I live! First Kacie Sheik growing up in my town, and now John Cudia being from one town over! It's great to hear that its possible to make it, even from this area.
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable."
-F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
Well---I didn't think I'd go see Phantom again (20 times so far), but John C. looks as if he'd be very good in the role---so, I may give it another look. (and, judging from these posts---he can sing well too!). He's very personable----seems like a really nice person---an extra perk!
I just find it odd that the "Associate SCENIC Designer" would be responsible to overlook the SM's calling of the show. Being a stage manager myself, I would think that the PSM would handle the situation rather than someone who was just involved with the scenic aspects of the show... sounds fishy to me
"I just find it odd that the "Associate SCENIC Designer" would be responsible to overlook the SM's calling of the show. Being a stage manager myself, I would think that the PSM would handle the situation rather than someone who was just involved with the scenic aspects of the show... sounds fishy to me"
Yeah, sounds a little fishy.
In theory, the Associate Scenic Designer could be there to supervise scenic transitions, but that has little to do with the calling of the show from the booth and more with the deck stage management tracks. Odd.
Could always be the result of someone on a power trip.
I have to agree with many others about re-visiting the show. I've been wanting to go back since the new sound system went in and just haven't done so yet. Those brief clips of John Cudia might be enough to motivate me to actually do so now.
Just got back from seeing Phantom. I just LOVED John Cudia in this role. He was vulnerable yet powerful and just the right mix of sensual and creepy. If you haven't been to Phantom in a long time, I'd really recommend going to see Cudia.