King Kong Casting

[clockworkchess]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:13am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Christiani-Pitts-and-Eric-William-Morris-Will-Star-in-KING-KONG-20180424

 

Very excited to see Christiani!!

[Elegance101]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:18am

People on social media aren’t being the nicest...I guess it comes with the territory, but it’s still disheartening.

Congrats to the two actors!

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:19am

Elegance101 said: "People on social media aren’t being the nicest...I guess it comes with the territory, but it’s still disheartening.

Congrats to the two actors!"

For those of us who can't access social media on our work computers, can you elaborate? Thanks!

[Elegance101]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:21am

I just saw some tweets like “hope they have a backup plan for when this flops” and “they don’t know what they’re getting into...”

Nothing wildly ruthless, but it’s not filled with positivity.

[Dancingthrulife2]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:33am

They are not happy that the new Ann is not lily white.

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:37am

Much love to the actors, but yawn......

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:46am

Well, I don't think too many of us here think it will flourish, so why would that sentiment be different elsewhere?

 

 

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:53am

The Melbourne production was one of the worst things ever, while yes this now has a whole new creative team. I just don’t see it being any sort of hit ( would love to be proven wrong ) but really come on!

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:03am

Wonder why Eva isn’t continuing with this

[Elegance101]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:18am

I assume Eva isn’t doing it because she wants to stay in London, but who knows.

[thealtoslament]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:31am

So this must be why Eric isn't returning to Be More Chill this summer.

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 12:01pm

I have been waiting for this.

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 12:08pm

Excited for this. But they still need names if they wanna sell it. I mean mabye they are relying on the King puppet to sell it

[perfectliar]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 12:19pm

Bwayfan292 said: "Excited for this. But they still need names if they wanna sell it. I mean mabye they are relying on the King puppet to sell it"

Of course they are. King Kong is the name that will sell this.

 

[Markecib]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 12:23pm

Elegance101 said: "I assume Eva isn’t doing it because she wants to stay in London, but who knows."

I figured she wasn’t continuing with this when it was announced she was premiering a cabaret show in Pittsburgh in October. The date would’ve been in the middle of previews.

[massofmen]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 2:23pm

Here yeee here yeee!!!! a new decree!!!

      From now on every leading couple on stage can never ever be the same color. otherwise someone will be offended. All leads need to be multi racial or if they look white at least have some other ethnicity in their geneology closer than 2 generations past. 

From now on at all aea auditions, all people will need to bring their 23andme write up to make sure they represent all the countries on the earth!!!!

gimme a break.  

Thank God they also recast the nicole kidman"sparking diamond" in moulin rouge to be a person of color. Those non white, colorful diamonds are everywhere. Its vitally important that the nicole kidman part not be played by a white girl.  but we are def color blind casting..which means not white people. Lets be honest here. 

My friend who is an agent said to me "my entire agency doesn't see the point in signing white girls anymore"
 The snowflakes are in full blizzard. 

this industry is going to destroy itself making sure no one is ever offended again. I mean thats what art is about right? Thats what all the great artists do. They make sure everyone is represented and everyone is happy so as not to stir the pot. 
so stupid.

Updated On: 4/24/18 at 02:23 PM

[newintown]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 2:28pm

Anyone have a full list of all the writers, composers, lyricists, and directors who have gone through the digestive system of this project, and been expelled?

I'm sure it'll be a big fat hit.

[Elegance101]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 2:41pm

massofmen said: "Here yeee here yeee!!!! a new decree!!!

From now on every leading couple on stage can never ever be the same color. otherwise someone will be offended. All leads need to be multi racial or if they look white at least have some other ethnicity in their geneology closer than 2 generations past.

From now on at all aea auditions, all people will need to bring their 23andme write up to make sure they represent all the countries on the earth!!!!

gimme a break.

Thank God they also recast the nicole kidman"sparking diamond" in moulin rouge to be a person of color. Those non white, colorful diamonds are everywhere. Its vitally important that the nicole kidman part NOT BE PLAYED BY A WHITE GIRL!!!!! but we are def color blind casting..which means not white people. Lets be honest here.

My friend who is an agent said to me "my entire agency doesn't see the point in signing white girls anymore"
I had another friend tell me that she didn't get ms saigonbecause the first time they saw her she wasn't "asian" enough..so she changed her name on her resume' for the next open call to a more asian sounding name...and she booked it. That makes sense right? The snowflakes are in full blizzard.

this industry is going to destroy itself making sure no one is ever offended again. I mean thats what art is about right? Thats what all the great artists do. They make sure everyone is represented and everyone is happy so as not to stir the pot.
so stupid."

Did you not get a callback?

[massofmen]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 2:47pm

Pithy remark with no substance regarding the issue. Standard for most of this board.

[NievesG]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 2:58pm

massofmen said: "Pithy remark with no substance regarding the issue. Standard for most of this board."

 

How would you like the board to respond to your nonsensical rant?

 

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 5:33pm

I am thrilled that an African-American actress will be a Broadway leading lady this season, but they have set themselves up for some ugly racism in regards to the climax of the story. In what was clearly a color-conscious choice...maybe they should have made the leading man black instead?

[devonian.t]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 5:36pm

It's hardly nonsensical.  You may not agree, but massofmen puts forward a clear point of view.

I am worried about current casting trends, too.  I think quite a few people are.  But most are afraid of the backlash if such thoughts are spoken aloud.  

I am curious how Billy will be cast after Joshua Henry leaves 'Carousel'.  There's an outrage just waiting to erupt...

[Elegance101]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 5:39pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "I am thrilled that an African-American actress will be a Broadway leading lady this season, but they have set themselves up for some ugly racism in regards to the climax of the story. In what was clearly a color-conscious choice...maybe they should have made the leading man black instead?"

Do you mind being more specific?

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 5:57pm

The main actress in the old KONG movies is White bright blonde haired actress. ^^

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 6:05pm

massofmen said: "Here yeee here yeee!!!! a new decree!!!

From now on every leading couple on stage can never ever be the same color. otherwise someone will be offended. All leads need to be multi racial or if they look white at least have some other ethnicity in their geneology closer than 2 generations past.

From now on at all aea auditions, all people will need to bring their 23andme write up to make sure they represent all the countries on the earth!!!!

gimme a break.

Thank God they also recast the nicole kidman"sparking diamond" in moulin rouge to be a person of color. Those non white, colorful diamonds are everywhere. Its vitally important that the nicole kidman part not be played by a white girl. but we are def color blind casting..which means not white people. Lets be honest here.

My friend who is an agent said to me "my entire agency doesn't see the point in signing white girls anymore"
The snowflakes are in full blizzard.

this industry is going to destroy itself making sure no one is ever offended again. I mean thats what art is about right? Thats what all the great artists do. They make sure everyone is represented and everyone is happy so as not to stir the pot.
so stupid."

This is just straight up racism.  Nothing else.  To those who are the majority, equality looks like inequality.  You ever think that maybe people were just great for the part and the race of the character is of no importance?  No, you didn't think that.  Instead to decide to spew some vile, racist, Republican rhetoric.  You have no place here with your brainwashed bullsh*t.