Move on already

[londonbaby]

Move on already#0

Posted: 2/18/06 at 6:42pm

do you think there are any actors who need to try new stuff on broadway? any actors who have been in a show too long and should give someone else a try (not because they're bad though just because they've been in it so long) this isnt a mean thread lol....

both reached for the gun!

[LizzieCurry]

re: Move on already#1

Posted: 2/18/06 at 6:43pm

this isnt a mean thread lol....

Oh, but it will be lol

"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt

[londonbaby]

re: Move on already#2

Posted: 2/18/06 at 6:45pm

lol


o dear....i think i under estimated the opinions of the users...

opps

both reached for the gun!

[Unknown User]

re: Move on already#3

Posted: 2/18/06 at 6:47pm

Honestly, no. Getting cast in a show on Broadway and having a steady job is a major accomplishment in itself. To me, the question is the same as asking whether people working in industry should change companies because they have been there for an extended period of time.

It is an interesting thought, though. I'm sure people will have comments.
Updated On: 2/18/06 at 06:47 PM

[jta2k]

re: Move on already#4

Posted: 2/18/06 at 7:09pm

I agree that it is a major accomplishment to be cast in a Broadway show. But, I wonder if staying in one show for a really long time could hinder the performer's career. While the performer may be employed for a while, what happens if/when the show closes and the performer must seek more work? Other performers will have been raking in the notches on their resume. I think it might be difficult to jump back in the game and compete with someone who has several broadway shows under their belt. Also, if that performer becomes well known in that role, it might be difficult for people to accept them in another role. It's just a thought. Great thread, I have often thought about that a lot.

[Thesbijean]

re: Move on already#5

Posted: 2/18/06 at 7:10pm

Absolutely not. And frankly, who are we to say?

Even if an actor's performance is "bad," that is between them and the producers of the show.

Period.


Updated On: 2/18/06 at 07:10 PM

[Elphaba]

re: Move on already#6

Posted: 2/18/06 at 7:12pm

agree with above

It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956

Updated On: 2/18/06 at 07:12 PM

[Unknown User]

re: Move on already#7

Posted: 2/18/06 at 11:33pm

The late great Jerry Orbach said "Never leave a hit show!" He was in the original CHICAGO from opening to closing and sustained long runs in PROMISES and 42nd STREET. And was on TV's LAW AND ORDER for more than a decade. If you can deliver the goods like this solid pro always did,you should be able to stay with a show as long as you want. It also obviously never hurt his career.

[Lamc16]

re: Move on already#8

Posted: 2/18/06 at 11:35pm

Also, he was obviously incredibly dedicated and loyal.

"You've gotta have a swine to show you where the truffles are."