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yeah, because if you're 14 you don't know ANYTHING and you can't have any opinions

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I don't understand...I'm not defending Ripley's tone or vibrato. I'm defending the fact that her voice fits the role. It would be ridiculous to have Sherie Rene Scott play the role of a mentally-unstable housewife while belting out to the rafters like a diva.

Ripley doesn't have the world's best voice. She is, however, a great actress. Her voice fits the role of Diana and she's exceptional in the part. I don't think the role of Diana necessarily calls for someone with the world's best voice. It calls for someone who can bring raw energy, realism, and depth to it. Ripley does all of that. And her voice definitely helps in how effective she is.

I love her voice. It's incredibly unique and while she may have pitch problems, that doesn't ruin her performance, imo.

In my opinion, I find Ripley's voice to be rich and full of depth. I love hearing a unique sound, different from the typical Broadway diva. Ever since I first heard Ripley, I fell in love. Her distinct vocal characteristics have always seemed to enhance whatever I've heard her sing, and in a part like this, I find it always so impressive how her voice matches her emotion.

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I haven't heard Sherie or Amy do it, but one of the biggest parts of Diana's role is when she explodes at the end of You Don't Know. I'm obsessed with how rich Alice sounds at that part, and I just can't imagine the other two having that same power.

Juliet LaFleur

"Have you considered a career in casting since you obviously know more than the pros?"

I have not once proclaimed myself to be 'better than the pros'. I have simply said that SRS would be my preference over Alice. ALICE ACTS THE PART INCREDIBLY! But when she sings, she's a mess. SRS IS A BETTER SINGER. I don't think Sherie will act the part the same way, but it would be just as exciting and brilliant.

Saying something like "Have you considered a career in casting since you obviously know more than the pros?" Is like saying to someone who disagrees with the president "You should just become president since you know more than him". People have the right to their own opinions. I am passionate about what I believe at a young age and I take pride in that. I am the only one in my family who is into broadway, so these are MY beliefs that I came up with, not something my mother said and that I repeated.

Just because we disagree with something like "casting" does not mean that we think we are better than the casting director. I guess Janiet LaFluer should use that theory at everything and life and tell me how it goes!

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So, wait, I'm confused. Do you like Alice Ripley?

Rocks was talking to me, I believe.

Oh I'm sorry Charleston!!!!!! You speak your voice

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Why are discussions on this show so ridiculous and wanky?

Jazz,

Maybe your ability to detect sarcasm will come with age. I don't think they teach that in algebra, though.

This thread is highly entertaining.

I'm not freaking out, sweetie. I'm just merely pointing out some things I've observed. You may want to flush out your thoughts before posting them, because your last one was nonsensical.

I just find it bizarre that at 14 you are harshly criticizing the technique of a woman who is not only old enough to be your mother, but has been honing her skills since before you were born. That in itself is leaving you wide open for ridicule. It's good to be passionate about your feelings, but keep in mind that words are a very powerful thing and sometimes your approach to an opinion can mean a world of difference.