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Posted: 8/22/05 at 12:25am
I am prepared for the avalanche of hatred I may recieve for writing this. I am going to try to be as diplomatic as possible because I understand that theatre is entirely subjective.
Do you think, perhaps, that some theatre goers, consciously or unconsciously, hold Ana to a different standard because of where she got her start? In other words do you think people are going into it with low expecations and that is why so many people are so floored by her performance?
I have seen her twice now. I went back today hoping that the last performance I saw had just been an off day for her. I went into it with very high expectations both times. I could elaborate on what I didn't like, but I won't, because I will say it is very clear her heart and soul is invested and that is truly important. And I do believe she gets much stronger as she turns "wicked".
But anyway if she were someone else and hadn't been doing something so radically different with her career in the past, do you all think she would be recieving such accolades?
Given the scathing reviews from the New York Times lately I would be a little scared for her to go to Broadway. I think she should stay in Chicago where she has a good reputation and a nice fan base.
Do you think, perhaps, that some theatre goers, consciously or unconsciously, hold Ana to a different standard because of where she got her start? In other words do you think people are going into it with low expecations and that is why so many people are so floored by her performance?
I have seen her twice now. I went back today hoping that the last performance I saw had just been an off day for her. I went into it with very high expectations both times. I could elaborate on what I didn't like, but I won't, because I will say it is very clear her heart and soul is invested and that is truly important. And I do believe she gets much stronger as she turns "wicked".
But anyway if she were someone else and hadn't been doing something so radically different with her career in the past, do you all think she would be recieving such accolades?
Given the scathing reviews from the New York Times lately I would be a little scared for her to go to Broadway. I think she should stay in Chicago where she has a good reputation and a nice fan base.
