#26
Posted: 3/3/14 at 2:13am
Thursdays are convenient because they aren't quite a "marquee night" for ticket sales and, as close as possible, split the performance week in half.
As far as being upset about alternates, in an ideal world, it would be nice to not need them, but as long as composers write shows that are not healthy for someone to sing 8x a week, they are for everyone's benefit - the actor doesn't risk their vocal loge ity and the audience gets to hear stronger boices.
Regarding Valjean, as been said here and elsewhere, Baljeans have LONG been contracted for 7 a week. The difference is whether or not it is publicized and how the audience is made aware. In this case, be glad to be notified.
As far as other cases where alternates perform, stop blaming actors. You also have producers. Did you ever think that it is THEIR idea? They have to pay the extra actor after all..
As far as being upset about alternates, in an ideal world, it would be nice to not need them, but as long as composers write shows that are not healthy for someone to sing 8x a week, they are for everyone's benefit - the actor doesn't risk their vocal loge ity and the audience gets to hear stronger boices.
Regarding Valjean, as been said here and elsewhere, Baljeans have LONG been contracted for 7 a week. The difference is whether or not it is publicized and how the audience is made aware. In this case, be glad to be notified.
As far as other cases where alternates perform, stop blaming actors. You also have producers. Did you ever think that it is THEIR idea? They have to pay the extra actor after all..
