SITPWG Question

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/19/06 at 11:49pm

Last week I got the video of Sunday in the Park with George from my library and watched it. I absolutely loved it. I though it was very good and intersting and the performances were amazing. But my question is, did they make revisons in the show to film it? Because I remember some people saying that the second act dr gged on, while it seemed to me the second act was shorter. Does anyone know why?

Updated On: 5/19/06 at 11:49 PM

[Jon]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 12:37am

The video is word-for-word the same as the original script.

My one complaint is that the colors of the sets and costumes seemed dull on the video. Everything looked more viabrant in person. I don't know if this was a matter of changing the lighting for video or just adjusting camera setings.

[Jazzysuite82]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 12:46am

It's called the 1980's. Cameras just weren't as sophisticated then I think even though it was only 20 years. It was hard to get that vibrant color when you're filming a live theatreical event. And as the the second act complaint people have, I think it's bullcrap. I think the second act is generally the whole point of the piece.

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 12:52am

I agree...the second act completes the emotional arc. Without it Act One is just about the painting. Act Two makes the show about the artist.

[MarkCohen]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 8:46am

The second act has some of the most beautiful music ever written so I, too, do not understand the complaints.

[WickedGeek28]

Posted: 5/20/06 at 8:58am

Glad you enjoyed it! It's one of my favorite shows! Can't wait for the London version!