Scott Rudin takedown — Page 5

unclevictor said: "And why hasn’t broadwayworld or playbill.com or any of the other theatre sites, covered this story?"

Because BWW and Playbill unfortunately need him to buy ads for his shows.

poisonivy2 said: "unclevictor said: "And why hasn’t broadwayworld or playbill.com or any of the other theatre sites, covered this story?"

Because BWW and Playbill unfortunately need him to buy ads for his shows."

Yeah I think the fact that it hasn't been mentioned at all on either BWW or Playbill - or several other theatre sites - speaks volumes as to the vice grip that Rudin has on the theatre industry.

Another wow: "Several sources say that the victim of the computer monitor incident received three associate producing credits in addition to a monetary settlement." So, he sold his dignity, self respect and soul to the devil. So sorry, not sorry but the victim became part of the problem by agreeing to this and enabling Rudin to engage in this kind of behavior. I'm pretty sure there are others, and if they accepted "special credits" or "hush money' then they seriously need to STFU.

Updated On: 4/8/21 at 01:07 PM

binau said: "I agree that Scott Rudin's behaviour is unacceptable and should be stopped but it really is hard to know exactly what we can or should do...we can talk about boycotting his work but the sad reality is that Scott Rudin produces some of the highest art available to us - and without critical mass it feels like what boycotting this work really does is simply deprive ourselves from this art without doing anything."

So do people eat at Chick-fil-A anyway because not doing so won't drive them out of business? I just don't get the argument. One boycott someone because one disapproves of their actions. It may or may not financially hurt them--the hope is, it will--but one has taken a moral stand on an issue one feel passionate about. Which is what "cancelling" is supposed to be about.

Do people feel passionate about the wrongness of Rudin's behavior, or are they just bloviating online? (I am not accusing you personally of bloviating--I've never seen such behavior from you; it's a general question).

FWIW Scott Rudin seems to have been memory-holed from the Music Man website.

ETA: Anthony Rapp is now tweeting about this.

https://twitter.com/albinokid/status/1380216157421113344?s=20

Updated On: 4/8/21 at 01:49 PM

Was pleasantly surprised to see it reported on closer to the top of this morning's BroadwayBriefing, though I'd wager most people reading the newsletter regularly are pretty tapped into the situation, or have been for years now. My gut tells me things won't change and that it's not enough traction, but it's a start. So much respect for those who spoke out to THR.

castlestreet said: "This entire thread is so hypocritical.

You go to his shows, watch his movies, and support his enablers- all the performers we all love who have read the same articles and heard all the same rumors.

You want to take him down - cancel his enablers and stop patronizing his products.

But that won’t happen, as one of you already alluded to regarding The Music Man.

But responding “ew” and “truly delusional” to me on a message board for stating the obvious will certainly bring about the change you all claim to be seeking."

Mr. Rudin, I presume?

@Matt Rogers - your little quip doesn't make much sense, considering castlestreet is personally boycotting Scott Rudin's work, and encouraging others to do the same, and is even encouraging people to boycott the people who work with Rudin.

Again, I disagree with castlestreet's mentality of victim-blaming, and some of his more crass comments on this topic. But he's made it quite clear that he doesn't have any sympathy for Rudin himself.

DiscoCrows said: "https://twitter.com/PattiMurin/status/1380233990465011713?s=20"

Patti who?

romain2 said: "Rudin's behavior WAS and IS not acceptable behavior. No one has a right to treat anyone in an emotionally or physically abusive manner. Yes, not even hotshot guys who win Tonys and Oscars. Blaming the assistants who took these jobs is enabling bad and horrible behavior. Rudin is the one who needs to apologize publicly and privately. His assistants did nothing wrong. And boycotting his shows will only hurt the many financially strapped people working hard on his shows. It's up to HIM to work on his horrific behavior.

I once had the misfortune of sitting in the same row with Rudin at an off-Broadway show. He and his friend talked, muttered, snorted during the entire first half. I made eye contact with him and shushed him. The woman in front of him also turned around and told him to quiet himself. He got up and left. Thankfully. That wasn't the behavior of a man who truly loves theater and respects his fellow artists.

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I don't care how many awards someone has won-I'm saying this because I agree with you. From the moment they first display despicable behavior they should be OUT. No exceptions. It's not OKAY.

Hearthemsing22 replied to me: I don't care how many awards someone has won-I'm saying this because I agree with you. From the moment they first display despicable behavior they should be OUT. No exceptions. It's not OKAY.

Yes, I am in total agreement with you. Thanks!

I had a relatively minor experience (compared to what Rudin's assistants went through) working on a community theater production a while back. I learned the hard way that the director treated his tech crew like garbage. He swore at us and called us names and made fun of us. I spoke out against him. But it was amazing how members of the cast took me aside and said "hey you need to develop a thicker skin" and "oh, that's just him." So it became my fault and the fault of the other people working hard without pay? It was very eye-opening about how people bend over backwards to protect bullies with power.

Updated On: 4/8/21 at 03:44 PM