Sophia Caruso departs Beetlejuice — Page 6

Tommymac 2 said: "Why are like the last 5 or so posts being deleted ? Kind of defeats the point of having a conversation if it’s just being censored. Freedom of speech is really gone down the tubes in this country."



That’s not how freedom of speech works. While I agree that deleting these posts is OTT, “free speech” does not apply to private message boards. BWW is free to delete whatever it wants for any reason whatsoever.

Call_me_jorge said: "I feel like Brightman should’ve been more of a grownup, if what’s in the article is true. Sophia is only 18-19, and they expected her to be some diety of work ethic. I’d like to know if Brightman made it to all his 8 am’s his freshman and sophomore year of college."


Showing up to class and getting paid to be a professional and show up to work are two vastly differently things. Your comparison makes no sense at all.

Sophia Anne Caruso isn't some dilettante high schooler. She's a professional who was being paid very well to do a job. Her behavior also affects her colleagues and their ability to do their jobs. Perhaps she'll gain some maturity further down the line, but if she's not at a place where she can be professional and dependable, then she needed to be let go. And it was very classy of the production to allow her to essentially control the narrative surrounding her departure -- something they definitely weren't required to do.

Call_me_jorge said: "I feel like Brightman should’ve been more of a grownup, if what’s in the article is true. Sophia is only 18-19, and they expected her to be some diety of work ethic. I’d like to know if Brightman made it to all his 8 am’s his freshman and sophomore year of college."

She’s playing a lead role in a broadway show. Sure she’s young, but she’s a professional. Comparing it to skipping an 8 am college course is way off base

jbird5 said: "willep said: "Call_me_jorge said: "I feel like Brightman should’ve been more of a grownup, if what’s in the article is true. Sophia is only 18-19, and they expected her to be some diety of work ethic. I’d like to know if Brightman made it to all his 8 am’s his freshman and sophomore year of college."


Showing up to class and getting paid to be a professional and show up to work are two vastly differently things. Your comparison makes no sense at all."

Brightman was heavily criticized for his attendance during SOR. He blamed it on the strenuous nature of the role which caused him to lose weight among other things. A different issue, but still.



https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1090427#"

Yes but the fact that the role in SOR is now played with an alternate justifies Alex’s attendance issues.

Oh dear -- reading all of this reminds me of when I was an 18 year old girl and made (in hindsight) some very foolish decisions when I thought I was 'in-love' -- Sophia is a very talented girl but I suspect this may end up being quite the learning experience for her. I would think any casting director (theatre or television) would be cautious about casting someone who had this kind of article written about her behavior.

WestEndGal said: "Plannietink08 said: "jbird5 said: "willep said: "Call_me_jorge said: "I feel like Brightman should’ve been more of a grownup, if what’s in the article is true. Sophia is only 18-19, and they expected her to be some diety of work ethic. I’d like to know if Brightman made it to all his 8 am’s his freshman and sophomore year of college."


Showing up to class and getting paid to be a professional and show up to work are two vastly differently things. Your comparison makes no sense at all."

Brightman was heavily criticized for his attendance during SOR. He blamed it on the strenuous nature of the role which caused him to lose weight among other things. A different issue, but still.



https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1090427#"

Yes but the fact that the role in SOR is now played with an alternate justifies Alex’s attendance issues."

Except that if you read the thread, it was Alex himself who didn’t want and wouldn’t accept an alternative!!

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Except that I did read the thread and stand by my comment. So what is Alex turned down an alternate? Does that mean he should be punished for the rest of his life and any future cast mate can walk all over him because “he wouldn’t accept an alternate”

He obviously thought he could handle the role but couldn’t. Fair play to him for giving it a go even if he did eventually have to admit defeat.

Bumping, because she is in trouble on Reddit again (https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/g1gbcd/sophia_anne_carusos_mom_is_selling_fan_gifts_to/) and I genuinely don't find this to be particularly egregious. What are your thoughts?

Updated On: 4/14/20 at 10:03 PM

It's a little tacky but I'm honestly shocked that there are fans that buy their favorite stars such expensive gifts. Like a small token is fine but these gifts sound way more expensive.

Sell whatever you want, but it's beyond tacky that her mom's depop page claims "all proceeds will be donated to Broadway Cares" if that is not in fact the case.

https://imgur.com/a/K4M7LMg

taylortrensch said: "mommy commented on reddit

"I just want to take a minute and apologize to all the Beetlejuice fans out there. Today I learned a very valuable lesson as I made a mistake that I am deeply sorry for. I wanted to help Sophia By surprising her and selling items she had left at the house That I thought she no longer wanted. I was excited to post up beetle juice items for people who are fans of the show. In the stuff I posted there was a few items that had been given to her by fans, The rest of the items were gifts from me and personal clothing items. I was not thinking when I listed those items how that might make someone feel. I am deeply sorry. When it was brought to my attention that the original owners of the items were upset I realized the magnitude of my actions. Since then I have made an effort to return the items to the original owner. One item was sold and I am contacting the purchaser to issue a refund. The other items had not sold so the listing was canceled and I am shipping the jacket to the artist who made it. I am human and I to make mistakes. I have hurt Sophia with these actions. Please except my sincere apology. Deena Caruso"

BS lmao"

Considering how awful her grammar and spelling was on her original post it’s blatantly obvious she didn’t write that apology.