Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Mark-o
Stand-by Joined: 8/19/13
#2Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 11:16amCompared to Riedel, she's a charming font of theater wisdom. He never lets her get a word in!
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#2Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 11:32amRather watch her than Reidel.
#3Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 11:36amI always keep count of how many times during a program she points at her guests.
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#4Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 11:41amI've had a few chats with her at various shows. She's a lovely, gracious woman and has a lot to contribute to the THEATRE TALK conversation when Riedel pauses for a breath.
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#5Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 12:08pmGod bless that woman, how she hasn't beaten Riedel to a bloody pulp after all these years is beyond me.
#6Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 12:45pmYou want to talk about the most annoying woman in the world, its not Susan Haskins, its Jennifer Ashley Tepper! Can't stand that woman at all!
#7Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 12:45pmHahaha, considering the dearth of theatre shows on TV it's like an oasis in the desert.
#8Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 12:50pmI have always felt badly for her since Reidel never lets her speak. She seems nice enough and probably has lots to say.
sbflyfan
Broadway Star Joined: 4/12/07
#9Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 12:59pm
I want to see her in a cage brawl against Donna Karger from NY1.
Place your bets.
Mark-o
Stand-by Joined: 8/19/13
#11Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 1:47pmHmm. Frumpy in what way? I find her attractive, intelligent, and well-spoken. Susan Haskins is sexy as hell too!
Mark-o
Stand-by Joined: 8/19/13
#12Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 2:00pmWhere would I start? Attractive? sexy? Dear goddess....
#13Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 2:11pmPerhaps it WOULD be better if you didn't "start" in explaining your comment. Nothing good would result, is my guess. Good day, Sir!
Pawnee Bill
Swing Joined: 10/13/13
#14Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 6:34pmPeople of my acquaintance who have guested on Theater Talk over the years have nothing but good things to say about her. The general feeling is that she gives her guests a great framework in which to discuss their work. It's good for the guest, good for the guest's show (and for keeping many people employed), and good for the theatre.
Dean
Swing Joined: 5/31/06
#15Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 7:13pmI think she is terrific and when given the chance to talk by Riedel very aware and insightful. He talks over her all the time and it is simply sexist and boorish behavior to me. In some episodes his behavior detracts from the guests and Susan! I love the show and would like more Susan, less Michael every time.
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#16Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 7:25pm
"I love the show and would like more Susan, less Michael every time."
More Susan, less Michael is what I want 24/7. Of course I also wanted a Les Miserables movie with a Javert that could sing but that didn't happen, did it.
Ed_Mottershead
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/20/05
#17Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 7:31pmI've seen Susan shut Michael up when he gets too carried away in one of his rants.
#18Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 9:01pmI prefer Susan Haskins over Riedel. When I watch, I try to see how many times she actually speaks.
#19Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/21/13 at 9:16pmYou know, it IS her show. Riedel isn't executive producer or creator. She could fire him at any moment. And I think she's the last person worried about his little bitchings in the Post should that ever happen. Watch out, Michael.
Pawnee Bill
Swing Joined: 10/13/13
#20Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/22/13 at 8:22amTo tell the truth, I think they make a perfect odd couple. Michael is the mischievous one and Susan the serious one, so together they create an air of merry disputation that contributes to the show's vitality. They've been at this for years and everyone in the theatre wants to be on their show--Hugh Jackman, Elaine Stritch, etc. That wouldn't happen if they weren't good at what they do.
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#21Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/22/13 at 8:42amTo slightly digress, did you see the Hugh Jackman episode? Her obvious delight in his presence drew a teasing needle-by-Riedel. Can't say as I blame her, though. I find her very genuine, knowledgeable and likable.
#22Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/22/13 at 9:35am
Yes, somehow the balance of Susan and Michael works. No, she is not annoying, she's just very excited to talk with her guests, and Michael makes that nearly impossible, interrupting her or brushing her aside as much as possible. But Michael is famously rude, and if you don't like what he does, don't watch.
henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
#23Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/22/13 at 10:25amStrange, I don't find Haskins annoying at all, quite the opposite. And Reidel, who is extremely annoying, is relatively less so on Theatre Talk. And I love Donna Karger. It's Roma Torre I worry about, not because I don't like her, but because she often seems so uptight and unhappy.
round2
Featured Actor Joined: 4/11/08
#24Susan Haskins of Theater Talk
Posted: 11/22/13 at 11:10am
"I find her very genuine, knowledgeable and likable."
Exactly. I do too. I appreciate the show too, and the work she puts into making it happen.
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