TRAILER PARK - First Preview Report- Page 2

[ZONEACE]

Posted: 8/22/05 at 1:36pm

I was there last night for what ended up being the second preview because the matinee was cancelled. And I must say, I was thrilled with the show. There are a few speed bumps (the shirt Kaitlin wears is over my head, the marker sniffing is unfunny) but overall the songs are funny, and interesting, all the performers do a great job (linda hart was great as the Nosey, know-it-all land lady and leslie kritzer as the illiterate blonde is a riot). I will definately be going back to see the show again, maybe in preview but definately after it is all set and ready.

There was already one song from the playbill that was not in the show and from what I could tell it certainly didn't hurt the progression of the story at all.

The running time last night was right around 120 minutes, almost exactly. and Tickets at TKTS are 41, and they have good seats, I was dead center in the third row.

[JACXR71]

Posted: 8/22/05 at 1:44pm

Posted this on the other thread, but figured I'd throw it in here as well...

My review of the 8/21 performance:
Not much to say that hasn't already been said, but for what it's worth, I loved it. It was the perfect combination of funny/enjoyable material and AMAZING singing voices. Usually it's one or the other, but this show really gives every cast member (well, at least every female cast member) a chance to show their stuff, and boy do they ever.

Some stuff I agree with - too many songs for Kaitlin Hopkins (though she sings them all beautifully - of course all I could think of was Peter's mom with a southern accent, but that's just me) and not enough for Orfeh (does she remind anyone else of Topanga? Just a thought...) Also, I agree that the male characters were a little underdeveloped, or at least with respect to their ties to the other characters (Norbert & Pippi, etc). Love Shuler Hensley, I wish this show gave him more of an oppportunity to show off his amazing voice. The "girls" were absolutely hilarious and I couldn't get enough of them. I'd seriously go see a whole show consisting of just the three of them. And amazing voices on all of them.
As for the marker sniffing etc, not all jokes are gonna hit the mark - it didn't bother me that much but I wouldn't be surprised if they didnt downplay it (or even take it out) when it opens officially. I also noticed the song in the Playbill that wasn't in the show. I spoke to the director for a bit afterwards and she said there were quite a few big changes already from the first performance.

Everyone was very friendly and grateful at the stage door - chatted it up with Andy Karl and Kevin Kern who were waiting for Orfeh to come out (side note: Andy and Joberg leave this week, I highly recommend people check out ABz while they're still in it, they were my two favorites).

All in all, a great show. I really think it'll do well and personally believe it could translate to Broadway, but what do I know.

Highly recommended! Tickets are only $39 with the PBOL discount, which the box office will honor even if you forget to bring the printout...

[almostxfamous]

Posted: 8/22/05 at 3:39pm

My sister said Orfeh reminds her of Zsa Zsa Gabor. Pft.

I love my Orfeh anyways.

Ah, that Andrew ... him and the wife are so cute. And the Kernster is just adorable.

I'm incredibly drawn to this show, I really don't know if it's the whole Orfeh thing, or just because it sounds so damn funny. Either way, I. want. to. see. it. ASAP.

Well, it's still previews, so there probably will be many changes before opening night. GIVE. ME. AN. ORFEH. SHOWSTOPPER.

Annnnnd scene.