The Courier- Page 2

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 3/10/06 at 2:15pm

send us a pic in your Forum Toga

[Calvin]

Posted: 3/10/06 at 2:34pm

Who, me?

[djjd007]

Posted: 3/10/06 at 3:53pm

I played the dickhead - I don't remember his name - one of the three from Delaware... I was 16, being by far the youngest in a company of 30-60 somethings. The courier was played by somebody in their early thirties (even though he looked 35 at best). Even though my audition was one of my best ever and I really wanted the courier (I have since retired from performing), I don't regret not getting the role. I had a blast and there was far less pressure. Granted Lee is a larger role, but you still get to holler SIT DOWN JOHN and I absolutely loved doing that every night. Regardless, my point is, age ain't nothing but a number.

[grizzabella]

Posted: 3/10/06 at 7:24pm

Carpe diem, bustinloose. Obviously, the director had you tapped for Lee from the get-go. Enjoy the experience. Lee is a truly enjoyable role to watch, and you do indeed get to yell "Sit down, John!" I'm sure the class will be there next semester.
Bravo!

[best12bars]

Posted: 3/10/06 at 8:07pm

You definitely should take the part, if you still can.

I played Rutledge years ago (one of my best experiences on stage ever), and am very familiar with all the roles in 1776.

Count your blessings, sir! You got handed a gem of a part.

Courier = break the audience's heart
Lee = stop the friggin' show! He even has a built-in encore written in for his song. What's not to love?

Updated On: 3/10/06 at 08:07 PM

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 3/11/06 at 12:18am

djjd, you played George Read :)