The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread...because it happens all the freaking time- Page 2
The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread...because it happens all the freaking time
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#25re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:24am
Nehal's been on a few times in the past few weeks
Nehal Joshi sounds and acts the Enjolras part beautifully. [In his regular part as a Constable and Lesgles, his is usually that wonderful booming officer's voice at the barricade.] As Enjolras he is expressive and his singing is clear and in tune from the first note of every line. [Aaron has not been so clear the last few times I've seen him.] I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate Nehal's performance.
p.s. When the time comes, I would love for Nehal to replace Aaron.
pps: Do they need to find a bigger name, or will they settle for a great performer?
Updated On: 3/19/07 at 09:24 AM
#27re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/20/07 at 7:35amI just wanted to point out he was in on Saturday night, but he was obviously sick. You could hear the nasal singing and lack of power. Also, when he said "if it is within my power" he turned away from the audience to wipe his nose. I give him credit for performing while he is sick, but felt his performance lacked from when I saw in November.
#28re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/20/07 at 9:38amLeave the man alone! An injury like that is not something to screw around with. It's better for him to miss shows than risk hurting himself worse.
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#29re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/20/07 at 9:44am
If someone is that sick/injured that they are constantly missing shows, then they really need to step down and let someone else take over. It's only fair to the production as well as the audiences.
Honestly, how many sick days are you allowed in your job?
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#30re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/20/07 at 9:51amWell, Aaron is not renewing his contract and I believe there's a casting notice up for his replacement, so it would seem that he's doing just that.
"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe."
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#32re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/20/07 at 11:18amWho are you, his agent?
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#33re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/20/07 at 11:21am
" Do you really think someone works towards this goal only to not respect it and just miss shows cause American Idol is on that night?! =)"
Not at all. I don't for a second doubt his inability to perform is the truth. That wasn't my point.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#35re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/20/07 at 12:13pm
They are both fine actors and singers, love em both.
But more importantly, secret-soul, where is your icon from?
#37re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/20/07 at 3:52pm
But more importantly, secret-soul, where is your icon from?
a certain happy place
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#38re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/20/07 at 4:38pm
Is Loruh28 always, how shall a phrase this, a twat?
Pompous Jerk are two words that I wouldn't associate with Aaron.
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#39re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/21/07 at 1:02am
Passed by the theater tonight and noticed that Drew Sarich was out, at least according to the "At This Performance..." board.
It made me think of this thread and chuckle.
#40re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/21/07 at 1:29amHe had a concert last night where he rocked out. He was resting his chords today. Don't hate.
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Loruh28
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#41re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/21/07 at 1:34am
"Is Loruh28 always, how shall a phrase this, a twat?"
Good word. And yes. I am. Always in fact. Get over it or get used to it.
Lovies! <3
theminutepast
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#42re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/21/07 at 10:47amOr...maybe you should get over being a "twat"? Just flipping it around. I haven't been paying attention to who's said what, so I can't comment on the validity of the twat accusation.
#43re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/21/07 at 2:59pm
I haven't heard anyone call someone a twat since like, 2001.
That's so old school.
#44re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/24/07 at 8:53pmDrew Sarich was on for Aaron at the matinee today and he was brilliant.
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Mattbrain
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#45re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/24/07 at 9:06pmI love both Drew and Aaron (talentwise). I'd be happy to see either of them. But I've already seen Aaron in Piazza and I haven't seen Drew live.
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#46re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/24/07 at 9:10pm
I've seen Drew dead and he was great in Lestat.
He's more than brilliant. It's a shame he didn't get Enjorlas full-time.
"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
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Bwayfan4
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#47re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/24/07 at 9:13pm
Amen, melody!
Neck injuries like Aaron has are very serious should NOT be fooled around with. If he needs time to rest, go to therapy, recooperate, whatever...then he needs that time.
Theatre is not like the jobs many of us have, where we can still go to work sick and just "suck it up" throughout the day. If an actor is sick, or injured, his or her performance suffers. Nobody, including the actor or the theatre-goer, wants to see a lousy performance.
But my gosh...clearly the man is not well...you people who are annoyed because he's not there need to get over it. I think a person's health is a little more important than the money paid for a show ticket.
Get well soon Aaron!
Updated On: 3/24/07 at 09:13 PM
#48re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/24/07 at 11:12pm
Sooo... seeing the show tomorrow afternoon. Which Enjy am I likely to get? Ahhh, it's like some kind of roulette! XD
The only shows I've seen this week that didn't have understudy slips peeking out of the Playbills were 'Company' and 'Pirates Of Penzance', and I've seen seven so far...
#49re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/24/07 at 11:31pmI repeat. This isn't about being pissed that Aaron isn't there. It was going to be a tally of the UNDERSTUDIES that DO get to go on when Mr. Lazar is resting up.
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#50re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/24/07 at 11:40pm
Drew Sarich for Enjolras!
"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
Updated On: 3/24/07 at 11:40 PM
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
ashbash1990
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#51re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/25/07 at 3:33pmDrew was incredibly sweet at the stage door (I saw him as Grantaire) and from what I've seen on the unmetionable site, He's pretty good as Enjolras too... YAY DREW!!!
What a night! I was in more laps than a napkin!
#52re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/25/07 at 5:09pmFor those keeping track, Drew was on as Enjolras yesterday -- just the matinee. Aaron did the evening.
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#53re: The Official Enjolras Understudy Thread
Posted: 3/25/07 at 7:48pmyes...and he was BRILLIANT.
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