The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation- Page 5
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#100
Posted: 10/20/15 at 1:46pm
Yeah, but you made it sound like you didn't know Gabriella Pizzolo was already set for the Luker concert.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#101
Posted: 10/20/15 at 1:54pmI did know. I just don't want Sydney to lose the chance to play Mary over this Equity disagreement.
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#102
Posted: 10/20/15 at 3:31pm
Nor do I ..but you obviously can't do it at someone else's expense.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#103
Posted: 10/20/15 at 3:37pm
Clearly tone is not readable on this board. I was joking.
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#104
Posted: 10/20/15 at 4:13pm
LizzieCurry said: "They've already cast Mary. What do you want, a Small Alison cage-match?
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ROFL!!!
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#105
Posted: 10/20/15 at 5:53pm
"If they don't reach an agreement you could probably ask for a refund based on buying the ticket because of Sydney Lucas being announced as the star and her no longer being involved. They may deny it, but of course that would just bring more bad press to the whole affair."
As far as we know, she's still attached, right? This has been unexpectedly complicated. I kind of wish I'd saved my money for the Rebecca Luker concert instead.
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#106
Posted: 10/20/15 at 5:54pm
It seems like it, but they haven't tweeted in 10 days. I'm sure Sydney Lucas' people aren't letting her say anything right now either.
And I'm feeling the same way about the Luker concert.
Understudy Joined: 11/10/12
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#107
Posted: 10/20/15 at 5:57pm
She is still attached, although the lack of a contract is going to make this event pretty much "toxic waste" in the community so my bet is that her people will withdraw her. From what I understand, there is a lot of distance between AEA and Manhattan Concerts on this one. Maybe the spotlight will force an agreement. I'm on AEA's side on this one BTW.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#108
Posted: 10/20/15 at 7:42pm
I think we're all on AEA's side. We want the actors to be paid fair wages for their work. MCP needs to get the message that they can't have big name stars for their non-benefit concert without properly compensating them.
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#109
Posted: 10/21/15 at 12:03pm
Since this isn't until next year, is there enough time for this to get ironed out before we find out it's canceled/"postponed"/cast with non-Equity seniors from a recent showcase?
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#110
Posted: 10/21/15 at 12:20pm
It is possible that something can be worked out, it just depends on how open both sides are. I'm not privy to the negotiations, so I don't know which side is digging their heels in harder. I do know Equity has spoken to them in the past and ultimately let the issue slide because of the benefit aspect of the concert, so I'm curious as to what has changed this year on the producers' side that has caused Equity to say it does not meet those guidelines this year.
Understudy Joined: 11/10/12
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#111
Posted: 10/21/15 at 12:42pm
Take this with an ENORMOUS grain of salt, but I've heard whispers and rumors that the financial representation in regards to the allocations of the donations to charity are becoming suspect. Again, rumors, and supposition, but it might explain why they want their membership to have a bigger piece of the pie.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#112
Posted: 10/21/15 at 1:06pm
I wouldn't be surprised. It's not like there is anyone at the AEA independently auditing the event so there is no accountability or method of verification. That's a shame.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#113
Posted: 10/21/15 at 1:07pm
I don't remember the MCP concerts ever claiming to be benefits. Were they? I always thought they were for profit.
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#114
Posted: 10/29/15 at 12:14pm
Daisy has just joined the Rebecca Luker concert as a special narrator (and they have added a second date for that one).
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#115
Posted: 10/29/15 at 12:42pm
Well that's exciting. I would love to see Daisy again...happy I have tickets.
Updated On: 10/29/15 at 12:42 PM
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#116
Posted: 10/29/15 at 2:14pm
Any new developments here? I'd hate for this concert to be derailed (especially after shelling out a good chunk of change for tickets).
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#117
Posted: 11/3/15 at 11:19am
Wow. More casting news for the Lortel concert: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/exclusive-max-von-essen-joins-rebecca-luker-and-daisy-eagan-for-secret-garden-benefit-369873
And meanwhile, not a peep from Manhattan Concert Productions.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/10/04
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#118
Posted: 11/3/15 at 12:00pm
Since I can only go to one of the two, I bought tickets for the "Grand" one. Now I feel like just lost a gamble.
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#119
Posted: 11/3/15 at 12:03pmIn trying to skirt union rates, Manhattan Concert Productions really shot themselves in the foot.
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#120
Posted: 11/3/15 at 12:05pm
Well I just bought a ticket to the sanctioned production, so I'll at least get one Secret Garden concert in the cold and dreary midwinter of 2016.
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#121
Posted: 11/3/15 at 1:45pm
Ah, hell, with the last few good mezzanine tickets disappearing, I decided to just bite the bullet and get a ticket for the Rebecca Luker/Daisy Eagan concert. The money is going to a good cause. And I'm in the last row so at least I can ask for a cushion or something if another incredibly tall person is seated in front of me.
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#122
Posted: 11/3/15 at 7:46pm
Max Von Essen from American in Paris and Tamika Lawrence who will be in the Wiz (and has been in Matilda & If/Then I think among other things) have both been added to the Luker version.
Updated On: 11/3/15 at 07:46 PMThe Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#123
Posted: 11/18/15 at 8:53pm
FYI, the do not work notice for the Geffen Hall production now says contract pending. http://www.actorsequity.org/newsmedia/TakeAction/DoNotWork.4As.asp
The Secret Garden 2016 Concert Presentation#124
Posted: 11/19/15 at 4:18pm
Thanks for that! Now I guess we can see how gasp-worthy this cast is (esp compared to the other).
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