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#26

re: Thought on Footloose

Posted: 8/2/04 at 3:18pm

ehh... ya didn't miss much. In the second year, they played off of teh boyband phenominon by taking five guys from the cast and creating a faux boyband that performed after curtain calls... Kush, Jamie Gustis (GROWL... YUM), and a few others....

#27

re: Thought on Footloose

Posted: 8/2/04 at 3:28pm

The mainstage of the theater I work in has done this show twice. I liked It both times. I believe this is because of the size of the cast. it has just enough that it works, no more no less. However I also saw it in a community theater where my two friends were playing Ren and Ariel. These are two fine young actors and I was blown by their portrayl of their characters. As for the other actors (the man playing Shaw(an actual minister) exempted) it just didn't work. There were too many people on stage and there were way too many young teens (with obviously no experience) in major roles (like willard, rusty, ect.)

All in all this show is a blast (despite its flaws) if there is a good cast.

David walked into the valley With a stone clutched in his hand He was only a boy But he knew someone must take a stand There will always be a valley Always mountains one must scale There will always be perilous waters Which someone must sail -Into the Fire Scarlet Pimpernel

#28

re: Thought on Footloose

Posted: 8/2/04 at 3:28pm

I choreographed a high school production of Footloose about a year and a half ago.

The cast was chalk full of girls who could dance and sing.

And guys who couldn't.

The Ren was a fat kid who couldn't dance and couldn't hit any of Ren's notes...they lowered like every single song for him.

Not to mention the other like 50 members of the chorus, that show was hell for me.

I'd imagine if it is done correctly the show could be an effective piece of musical theatre.

Or maybe overall it just sucks..

#29

re: Thought on Footloose

Posted: 8/2/04 at 3:32pm

wow that sucks, our was amazing, most of us go to the same voice teacher, who happened to be the director. As far a choreography goes, or show kicked a** as far as communtiy theatre goes. It was quality stuff. And I really felt like i brought Cowboy #2 to life. lol
This show was such a blast, and we have it on dvd, to forever remember our goodtimes.

In the words of Mr. William Morris Barfee, "In my whole life I have only been able to breathe through one nostril and today is no exception!"

#30

re: Thought on Footloose

Posted: 8/2/04 at 4:21pm

I saw it... it was pretty bad. Bad, but fun.

LOL, this is kinda how our high school production was summed up....

#31

re: Thought on Footloose

Posted: 8/2/04 at 4:24pm

"Jennifer Laura Thompson was Ariel if i am not mistaken. Very interesting, because from listening to Footloose you would never think she could sing the part of Glinda"

The castmembers I did Footloose with (high school) who saw wicked with KC were like ARIEL IS PLAYING GLINDA?! Because that recording does not show off her vocal talent AT ALLLLL.

#32

re: Thought on Footloose

Posted: 8/2/04 at 4:39pm

They thought Kristen Chenoweth was Jennifer Laura Thompson . Or maybe I am just confused with what you are saying.

In the words of Mr. William Morris Barfee, "In my whole life I have only been able to breathe through one nostril and today is no exception!"

#33

re: Thought on Footloose

Posted: 8/2/04 at 4:58pm

"They thought Kristen Chenoweth was Jennifer Laura Thompson . Or maybe I am just confused with what you are saying. "

No they were surprised that the woman who played Ariel could possibly play Glinda because the vocals are so different for each show.

#34

re: Thought on Footloose

Posted: 8/2/04 at 5:17pm

ok that was my thought exactly, thanks for the clarification.

In the words of Mr. William Morris Barfee, "In my whole life I have only been able to breathe through one nostril and today is no exception!"

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