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We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?

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Mister Matt
#100We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 10:46am

#PlattLivesMatter


"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian

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BJR
#101We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 12:13pm

As others have noted, nepotism only gets you so far. That said, it's everywhere in life - deal with it.

Show business ain't your parents - it owes you nothing and it ain't fair. People use every connection that have to open any door they can. How long they get to stay inside depends on their talent, how pleasant and professional they are, and how much they can keep that hustle going.

Trying to fight against these simple truths is pointless.

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Ado Annie D'Ysquith
#102We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 12:24pm

We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?


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Mister Matt
#103We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 12:34pm

 


"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian

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newintown
#104We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 12:37pm

Those who were not born into wealth and/or connections do have the option of gaining sponsorship and opportunities through a romantic relationship with a holder of wealth and/or power (if one has looks or serious charisma - if not.... well, sorry).

Nycat63
#105We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 1:02pm

I've been resisting jumping into this mess, but the most disturbing part of this entire thread is that the OP is purportedly an actor. You are more than entitled to not like Ben Platt's performance in DEH or elsewhere, but as an actor how do you not see the work ethic, talent, training, dedication, commitment, etc. that he put into earning his place in the business and earning the Tony?  To disparage and disrespect him the way you do just because he had a leg up in the business (and you may not have) is horrible, and karma is a bitch.  It says far more about you and how you feel about your own career than it does Ben.  You weren't a fan, fine, but this is ridiculous.

I grew up with someone who had rich and connected parents who could allow her the freedom to pursue an acting career.  I wanted the same, but had neither the financial or emotional family support, and was the kind of kid who didn't go against my parents.  She made it, while I never even got a chance to try and possibly fail.  And she is not someone I would even consider talented or hard working, just lucky.  That happens, too.  But that's not Ben Platt and you know it.  If I still harbored all that resentment and envy 25 years later I'd be a miserable wretch of a person.  Nor would I ever say anything about this person publicly, even hiding behind an anonymous username.  I suggest you get over this and focus on your own career.

 

Updated On: 6/28/17 at 01:02 PM

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newintown
#106We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 1:21pm

Now, now - as Dorian Corey so famously put it, "Let's not get loud."

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#107We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 2:25pm

^ You're worse.  You act like you're above it all in the way you frame these ridiculous opinions, but deep down you're just as nuts as the OP.  Shame on you. 

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newintown
#108We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 2:27pm

Oh, troll, please.

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Kad
#109We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 2:30pm

This is some of that classic BWW crazy that's been missing around here- even complete with the juxtaposition of having a thread mysteriously deleted while sociopathic troll Liza's Headband is allowed to fasten itself to another thread.


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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SonofRobbieJ
#110We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 2:38pm

How that heaping pile of crazy is still wanderin' round these parts is a puzzlement.  

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Mister Matt
#111We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 2:50pm

I might have to go back and try and finish BWW Whodunnit.  I've got some free time coming up next week...


"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian

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SonofRobbieJ
#112We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 2:51pm

Only if Dana is featured prominently.  

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Mister Matt
#113We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 3:10pm

I always wondered what song she would have performed.

We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?


"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian

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NYadgal
#114We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 4:36pm

Ok, THIS is the BWW I know and love.


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Call_me_jorge
#115We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 4:38pm

I can't wait for this conversation to come back once Ben is cast as boq in the wicked film. Then it will truly be nepotism, but at its best. 


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theaterguy11
#116We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 4:42pm

Call_me_jorge said: "I can't wait for this conversation to come back once Ben is cast as boq in the wicked film. Then it will truly be nepotism, but at its best. 

 

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Yikes! Thats the one way to get me to not go see that movie. Isn't he a bit unsightly for the big screen?

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Kad
#117We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 4:46pm

Well, he's already been on the big screen, so... no.


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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LYLS3637
#118We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 4:55pm

Oh so Marc Platt is a secret producer of PITCH PERFECT now too?


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theaterguy11
#119We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 4:58pm

LYLS3637 said: "Oh so Marc Platt is a secret producer of PITCH PERFECT now too?

 

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No. But when you're one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood, less powerful producers do what they're asked to do. Not sure you understand how this industry works. It's all a very small circle and people do what they think will help them rise. Casting a powerful producers kid in your project could curry you favor in the future. Obviously. 

Updated On: 6/28/17 at 04:58 PM

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Kad
#120We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 5:00pm

theaterguy11 said: "Kad said: "Well, he's already been on the big screen, so... no."

Hardly! You could go to the bathroom and miss his previous film performances (which he also only got because of his father) - Surely they could find someone better for Boq. I'm hoping for someone British.
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You sound like someone who's had a disappointing career and has decided it's because of people like Ben Platt having advantages you don't.

 


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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theaterguy11
#121We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 5:01pm

Kad said: "theaterguy11 said: "Kad said: "Well, he's already been on the big screen, so... no."

Hardly! You could go to the bathroom and miss his previous film performances (which he also only got because of his father) - Surely they could find someone better for Boq. I'm hoping for someone British.
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You sound like someone who's had a disappointing career and has decided it's because of people like Ben Platt having advantages you don't.

 


 

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Wrong. 

 

I just see clearly what is going on with this Platt matter and I find it shocking that more people don't seem to. 

 

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Kad
#122We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 5:04pm

What are you, the Alex Jones of Broadway? What's next- are you gonna plug some herbal supplements and then say Nerds was a false flag operation?


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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theaterguy11
#124We're not allowed to talk about Ben in Marc's shows?
Posted: 6/28/17 at 5:05pm

I see some pretty big differences between the Platt matter and some other examples of Broadway nepotism that have been mentioned. 

Sondheim had connections to other composers for sure! He was mentored by the best. But theres a big difference between being mentored by artists, and having a father who is the source of the MONEY behind these projects. Surely it must have went through Pasek and Paul's heads that if they cast Marc Platt's son in their project, perhaps the great money man would finance future works of theirs and give them additional opportunities. To compare that situation to what Sondheim went through in his early career would be disingenuous. 


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