Welcome, Anthony Rapp!- Page 114

[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 3/30/05 at 3:13pm

Yeah that's pretty much what I did Spider. :-P Of course I felt like a complete moron afterward but oh well, I still enjoyed the movie!

[Bal]

Posted: 3/30/05 at 3:46pm

I just realized, Dreamcatcher, we had the same idea at almost the same time, and I didn't even notice!

Great minds think alike, mais oui?

Posted: 3/30/05 at 4:12pm

Anthony- Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal lord and Savour?
Love The Virgin Mary- You know who I am.
Updated On: 3/30/05 at 04:12 PM

[JbaraFan1]

Posted: 3/30/05 at 4:47pm

About Adventures in Babysitting ... the video has been a staple in our family, especially years ago (early 90s) when our youngest son (who, btw, is autistic)was small. We discovered that if he was inconsolable for no apparent reason ... if we put that tape in, as soon as the opening music started he would immediately calm down ... would even get this little smile on his face, sit down and watch it, just totally immersed in it. Guess I could've been a jealous mom ... I can't calm my child, but Elisabeth Shue can; but hey, sometimes ya take whatever works when you're a parent! :)

Eventually it was viewed more for pleasure than for pacifying, but there were sure plenty of times when our son was little that we were extremely thankful for that movie! btw, I first learned of the video from the child of a friend; I sometimes babysat he and his younger brother.

Fun movie ... still viewed from time to time in our home ... agree it's one that can be viewed over and over. Sure has been here for sure!! Some days I can recall it being played pretty much over and over ... AIB marathon! Great cast too ... gotta say, Anthony pretty much steals the show though!

Saw the AIB discussion and just had to chime in with our family's story! Sometime I really should spring for the dvd version. :)

[Broadway Style]

Posted: 3/30/05 at 8:06pm

Thanks for the updates and answering my question Anthony! I am continually amazed at your humility and generosity. I am hoping to visit the RENT set sometime in the coming weeks, so hopefully I will get a chance to meet you then.

[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 2:32am

Mais Oui Bal!

And as for AIB, the funny thing is that I am a huge fan of Back to the Future and it wasn't til a while after I saw AIB that I realized that Elizabeth Shue also played Marty's girlfriend Jennifer in BttF. :-P She is a great actress and the cast in that movie was superd. It's a movie that you just can't get sick of. I ended up going out and buying the DVD because I was sick of renting it every week. It's what I watch to cheer me up whenever I'm having a bad day because that movie will have me laughing my ass off for the full running time. OK sorry, I'll stop threadjacking....*hides from Lael*

[LeapOfFaith2]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 5:00am

Wow, you leave the board for a couple of days and look what you've got to catch up with!

Anyway, reading all the posts is quite entertaining, so I shouldn't complain all too much.
Thanks once again for the updates, Anthony! Great to see you still have some energy left after those long days filming RENT to post here and answer all those zillion questions we have concerning the movie.

I don't know it the film will ever get to cinema's over here in Europe (after all it isn't as well-known over here as in the US, with the Broadway show and the different tours going on), but if it does and there will be a promo-tour: make sure you get to the Netherlands if you get the chance! It would sooo kick ass to be able to have a quick chat with you (and maybe some of the other OBC members) in real life...

But enough freaking out for now.

One question left in general: could someone point me to the thread/post where the songs that are in the movie (or were in the movie at that point) are posted? Quite anxious to see what they did with "Over the Moon", since that was the song that got me listening to the OBC more than once (didn't like the whole RENT thing at first, seems almost impossible to imagine now) and it would be interesting to see how that comes across on film (without the interaction that you have at the live show and stuff...).

Cheers!

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 5:36am

God, I should totally be working on a paper right now, but I had forgotten about the specific songs too, so I looked it up.

There's the post on this page, and then it sort of continues on the a few pages later in the thread, because Anthony accidently forgot Light My Candle and I Should Tell You, and nearly gave 20 people heart attacks in the process
Scroll down for song list

[LeapOfFaith2]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 6:13am

Thanks, orangeskittles!
And good luck with that paper!!

[MissMonika]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 2:04pm

Hi Anthony! I know this is kind of random and all, but I just watched Adventures in Babysitting and I loved it. Hehehe. Ok, that's it. Hope filming is going well and that you guys are having a blast! Hope to hear from you soon. Much love to you and the cast.

[brdwyalicia04]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 4:03pm

Hi There Anthony, How are you? I have been a lurker on this forum and finally decided to post. I have to say that it is great that you make time out of your busy schedule to come to the board and post/interact with all of us. I enjoy reading this thread. I think you are a great actor. Hope filming is going well. I had a question. I read somewhere that you all will be coming to Santa Fe to do some filming. Do you happen to know when you guys will be in SF? Or is that not public information? I totally understand if you can't disclose the info. I am just asking because I would love to come and check it out and hopefully meet you and the cast. I am in Vegas, but it wouldn't be that bad of a drive to come down there (it's closer than San Fran). I have a ton more questions, but won't bombard you with them right now. :) Have a wonderful day!
Take care, Alicia

[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 4:22pm

Yes Orangeskittles, I was in that group of 20 people who had heart attacks...:-P Anyways, hope this week of filming has gone well for you guys. Have fun!
-Mika

[Whiteboy Spice]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 6:08pm

Hey all --

I saw the Empire article that's been posted elsewhere, and laughed at the typo of my name in it and had to pay tribute. Anyway, I'm happy to say that the article captured Rosario's voice and energy perfectly. She is very articulate, funny, fearless, and alive, and I think that came through in the little piece they put up. It's always nice to see the press come through like that. But Rosario's a good interview subject, I would think, so she probably makes journalists' jobs a lot easier.

Anyway, I realized when I answered a ton of questions the other day that I didn't talk a lot about what we've been shooting, so I wanted to give a little update on that as well.

Monday and Tuesday were spent in a local middle school auditorium, where the Life Support meetings take place. As you can imagine, both days were quite somber. They were also technically somewhat complicated, because the group is sitting in a circle, which means that there have to be more lighting and camera set ups in order to capture everyone onscreen. So they were among our longest days so far. But as with everything else, I can safely say that the look of the shots was beautiful (Stephen Goldblatt, our director of photography, is a GENIUS), and I was very impressed with the clarity of purpose and sensitivity with which the new cast members approached their work. I imagine it might have been a bit strange for them to join up with the rest of us after we've been together so long, but if it was strange, it didn't stop them from bringing their all to the days.

So there was the first Life Support scene, when I burst in and make a bit of an ass of myself, and Will I?, and a piece for Without You which I won't give away, but if it works the way it's meant to work, I think it will be quite moving.

Then yesterday was spent with Roger at the Continental Club (as has been posted elsewhere on the BWW boards) with April, followed by a brief rehearsal of tonight's work, which will be the New Year's Eve scene, although without the song Happy New Year. We'll be fending off the neighborhood's crackheads and crazy iguana-toting ladies (yes, you heard me, crazy iguana-toting ladies) all night long, I imagine. Should be fun. And it won't be nearly as chilly as it was in NYC at night.

Oh, one other thing. Not to get in the middle of another thread's drama (which shall remain nameless, as will the participants in said thread's drama) but I wanted to clarify something: the movie doesn't open with the song Rent. I won't say more than that at this point, because that would be giving away privileged information. But I think that the opening that's being planned will be pretty damned effective, and "Rent" will follow right on the heels of it in a way that will make *that* song even more effective. At least that's the plan so far.

Hee hee hee, I get to taunt you with information sometimes. It's fun, I have to say. Let the speculation fly...

Take care --

Anthony

[LaeloftheLakes]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 6:14pm

It's shameless, the way he plays on my emotions! *falls to the ground and cries*


Oooh, thank you for posting about what all's being shot! It's so tantalizing...it's really like giving candy to a child. Or maybe like giving wine coolers to an alcoholic. I don't know. But it's dangerous.

Good luck evading the "crazy iguana-toting ladies"....I suppose that's all I can say about that...


Good luck, break a leg, and have tons of fun!

[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 6:15pm

Damn taunting! An unusual new form of torture for RENTheads everywhere. Argh now I'm curious as all hell... :-P
Anyways, thanks for the update! Sounds like filming is going very well so far. I've always laughed at that part during Life Support where Mark comes bursting in and I can't wait to see it. So I hope you guys all have fun shooting late into the night tonight.

[MissMonika]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 6:15pm

thanks so much for the update! sounds great and it's getting me more excited for the movie. oh, and thanks for the clarification on the opening. gotta love the drama. hehehe

[Blue J]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 6:17pm

Thanks so much for the update, Anthony! Everything sounds so fabulous!

Sorry about all the residents of 6th Street that you are having to deal with. Be safe!

[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 6:21pm

It sounds like its going to be a very interesting night, to say the least. Be safe and don't get attacked by the iguana ladies or crackheads please! :-P

[FabalaCohen]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 6:37pm

*changes PowerPoint slide title to "Crazy Iguana-Toting Ladies"*

I love the updates, Anthony. Sounds you guys are having a great time in SF, and production sounds good!

[Racetrack]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 6:45pm

Yay for crazy iguana-toting ladies? Sorry that was just really funny. Okay I'm really tired from days of doing a play so it's probably funnier to me than it should be. Lots of fun though, but really glad it's over. Sorry I'll stop threadjacking.

Anyways sounds like fun on set and everything. Have fun shooting.

Taunting No! Just kidding.

[One Song Glory]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 7:12pm

Oh the taunting! why must you torture us when all we want is the update on everything!

ok i feel better now. thanks for the update Anthony sounds like it's going along great, can't wait for your next message.
see ya!

[MaskedRose]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 7:25pm

I've been gone for so long, although I wouldn't call it a tragedy...>.>
<.<
I think it's terrible...taunting...*sigh* It makes me want to know more, and see the movie 4 times more than I thought was possible.

Are you enjoying San Francisco so far? Are you getting enough sleep? (I know I'm not, especially this weekend, but Relay for Life is a good cause so I'll live)

Wow. That is thw most ADD post I think I've put up. Ah well...time for orange juice.

and to close a joke for all those bleary eyes.
How many kids with ADD does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
...Let's go ride bikes! *runs away*

[Kimmygonbefamous]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 7:40pm

Well, better to tote iguanas than obnoxious chihuahuas named Tinkerbell.

Glad to hear that the filming's coming along, Anthony. It's nice to know that the new cast members are finding their place with you guys and doing justice to their characters.

And no more taunting! Just out with the info already!

Take care...have fun!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 7:44pm

Alright, so I feel stupid. *hangs head in shame for three years and seventeen days* (because I like random numbers). But, it's not the first time I've felt like an idiot. I was close, if that's solace to anyone but myself. And yes, sometimes I have a knack for drama... but that's why Anthony's here... to keep us on our toes AND to keep me in check. This movie is definitely going to be full of surprises. Profuse appologies for the mix-up, by the way, though in my defense, I still hold to that fact that what I said was a speculation. If this comment is geared toward you, you know who you are.

aaaanyway, I saw some pictures from.... yesterday, I guess it would be. Adam looks fantastic all made up for the flashbacks, and the Cat Scratch exterior =

Oh, question. I read somewhere that you guys were actually going to Santa Fe. Is that true? Things really seem to be going all-out for this movie... I'm glad to see it.

Okay, well, good luck fending off those iguanas, as well as the individuals toting them. Have a blast, and stay safe! Oh, and by the way - I like the new last name. It suits you.

[kangaroo]

Posted: 3/31/05 at 7:45pm

I hate it when they make us guess! But thanks for the long update Anthony, it was great... now another thing to think about... hmmmmmmmmm