What's next for Piazza's Katie Clarke? — Page 6

As a paying customer and Wicked fan

Congratulations. I'm a paying customer and a Wicked fan, and I thought she was fantastic.

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I've been avoiding this thread, beacause I actually liked Ms. Clarke in the role, and imagined that it would devolve into a lot of jealous bashing. NEVER did I imagine that it would end up focussing on weight issues, of all things.

How unbelievably ridiculous, pointless and unnecessary.

I suggest you stick to staying home and watching America's Next Top Hot Model, or whatever that thing is called, because that would seem to better meet your criteria for entertainment. And probably better match what you think passes for critical analysis.

Last week she told me that she was going on vacation after the show closed and that nothing was set in stone after that.

I, too, thought she was fantastic.

"I am so sick of people saying that just because we don't think Katie Clarke is vocally up to the role we are automatically jealous."

Spork - I'm not sure if that's in response to my post or not, but if it is, read it again. I said I IMAGINED that that's what would happen - but instead found all the harping and discussion about her weight. I didn't say that I interpreted anyone's comments as being motivated by jealousy.

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I am so sick of people saying that just because we don't think Katie Clarke is vocally up to the role we are automatically jealous. Can't you come up with a *real* argument in her defense?

Sporkgoddess is amazing!!! LOVE YOU! AHHHH!

Does Katie sing through her nose? I'm thinking of He's just a someone tooooooooooooo! or is that her head voice? I'm no music major, but it sounds really nasally too me.

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Updated On: 6/25/06 at 12:27 AM

If anyone's read the news today, Katie is already gearing up for her next project, and Piazza's only just closed!
Travels With My Discontented

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You know something? I hope Katie doesn't read these boards (or have intrepid fans who tell her what's said here) or her next stop will be an eating disorder clinic.

I didn't see her in Piazza, and I haven't watched the telecast yet (it's on my tivo). I wouldn't know her if she walked into my living room right now, but let's be honest. There are very real issues of female weight in the entertainment business, and people do and do not get cast because of them.

In her defense, yes, she is like 22, and you hang on to some of your baby fat at that age. If Kelli's not 30, she's close to it...big difference. And yes, a curvier silhouette was popular in the fifties. It is evident in the way women dressed, where the waists of their dresses fell, the shapes of the undergarments, and pictures of people like Marilyn Monroe or Elizabeth Taylor. No, Mona Lisa Smile is not an accurate representation of that, since it starred actresses with contemporary (read: skinny) bodies. Go rent "A Place in the Sun" or "The Misfits."

But wouldn't it be nice if we could leave the conversation about someone's body up to an actor, her agent, and a casting director, instead of dissecting it in a public forum? I mean, SERIOUSLY. Yuck.

As for the thread title, I imagine that Katie will now go through a period of paying her dues and working her way toward another Broadway show in a couple of years. That's usually how it goes.

And although I loved Kelli in the role, Celia's vocals and acting were AMAZING. I understand that the show evolved, but wow. I was so impressed with the original version. And Kelli was brilliant as Franca, which is a testament to her versatility. Both will have great careers.

Updated On: 7/6/06 at 06:07 PM

Although I did not particularly care for Ms. Clarke's performance, she is not the LEAST bit overweight. I mean, come on people.

I'm glad she has another job lined up. I'm sure it would be quite a letdown to get out of college, immediately get cast as a lead in a Broadway show, and then have nothing to do when the show closes! Hopefully her voice will continue to develop as she gets older and she will have a nice career.

By the way, you can be sure that MANY Broadway performers(including Ms. Clark) do indeed read this board, or at least hear about what is said about them from others. So to some of you out there, please keep that in mind when you post, and have a modicum of respect for your fellow performers and don't do ridiculous and insulting things like criticize their weight.

I'm not a theater-student, just a theater-going fan for most of my life. I was completely taken by Katie's performance. I thought she perfectly inhabited the role and I found myself very moved by her singing. I'd like to think I know bad singing when I hear it--I didn't feel that way at all while watching her performance.

Good for her for her next job. I hope it's one of many in a long, long career and I look forward to watching her in many of them. And if they happen to be in TV or film, all the better. I'll save myself a plane ticket.

Anyone have the link to Celia in Piazza? I remember seeing it and I did a search for it, but I kept getting this thread. Any help would be great. thanks.

Updated On: 8/3/06 at 12:22 AM

You certainly told them!










Three monthes later.

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