Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Showing Them Some Love
NYTimes.com: "There is a moment at the beginning of this latest revival of “Dreamgirls” when reality and fantasy mesh, when the actresses performing onstage at the Apollo Theater in Harlem are as excited and anxious about their chance at stardom as the fictional ’60s-era singers they portray."
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dreamgirls is such a high energy and demanding performance, its really great that they cast the american idol runner up and angela moya, who they found after doing small roles in lion king and through an open casting call because after all the "the dreams" are originally a trio from detroit trying to pave their way to fame, I'm really excited to see it recreated in its set to a more "hi tech verison of its original concept"
From this description, this sounds like a stunning performance. Between the high power cast, the high power show, and the historic location, it is a unique experience. This article highlights a time when we as theater technicians get to show what we can really do- taking such an incredible combination of the elements and making them work in a space that may not be ideal. It seems that they are being extremely resourceful to make this show work in such a space, and when i'm in new york for thanksgiving this is definently a possibility to go see.
I am so impressed by the description of this show. First of all, from all accounts this is such a crazy ridiculous run around type of show. But to choose to put it on in a space where there is such limited parameters, is incredible and motivating. The sheer fact that they cant even their pit in the same space as the performing space blows my mind. I cant even imagine how much that adds to nerves,when you have a show that relies heavily on the music for there actually to a a story, and their to be the possibility that they will get cut off from the sound itself. Im sure that they'll be fine (I hope) but regardless I know they'll put on one hell of a performance
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