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Jason Lewis
said...
Go big or go home! I'm glad that some shows are using real animals for their shows because it really can make a difference. I find it great that they are able to find "understudies" for animals too. I find it hilarious. But when looking at animals in shows, it really can make a difference. I watched Anything Goes about a year ago and although their use of fake animals went well with the show, I feel that if they were real it would've given a more life like quality to the performance itself. It's interesting to see just how different it is to use a real dog, let's say, compared to a stuffed animal dog carried in a basket. It really does make a difference and is something to definitely look into when putting on a show that requires that unique cast member.
I agree with Jason, I think some shows using real animals helps the show tremendously. It looks more realistic and less middle-school play. I think the dog is both cute and funny looking as well. The first time I saw the picture, I thought someone photoshopped a black cat face onto a black Scottish Terrier body. I just question the desire for having this specific dog on stage. Perhaps because it won the biggest Dog Beauty contest in the world. But looks are not everything on stage, although many will argue against this. Is the dog easy to work with? Is he easy to train? Is he reliable every performance? If you watch the bloopers on Frasier episodes, you see that they had to make several shots because the dog Eddie sometimes did not do the trick. Theatre is live, and the animal must be reliable. Other than those questions, I'm having a difficult time saying "no" to Joey.
I am SO excited for this dog!!! and completely agree with Jasons comment. I have always wanted my dog to be famous and on broadway so i am in full supposrt of this dog making it to the big times!!! This dog is one of my favorites dogs ever if im not mistaken this dog is that same as in the movie As good as it gets and its about damn time he won best in show! its so ugly its cute is the perfect saying for this lovely creature.
4 comments:
Go big or go home! I'm glad that some shows are using real animals for their shows because it really can make a difference. I find it great that they are able to find "understudies" for animals too. I find it hilarious. But when looking at animals in shows, it really can make a difference. I watched Anything Goes about a year ago and although their use of fake animals went well with the show, I feel that if they were real it would've given a more life like quality to the performance itself. It's interesting to see just how different it is to use a real dog, let's say, compared to a stuffed animal dog carried in a basket. It really does make a difference and is something to definitely look into when putting on a show that requires that unique cast member.
I agree with Jason, I think some shows using real animals helps the show tremendously. It looks more realistic and less middle-school play. I think the dog is both cute and funny looking as well. The first time I saw the picture, I thought someone photoshopped a black cat face onto a black Scottish Terrier body. I just question the desire for having this specific dog on stage. Perhaps because it won the biggest Dog Beauty contest in the world. But looks are not everything on stage, although many will argue against this. Is the dog easy to work with? Is he easy to train? Is he reliable every performance? If you watch the bloopers on Frasier episodes, you see that they had to make several shots because the dog Eddie sometimes did not do the trick. Theatre is live, and the animal must be reliable. Other than those questions, I'm having a difficult time saying "no" to Joey.
I am SO excited for this dog!!! and completely agree with Jasons comment. I have always wanted my dog to be famous and on broadway so i am in full supposrt of this dog making it to the big times!!! This dog is one of my favorites dogs ever if im not mistaken this dog is that same as in the movie As good as it gets and its about damn time he won best in show! its so ugly its cute is the perfect saying for this lovely creature.
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