TribLIVE: Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown's “Parade” is a musical I wish I could love.
With themes of justice delayed and denied and the abundance of intrigue and political posturing surrounding a historic murder trial, the possibilities for drama would seem to be endless.
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In Carter's critique of the Front Porch Theatre's performance of Parade, she praises Daina Michelle Griffifth for her "dynamic awakening" in her portrayal of Frank's wife, Lucille, all the while bashing Jesse Manocherian's Frank.
Is it fair to critique his performance despite attributing most of his choices to Uhry's writing? Should the actor be faulted for an accurate portrayal of a character as written by the playwright? Or, is it necessary for the actor to bring fresh breath to a character that, admittedly, doesn't have much to him?
-Sarah Pidgeon
Though I can appreciate a fine tuned eye and a realistic approach to criticism, I find that her critic seems to be aimed towards the actors all the while focusing on flaws in the writing. I am thrilled to hear about such a beautiful and vibrant cast who really shows promise; however, I believe more credit should be given to our protagonist. To say that Jesse Manocherian's attempt at "It's Hard to Speak My Heart" is a poor defense that comes too little too late is a criticism in writing with no implication towards the actor. Likewise, this article leaves out Leo's dynamic songs such as "This is not over yet" in which Leo truly shows and matches the rest of the cast's high energy. Unfortunately Carter felt disappointed after viewing this show but like wise I feel disappointed in this article.
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