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Mon, 26 Mar 2001, 09:36 pm

Walter Plinge25 posts in thread

First of all I would like to congratulate Grant and Julia for getting having ambition to form their own company. Secondly I would like to offer a piece of advice. I don't consider myself to be an expert, but I have been heavily involved with non-professional theatre for the past 10 years. In my expereince being part of the creative team and performing on stage do not mix. I saw Chicago on Sunday night and I felt that the production suffered from lack of direction. It is very difficult for the director/choreographer to be objective when they are on stage themselves. I could definitely see the talent and potential of the cast, but I could not shake the feeling that something was missing.

RE: Critique the Critics

Wed, 28 Mar 2001, 12:20 pm

Walter Plinge

Grant said: "Some people might even argue that if lots of people enjoyed it, it can't be very good... Malcolm?"

No, that wouldn't be my argument at all. If lot's of people enjoyed it then it must have been a very enjoyable show. Best wishes to the producers!

I don't think anyone sets out to produce 'Chicago' as an intellectually/theatrically challenging piece. Why would you??

But then again I suppose Mr Cant did make an essay with 'Cabaret!' and lots of people seemed to enjoy that... hmmm.

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Chicago— Walter Plinge26 Mar 2001

RE: Chicago— Babar27 Mar 2001
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