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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

Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 09:19 am
Hi Emmalee

Bravo!

An excellent mix of responses to the production, that i hope may prove at the very least interesting to those involved, if not instructive. Emmalee's review combines some generous praise with careful criticism and plenty of constructive comment.

I don't know about anyone else, but I'll be looking forward to Emmalee's next review!

;-)

Cheers
Grant

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