One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 02:15 pmGary11 posts in thread
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 02:15 pmI have just arrived home fresh from watching Blak Yaks performance of "One flew over the cuckoos nest". What a great evening of entertainment! I would congratulate the cast and crew for putting together a wonderful show.
The performances from the patients was splendid. I loved the start of the show. The ground work was all set for McMurphies entrance. Harding was superbly portrayed and a real stand out for me.(you will have to forgive me as I do not know all of the actors names) Sean Haining as ever threw his soul into the character of Martini and pulled it off so well that the character was in danger of drawing focus.
Nurse Rachett played by Emma was way too believable. Poise and discipline the name of the game and Emma carried it off brilliantly. There was never a moment that I didn't believe your character.
R.P. McMurphy. What a toughy! Dream role but people are always going to draw comparisons. McMurphy has such a quantity of quality dialogue I have to say I was a tad disappointed that a little more time was not taken to deliver some of those little dialogue gems and allow them to land on us and indeed give the audience time to appreciate and react to situations. As an audience member I would say "slow down".
Big Chief, great job Eddie. Very strong at the end. Only one crit really and that was the accent. Authentic accent + Eddie = Nailed Chief!
Jemma I think you did a great job directing. The scene transitions were swift and not too distracting. Shame if you are sitting on the left hand side but I guess it is the nature of the space. In general most characters arrived on stage in character but there were a few instances where they didn't which was mildly distracting.
I won't ramble on any more. Any critiscism offered is meant only to strengthen us as actors in the roles we play. It was a great show and I would recommend any one who hasn't seen it to do so.
Keep up the good work!
The performances from the patients was splendid. I loved the start of the show. The ground work was all set for McMurphies entrance. Harding was superbly portrayed and a real stand out for me.(you will have to forgive me as I do not know all of the actors names) Sean Haining as ever threw his soul into the character of Martini and pulled it off so well that the character was in danger of drawing focus.
Nurse Rachett played by Emma was way too believable. Poise and discipline the name of the game and Emma carried it off brilliantly. There was never a moment that I didn't believe your character.
R.P. McMurphy. What a toughy! Dream role but people are always going to draw comparisons. McMurphy has such a quantity of quality dialogue I have to say I was a tad disappointed that a little more time was not taken to deliver some of those little dialogue gems and allow them to land on us and indeed give the audience time to appreciate and react to situations. As an audience member I would say "slow down".
Big Chief, great job Eddie. Very strong at the end. Only one crit really and that was the accent. Authentic accent + Eddie = Nailed Chief!
Jemma I think you did a great job directing. The scene transitions were swift and not too distracting. Shame if you are sitting on the left hand side but I guess it is the nature of the space. In general most characters arrived on stage in character but there were a few instances where they didn't which was mildly distracting.
I won't ramble on any more. Any critiscism offered is meant only to strengthen us as actors in the roles we play. It was a great show and I would recommend any one who hasn't seen it to do so.
Keep up the good work!
GaryThu, 10 Apr 2003, 02:15 pm
I have just arrived home fresh from watching Blak Yaks performance of "One flew over the cuckoos nest". What a great evening of entertainment! I would congratulate the cast and crew for putting together a wonderful show.
The performances from the patients was splendid. I loved the start of the show. The ground work was all set for McMurphies entrance. Harding was superbly portrayed and a real stand out for me.(you will have to forgive me as I do not know all of the actors names) Sean Haining as ever threw his soul into the character of Martini and pulled it off so well that the character was in danger of drawing focus.
Nurse Rachett played by Emma was way too believable. Poise and discipline the name of the game and Emma carried it off brilliantly. There was never a moment that I didn't believe your character.
R.P. McMurphy. What a toughy! Dream role but people are always going to draw comparisons. McMurphy has such a quantity of quality dialogue I have to say I was a tad disappointed that a little more time was not taken to deliver some of those little dialogue gems and allow them to land on us and indeed give the audience time to appreciate and react to situations. As an audience member I would say "slow down".
Big Chief, great job Eddie. Very strong at the end. Only one crit really and that was the accent. Authentic accent + Eddie = Nailed Chief!
Jemma I think you did a great job directing. The scene transitions were swift and not too distracting. Shame if you are sitting on the left hand side but I guess it is the nature of the space. In general most characters arrived on stage in character but there were a few instances where they didn't which was mildly distracting.
I won't ramble on any more. Any critiscism offered is meant only to strengthen us as actors in the roles we play. It was a great show and I would recommend any one who hasn't seen it to do so.
Keep up the good work!
The performances from the patients was splendid. I loved the start of the show. The ground work was all set for McMurphies entrance. Harding was superbly portrayed and a real stand out for me.(you will have to forgive me as I do not know all of the actors names) Sean Haining as ever threw his soul into the character of Martini and pulled it off so well that the character was in danger of drawing focus.
Nurse Rachett played by Emma was way too believable. Poise and discipline the name of the game and Emma carried it off brilliantly. There was never a moment that I didn't believe your character.
R.P. McMurphy. What a toughy! Dream role but people are always going to draw comparisons. McMurphy has such a quantity of quality dialogue I have to say I was a tad disappointed that a little more time was not taken to deliver some of those little dialogue gems and allow them to land on us and indeed give the audience time to appreciate and react to situations. As an audience member I would say "slow down".
Big Chief, great job Eddie. Very strong at the end. Only one crit really and that was the accent. Authentic accent + Eddie = Nailed Chief!
Jemma I think you did a great job directing. The scene transitions were swift and not too distracting. Shame if you are sitting on the left hand side but I guess it is the nature of the space. In general most characters arrived on stage in character but there were a few instances where they didn't which was mildly distracting.
I won't ramble on any more. Any critiscism offered is meant only to strengthen us as actors in the roles we play. It was a great show and I would recommend any one who hasn't seen it to do so.
Keep up the good work!
AngeliqueTue, 1 June 2004, 12:30 pm
Re:Censorship
Hey - how does language like this get on this site???
I thought there was some sort of filter!
Thou beslubbering tardy-gaited giglet!
I thought there was some sort of filter!
Thou beslubbering tardy-gaited giglet!
Greg RossTue, 1 June 2004, 08:50 pm
Re:Censorship
IÂ’m with you Angelique.
Although blanket censorship can be evil, thereÂ’s no need to use that sort of language and further, I would have thought we were long past throwing rocks at people for their sexuality.
Whoever you are pal, get out of the gutter.
Although blanket censorship can be evil, thereÂ’s no need to use that sort of language and further, I would have thought we were long past throwing rocks at people for their sexuality.
Whoever you are pal, get out of the gutter.
Grant MalcolmTue, 1 June 2004, 09:20 pm
Re:InCensed
Angelique wrote:
> Hey - how does language like this get on this site???
Because idiots put it here.
:-\
> I thought there was some sort of filter!
There are some very basic filters in place that pick up most instances but some things will always slip through.
*inserts anecdote about filtering system installed at US public library that inadvertantly blocked access to a range of information on public health issues published by US federal government but still allowed hundreds of pr0n sites to be viewed*
I personally don't think g's peurile little post is worth any sort of response.
Moving right along... I'm looking forward to hearing more from Scott about Zen Zen Zo's The Odyssey.
http://www.zenzenzo.com/
Cheers
Grant
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> Hey - how does language like this get on this site???
Because idiots put it here.
:-\
> I thought there was some sort of filter!
There are some very basic filters in place that pick up most instances but some things will always slip through.
*inserts anecdote about filtering system installed at US public library that inadvertantly blocked access to a range of information on public health issues published by US federal government but still allowed hundreds of pr0n sites to be viewed*
I personally don't think g's peurile little post is worth any sort of response.
Moving right along... I'm looking forward to hearing more from Scott about Zen Zen Zo's The Odyssey.
http://www.zenzenzo.com/
Cheers
Grant
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crgwllmsTue, 1 June 2004, 10:35 pm
Re: Common Cense
Grant Malcolm wrote:
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> I personally don't think g's peurile little post is worth any
> sort of response.
If all you can come up with is the verbal equivalent of flashing your genitals, you're not going to shock anyone on the internet...we all get that crap graphically in our junk mail often enough to be totally bored by it.
The only thing shocking about g's post is the level of brain function it is displaying.
Which is why it's not worth responding....I doubt g will understand anything we write.
Cheers
Craig
(Brisbane again; only two more towns before back to Perth..!)
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Walter PlingeMon, 11 Oct 2004, 08:28 am
Re: One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
I dont really think you know anything about this movie. To fully understant it, you need to read between the lines.....understand the themes and values exressed by Randle Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) He teaches and encourages the other men of the ward to think for themselves, not to let Nurse Ratched control them and take away their manhood and individuality. He pushes the Nurse to her utter most limits in order to let go of the men and allow them to be indipendant....
crgwllmsMon, 11 Oct 2004, 02:45 pm
Re: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Sia wrote:
>
> I dont really think you know anything about this movie. To
> fully understant it, you need to read between the
> lines.....understand the themes and values exressed by Randle
> Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) He teaches and encourages
> the other men of the ward to think for themselves, not to let
> Nurse Ratched control them and take away their manhood and
> individuality. He pushes the Nurse to her utter most limits
> in order to let go of the men and allow them to be
> indipendant....
I don't think you really know anything about this book. To fully understand it, you need to recognise what symbols of the alphabet in their correct order represent...understand the stream of consciousness style of narration expressed by Chief Bromden (author Ken Kesey). He observes his world through the schizophrenic muteness and deafness of hallucinogenic drugs to avoid the pain of conformist society. He witnesses the counterculture of the Beat Generation attempt to challenge the power and control of government and big businesses, irrevocably altering the destiny of society, but paying dearly for their individualism...
Cheers,
Craig
>
> I dont really think you know anything about this movie. To
> fully understant it, you need to read between the
> lines.....understand the themes and values exressed by Randle
> Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) He teaches and encourages
> the other men of the ward to think for themselves, not to let
> Nurse Ratched control them and take away their manhood and
> individuality. He pushes the Nurse to her utter most limits
> in order to let go of the men and allow them to be
> indipendant....
I don't think you really know anything about this book. To fully understand it, you need to recognise what symbols of the alphabet in their correct order represent...understand the stream of consciousness style of narration expressed by Chief Bromden (author Ken Kesey). He observes his world through the schizophrenic muteness and deafness of hallucinogenic drugs to avoid the pain of conformist society. He witnesses the counterculture of the Beat Generation attempt to challenge the power and control of government and big businesses, irrevocably altering the destiny of society, but paying dearly for their individualism...
Cheers,
Craig
Walter PlingeMon, 11 Oct 2004, 04:13 pm
Re: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Nice time for a segue. This play is being performed at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre commencing November 3rd. Booking details www.manpac.com.au
Grant MalcolmWed, 13 Oct 2004, 05:41 pm
Re: Cuckolded
crgwllms wrote:
>
> Sia wrote:
> >
> > I dont really think you know anything about this movie. To
> > fully understant it, you need to read between the
> > lines.....understand the themes and values exressed by Randle
> > Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson)
>
> I don't think you really know anything about this book. To
> fully understand it, you need to recognise what symbols of
> the alphabet in their correct order represent...understand
> the stream of consciousness style of narration expressed by
> Chief Bromden (author Ken Kesey).
Just in case you were in any doubt, I thought your post was very funny and appropriate.
:-)
But I don't really think.
Cheers
Grant
Thou gorbellied earth-vexing burn-bailey!
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>
> Sia wrote:
> >
> > I dont really think you know anything about this movie. To
> > fully understant it, you need to read between the
> > lines.....understand the themes and values exressed by Randle
> > Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson)
>
> I don't think you really know anything about this book. To
> fully understand it, you need to recognise what symbols of
> the alphabet in their correct order represent...understand
> the stream of consciousness style of narration expressed by
> Chief Bromden (author Ken Kesey).
Just in case you were in any doubt, I thought your post was very funny and appropriate.
:-)
But I don't really think.
Cheers
Grant
Thou gorbellied earth-vexing burn-bailey!
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