Breath-taking Beauty & the Beast
Mon, 29 Jan 2007, 07:46 pmksamg13 posts in thread
Breath-taking Beauty & the Beast
Mon, 29 Jan 2007, 07:46 pmBeauty and the Beast down at Mandurah...this is my review
B - for the absolutely Breath-taking sets and lighting
E - for the Excellent theatre
A - Amazing singing especially from Belle played by Miss Cassandra Kotchie
U - the Utterly great characterisation from the Mrs Potts, Lumiere and Cogsworth
T - the Terrific choreography and execution especially in the tavern scene by the men
Y - the Yummy biscuits that were complimentary with coffee
and the
B - for the BEST 'amateur' - though professional in performance show to maybe ever hit a WA stage??
E - the Energetic and enthusiastic chorus and ensemble
A - for the Awesome job that Susan Vincent did with solo 'Beauty and the Beast'
S - the Sensational acting from lead to support to chorus
T - a Tragedy that i only saw it on the last day and do not have the privilege of seeing it again
I have nothing but praise. Well done!
It is great to be able to
Thu, 1 Feb 2007, 06:34 pmIt is great to be able to come on a website and have people comment on the show.
There were many logistical problems that occurred when we decided to hire the scenery from Melbourne. Most of the information that we required for blocking, chorey and scenery did not arrive until 2 weeks before production week, which is well after the production was at the full run through stage. And what took the crew and cast to work out over many weeks in Melbourne was done here in Mandurah over 5 days. I take my hat off to the other members of the production crew that had to reblock, adapt, re-direct and try to give the audience the best show ever.Many of the elements that have been mentioned were still being finalised 2 hours before the opening curtain. The cast were excellent probably one of the best I have worked with in both amateur and professional theatre . The orchestra, stage crew were of a highly proffessional standard that I would love to work with again.
Please remember this was amateur and everyone gave their time. Was it value for money ? I think so and I just wish the show was still running.
Take abow the BATB cast and crew you did well
Best wishes all
Shane
Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Head Mech and Head Flyman For Mandurah's Beauty and The Beast