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Post by Buff on Oct 13, 2006 15:10:40 GMT 11
Just a warning - be careful with your posts. As seen above, personal attacks are not on. To the various guests, please feel to register and keep posting. We love to discuss musicals here, and if you're the same, we'd love you to join in. Buff  |
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Post by Buff on Oct 13, 2006 15:12:51 GMT 11
In the meantime, I am extremely pleased that High School Musical is going to get a run. Ok... it's not Sondheim but it does have what many shows do not. It has MASS APPEAL. And that is what puts bums on seats and $$ in the coffers to keep our local groups alive. The only trouble I see is that it would not be that well know to the general public. Buff |
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Post by Hmmmmm on Oct 13, 2006 17:15:03 GMT 11
As usual I see censorship of opinions is alive and well in Launnie whilst mutual gushing is perfectly agreeable.
In the meantime I can understand people not wanting to do High School Musical.
I mean, it's only the hottest soundtrack in the land right now... 17 weeks on the charts, sat at Number 1 for weeks... multiple hit songs... heaven forbid someone should stage a musical that appeals to an audience whose demographic doesn't include the blue rinse set or grannies & trannies.
Oh, and this....
September 29 2006
The Disney Channel’s ‘High School Musical’ has set a new Guinness World Record for “most successful songs from a soundtrack”.
‘High School Musical’ has been one of the most successful made-for-TV productions in history. In February of this year, nine songs from the soundtrack charted in the US Top 100.
A sequel to the Emmy Award-winning musical is in the works, and is set to feature the full cast as well as director Kenny Ortega
But you're right... let's put on the upteemth version of Oklahoma or Oliver or My Fair Lady and ask the pension set to suck it up like porridge through a straw.
Guess I am banned now. Or this post will get deleted. Or both.
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Post by Buff on Oct 13, 2006 17:45:26 GMT 11
As usual I see censorship of opinions is alive and well in Launnie whilst mutual gushing is perfectly agreeable. I sorry that's the way you see it. There have been numerous times where people have disagreed with each other and the post has been allowed to stand. It's when individuals are named and inappropriately talked about is when a problem exists. If you had said "LMS should steer clear of this show" - fine. I would agree. It's not their style of show. But to me, to sarcastically "cast" the show using people names is not on. I mean, it's only the hottest soundtrack in the land right now... 17 weeks on the charts, sat at Number 1 for weeks... multiple hit songs... heaven forbid someone should stage a musical that appeals to an audience whose demographic doesn't include the blue rinse set or grannies & trannies. Oh, and this.... September 29 2006 The Disney Channel’s ‘High School Musical’ has set a new Guinness World Record for “most successful songs from a soundtrack”. ‘High School Musical’ has been one of the most successful made-for-TV productions in history. In February of this year, nine songs from the soundtrack charted in the US Top 100. A sequel to the Emmy Award-winning musical is in the works, and is set to feature the full cast as well as director Kenny Ortega You'll find no arguments from me that it has been successful. But few of the people who are regular theatre goers in Launceston would know it. Hopefully with PTB's production, that will change. Guess I am banned now. Or this post will get deleted. Or both. No to both. You are allowed to voice a opinion. What you have said in this post is fine. Buff |
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Post by TheArtfulDodger on Oct 13, 2006 21:29:27 GMT 11
Didnt know we were living in a fascist state where having an opinion on a group or director that is different from the moderator results in censorship. Highschoolmusicalrox, whilst i saw the humour in your joke re casting with LMS favourites, i respect your right to voice your opinion.
Wake up to yourself buff... there are certain people in our theatre community who have been witness to the antics of a certain individual who has amongst other things displayed blatent breach of copyright ie.. superimposing a local performers head on julie andrew's body for a show poster, or trotting out unauthorised versions of Mary Poppins and Wizard of Oz, not to mention adding songs and re-writing licenced script in almost every show he has directed.
Maybe the infamous peter jackson could turn his attention to these topics as he is obviously well connected in local theatre circles.
This forum is going nowhere if people cannot voice their opinion about the local scene, after all dont we all hang out to read theatrical reviews. We all enjoy those accolades and occasionally have to cop it on the chin.. our local theatre scene is full of corruption, bribery, scandal... just like every other theare community and just as we love to gossip about it, we love to read all about it.. don't pretend that it's all rosey and "lovey dovey" coz we all know that's not the case!
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Post by Talissa on Oct 13, 2006 23:00:36 GMT 11
Didnt know we were living in a fascist state where having an opinion on a group or director that is different from the moderator results in censorship. Just to step in here, I would like to clarify that my policy in these boards is that I discourage talk that is harmful to any person or organisation, regardless of the opinions of myself, Buff or any other person involved. Especially when it is a situation that is as subjective as this. If you disagree with this policy, I am sorry to hear it, but I will maintain it at all times, and trust the moderators to do the same. I am entirely aware that not everything in theatre or any other aspect of life is peaches and cream - and this discussion only serves to fortify that point - but there is a strong difference between constructive criticism and negativity bordering on defamation, and it is the latter with which I will never agree. ~Julia |
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Post by sendintheclowns on Oct 14, 2006 13:14:23 GMT 11
Sorry it has been a while since I have made a post - life gets busy....
Congrats to PTB in relation to High School Musical - hopefully this will be put on not near the college productions and you will receive students from the colleges auditioning - it does have large appeal to younger audiences. I am currently teaching my 8 to 15 year olds the final schence dance and they love it. I hope it all goes well, however it is a big musical to pull off!
We must remember Launceston is a small community however the population is largely made up of the older the community - we are the retirement state (have a look at how many financial planners work in Launceston!) So the Launceston companies must try and find shows that appeal the whole spectrum and it is wonderful to see that many of the companies will be doing that in 2007. I am looking forward to Crazy for You - I saw it in Sydney with Georgie Parker & Todd McKenney as the leads - fantastic show, great songs - just good fun!
I am sorry to see that comments were made about people that do shows with LMS. Please remember these people do it because they love it and don't get paid for it. I not sure who was commented on but I did note something about Kate - who is a wonderful person and works very hard when she does shows, as we all do!
Good luck to the Players & PTB with their shows coming up in the next couple of weeks - hoping to get to both
Good luck to me if I can master the moves before my knees die for Little Shop....
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Post by Lana on Oct 15, 2006 10:38:21 GMT 11
For my part, I just think High School Musical is an awful show, regardless of how popular the soundtrack was. I like modern shows, but I'd rather something with a bit of substance that isn't just pop song after pop song strung together by a shaky plot.
However, I accept that I'm not the target demographic for the show, and I know it's really popular with teenagers so it should do well. I'm sure PTB will do a great job with it, but that doesn't mean I personally have to think it's a great show.
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Post by Hmmmmm on Oct 15, 2006 15:34:20 GMT 11
Let me see.... pop song after pop song strung together by a shaky plot.. sounds like a dictionary definition of a musical to me :-)
Heaven forbid anyone should choose to describe shows like Mamma Mia in this manner. Oh sorry... people already have :-)
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Post by Lana on Oct 15, 2006 16:20:16 GMT 11
I didn't like Mamma Mia for much the same reason, despite being a big ABBA fan. I think that's the difference though - I loved We Will Rock You although the plot was awful, because the songs are great. I know it's just a matter of personal taste. I don't mind sitting through a musical of Queen or ABBA songs but High School Musical does nothing for me.
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Post by Josh on Oct 15, 2006 22:06:41 GMT 11
I guess I'm a Chick Flick and/or Disney fan. They're just fun. I don't really know how else to describe it.
And that's all from me ... I'm exhausted!
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Post by Buff on Oct 16, 2006 16:34:59 GMT 11
Didnt know we were living in a fascist state where having an opinion on a group or director that is different from the moderator results in censorship. Highschoolmusicalrox, whilst i saw the humour in your joke re casting with LMS favourites, i respect your right to voice your opinion. I accept the post may have been in humour, but the people named might not have seen it so. Yes, I consider the people named as friends, but that is not why the post was moderated. It doesn't matter to me whether it was LMS, Players, PTB, MTC or even the Outer Mongolia Theatre Company, I would have moderated it. Wake up to yourself buff... there are certain people in our theatre community who have been witness to the antics of a certain individual who has amongst other things displayed blatent breach of copyright ie.. superimposing a local performers head on julie andrew's body for a show poster, or trotting out unauthorised versions of Mary Poppins and Wizard of Oz, not to mention adding songs and re-writing licenced script in almost every show he has directed. Maybe the infamous peter jackson could turn his attention to these topics as he is obviously well connected in local theatre circles. I not that naive that the theatre world is a perfect pristine place. It reflects the general community, where rules are bent and/or broken. If you feel so passionately about the breaches mention, do something about it. This forum is going nowhere if people cannot voice their opinion about the local scene, after all dont we all hang out to read theatrical reviews. We all enjoy those accolades and occasionally have to cop it on the chin.. our local theatre scene is full of corruption, bribery, scandal... just like every other theare community and just as we love to gossip about it, we love to read all about it.. don't pretend that it's all rosey and "lovey dovey"; coz we all know that's not the case! I think the posts in relation to the "A Chorus Line" mess would tend to show that "healthy disscussion"  is allowed on this board. I don't remember actually moderating any posts in that time (I could be wrong - I'm a bit sleep deprived!), just giving a warning when people got close to crossing a line. Buff |
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Post by Fed Up on Oct 17, 2006 10:45:50 GMT 11
Having been directed to this site in the last few days and before the comments were edited, I would like to remind all users of this site, that slanderous and defaming comments about me will be acted upon by me, if they persist.
In recent months (years?) I have been accused of many things on this site and on linked mediums; not most damaging is the persistent claim that I was/am Peter Jackson. I wish to point out that this constant idiocy and shameful attempt by senseless individuals to point the finger and blame toward me, is currently the subject of investigation.
What the Peter Jackson did not realize is that in spending a couple of hundred dollars, the real identity of the sender can be officially traced and the record set straight once and for all. I am looking forward to that time and the consequences that will... using information without permission and allowing me to be the target of unfair and extremely damming claims, not to mention inflicting two groups with unnecessary stress and anguish will have numerous consequences and I trust that what will follow. In the meantime, buy your tickets for The Anniversary, Shadows and Little Shop and stop inflicting a constant strain of unfair and unsubstantiated attacks.
For what it is worth - I feel sure that High School Musical is a great choice for PTB.
Danny Gibson
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Post by jackjackjack on Oct 18, 2006 0:32:38 GMT 11
Let me see.... pop song after pop song strung together by a shaky plot.. sounds like a dictionary definition of a musical to me :-) That's a definition of a bad musical. Dictionaries don't generally make value judgments. For what it's worth nothing that meets that definition meets my definition. I might have been caught using the word musical to describe We Will Rock You but I didn't really mean it. James |
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Post by Buff on Oct 25, 2006 16:55:56 GMT 11
What about next year? As I understand: The Secret Garden (Devonport Choral Society) Crazy for You (LMS) A Chorus Line (PTB) - a believe that is what zipp said in another post Blood Brothers (LMS) Haven't heard anything from Lton Players yet or any of the schools or colleges. I heard one of the colleges (Newstead?) is doing "Cabaret" and was told what the other was doing, but now can't remember (most be old age!  ) Launceston Players are doing a 8 female, 1 male tap show called "Stepping Out". LMS's production of Blood Brothers may be moved to early the following year. Buff |
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