Post by Talissa on Oct 26, 2003 21:27:55 GMT 11
Doing a show without a direct model to work with short of travelling overseas is difficult at the best of times, but Nova seemed to manage. Overall the blocking, sets and costumes portrayed the story commendably, and the turntable was used well in most places, although there were weaknesses in other areas.
The scarlet pimpernel himself, Percy (Shaun Joseph), was played very well in his fop scenes, though not as strongly in others. His voice was wonderfully strong, though his acting let down his overall performance and in places detracted from his vocal power. There were also a couple of points when he slipped into styles inappropriate for the type of show. Overall, though, a likeable, well-received character.
His wife, Marguerite (Hannah Free), was definitely the strongest of the three leads. Her voice was brilliant at all times, and she acted well, though could have used a bit more guidance at times. I'll Forget You was the best of her songs, bringing much of the audience to at least the brink of tears.
Chauvelin (Denis Rebic) was the least convincing of the three. Though I'm willing to give him some leeway due to recent illness, which detracted majorly from his singing, this doesn't excuse his acting, which was often wild.
The Bounders were well-portrayed, and sustained their characters throughout the show.
The most memorable character I found was Armand St Just (Dean Percey), who had brilliant presence, and was utterly adorable to watch. He also had the voice to match, though only had one small chance to show that. He and Percy almost could have switched places in term of presence and acting.
Marie (Fiona Wake) was also well-acted, and was thoroughly believable all the way through.
Most of the costuming and sets were wonderful, especially the backdrop in the opening scene and the costumes in the Ball, and The Creation of Man.
There was wonderful interaction between Percy and Chauvelin, much to the delight of the audience, and the spelling scene was particularly well-received.
The chorus was in general weak vocally, and there were microphone imbalances in times for the leads, but the show definitely had its highlights.
The scarlet pimpernel himself, Percy (Shaun Joseph), was played very well in his fop scenes, though not as strongly in others. His voice was wonderfully strong, though his acting let down his overall performance and in places detracted from his vocal power. There were also a couple of points when he slipped into styles inappropriate for the type of show. Overall, though, a likeable, well-received character.
His wife, Marguerite (Hannah Free), was definitely the strongest of the three leads. Her voice was brilliant at all times, and she acted well, though could have used a bit more guidance at times. I'll Forget You was the best of her songs, bringing much of the audience to at least the brink of tears.
Chauvelin (Denis Rebic) was the least convincing of the three. Though I'm willing to give him some leeway due to recent illness, which detracted majorly from his singing, this doesn't excuse his acting, which was often wild.
The Bounders were well-portrayed, and sustained their characters throughout the show.
The most memorable character I found was Armand St Just (Dean Percey), who had brilliant presence, and was utterly adorable to watch. He also had the voice to match, though only had one small chance to show that. He and Percy almost could have switched places in term of presence and acting.
Marie (Fiona Wake) was also well-acted, and was thoroughly believable all the way through.
Most of the costuming and sets were wonderful, especially the backdrop in the opening scene and the costumes in the Ball, and The Creation of Man.
There was wonderful interaction between Percy and Chauvelin, much to the delight of the audience, and the spelling scene was particularly well-received.
The chorus was in general weak vocally, and there were microphone imbalances in times for the leads, but the show definitely had its highlights.
) he was telling me that he had a solo early in the first act up to a high B. Do you remember him?
