Comments for TCTA Blog http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:06:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on Playreading Suggestions by Kellie http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-156 Kellie Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:47:26 +0000 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-156 I agree with a 20's musical, it would be very popular I think. Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, 42nd Street would all do well in the Sheffel at anytime in the season. I'd like to see TCT stage Rumors by Neil Simon, such a fun show with great men and women characters. The Last 5 Years by Jason Robert Brown would be great in the studio. I'm very glad that TCT is staging "Striking 12", it is such a great, unique show - everyone should be sure to catch it over this holiday season! A modern twist on a classic story with awesome rock music and talented musicians! Don't miss it!! I agree with a 20’s musical, it would be very popular I think. Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, 42nd Street would all do well in the Sheffel at anytime in the season.
I’d like to see TCT stage Rumors by Neil Simon, such a fun show with great men and women characters.
The Last 5 Years by Jason Robert Brown would be great in the studio.
I’m very glad that TCT is staging “Striking 12″, it is such a great, unique show - everyone should be sure to catch it over this holiday season! A modern twist on a classic story with awesome rock music and talented musicians! Don’t miss it!!

]]> Comment on LM: How I spent my summer vacation… by MORE MOM http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/09/02/lm-how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation/#comment-155 MORE MOM Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:25:43 +0000 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/?p=24#comment-155 I had to pause so many times because that was HILARIOUS!!! I had to pause so many times because that was HILARIOUS!!!

]]> Comment on LM: How I spent my summer vacation… by improvq http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/09/02/lm-how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation/#comment-154 improvq Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:40:36 +0000 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/?p=24#comment-154 Absolutely ridiculous and hilarious. Great job! Absolutely ridiculous and hilarious. Great job!

]]> Comment on LM: How I spent my summer vacation… by eylusion http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/09/02/lm-how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation/#comment-153 eylusion Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:10:27 +0000 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/?p=24#comment-153 Ohh my, I about lost my lunch when I saw the butter scene =-D loved it! Ohh my, I about lost my lunch when I saw the butter scene =-D loved it!

]]> Comment on LM: How I spent my summer vacation… by ivory567 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/09/02/lm-how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation/#comment-152 ivory567 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:40:28 +0000 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/?p=24#comment-152 THIS IS STILL CRACKING ME UP! THIS IS STILL CRACKING ME UP!

]]> Comment on Playreading Suggestions by Kodi http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-151 Kodi Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:40:00 +0000 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-151 A play I saw and a young teen that still has stayed with was "The Curious Savage" by John Patrick. It is a great play and I feel in love with it... A play I saw and a young teen that still has stayed with was “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick. It is a great play and I feel in love with it…

]]> Comment on Playreading Suggestions by Deborah Moore http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-150 Deborah Moore Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:35:24 +0000 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-150 I saw a play in Kansas City that was wonderful! It was The Perfect Wedding by Robin Hawdon. It would be fabulous with the comedic talents of our TCT folks! I saw a play in Kansas City that was wonderful! It was The Perfect Wedding by Robin Hawdon. It would be fabulous with the comedic talents of our TCT folks!

]]> Comment on Playreading Suggestions by tw http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-149 tw Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:59:30 +0000 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-149 Suggestions for consideration from this household are: Great Expectations; Chorus Line; Xanadu; Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; and Hairspray. Suggestions for consideration from this household are: Great Expectations; Chorus Line; Xanadu; Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; and Hairspray.

]]> Comment on Playreading Suggestions by pVs http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-148 pVs Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:33:55 +0000 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-148 Darren Canady's work should definitely be considered -- he's one of our own, and his talent should be showcased in his hometown theaters. It has been a very long time since TCTA has done a Tennessee Williams or a William Inge, or since we've taken a chance on a Sartre or an Edward Albee. What about the Greek tragedies? The themes of Oedipus and Medea and the gang never grow old. I'd love to see one of those classics raised from the dead. I also have heard a lot about the Trailer Park musical, and it sounds kind of fun. Saw "Out of Order" at the new theater, and while I'm not a big fan of farces, I really enjoyed it. I think it would go over really well in the after-Holidays slot when the Legislature is in town since it deals with a philandering lawmaker. It has some absolutely hysterical moments. Fast paced and lots of fun. One set. A trick window. LOTS of fun roles. Company is an old favorite. It desperately needs to be updated in presentation (I saw a production at Missouri Rep a few years ago that had been updated without resorting to making all the performers play instruments...that kind of bothered me in the production of Sweeney Todd I saw over at the Music Hall.) Another production I'd love to see considered again is Jesus Christ Superstar. If presented in the late winter/early spring slot, around the time of Lent and Easter, I think it could be huge. Even more, there is a lovely blend of young and older talent out there that could really do justice to it. AND I think the interest in the look, colors and patterns of the 60's - 70's out there could really be played into. And the right choreographer could have a heyday. And of course, since Secret Garden got bumped, I'd like to see it reconsidered. There are three men's moments in Topeka theater that are set like crystal in my memory: David Pomeroy and Evan Gamsu singing "Pretty Women" in the WU production of Sweeney Todd, Jeff Templin and Glen Gabbard singing "I am I, Don Quixote" in Man of LaMancha, and best of all, Lee Lassiter and Jeff Templin singing "Lily's Eyes" in Secret Garden. Of course I have other great memories, too, but Lily's Eyes is probably the very best. Okay. There. That's ALL I have to say about that. Darren Canady’s work should definitely be considered — he’s one of our own, and his talent should be showcased in his hometown theaters.

It has been a very long time since TCTA has done a Tennessee Williams or a William Inge, or since we’ve taken a chance on a Sartre or an Edward Albee. What about the Greek tragedies? The themes of Oedipus and Medea and the gang never grow old. I’d love to see one of those classics raised from the dead.

I also have heard a lot about the Trailer Park musical, and it sounds kind of fun. Saw “Out of Order” at the new theater, and while I’m not a big fan of farces, I really enjoyed it. I think it would go over really well in the after-Holidays slot when the Legislature is in town since it deals with a philandering lawmaker. It has some absolutely hysterical moments. Fast paced and lots of fun. One set. A trick window. LOTS of fun roles.

Company is an old favorite. It desperately needs to be updated in presentation (I saw a production at Missouri Rep a few years ago that had been updated without resorting to making all the performers play instruments…that kind of bothered me in the production of Sweeney Todd I saw over at the Music Hall.)

Another production I’d love to see considered again is Jesus Christ Superstar. If presented in the late winter/early spring slot, around the time of Lent and Easter, I think it could be huge. Even more, there is a lovely blend of young and older talent out there that could really do justice to it. AND I think the interest in the look, colors and patterns of the 60’s - 70’s out there could really be played into. And the right choreographer could have a heyday.

And of course, since Secret Garden got bumped, I’d like to see it reconsidered. There are three men’s moments in Topeka theater that are set like crystal in my memory: David Pomeroy and Evan Gamsu singing “Pretty Women” in the WU production of Sweeney Todd, Jeff Templin and Glen Gabbard singing “I am I, Don Quixote” in Man of LaMancha, and best of all, Lee Lassiter and Jeff Templin singing “Lily’s Eyes” in Secret Garden. Of course I have other great memories, too, but Lily’s Eyes is probably the very best.

Okay. There. That’s ALL I have to say about that.

]]> Comment on Playreading Suggestions by MHagen http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-147 MHagen Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:03:42 +0000 http://www.topekacivictheatre.com/blog/2008/01/03/playreading-suggestions/#comment-147 How about,...Xanadu? Just kidding. I think "Thoroughly Modern Millie" would be a great show for TCTA. Fun characters, catchy music and just enough dancing to not be overwhelming. Musicals in the 1920's, 1930's genre are also very appealing across the board with audiences, and it's still a relatively new musical, so I think people will still be curious. If they've seen and liked the original movie, they'll love the musical. Also, when the rights become available, "Avenue Q" would be a fun show for the Studio. I've been told a company is going to construct and lease out the puppets, so the theatre wouldn't have to stress that aspect of it. (Kudos for supporting Darren Cannady's work!) How about,…Xanadu? Just kidding. I think “Thoroughly Modern Millie” would be a great show for TCTA. Fun characters, catchy music and just enough dancing to not be overwhelming. Musicals in the 1920’s, 1930’s genre are also very appealing across the board with audiences, and it’s still a relatively new musical, so I think people will still be curious. If they’ve seen and liked the original movie, they’ll love the musical. Also, when the rights become available, “Avenue Q” would be a fun show for the Studio. I’ve been told a company is going to construct and lease out the puppets, so the theatre wouldn’t have to stress that aspect of it. (Kudos for supporting Darren Cannady’s work!)

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