#this was a great moment in theatres

[jessieren]

Churchill in Moscow

So I went to see this last night. Mini review below. No real spoilers but obviously don’t read on if you want to see it completely fresh..

I really enjoyed the play, it’s well written and has a very strong cast overall. As with HIA it’s very wordy and is quite a lot longer, running at 2h15, but it keeps a reasonable pace throughout.

Roger has incredible stage presence and is compelling to watch. Thankfully he doesn’t do a corny Churchill impression but he is really convincing in the role and looks the part too with the bald cap.

The actor who plays Stalin is equally strong and their rapport on stage is great.

I expected his voice and projection to be good (which it is) but his physicality in the role is also really good and I found it so interesting to watch him in such close proximity. It’s what’s so amazing about the OT - that it’s so small it’s almost like watching a TV performance as you can see every nuance and expression.

There’s some really funny parts in the play and Roger’s comic timing is fantastic… (actually all the cast have brilliant comic timing). There were bits that brought ‘Cabin Pressure’ and The Thick of It to mind and some bits really are laugh out loud funny.

Also a shout out to the two translators who add some perfect comic elements to the role but also manage a depth of characterisation that gives added tension and depth at key moments. I didn’t know either of the actors in these roles but they were fab.

The only weak link (for me) is Svetlana (Stalin’s daughter) - both in terms of the script and to some extent the acting. There was honestly little point to her role in my view and it would have been just as good without.

The intimacy of the theatre is amazing and it’s another play that really benefits from being up close and slightly claustrophobic. The set design - as for HIA - is really simple but very effective. Also watching Roger act that close up is pretty special

Definitely worth a watch on streaming if you get chance

[mariocki]

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (1972)

"Come children, Uncle Alan's going to curdle your blood."

"Uncle Alan already does. Turns my stomach, too."

[28ratsinatrenchcoat]

I cannot stop thinking about “The Meek Shall Inherit” from the fords theatre production of little shop.

DURING SEYMOUR’S SOLILOQUY MUSHNIK COMES OUT DRENCHED IN BLOOD HOLDING ORINS HEAD, AND HE JUST WALKS TOWARD HIM. THE GHOSTS OF HIS CONSCIENCE REPREMANDING HIM, WARNING HIM, REMINDING HIM OF WHAT HES DONE.

[nonbinarypirat]

I’ve been thinking about the music arch again (just kidding it’s always playing in my head in a loop) and I still can’t get over how INSANE it was for iruma to go up to Eliza and act as if he was confessing his love to her. Like, that’s some theatre kid shit. And I know that because that’s exactly the type of shit I would pull in high school. Pretending to be in love with my homie, dressing up in a fancy outfit to propose and do a performance for them? Only to be super happy and amused when they catch onto the fact that this is a bit. That’s exactly the form of humor you have to have as a theatre nerd.

When I saw him roll up in the outfit and get on one knee I was hooting and hollering. It’s so cringy and embarrassing and I see myself in it way too much. It’s the type of fun you can only have when you are closely bonded, close enough to joke in that silly way knowing you won’t receive mean words about it. Sure, your friends WILL tease you about it but never in a cruel way. You have to be able to trust the people you play off in this way. Is Iruma in love with her? No. But he heavily admires her. And while goofing around, he still wants to make her happy. There’s a playful loving energy. These little “I’m in love with you” jokes happen because you do care about each other. And sure, in love maybe not. But willing to make a fool of yourself to make them smile? Yes indeed :)

[rooshappy]

Crutchie in my modern au does theatre, and im having trouble thinking what his dream roles would be. Thoughts?

Crutchie in Newsies...! Some of his dream roles would maybe be Seymore from Little Shop of Horrors,Jack from Into the Woods, Dickon from The Secret Garden, One of the gang from West Side Story....Actually there are so many roles I think he would like to play! What do you think? I think he would get cast as Toby from Sweeney Todd and Archie from 13 the musical lol. I think he would maybe face a lot of discrimination because of his disability and not be cast fairly (or at all) I think he would speak out on that.

[personinthepalace]

Henry Shields in Mischief Movie Night In -> for @incendiaglacies - Happy Birthday!

[kocch]

one of the best moments in Challengers is something only italians will get, i was giggling in my seat when "pensiero stupendo" by patty bravo started playing in the last part of the movie because that's a song about a throuple. genius.

the lyrics saying: and you and us and her between us

and me singing and giggling while they played this in the background of the storm before the match!! sublime!!!! what a movie! and no one in the french-speaking audience around me knew what was going on

here a link with eng lyrics HAHA

[whoopseydaisy]

"it is the realm beyond, and between, and through, and past the world"

since the release of the character playlists, and the rain road in the arc 1 finale my brain has been absolutely spinning about musicality in the wizard, the witch, and the wild one. and the relationship between music and the spirit realm, and then how that intersects with umora.

because since the beginning there has been this emphasis between the world of spirits and music. eursulon's theme, when we first meet him, before he crosses over, is this beautiful choral music—the first time we hear singing in the show. and then there is your honey is quiet, honey with a note of song. the first diegetic song we hear performed, is sung to honour the spirits.

(edit: eursulon’s breath!!! the thing that brings him back to himself, after it had been lost!!!!)

so i have the rain road on repeat and i'm re-listening to fireside chats and in the one for the first episode brennan describes the world of spirit by saying "it is the world beyond, and between, and through, and past the world" and it reminded me of the scoring. we hear the stories of umora, but beyond, between, through, and past the world; surrounding it, but separate from it is the score. (making me feel like us, the audience, is sitting and existing in the spirit realm. and if it is supernal, if it is what is beyond and between and through and past the world— aren't we?)

but that called to mind eursulon's character playlist, and how it, especially in it's representations of eursulon's early journey, was so instrumental. and that led me to ponder the intersection of music and language. how young eursulon's theme was choral but not lyrical.

the structure of language is the domain of umora.

and how that intersects interestingly with what we have seen of the lingua arcana. suvi's rhythmic somatic components. reflexive indicative and null clef alluding to the structure of grammar and music theory.

and then how the rain road is choral and lyrical, together. the first breaking of that line between the score and the world. connecting, like ame does.

and that is why in the wizard the witch and the wild one ame is a meta narrative representation of musical theatre. in this essay i will—

[www-pinkhearse]

I’m sorry

[starlene]

In short: the biggest musical theatre in the country finally announced the Finnish production of Moulin Rouge! today, and I'm unhappy.

I'm unhappy because they're charging absolutely exorbitant prices for a theatre that gets public funding, and they didn't even have the good sense to announce the cast at the same time to distract from their overcharging.

You wouldn't think "making the Duke proud" is the vibe anyone wants associated with their production of MR!, but somehow, it seems like that's what they're going for here.

[unproduciblesmackdown]

orvphil: so real

for example used analysis on the following instances

orville's physical reluctance & difficulty kneeling to propose to jane vs. readily swinging right into such a kneel with phil during 'til we meet again

'til we meet again

(see above) noting the "both immediately becoming So happy to be doing this" and "staring at each other for an unbroken ten seconds after finishing the song which was evidently beyond simply a [hold for applause] thing"

having indeed an adorable little meet-cute, which may not be an integral part of every eventual writer/lyricist & composer partnership

when phil drops in at wingate manor and he an orville have a private little wave to each other like =)

sitting next to each other sharing a hay bale and orville gets drinks for them both and phil walks orville home

lucky day

the choreography where orville's at the piano and phil swings it out while rotating it and orville's "walking" while sitting to one side to help (my analysis: going ohhhhh ;w;)

both simultaneously answering "his" when asked whose song it is like the earnest effortless mutual admiration and appreciation huh fellas

margaret talking about protecting your heart from these theatricals; orville Is one of these theatricals, and he loves it; phil watching him / reacting in this moment including his little "hell yeah" move like he had for orville going off in lucky day

their general enthusiasm together / for each other / enjoyment of being around each other and increased ease of operating when around each other

phil wishing orville could hear his music and talking about how orville ruined his own night to save theirs, then remarking "...what a guy!" mmhm

🌈🌈🌈

[i-write-stuffs]

I just remembered back in like 9th grade my high school's musical was Willy Wonka and the Guy who was playing the Grandpa (i dont remember his name) consumed Bubble soap

Someone from above the stage dropped the cap to a bottle of bubbles and it was very obvious but this Guy doesn't miss a beat, picks it up (off of our verryy dirty stage), and pops it in his mouth.

He spit it out and exclaims "disgusting! What kind of things are you making here, Wonka?! You call that candy!"

At the time it was hilarious and he was my theatrical hero

[boomerang109]

just saw a video that was like “do you even know who your grandfather’s father was?” YES?! i KNEW him! he died when i was 16!!!

[peterparker-irl]

just saw the fnaf movie. no spoilers but it was fucking awesome oh my god. best theatre experience ive had in a WHILE.

[silhouettecrow]

365 Days of Writing Prompts: Day 218

Adjective: Sweet

Noun: Haunt

Definitions for those who need/want them:

Sweet: having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey, or not salty, sour, or bitter; (of air, water, or food) fresh, pure, and untainted; smelling pleasant like flowers or perfume, or fragrant; pleasing in general, or delightful; highly satisfying or gratifying; (informal) used to express approval or admiration, or excellent; working, moving, or done smoothly or easily; (US) denoting music, especially jazz, played at a steady tempo without improvisation; (of a person or action) pleasant and kind or thoughtful; (especially of a person or animal) charming and endearing; (dated) (informal) infatuated or in love with; dear, or beloved; (archaic) used as a respectful form of address; used for emphasis in various phrases and exclamations; used to emphasize the unpredictable individuality of someone's actions

Haunt: a place frequented by a specified person or group of people; a ghost; a place or event involving a ghost or spirit haunting a person, location, or object

[cerealbishh]

"Just another nobody pretending to be a somebody." "You're the best somebody I've ever met."

🎥: @bikinibottomdayz