Bravo Mr. Bucci! Finally someone on this site can see through all the bull****. I just returned from a three-day weekend away after seeing Titanic on Friday evening before I left. I was very impressed with the performance. It was quite ambitious. The handling and directing a crew of 65+ actors could not have been easy. My hat's off to the music director as well, who was in the play and sang as well. I remember seeing this play in NYC when it came out (I believe it was 1989) and this show certainly was respectful to that performance. Was "Titanic" perfect at the playhouse? No. There were slow set changes and microphone and some lighting problems, but I just shrugged that off as opening night 'corrections-to-be-made'. After just reading the review written in the Vindy, I thought it was insightfully written....pointing out the strong and weak points of the play. To be critical of a production is meant to assist in bettering one's performance. I think too many people take it personally which certainly highlights their insecurities.
I also saw "Monty" at the Oakland a couple of weeks ago. I also read that review. It also pointed out the strong and weak parts of that play. Persoinally, with the exception of two actors in the play, the production was very weak. The set was less than desirable. The urnial with the flowers in it at the funeral scene was almost laughable. There is no doubt that the Playhouse is more "professional" in their productions.
But my hat's off to those affiliated with both theatres. A lot of work and time go into these productions, and you should be proud of your efforts. And the guy from the Vindy is just doing his job.... offering his critique. A little constructive critism is meant to help, not hurt.
P.S. Thank you Playhouse for moving up your start time to 7:30 next season!
‘Titanic’ more than just spectacle
Bravo Mr. Bucci! Finally someone on this site can see through all the bull****. I just returned from a three-day weekend away after seeing Titanic on Friday evening before I left. I was very impressed with the performance. It was quite ambitious. The handling and directing a crew of 65+ actors could not have been easy. My hat's off to the music director as well, who was in the play and sang as well. I remember seeing this play in NYC when it came out (I believe it was 1989) and this show certainly was respectful to that performance. Was "Titanic" perfect at the playhouse? No. There were slow set changes and microphone and some lighting problems, but I just shrugged that off as opening night 'corrections-to-be-made'. After just reading the review written in the Vindy, I thought it was insightfully written....pointing out the strong and weak points of the play. To be critical of a production is meant to assist in bettering one's performance. I think too many people take it personally which certainly highlights their insecurities.
I also saw "Monty" at the Oakland a couple of weeks ago. I also read that review. It also pointed out the strong and weak parts of that play. Persoinally, with the exception of two actors in the play, the production was very weak. The set was less than desirable. The urnial with the flowers in it at the funeral scene was almost laughable. There is no doubt that the Playhouse is more "professional" in their productions.
But my hat's off to those affiliated with both theatres. A lot of work and time go into these productions, and you should be proud of your efforts. And the guy from the Vindy is just doing his job.... offering his critique. A little constructive critism is meant to help, not hurt.
P.S. Thank you Playhouse for moving up your start time to 7:30 next season!
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