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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 28, 2019 14:17:08 GMT
UPDATE: Seyi Omooba is no longer represented by Global Artists on her Spotlight page. She is now c/o Spotlight. I wonder what her next project will be? I'm sure her Church puts on a fabulous Easter show. |
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Post by david on Mar 28, 2019 14:36:16 GMT
UPDATE: Seyi Omooba is no longer represented by Global Artists on her Spotlight page. She is now c/o Spotlight. I wonder what her next project will be? I'm sure her Church puts on a fabulous Easter show. Monty Python's "The Life of Brian" maybe? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 14:53:50 GMT
I wonder what her next project will be? I'm sure her Church puts on a fabulous Easter show. Monty Python's "The Life of Brian" maybe? Let's just say I think Rocky Horror show is unlikely! If she is c/o Spotlight does that mean she is effectively representing herself and is contacted for parts via Spotlight? |
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Post by cherokee on Mar 28, 2019 17:35:11 GMT
If she is c/o Spotlight does that mean she is effectively representing herself and is contacted for parts via Spotlight? That's correct. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 28, 2019 17:36:00 GMT
I don't think she will be getting many calls
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2019 7:35:08 GMT
UPDATE: Seyi Omooba is no longer represented by Global Artists on her Spotlight page. She is now c/o Spotlight. I wonder what her next project will be? I'm sure her Church puts on a fabulous Easter show. Jesus Christ Superstar? |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 29, 2019 8:51:25 GMT
UPDATE: Seyi Omooba is no longer represented by Global Artists on her Spotlight page. She is now c/o Spotlight. I wonder what her next project will be? I'm sure her Church puts on a fabulous Easter show. I'd casr her as the Spider Woman. She would be fabulous, darling |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2019 15:58:32 GMT
I do actually think it will be interesting for see who does employ her going forward now that her views have been so publicly revealed. It will say as much about the employer as it will her.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2019 14:06:13 GMT
My comedy thought for her was she could do a one woman show about that MP who was recently sent to prison for perverting the course of justice and will likely lose her seat if a certain amount of her constituents sign the recall petition.
It's interesting that Seyi followed a stage career, you'd probably think it was something her family may not have wanted her to do.
Her views were "known" to a certain extent beforehand but maybe only after she was cast in Little Shop but the hypocrisy of taking on the Color Purple role has brought these to the fore. She can hold these views but would act out something she has claimed in morally wrong for financial gain is IMO worse than not going for the role due to the nature of it, almost like some performers won't do nudity etc.
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 30, 2019 14:21:01 GMT
My comedy thought for her was she could do a one woman show about that MP who was recently sent to prison for perverting the course of justice and will likely lose her seat if a certain amount of her constituents sign the recall petition. It's interesting that Seyi followed a stage career, you'd probably think it was something her family may not have wanted her to do. Her views were "known" to a certain extent beforehand but maybe only after she was cast in Little Shop but the hypocrisy of taking on the Color Purple role has brought these to the fore. She can hold these views but would act out something she has claimed in morally wrong for financial gain is IMO worse than not going for the role due to the nature of it, almost like some performers won't do nudity etc. she's the MP for my city! 😂😂 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2019 13:06:38 GMT
My comedy thought for her was she could do a one woman show about that MP who was recently sent to prison for perverting the course of justice and will likely lose her seat if a certain amount of her constituents sign the recall petition. It's interesting that Seyi followed a stage career, you'd probably think it was something her family may not have wanted her to do. Her views were "known" to a certain extent beforehand but maybe only after she was cast in Little Shop but the hypocrisy of taking on the Color Purple role has brought these to the fore. She can hold these views but would act out something she has claimed in morally wrong for financial gain is IMO worse than not going for the role due to the nature of it, almost like some performers won't do nudity etc. she's the MP for my city! 😂😂 Even more of a coincidence the MP in question was one of only 21 MPS who voted against LGBT inclusive relationship education last week. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2019 13:36:56 GMT
The MP in question claimed that she was in good biblical company in being found guilty. I'm not an expert on the bible, but I'm pretty sure there isn't a bit in there where Jesus blames everything on his Russian lodger.
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 10, 2019 17:56:06 GMT
This might be of interest to some on here. Curve are releasing £10 tickets on selected dates for those under 26. Also for those on low incomes/on benefits and first time visitors to curve. I'm sure this will be helpful for some members and readers of this forum. More info here CLICK MEBookings for these tickets must be made via phoning the box office (or in person but i's sure phoning is the best option for many of you). The phone number is in the article linked. |
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Post by danieljohnson14 on May 10, 2019 18:03:19 GMT
Is there any news on the casting of Celie? Or are the background checks still waiting to clear so they get it right this time?
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 10, 2019 18:15:49 GMT
Is there any news on the casting of Celie? Or are the background checks still waiting to clear so they get it right this time? I'd expect it by the end of the month because they start rehearsals in a couple of weeks. |
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Post by learfan on May 10, 2019 19:15:40 GMT
Is there any news on the casting of Celie? Or are the background checks still waiting to clear so they get it right this time? Was wondering the same, cant be far off? |
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Post by xanady on May 10, 2019 22:19:27 GMT
^ They had better get it right this time!
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2019 8:38:43 GMT
I’ve been wondering about this but I couldn’t find the thread. I feel like there’s a really good chance for them to get some good PR out of this casting, I really hope they find an amazing queer black actress. What’s Genesis Lynea up to at the moment?
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 11, 2019 9:09:53 GMT
I’ve been wondering about this but I couldn’t find the thread. I feel like there’s a really good chance for them to get some good PR out of this casting, I really hope they find an amazing queer black actress. What’s Genesis Lynea up to at the moment? She's in Casualty on BBC One but she couldn't sing that role anyway imo. Also i don't really agree with purposely doing what you have suggested. |
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2019 18:09:21 GMT
I’ve been wondering about this but I couldn’t find the thread. I feel like there’s a really good chance for them to get some good PR out of this casting, I really hope they find an amazing queer black actress. What’s Genesis Lynea up to at the moment? She's in Casualty on BBC One but she couldn't sing that role anyway imo. Also i don't really agree with purposely doing what you have suggested. Which bit? Casting Genesis, getting PR out of the casting, or casting a queer WOC? I can’t believe Casualty is still on! Is Charlie still in it? |
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Post by dontdreamit on May 11, 2019 19:32:04 GMT
She's in Casualty on BBC One but she couldn't sing that role anyway imo. Also i don't really agree with purposely doing what you have suggested. Which bit? Casting Genesis, getting PR out of the casting, or casting a queer WOC? I can’t believe Casualty is still on! Is Charlie still in it? Charlie is still in it 🙂 |
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 12, 2019 8:01:00 GMT
She's in Casualty on BBC One but she couldn't sing that role anyway imo. Also i don't really agree with purposely doing what you have suggested. Which bit? Casting Genesis, getting PR out of the casting, or casting a queer WOC? I can’t believe Casualty is still on! Is Charlie still in it? Well, it's fine if they case someone to play Celie who is LGBT naturally but the problem is if they went out specifically to do that. I don't think that is right at all. The casting of parts should always be based on talent and who is best on the day, that's why Seyi was cast, and fair enough that blew up, but i think that should still be the general rule. Plus in this case because there has been such a public issue, purpose casting an LGBT actress would seem like over compensating and making a false gesture. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2019 8:07:59 GMT
Which bit? Casting Genesis, getting PR out of the casting, or casting a queer WOC? I can’t believe Casualty is still on! Is Charlie still in it? Well, it's fine if they case someone to play Celie who is LGBT naturally but the problem is if they went out specifically to do that. I don't think that is right at all. The casting of parts should always be based on talent and who is best on the day, that's why Seyi was cast, and fair enough that blew up, but i think that should still be the general rule. Plus in this case because there has been such a public issue, purpose casting an LGBT actress would seem like over compensating and making a false gesture. Or perhaps merely making a pointed gesture more so than a "false" one? |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2019 8:41:28 GMT
I’d like to think they went above and beyond to find a queer actress of colour, but if they don’t cast it like that then I will be ok with it. Ultimately they've set themselves the lowest possible bar...don’t cast another very talented, hater-filled person who thinks I’m an abomination.
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