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Post by cirque on Aug 26, 2019 8:14:50 GMT
bank holiday request to theatre
stop saying......you will see yourself up there.
give it a rest
thanks
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 26, 2019 10:38:10 GMT
I don’t understand?
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Post by lynette on Aug 26, 2019 10:41:27 GMT
You mean like characters you can identify with? If so, then that is always/usually rubbish. Sometimes I might see a middle aged, middle class white woman in my income bracket with straight short hair and glasses, somewhat overweight ( don’t judge) with ‘opinions’ but hard to find in an Ibsen or Hamlet, say 😂 And what a bore for everyone else!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 26, 2019 11:27:18 GMT
I can’t say I’ve ever heard it said. And if it was it certainly wouldn’t entice me to see something. I see quite enough of me already.
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Post by cirque on Aug 26, 2019 11:45:35 GMT
I am surprised so few have heard this used....its very much of now believing that audiences won’t come unless they see themselves on the stage as it were. Recent example Bartholomew Fair Globe trailer justifying the modern concept.
Maybe I have just tuned into it and feel some anxiety,,..my love of Theatre was often not to see myself but to engage with the notion of the other.
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 26, 2019 11:57:45 GMT
I am surprised so few have heard this used....its very much of now believing that audiences won’t come unless they see themselves on the stage as it were. I wouldn't come if there was a high likelihood of seeing either myself or modern society on stage. I go to the theatre to escape reality. |
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 26, 2019 12:03:45 GMT
Me too, Dawnstar. I actively avoid any production that is described as either 'timely' or 'relevant'. |
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Post by profquatermass on Aug 26, 2019 14:05:23 GMT
Can someone explain what this is about? What producers say 'You will see yourself up there' and where do they say it? I've never seen it on a poster ...
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 26, 2019 14:20:37 GMT
bank holiday request to theatre stop saying......you will see yourself up there. give it a rest thanks Is this expressing little faith in the industry or rather your lack of desire to see relatable stories? |
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Post by danb on Sept 1, 2019 17:56:19 GMT
I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. If I had to see me, others would have to too and that really isn’t on.
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Post by joem on Sept 1, 2019 18:42:54 GMT
I don't mind seeing me on a stage but I don't understand original post.
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Post by bengal73 on Sept 2, 2019 13:11:20 GMT
I too am confused by this. Ive never heard it said
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