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biggertigger
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 Posted: 8/26/07 at 10:00pm |
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Here is a website about Helping Children deal with disappointment.
The second line will make you laugh.
This mother is acting everybit the stage mother. Help the child to deal with the disappointment. You wont be able to change the mother. You should encourage the mother to do what is best for the children and not what she wants.
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The two greatest days in a theater persons life, the day you start a new show and the day the damn thing closes.
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eveharrington
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Posted: 8/27/07 at 2:35am |
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You know Kim, it actually sounds like you have a pretty good grasp of the problem and how to approach explaining the facts of theater life to these folks. May I suggest you try holding a meeting/class for all the kids who have or may want to audition AND their parents. You can discuss casting issues and policies, time commitments, audition and rehearsal etiquette, anything you and the rest of the board want to have out there. It would help many of the kids a lot and make them feel a little less nervous at the next audition, and if the moon is full some of the parents might even learn something. I won't pretend that they'll all show up, but the ones that are likely to be a problem wouldn't miss it. It also allows you to make your feelings regarding the current situation heard without specifically "targeting" one parent or family. Sorry for the rambling post but it's just a thought.
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"If nothing else, there's applause... like waves of love pouring over the footlights."
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Gaafa
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Posted: 8/27/07 at 9:03am |
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This reminds of the story line to 'Gypsy'.
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Joe
Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house} |
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eveharrington
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Posted: 8/27/07 at 1:42pm |
 Geez, let us hope it doesn't turn out that way!
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"If nothing else, there's applause... like waves of love pouring over the footlights."
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Gaafa
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Posted: 8/27/07 at 10:10pm |
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I think....
{In the words of Noel Coward;-} "Some years ago when I was returning from the Far East on a very large ship, I was pursued around the decks every day by a very large lady. She showed me some photographs of her daughter – a repellant-looking girl and seemed convinced that she was destined for a great stage career. Finally, in sheer self-preservation, I locked myself in my cabin and wrote this song"; – Don’t Put Your Daughter On The Stage, Mrs. Worthington” Don’t put your daughter on the stage, Mrs. Worthington Don’t put your daughter on the stage The profession is overcrowded The struggle’s pretty tough And admitting the fact she’s burning to act That isn’t quite enough She’s a nice girl and though her teeth are fairly good She’s not the type I ever would be eager to engage I repeat, Mrs. Worthington, sweet Mrs. Worthington Don’t put your daughter on the stage Regarding yours, dear Mrs. Worthington Of Wednesday, the 23rd. Although your baby may be keen on a stage career How can I make it clear that this is not a good idea For her to hope and appear, Mrs. Worthington Is on the face of it absurd Her personality is not in reality quite big enough, inviting enough For this particular sphere Don’t put your daughter on the stage, Mrs. Worthington Don’t put your daughter on the stage She’s a bit of an ugly duckling, you must honestly confess And the width of her seat would surely defeat Her chances of her success It’s - it’s a loud voice, and though it’s not exactly flat She’ll need a little more than that to earn a living wage On my knees, Mrs. Worthington, please Mrs. Worthington Don’t put your daughter on the stage Don’t put your daughter on the stage, Mrs. Worthington Don’t put your daughter on the stage Though they said at the school of acting She was lovely as Peer Gynt I’m afraid, on the whole, an ingenue role might emphasize her squint She has nice hands, to give the wretched girl her due But don’t you think her bust is too developed for her age No more buts, Mrs. Worthington, nuts! Mrs. Worthington DON'T PUT YOUR DAUGHTER ON THE STAGE! Mama, is on the same boat! |
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Joe
Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house} |
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