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timmytoons
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Topic: Successful Comedies?
Posted: 8/21/08 at 4:08pm

Next spring, my CT will be doing our annual play and I think it needs to be a fun, well known comedy that will be able to fill the seats.

Shows i've thought about are:

Cheaper by the dozen

Bleacher Bums

The Odd Couple (female version)

Are there any other suggestions that people have? and what amongst these three would be the bes? Since we are located in the chicagoland area, i figured bleacher bums would be perfect, but any other suggestions would be great.

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Posted: 8/21/08 at 5:34pm

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1940 Musical Comedy Murders (challenging tech)

Noises Off (very challenging tech)

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jayzehr
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Posted: 8/21/08 at 6:01pm

If you're going to do the Odd Couple I'd say do the male version. I don't think the female version translates very well. Th funny premise in the original is Felix behaving like a housewife in the relationship.

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Posted: 8/22/08 at 6:48pm

Love, Sex and the IRS.

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Posted: 8/22/08 at 7:47pm

If yer gonna do The Odd Couple, do Oscar And Felix... The original has NOT aged well.

No Sex Please We're British is the most successful sex farce in the world... You have to work pretty hard to NOT make a bucket of $$ off it.

Boeing Boeing held that title before No Sex came along... It's also a money-maker!

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DaedalusAZ
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Posted: 8/31/08 at 3:49am

Am less than 2 weeks from opening night for The Odd Couple at our HS. Even with a shortened rehearsal schedule, this cast and this show rocks! My gals have really found their characters and are having a ball and of course that shows in every scene.

It's a can't miss comedy in my opinion!

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Posted: 8/31/08 at 10:21am

I am directing The Odd Couple for the second time for our CT. I did it ten years ago also. If you have the right chemistry between Oscar and Felix and also with the two sisters, this show can't be beat. Let us know how you did. Break a leg! Thumbs%20Up

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Posted: 8/31/08 at 10:29am

I'm doing the female version...so it's Olive instead of Oscar and Florence that drives her batty! Actually, this cast of young women have captured the essence of the show quite well. They range from 14 to 18 years of age and have taken to Simon's comedy like fish to water!

If you have never read the female version, please do so as it is a hoot!

This is only our second year with a theater program Last year we had four shows on tap, this year we have upped the ante and are doing five!

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Posted: 8/31/08 at 10:48am

You have quite a productive schedule. Our group is a CT with 34 years under our belts. We do 3 regular productions and try to have a Christmas show every year. I looked at the female version but decided that the original was too good not to do again. Most H.S. programs feature much larger casts. What other plays do you have lined up?

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Always be yourself because the ones that matter don't care and the ones that care don't matter.

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Posted: 8/31/08 at 11:38am

The Odd Couple (feamle version)

The Tale of Snow White

Christmas Carol

The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

I chose the female version because of I have so many outstanding female actresses at present, but a real lack of any guys. I have no problem with casting a girl in a guys role; did it last spring in Godspell where both my Jesus and my John/Judas were gals. But to cast an entire show??? Nah...better to just give them something they could really bite into; and they have!

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timmytoons Walk-On Joined: 2/25/08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: Successful Comedies? Posted: 8/21/08 at 4:08pm
	Next spring, my CT will be doing our annual play and I think it needs to be a fun, well known comedy that will be able to fill the seats. Shows i've thought about are: Cheaper by the dozen Bleacher Bums The Odd Couple (female version) Are there any other suggestions that people have? and what amongst these three would be the bes? Since we are located in the chicagoland area, i figured bleacher bums would be perfect, but any other suggestions would be great.

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belle Star Joined: 9/12/06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 75	Posted: 8/21/08 at 5:34pm
	Rumors 1940 Musical Comedy Murders (challenging tech) Noises Off (very challenging tech)
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jayzehr Celebrity Joined: 8/11/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 537	Posted: 8/21/08 at 6:01pm
	If you're going to do the Odd Couple I'd say do the male version. I don't think the female version translates very well. Th funny premise in the original is Felix behaving like a housewife in the relationship.
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stageman 2 Player Joined: 8/20/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 8/22/08 at 6:48pm
	Love, Sex and the IRS.
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ClintonHammond Player Joined: 7/28/08 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 28	Posted: 8/22/08 at 7:47pm
	If yer gonna do The Odd Couple, do Oscar And Felix... The original has NOT aged well. No Sex Please We're British is the most successful sex farce in the world... You have to work pretty hard to NOT make a bucket of $$ off it. Boeing Boeing held that title before No Sex came along... It's also a money-maker!
	Without actors, a techie is a person with a list of marketable skills. Without techies, an actor is just a goof, emoting alone in the dark.
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DaedalusAZ Walk-On Joined: 8/24/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 8/31/08 at 3:49am
	Am less than 2 weeks from opening night for The Odd Couple at our HS. Even with a shortened rehearsal schedule, this cast and this show rocks! My gals have really found their characters and are having a ball and of course that shows in every scene. It's a can't miss comedy in my opinion! G
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stageman 2 Player Joined: 8/20/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 8/31/08 at 10:21am
	I am directing The Odd Couple for the second time for our CT. I did it ten years ago also. If you have the right chemistry between Oscar and Felix and also with the two sisters, this show can't be beat. Let us know how you did. Break a leg!
	Les Liss Fine Arts, County of Effingham info@effinghamface.com www.effinghamface.com Always be yourself because the ones that matter don't care and the ones that care don't matter.
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DaedalusAZ Walk-On Joined: 8/24/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 8/31/08 at 10:29am
	I'm doing the female version...so it's Olive instead of Oscar and Florence that drives her batty! Actually, this cast of young women have captured the essence of the show quite well. They range from 14 to 18 years of age and have taken to Simon's comedy like fish to water! If you have never read the female version, please do so as it is a hoot! This is only our second year with a theater program Last year we had four shows on tap, this year we have upped the ante and are doing five!
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stageman 2 Player Joined: 8/20/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 8/31/08 at 10:48am
	You have quite a productive schedule. Our group is a CT with 34 years under our belts. We do 3 regular productions and try to have a Christmas show every year. I looked at the female version but decided that the original was too good not to do again. Most H.S. programs feature much larger casts. What other plays do you have lined up?
	Les Liss Fine Arts, County of Effingham info@effinghamface.com www.effinghamface.com Always be yourself because the ones that matter don't care and the ones that care don't matter.
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DaedalusAZ Walk-On Joined: 8/24/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 8/31/08 at 11:38am
	The Odd Couple (feamle version) The Tale of Snow White Christmas Carol The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf You're a Good Man Charlie Brown I chose the female version because of I have so many outstanding female actresses at present, but a real lack of any guys. I have no problem with casting a girl in a guys role; did it last spring in Godspell where both my Jesus and my John/Judas were gals. But to cast an entire show??? Nah...better to just give them something they could really bite into; and they have!
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