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    Posted: 12/12/08 at 2:39pm
I am currently directing The Boys Next Door, by Tom Griffin.

Right before intermission Norman and Sheila break into a dance that belies their mental handicap.  If you are familiar with the show, what song would you suggest be used?

I'm thinking something they can do a waltz to, but am having trouble picking a song.

Thanks in advance.

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bullet Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:44pm
Hi there Malavia :)  I actually did a sound design for this show once!  For most of the Dance scenes I had some Herb Alpert playing in the background, something a little cheesy and light.  For Sheila and Norman's dance, I used "Angel" by Sarah McLaughlin.  Major contrast to the Herb Alpert.  Add a dreamy light shift, and you'll practically be able to see the goosebumps on the audience.  I just got a chill thinking about it :D

As for the dance, they didn't do anything needlessly complex, pretty standard ballroom stuff with a couple of slow turns.  We contrasted it by having them begin the dance very awkwardly, and then, with the lighting change, their posture corrected... a beat, and then they started dancing... a very very touching moment.

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bullet Posted: 9/12/09 at 10:25pm
While I am sure your production has been mounted and struck by now, I used the theme to "Prelude to a Kiss."  Sorry so late.
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