The Boys Next Door
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Topic: The Boys Next Door
Posted By: Malavia
Subject: The Boys Next Door
Date 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.
MAL
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Posted By: kaelidancer
Date 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.
Good luck!
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Kaeli Gardner
Johnson City Community Theatre
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Posted By: ACT4JC
Date Posted: 9/12/09 at 10:25pm
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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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Posted By: Topper
Date Posted: 9/13/09 at 6:56pm
"Cheek to Cheek."
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"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone
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