Theatre . . . as if for the first time!
“Pick a little, talk a lot”
Most actors or those working behind the scenes have come in contact with “The Music Man” and its famous gossiping ladies. In the spirit of that musical and the many other plays, scripts or musicals that first introduce us to the world of stage and film, this blog is dedicated to Gossip! Scuttlebutt! Behind the scenes news and thoughts! I promise to pick a little (constructive criticism only) and talk and sometimes squawk a lot!
After about my third helping of leftover turkey, I read this week’s “New York Observer” and came upon a review of the newly opened Mary Poppins. (I have not seen the show yet but have heard many varied reports—most great, some not.) Anyway, in his review John Heilpern writes about taking a child with him to see the show and ends with “My young guest and new friend . . . enjoyed every minute of it. How wonderful, I thought. How wonderful to be going to the theater as if transported, the talent, curtain calls, applauding—the whole package. It is good to go back to the theatre as if it is the first time but also go back to what started you loving theatre, acting or a career related to it. This time of year in New York, with all the holiday shows and out of town visitors, I always think how many of these kids will skate in Central Park, visit Rockefeller Center and see their first Broadway Show. Many of them will have their lives changed forever when they quietly say, “That is what I want to do.” Its nice to revisit what started you in the business and kept you there! One of my New Year’s Resolutions will be approaching each new show like I am going to theatre for the first time!