More on JC
Thu, 25 Apr 2002, 09:41 pmWalter Plinge21 posts in thread
More on JC
Thu, 25 Apr 2002, 09:41 pmTo those who ever thought the review master was in the show...alas you are wrong. The review master doesnt realise they spoke to me after the show but they did. They also sat in front of me at Hamlet it would appear.
Now as to a little contradition of the review master.
I was really not happy with the Cross situation in JC and yes mistakes happen and yes people are killed injured , whatever. Other safe guards needed to have been in place...not just one bolt as it were.
Backstage crew should also be wearing shoes and at times not all of them were. Cast should not be incharge of set assembly crew should(as was evident with the cross episode) After all cast have enough to do.
The sound was less than fabulous, some of the priests could not be heard at all (Apparently no mics)_, mics had intermittent cutting in and out...reminissant of some Les Mis tec difficulties...gee I wonder why
The scaffolding on the set looked a bit flimsey and was distracting when the priests hit the rail and the whole thing shook.
One of the Guards had so much trouble seeing in the gloomy light and with a face mask he not only tripped up a ramp he then stumbled on a step as well....which made for some chortles in the audience.
So yes I thought JCSS was Fantastic as I stated the night I saw it but.....there were some staging and tec difficulties that did draw away from a polished performance and religate the show back to the status of "community theatre" is the prefered term.
This may all sound a bit harsh but I assure you it is directed only at tecs and crew who have a responsibility not only to the audience but also to the health and safety of the crew and actors which is paramount. It is all to easy to hide in the dark and become a bit lax with time
Now as to a little contradition of the review master.
I was really not happy with the Cross situation in JC and yes mistakes happen and yes people are killed injured , whatever. Other safe guards needed to have been in place...not just one bolt as it were.
Backstage crew should also be wearing shoes and at times not all of them were. Cast should not be incharge of set assembly crew should(as was evident with the cross episode) After all cast have enough to do.
The sound was less than fabulous, some of the priests could not be heard at all (Apparently no mics)_, mics had intermittent cutting in and out...reminissant of some Les Mis tec difficulties...gee I wonder why
The scaffolding on the set looked a bit flimsey and was distracting when the priests hit the rail and the whole thing shook.
One of the Guards had so much trouble seeing in the gloomy light and with a face mask he not only tripped up a ramp he then stumbled on a step as well....which made for some chortles in the audience.
So yes I thought JCSS was Fantastic as I stated the night I saw it but.....there were some staging and tec difficulties that did draw away from a polished performance and religate the show back to the status of "community theatre" is the prefered term.
This may all sound a bit harsh but I assure you it is directed only at tecs and crew who have a responsibility not only to the audience but also to the health and safety of the crew and actors which is paramount. It is all to easy to hide in the dark and become a bit lax with time
Re: More on JC
Sun, 28 Apr 2002, 02:25 amWalter Plinge
As an unseen member of the crew I was well aware of the problems associated with the cross and the staging. There was actually more than just one stage hand on hand to help crucify JC without killing him before his time. The set builder was there every night puting him in place so he didn't come to an untimely end. The cast and crew were also well aware of the lighting states and although scenes were often dark most knew thier places. Even professional actors need to get themselves out of situations in poor lighting, even in professional gigs. I have seen poor acting and poor lighting, sound and staging in professional shows. It could be the reason why Subiaco Theatre Centre no longer uses its revolving stage.
Sound was a different kettle of fish. Working with a live 4 piece "band" and with a drummer who refused to tone his sound down did not help the mics, either body or hand held. I had no association nor saw "Le Mis" but if you did you would know the vagaries (not spelt right) of live and mic'd sound.
And by the by no stage hand worked on stage with bear feet.
Carol I think you need get new glasses
Sound was a different kettle of fish. Working with a live 4 piece "band" and with a drummer who refused to tone his sound down did not help the mics, either body or hand held. I had no association nor saw "Le Mis" but if you did you would know the vagaries (not spelt right) of live and mic'd sound.
And by the by no stage hand worked on stage with bear feet.
Carol I think you need get new glasses
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