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Age Appropriateness?

Posted by: mamaleh 11:59 am EDT 08/08/14
In reply to: Really Excited by this! - actor103 02:07 am EDT 08/08/14

I haven't seen this production--waiting for a NY transfer, of course. Much as I like Roger Rees, does he seem age appropriate? Chita Rivera is more than a decade older. Wouldn't the powerful, influential man who abandoned her character likely be older? I wonder if they thought of having John McMartin, three years older than Ms. Rivera, repeat his turn from the Goodman in 2001. I remember McMartin's excellent turn as Schill in a revival of the straight play in the '70s. I do wonder if he was approached for WTF.


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Posted by: stevemr 02:06 pm EDT 08/08/14
In reply to: Age Appropriateness? - mamaleh 11:59 am EDT 08/08/14

Rees is made-up to look older, and postures himself accordingly. This revised version eliminates Anton's two children, so there is even less reason to be concerned about his age. Chita may be ageless -- in makeup and costume she looks far younger than 81 -- just look at some of the production photos. In fact, when she makes her final entrance (spoiler alert) - she looks considerably older than she has earlier in the show -- so its clear she's not supposed to look old until then -- and after all, as the richest woman in the world, Claire can certainly can afford whatever it takes to maintain those looks.


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Posted by: schauspieler 02:11 pm EDT 08/08/14
In reply to: re: Age Appropriateness? - stevemr 02:06 pm EDT 08/08/14

His two adult children are in this version


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Posted by: ryhog 12:38 pm EDT 08/08/14
In reply to: Age Appropriateness? - mamaleh 11:59 am EDT 08/08/14

I would think Rees has it within his formidable skill set to convey that he is 10-15 years older than his chronological age.


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