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re: I'm amazed how many of you defend Willis

Posted by:	whereismikeyfl 12:18 am EST 11/04/15
In reply to:	re: I'm amazed how many of you defend Willis - ryhog 12:44 pm EST 11/03/15

If I buy a ticket, the quality of the performer is my concern. It has nothing to do with "approval." I have seen drunk performers and performers being fed lines. I do not consider either to be worth spending money on. You suggest that the means are not visible in the result. If you cannot see a difference, then go spend your money on this. I do see a difference when a performer is fully present or not--and the latter is just not worth it to me. Especially at Broadway prices. My last memory of seeing a beloved performer on stage is seeing her distracted from the person onstage with her by the earpiece. I wish I had not see it.

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re: I'm amazed how many of you defend Willis

Posted by:	ryhog 12:28 am EST 11/04/15
In reply to:	re: I'm amazed how many of you defend Willis - whereismikeyfl 12:18 am EST 11/04/15

What you are describing is someone who failed to give the best possible performance. No one is criticizing anyone for expecting that. But you are assuming that an earpiece or any of the dozens of other tricks that help people with their lines are inherently affecting the performance. If you don't want to see Laurette Taylor when you and I time travel back to that period, I'll buy your ticket from you at premium prices.

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