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| re: ugh... Des McAnuff...why? | |
| Posted by: Singapore/Fling 04:26 pm EDT 06/23/18 | |
| In reply to: re: ugh... Des McAnuff...why? - Chazwaza 02:47 pm EDT 06/23/18 | |
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| I think it's a fair question, and it reminds us that we are talking deeply about people's total careers and the oftentimes lack of opportunities for black directors to reach the level where they will be trusted with a giant, tech heavy Broadway musical. The directors that immediately come to mind - Wolfe, Bill T. Jones, Kenny Leon, and Niegel Smith - either likely wouldn't do it (Wolfe, Jones, and Smith) or wouldn't do it very well (Leon). In another five to ten years, Stevie Walker-Webb might be worth taking a risk on. Perhaps Robert O'Hara, but I was underwhelmed by his work on "Bella". Liesl Tommy's work feels very hit or miss, and arguably Des would bring as much authenticity about the American black experience as she would (dangerous words I know). Who am I forgetting? |
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| Maybe Billy Porter would be interested? | |
| Posted by: KingSpeed 06:00 pm EDT 06/23/18 | |
| In reply to: re: ugh... Des McAnuff...why? - Singapore/Fling 04:26 pm EDT 06/23/18 | |
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| He's directed before. Also Ken Roberson, the choreographer of AVE Q. | |
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| re: Maybe Billy Porter would be interested? | |
| Posted by: Singapore/Fling 06:56 pm EDT 06/23/18 | |
| In reply to: Maybe Billy Porter would be interested? - KingSpeed 06:00 pm EDT 06/23/18 | |
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| Have either of them directed big musicals? "Ain't Too Proud" is a huge production, and their tech schedule was quite tight. You'd need to find someone who has shown an ability to steer a big ship. | |
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| re: Maybe Billy Porter would be interested? | |
| Posted by: KingSpeed 08:11 pm EDT 06/23/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Maybe Billy Porter would be interested? - Singapore/Fling 06:56 pm EDT 06/23/18 | |
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| I know that Billy directed a production of COMPANY many years ago. Ken, like I said, has choreographed on Broadway. Not sure about directing. | |
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| re: Maybe Billy Porter would be interested? | |
| Posted by: Singapore/Fling 03:24 pm EDT 06/24/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Maybe Billy Porter would be interested? - KingSpeed 08:11 pm EDT 06/23/18 | |
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| There is Ruben Santiago-Hudson, who has done strong work with August Wilson. Giving him a show of this scale might backfire, but he would at least be with having a conversation with. | |
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| re: Maybe Billy Porter would be interested? | |
| Posted by: Singapore/Fling 04:18 pm EDT 06/24/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Maybe Billy Porter would be interested? - Singapore/Fling 03:24 pm EDT 06/24/18 | |
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| And there's also Kwame Kwei-Armah, who would probably have been the best candidate, except that he's gone back to the UK to run the Young Vic. | |
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