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| re: Hands off the Tonys | Screenwriters are striking at the heart of Broadway | |
| Posted by: Thom915 03:14 pm EDT 06/01/23 | |
| In reply to: re: Hands off the Tonys | Screenwriters are striking at the heart of Broadway - Ann 07:45 am EDT 06/01/23 | |
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| Very true, Ann. The one part though of the WGA's actions I do not understand is asking WGA members to stay home. There is no picket line to cross. That would indeed be problematic not only for WGA members. The WGA says that its members can tape their acceptance speeches should they win. Surely pretaping one's speech is closer to writing for the program than a speech delivered pff the cuff in the excitement of the moment. Who is not going to write down their remarks and thank you's in advance of the taping. It would be far easier to just ask them not to use any written material should they be on the stage accepting their award. I also feel certain whether live or taped any WGA member is going to make a statement in support of the union and the strike. So what is the rationale behind this "invisible" picket line? | |
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| re: Hands off the Tonys | Screenwriters are striking at the heart of Broadway | |
| Posted by: MockingbirdGirl 03:36 pm EDT 06/01/23 | |
| In reply to: re: Hands off the Tonys | Screenwriters are striking at the heart of Broadway - Thom915 03:14 pm EDT 06/01/23 | |
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| So what is the rationale behind this "invisible" picket line? I would imagine: To demonstrate solidarity with the writers who cannot go to their jobs, awards shows, etc. |
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| re: Hands off the Tonys | Screenwriters are striking at the heart of Broadway | |
| Posted by: Thom915 11:49 pm EDT 06/01/23 | |
| In reply to: re: Hands off the Tonys | Screenwriters are striking at the heart of Broadway - MockingbirdGirl 03:36 pm EDT 06/01/23 | |
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| That would possibly be understandable were they asked not to participate at all but since they are allowed to tape an acceptance speech if they should win the award for which they are nominated, they are in effect "participating." The only thing they are not allowed to share in the excitement of being present when their name is announced and receiving the congratulatory wishes of those who might surround them as well and to offer their support to those others (directors, actors, designers, composers etc) who made their work award worthy. As far as other award shows go, there are not likely to be any since I doubt the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and what have you will go forward while the strike is on. And writers can certainly go to the award shows which are not broadcast. I don't think there is any request e.g. to not attend the Drama Desk Awards on Tuesday. Well, they didn't solicit my opinion and I do support the goals of the strike so, as a viewer I will have to put up with this rule whether I agree or not. | |
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