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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 1, 2017 17:25:47 GMT
I have all too often tried to exit the building and ended up in a scrum of Jason Donovan fans or similar She claimed, unconvincingly. Too many broken hearts in the world eh Emily? *BIG WINK*.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 17:26:38 GMT
Whilst it is an interesting one, Carrie strikes me maybe as the sort of performer who would be certifiably gutted if in the future nobody bothered to want to see her at stage door and the books stopped selling.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 18:04:43 GMT
@theatremonkey BurlyBeaREven if I WAS a Donovan fan 2 weeks of him phoning in Pricilla and dealing with the drunk ladies of certain age there to see him would definatly cure me of that *Shudder* To prove I'm not above personal fangirl shame, the only time I've actually been at Stage Door of the WMC not for work was Alfie Boe. After that confession Donovan is halfway respectable
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 19:32:36 GMT
Did you think of 10 good reasons to stage door Jason then Emi?
Wonder what Cynthia's reaction would be if she was fantasy cast as Lola in Kinky Boots
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 19:47:05 GMT
Did you think of 10 good reasons to stage door Jason then Emi? Wonder what Cynthia's reaction would be if she was fantasy cast as Lola in Kinky Boots hahaha! We have a Unison poster in work that says '10 good reasons' at the top and EVERY time I see it I start sinigng that damn song. I dare you to tweet her....
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 1, 2017 20:28:43 GMT
Well, we could do that, especially for you...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 20:57:03 GMT
Did you think of 10 good reasons to stage door Jason then Emi? Wonder what Cynthia's reaction would be if she was fantasy cast as Lola in Kinky Boots hahaha! We have a Unison poster in work that says '10 good reasons' at the top and EVERY time I see it I start sinigng that damn song. I dare you to tweet her.... I am tempted believe me, I wonder if there would be a funnier role that could be suggested to her without being discriminatory - Dianne Abbott the Musical! Lola would be funny because if she kicked off, you could play dumb by saying it is a female role or she'd look a natural as a woman
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Post by longinthetooth on Aug 4, 2017 23:01:45 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 5, 2017 9:47:35 GMT
Somebody should send that to CHF as an example of how to discuss the subject without coming off like a patronising, supercilious little madam.
But don't do that, because if CHF sees it she'll officially approve it, take ownership of it as if she'd written it herself and use it to school us further.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2017 10:15:54 GMT
This is such a great blog post. I haven't heard a performer talk about stage door in a way other than "it is such a massive inconvenience for me to have to look at your face after I've finished work" for such a long time.
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Post by LaLuPone on Aug 5, 2017 12:54:28 GMT
I have to rant about this because it really annoyed me. At Stage Door of Miss Saigon (on Broadway) last night the little boy who played Tam was coming out with his parents. I've heard that sometimes he/she will come out with a sharpie and sign everyone's Playbills but this time he just walked past quickly because he was on tomorrow according to his parents. But that didn't stop all these crazy fans going "aww Tam so cuuuuteee, awwww take a picture awwww" and his mum kept politely saying "he's got a show tomorrow so..." I don't think I'd have been as polite if he were my child! The poor kid was probably about 6 and probably exhausted, what is their problem! 🙄
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 5, 2017 20:58:33 GMT
It's not actually publically accesible so it's technically not possible to 'stage door' at the WMC Oh dear, isn't it? That is decidedly embarassing to read as I did stage door when I saw WNO's Kiss Me Kate there last December. No one told me I wasn't allowed to be standing there!
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Post by Kim_Bahorel on Aug 5, 2017 23:32:18 GMT
I have to rant about this because it really annoyed me. At Stage Door of Miss Saigon (on Broadway) last night the little boy who played Tam was coming out with his parents. I've heard that sometimes he/she will come out with a sharpie and sign everyone's Playbills but this time he just walked past quickly because he was on tomorrow according to his parents. But that didn't stop all these crazy fans going "aww Tam so cuuuuteee, awwww take a picture awwww" and his mum kept politely saying "he's got a show tomorrow so..." I don't think I'd have been as polite if he were my child! The poor kid was probably about 6 and probably exhausted, what is their problem! 🙄 While I'll go to SD for casts, I never ask the kids in shows to sign anything. I remember one time being at Les Mis and the Gavroche that was on left the SD. We were all like 'awww its Gavroche' then chatted to ourselves that he was very good. He was standing around with his mum. As he left he said bye to us. We were alll 'awwwww'. But that was it.
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Post by harrie on Aug 6, 2017 10:04:03 GMT
It's not actually publically accesible so it's technically not possible to 'stage door' at the WMC Oh dear, isn't it? That is decidedly embarassing to read as I did stage door when I saw WNO's Kiss Me Kate there last December. No one told me I wasn't allowed to be standing there! I think it depends on the show. When they think there might be a lot of people wanting to go to the stage door, they usually have someone from security near the glass doors after the show stopping people from going through, but for others they don't bother!
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 6, 2017 17:58:42 GMT
I think it depends on the show. When they think there might be a lot of people wanting to go to the stage door, they usually have someone from security near the glass doors after the show stopping people from going through, but for others they don't bother! Oh, right. When I was there I think I was the only person waiting but there were a number of people going through the doors & past the stage door to get to a nearby car park, hence I thought it was alright to be in that area.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2017 18:40:18 GMT
I think it depends on the show. When they think there might be a lot of people wanting to go to the stage door, they usually have someone from security near the glass doors after the show stopping people from going through, but for others they don't bother! Oh, right. When I was there I think I was the only person waiting but there were a number of people going through the doors & past the stage door to get to a nearby car park, hence I thought it was alright to be in that area. It does depend on the show/mood of security! technically only staff and those using the disabled car park are allowed past the sliding glass doors, but to be honest unless there's a "star" in security are fairly lax, and probably assume anyone loitering at the actual stage door are other staff or friends of the company. So as it was 'only' WNO and therefore not that busy nobdoy would have minded! When big stars are in/big musicals that attract crowds, security stands at the automatic doors and that becomes 'Stage Door' (this is also because staff found it hard to get in and out as well without 'help') I'm going to Adams Family on Wedneday I may conduct a survey of stage door
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 6, 2017 20:54:57 GMT
It does depend on the show/mood of security! technically only staff and those using the disabled car park are allowed past the sliding glass doors, but to be honest unless there's a "star" in security are fairly lax, and probably assume anyone loitering at the actual stage door are other staff or friends of the company. So as it was 'only' WNO and therefore not that busy nobdoy would have minded! I don't recall seeing any security staff around after the show, let alone any doing crowd control. I guess a matinee audience for a classic musical, made up as it was mostly of pensioners & a few families, must have been considered low risk! I just spoke to the cast member I'm acquainted with then went off to start my 5 hour journey home. If I ever visit the WMC again (only been twice in my life, as I live on the other side of the country) I now know to wait in the lobby instead!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 6, 2017 21:06:55 GMT
Can someone please tell me when it became correct English to drop the definite article when talking about THE stage door?
We don't do this with any other aspect of theatre, we don't say "I'm going to Box Office" or "I'll meet you at entrance" so why do we persist in doing it with THE stage door?
I suspect it's because a bunch of luvvie types started doing it and now everyone is (pathetically) jumping onto (the) bandwagon.i suggest we just stop it, and show it up for the self indulgent artifice that it is.
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Post by adrianics on Aug 6, 2017 21:16:55 GMT
"Stage door" is a verb ("I might stage door after the show) and "*the* stage door" is a noun, no?
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Post by d'James on Aug 6, 2017 21:36:16 GMT
Can someone please tell me when it became correct English to drop the definite article when talking about THE stage door? We don't do this with any other aspect of theatre, we don't say "I'm going to Box Office" or "I'll meet you at entrance" so why do we persist in doing it with THE stage door? I suspect it's because a bunch of luvvie types started doing it and now everyone is (pathetically) jumping onto (the) bandwagon.i suggest we just stop it, and show it up for the self indulgent artifice that it is. I've noticed that too. It just sounds odd to me. I will always call it the stage door.
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Post by theatremadness on Aug 6, 2017 22:08:06 GMT
Can someone please tell me when it became correct English to drop the definite article when talking about THE stage door? We don't do this with any other aspect of theatre, we don't say "I'm going to Box Office" or "I'll meet you at entrance" so why do we persist in doing it with THE stage door? I suspect it's because a bunch of luvvie types started doing it and now everyone is (pathetically) jumping onto (the) bandwagon.i suggest we just stop it, and show it up for the self indulgent artifice that it is. No, but tell us how you really feel!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 8:07:18 GMT
It does depend on the show/mood of security! technically only staff and those using the disabled car park are allowed past the sliding glass doors, but to be honest unless there's a "star" in security are fairly lax, and probably assume anyone loitering at the actual stage door are other staff or friends of the company. So as it was 'only' WNO and therefore not that busy nobdoy would have minded! I don't recall seeing any security staff around after the show, let alone any doing crowd control. I guess a matinee audience for a classic musical, made up as it was mostly of pensioners & a few families, must have been considered low risk! I just spoke to the cast member I'm acquainted with then went off to start my 5 hour journey home. If I ever visit the WMC again (only been twice in my life, as I live on the other side of the country) I now know to wait in the lobby instead! They probably weren't around they were probably having a nice sit down in the control room haha! But seriously, you weren't in any way at fault- that is where the stage door is and unless they're actively keeping people inside the main building there's no way to know! And anyway as you noticed in Opera season it's not very busy with people waiting!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 8:58:40 GMT
I'm going to Adams Family on Wedneday I may conduct a survey of stage door Isn't Wednesday really the only day people should go to see The Addams Family?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 9:01:49 GMT
I'm going to Adams Family on Wedneday I may conduct a survey of stage door Isn't Wednesday really the only day people should go to see The Addams Family? Yes. Clearly that was my booking method (not just 'aye that'll do')
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 14:10:28 GMT
Can someone please tell me when it became correct English to drop the definite article when talking about THE stage door? We don't do this with any other aspect of theatre, we don't say "I'm going to Box Office" or "I'll meet you at entrance" so why do we persist in doing it with THE stage door? I suspect it's because a bunch of luvvie types started doing it and now everyone is (pathetically) jumping onto (the) bandwagon.i suggest we just stop it, and show it up for the self indulgent artifice that it is. They probably say that in the north *shudders*. It is a bit weird, I think it's acceptable to use it when talking about the process of stage dooring, as was said, that makes it a verb "Shall we stage door after the show?", but there needs to be a THE when you're talking about going to "the" stage door.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 7, 2017 16:42:26 GMT
No, we say I'm goin' t' box office. Totally different. The definite article is present but in abbreviated form. Actually, I would say "Am goo-in' t' Box Office" because I'm from Yorkshire but that's another story
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 7, 2017 16:43:38 GMT
And no, it's not acceptable to make stagedoor a verb.
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Post by lovingtheatre2k17 on Aug 12, 2017 23:20:42 GMT
Carrie has just had another rant on instagram about how people have tried to block her when leaving from another exit. I find that disrespectful personally as actors leave by another exit to not be herded for photos.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 13, 2017 7:11:33 GMT
She's now prefixing her rants with "oh no she's having another rant about stagedoor" disclaimers so she obviously realises people are bored to death with her going on and on about it. I agree with the sentiment, she should be able to leave the threatre without being harassed, but she's wasting her time banging on about it on social media.
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Post by shady23 on Aug 13, 2017 18:48:28 GMT
She didn't "stage door" because she wanted to get home earlier and get some sleep before early travel the next day. Then instead of that sleep she typed up a long post on "insta" about it all.
OK then...
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