They did it in Hartland many years ago... everyone liked it... so you shouldn't have too much of a problem. They are pretty frigging conservative in Hartland!
You know what I'd like to be in? HAIR- I'd get naked for it... wait what am I saying?!- no I wouldn't- I haven't even been to the beach in years- during the day anyway- I can't stand the thought of wearing a swim suit. ish.
The Brook's Fountain stands in the center of town, at the crossing of two major roads. It has stood there for just about forever. People go to this circular park to eat ice cream and stare at the pretty water works. Crucifixions are are a rather uncommon event.
See, Marshall is one of those towns to get worked up over the most pathetic of issues, mostly because everyone is bored, but frequently because 97.23% of the population has never witnessed the real world in action.
And a similar 97.23% are all WASPs.
So they'll enjoy Godspell, just not our particular choice of ending.
About a year too late. It's actually quite a nice play, if done right (practically impossible). Probably best if you happen to be a Christian but, then again, the hardcore theatre Christians are boycotting the production because it's "sacreligious" (Jesus + clown costume = a mockery of the Savior).
I'm spiritual, not religious -- yet I enjoy it. The music is what makes it all worthwhile. And it should be a pretty decent showing considering the cast.
Beats "Meet me in St. Louis" hands down. And someone dies . . . in a youth theatre show. That's pretty swell.
But with spotlights in your eyes? That alone ruins the "soothing effect" idea you've got there. And I'm probably going to be drenching him with downpouring water.
Yeah, why can't they use a cross? It's been done before. I suspect they'd buy it. even if it weren't the town symbol. Plus carrying the fountain with the crown of thorns is going to get heavy. Cross is much lighter in comparison.
A cross doesn't mean much in today's reality -- it has come to be a religious symbol, and not the "Roman electric chair" sort of thing that it once was. Most Godspell productions use a fence and simulate electricity running through it. The fountain will make it quite a visual splendor, but a bit ironic since that same fountain is used to baptize the deciples in scene 1.
And Crucifying him on a cross is so cliche . . . I say give 'im the REAL electric chair, but then that might just cause even more social hysterics.
Oh, and tee hee. I've great great mental imagery now of Josh Petty shouldering the fountain. It's an image worthy of being brought to reality in Photoshop.
Nice userpic there . . . dear God, what the hell is the world coming to? Better than Lego porn though, I imagine.
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You know what I'd like to be in? HAIR- I'd get naked for it... wait what am I saying?!- no I wouldn't- I haven't even been to the beach in years- during the day anyway- I can't stand the thought of wearing a swim suit. ish.
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The Brook's Fountain stands in the center of town, at the crossing of two major roads. It has stood there for just about forever. People go to this circular park to eat ice cream and stare at the pretty water works. Crucifixions are are a rather uncommon event.
See, Marshall is one of those towns to get worked up over the most pathetic of issues, mostly because everyone is bored, but frequently because 97.23% of the population has never witnessed the real world in action.
And a similar 97.23% are all WASPs.
So they'll enjoy Godspell, just not our particular choice of ending.
Wait, YOU won't wear a swimsuit?
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I'm so proud.
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I weep if this is true.
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Might be too late for that, though.
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I'm spiritual, not religious -- yet I enjoy it. The music is what makes it all worthwhile. And it should be a pretty decent showing considering the cast.
Beats "Meet me in St. Louis" hands down. And someone dies . . . in a youth theatre show. That's pretty swell.
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You sure the wood doesn't sound better?
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And Crucifying him on a cross is so cliche . . . I say give 'im the REAL electric chair, but then that might just cause even more social hysterics.
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Nice userpic there . . . dear God, what the hell is the world coming to? Better than Lego porn though, I imagine.
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I like it.
I really really like it!
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