The Producers

I like this show. The script is hilarious, and because of it's national acclaim, any theatre that does this show can't really flop it.

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Did I use that phrase right? Oh well, whatever. Anyway, Our show wasn't as horrifying as I was expecting it to be. This a very good thing, because I'm a spot operator for it and I have to watch the show intently for it every night. Three more weeks of Producers every night, except Mondays. This is going to be fun.

The best part is that I'm learning a new skill for technical theatre: Follow Spot Operator! My hand isn't all that steady and my fade-in aim is awful, but I am learning. And my hands are getting slightly calloused from the handle on the instrument. I guess that last bit is a good thing...? Maybe, maybe not I suppose.

Anyway, brief review: The musical numbers are fairly solid, with a few dropped/fumbled lines here and there. The characters are decent and the set is incredible! What the designer did in such a small space is nothing short of a miracle, but considering it's David Dywer, I'm not exactly surprised. His sets are usually pretty awesome, in my humble and uneducated opinion. Favorite player for this show is the actor playing Max Bialystock. Tremendous energy and great presence, not to mention a decent (at least - remember my opinion doesn't count for much) sense of comedic timing. Worst moment on stage: the fals Irish accents during the arresting scene. Really bad - in general - in the worst possible way.

If you're in the North Conway area in the next three weeks, come and see it; it's good, I promise!

-S.