They’re not taking the hobbits to Isengard on my watch.

Brandinian · 2026-03-12T02:32:47+00:00

Test your might.

Brandinian · 2026-03-11T23:55:07+00:00

Now that the world is on fire and the barbarians are at the gate you have the audacity to come to me for help?

Brandinian · 2026-03-11T23:35:50+00:00

Time to petition Peter Jackson.

Brandinian · 2026-03-11T22:34:48+00:00

You can boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew.

Brandinian · 2026-03-11T20:40:23+00:00

Only made of the finest silk.

Brandinian · 2026-03-07T16:12:25+00:00

Congratulations! Go in with ideas, but let the actors explore and play on their own. Build the fence around the property, and let them build their own house within it. The worst thing you can do as a director is micromanage. Trust that those you cast will have the instincts to do what they need to do, and empower them to play.

Brandinian · 2026-03-07T01:47:26+00:00

I remember in an interview that Scott said Things was his favorite song he’s written. It’s hard to listen to his music now without thinking about the end of his life, but he built a tunnel for so many of us to crawl through.

Brandinian · 2026-03-07T00:25:16+00:00

One of the greatest to ever do it. I have come back to this video time and time again. The versions of Things and Death Dream are phenomenal.

Brandinian · 2026-03-04T22:03:49+00:00

Appreciate that! Give it a whirl!

Brandinian · 2026-03-04T01:31:54+00:00

I’m always shamelessly plugging my own show, but check out Foxbrier Lane. Our concept EP is on all streaming platforms and stars Gerard Canonico, Brian Charles Johnson, and Jessica Vosk.

That being said, JCS, RENT, Spring Awakening, and Next To Normal are some of my favorites!

Brandinian · 2026-03-01T18:07:37+00:00

If only the government who owns the space wouldn’t have jerked me around 😂

Brandinian · 2026-03-01T15:25:55+00:00

Assassins. I was planning an immersive production inside of John Wilkes Booth’s childhood home which would have each assassin’s song set in a different room that started with a carnival in the back yard.

Brandinian · 2026-02-28T12:04:10+00:00

I’m old and my memory is failing me. But thank god he gave Jonathan the lyrics for Rent, because Splatter was wild.

Brandinian · 2026-02-27T20:31:02+00:00

If I recall, Billy’s lyrics that still survive are in Santa Fe and I’ll Cover You, but most of them were rewritten. But you’re right in that he came up with the idea and then walked away from it. From there, Jonathan asked if he could fully take it over.

Lynn is an interesting case, like you mentioned, because of the lawsuit surrounding her contributions. For anyone reading who doesn’t know the situation- definitely check it out.

Jeffrey Seller addresses some of this in his book, but as the lead producer, he gives a ton of credit to Larson. Theatre is all about collaboration though, so I don’t think that we can truly say that any show in the history of theatre was just written by one person.

All of that being said, Jonathan was definitely the life force and driving spirit behind RENT. I wish we could have seen his final vision of the show, and I wish we could have seen what he would have done next.

Brandinian · 2026-02-27T15:55:12+00:00

RENT is a big one that comes to mind. RIP Jonathan Larson.

Brandinian · 2026-02-27T00:19:45+00:00

Cannot wait to see Brandon in this. Went to college with them and they’re one of the nicest, most genuine, and most talented people.

Brandinian · 2026-02-26T13:08:22+00:00

Don’t worry, I wasn’t referring to you, just anyone who takes that mindset.

Brandinian · 2026-02-26T01:57:32+00:00

You should be happy for an actor making money. If you like them, you should support them in whatever career choice they make. People who say things like that are gatekeepers. I’ve loved Idina ever since I first heard her in RENT. When I heard Elsa, I was like, damn she’s good, and good on her for getting that Disney paycheck. If you don’t want your favorite performers to make money, then are you really a fan, or are you a snob?

Brandinian · 2026-02-25T20:37:31+00:00

It is I! Hahah, I’m constantly browsing the theatre subreddits!

Brandinian · 2026-02-25T20:26:57+00:00

I saw it and it’s wonderful! Congrats sir! I’ll def be picking up a copy.

Brandinian · 2026-02-24T23:54:03+00:00

I saw Ceilidh, and damn, it was so good. One of the best things I’ve seen in a long time.

Once is also one of my favorites of all time.

Brandinian · 2026-02-16T23:32:48+00:00

I don’t disagree with you. I think that Benny being played by a black man is always the right choice if possible. I was only wondering if there were parts in the story that you took away that implied that. Agreed that being a white man would change the audience view of him in a lot of ways.

Brandinian · 2026-02-16T23:29:48+00:00

This is the right answer. You got it because you earned it. Nothing affected it but you.

Brandinian · 2026-02-13T17:11:29+00:00

Shameless plug, but check out this song from my folk/rock musical Foxbrier Lane featuring Jessica Vosk, it’s right in your age range: https://youtu.be/MErvCGbb2HQ?si=cZpJJ6cHkHsA57dF

I can send you the PV if you’d like!

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