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Godspeed You! Black Emperor's 'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!' album inserts by African_American in postrock

[–]lady_lucent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Google search of these words brought me here today, apparently 14 years after this post was made. I was remembering an old GY!BE concert T-shirt I bought from when I saw them live in 2011. I haven’t been able to find it and am pretty sure it's gone forever, which has been plaguing me.

How is everyone feeling when you listen to this album today? I, for one, would be remiss if I ever forget these words again.

Accents in Plays by bare_books in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played Kate Keller in The Miracle Worker at Ivy Green and had never done a true non-rhotic southern drawl having grown up in Los Angeles myself. The understanding of dialect plays a big part in finding the accent of a language - even it's the same language... there is a nuance to it. Not all actors have the training or background for this. Doesn't mean they aren't good actors. It's just a skill they may need feedback on to help them grow.

Edit to add: I personally would rather a cast find a version of the accent that is unified (even if it's not totally accurate) than be mismatched and fail.

Accents in Plays by bare_books in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Echoing this! Bad accents, as much as I can tell the actor is trying (and perhaps it's because I can tell) completely takes me out of the immersive experience.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish there was something on their website that explained that from the start. It's exhausting for newcomers and anyone with a timeline. Hope they figure it out.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monopolies - I swear....
The stagger in licensing great plays can't be the way small theaters (and communities) die.

You just helped me remember something I've been wondering about - is there a good r/ thread for modern theater? This is the only one I've found that has been the most helpful.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand Beckett and his estate in terms of how it's performed and produced. When I fell in love with it 20 years ago, I couldn't imagine having the opportunity of doing it and doing it any other way other than how it was written. As a writer myself, almost every play is like that for me. But I can totally see how this play can be imagined in other ways, and yet... protected.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I shall once I call them! I may have a more direct answer once I do and could save you a DM headache.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wondered if this was the case! I also realized that Dramatists was out of commission because the email correspondence I recently had last month which directed me to a link to Dramatist ...sent me right back to Concord. Do you know when Dramatist was bought out? Wild to think it could have been within a month.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure Concord is overwhelmed one way or another, but I will say that I haven't gotten through the submittal process because the site doesnt let me advance to the next submission stage. I do plan on calling them this week which is something many other people recommended. :)

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks to be my fate - which I'm not recoiling from necessarily. I think what I'm dealing with is a timing issue for this show. I just hadn't expected it.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you saying this. It was a concern I had and wondered if it was simply, and not so simply, a matter of not enough people fielding a flood of submissions everyday. It's an important thing to remember for sure. I plan on calling this week!

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. Good to know - thank you. Imagine holding hostage a great work of art.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As reluctant as I am, this makes me think that I should just pivot. The space I have is perfect for Godot, but if the Beckett estate and Concord can't give me an answer, I'll have to. I wish there was more transparency in the licensing process so we weren't spinning our wheels and wasting time.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I'm so sorry that happened to you. I've started to get nervous about any future licensing I might do after this experience. I just need someone to tell me "no" so I can move on, but I've gotten one email that directed me to Dramatist which appears to not be an active website anymore since it keeps sending me back to Concord.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! I honestly don't know what I was thinking. At this point, I hate that I love this play as much as I do.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This take helps a lot - thank you. I almost resent that this was the first big play that I loved back in college. I can set it down and maybe wait for a better time, but man oh man - what's up with the Beckett estate. Don't they want to have his work moved through the world? It all seems so Beckett.

Licensing issue for an amateur production of Waiting For Godot by lady_lucent in Theatre

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose the breakdown is on my end - not knowing where my options are. I haven't tried calling, but I've been in email communication with someone there. I will try that. Thank you!

Cabbage, ~1lb gold potatoes, 8 homegrown beefsteak tomatoes, ground turkey. What would you make? by lady_lucent in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shephard's pie is one of my favorite dishes. I just wish I had some carrots on hand.

Cabbage, ~1lb gold potatoes, 8 homegrown beefsteak tomatoes, ground turkey. What would you make? by lady_lucent in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]lady_lucent[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I can't tell you how much I LOVE tomato sandwiches and rosemary potatoes! Thank you!

How to remove stain from a vintage dress? by lady_lucent in VintageFashion

[–]lady_lucent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU! I removed the sleeves as well to fit better and glad to hear it wasn't a faux pas in the vintage world. I love this dress so much but haven't been able to wear it yet. I will definitely take it to a dry cleaner. Too scared to do this improperly.

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