Play Suggestions: The Robber Bridegroom

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The Robber Bridegroom

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Topic: The Robber Bridegroom

Posted By: neilfortin
Subject: The Robber Bridegroom
Date Posted: 4/11/07 at 8:42am

Hey all! Whats are people's thoughts on this '70's show? Were thinking of doing it next year? Just wanted to see what public opinion was!

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Posted By: TheActingTechie
Date Posted: 6/24/07 at 8:59pm

I haven't seen it, but I have heard some negative things about it.

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Posted By: tristanrobin
Date Posted: 6/24/07 at 10:51pm

It's wonderful! Lively, fun, a little quirky and wacky. I've never been involved in a production - but I've seen it several times. Relatively easy sets and costumes. You need GOOD musicians - including fiddlers. Music isn't difficult - but requires people can sing. Every production I've seen has had exceptional choreography.

If you do it, enjoy!

Posted By: neilfortin
Date Posted: 6/25/07 at 9:31am

Thanks guys! We tend to get really into sets and costumes, so that will be fun!

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Posted By: imnotcre8v
Date Posted: 6/25/07 at 2:38pm

Hi! I had the opportunity to play the role of Little Harp a few years ago in The Robber Bridegroom. To this day it remains one of my favorite musicals. The set is fairly minimalistic, in fact many of the inanimate objects are portrayed by actors (swaying trees, doors, etc.). You do need to have people that sing well, but the most important aspect will be to get the right orchestra. It is a really fun show. Good luck!

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Posted By: eveharrington
Date Posted: 6/25/07 at 6:21pm

I saw a tape of a good friend playing Little Harp, it was a fun show, the choreography needs to be creative, and you should definitely take a moment to consider if your community will appreciate the humour of the robber/bridegroom character, but I say go for it.

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Posted By: neilfortin
Date Posted: 7/02/07 at 10:55am

thanks for the replies all! Ill let you know and keep you updated!

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