Advice from a Professional

College Majors Musical Theater Major
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<p>MTGeek - </p>

<p>I love ya BUT I don't wanna "sell popcorn" or anything else that makes it seem like I am judging the contributors here, ok? :)</p>

<p>But you raised a great metaphor for framing the debate that's been heating up here on CC when you brought up debating best musical! Here's what I mean:
In my opinion, DROWSY didn't win best musical b/c JERSEY BOYS is overall a much more compelling theatrical presentation of a story. Yes, I know DROWSY won for best book - which I don't get!!! - but I promote JBOYS so enthusiastically b/c I love the STORY so much. (Yes, I do have a friend who's in it, but that truly has nothing to do with my love of the show, which I ironically saw for the first time the day BEFORE he was cast.) I liked DROWSY a lot and thought Sutton was GREAT - I could totally APPRECIATE her skill and presence - but the show itself was just not my favorite "kind of thing." Having seen both shows and based on my years in the biz, I can back my opinion up - but in the end, it's still subjective - and I think that's a good parallel to what many of the voices of reason are saying here, too: present your opinions, back them up with as much strong "evidence" as you can, and then let each "audience member" make his or her own decision about a school!</p>

<p>P.S. One of my coaching colleagues just presented me with another example of this - he's seeing 42nd St. at PCLO tonight and called at intermission to say, "Not my favorite SHOW, but what a great PRODUCTION." In other words, not his pick to watch 10 times as he would some others, but he totally appreciates every bit of talent onstage, directoral and choreographic skill that is evident, etc. Which led me to another example in my head: as a director, I directed GUYS AND DOLLS, which will never ever be MY favorite SHOW, or even close - but I can totally appreciate why so many people love it. That doesn't change the fact that it's just not MY fave. The reasons for that have to do with MY personal sensibilities, developed over years through many experiences. This isn't a direct parallel to "how to pick a school" - as Wally points out, there are some general facts about advantages to certain types of training - but the point is that we have MANY valid and "backed up" opinions here on CC - and it's up to the reader to know and consider the source(s).</p>

<p>P.P.S. Sorry, as far as Susan Lucci goes, I got nothin'. ;)</p>

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<p>CoachC- Haha you never cease to amaze me with your intelligence. You're a FABULOUS woman. I was mainly bringing up those things to discredit the validity or importance of arguing whether a school is BETTER than another one. But you totally took it in a new direction. You're a winner :)</p>

<p>PS: the popcorn comment was just meant to bring something light hearted to what seemed to be growing into quite the cyber space brawl. I know someone of your calibur would want as little to do with it as possible. I hope you didnt take it as me trying to drag you into it. Much love, coach!! :)</p>

<p>PPS: Yeah I dont watch soap operas so, ya got me!</p>

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<p>MusTHCC</p>

<p>I accept that characterization, close enough. I have a great sense of humor but let’s agree there has not been much room to show it off around here. ;)</p>

<p>BIGIsmama</p>

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<p>It is possible to not quote somebody verbatim and still convey the gist of their statements. Sometimes referred to as a summery. The reason the word proclamation has an “S” on the end is to infer plurality which means more than one. So, since I was referring in plural to the quote"s" above, it, in this case, meant two. </p>

<p>I captured your context exactly</p>