tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146056913190816228.post505404421203614825..comments2023-06-08T09:09:26.663-04:00Comments on THE CHARLEBOIS POST - MONTREAL: Review: Robin HoodUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146056913190816228.post-74456279221085941072012-12-11T09:59:29.726-05:002012-12-11T09:59:29.726-05:00So C., you agree that the review was "inadequ...So C., you agree that the review was "inadequate and uninformative" but somehow find that it's "to bitch and whine" when the director of the play mentions it? Hardly constructive. If the director's input is what shocks you, then you can focus on Al's first comment and the response to it. Otherwise, I don't see your input as contributing to the discussion.<br /><br />For what it's worth, I also agree that the reviewer did not seem to review the play as much as the version of the story being told here. There is some character analysis (and some of that misplaced at best, offensive at worst) but little said on the actual performances, set, costume, music, lighting or anything else actually shown or heard.<br /><br />Not all reviews cover every single point, of course. But I think a review should give you an idea of what to expect. Or if the reviewer liked or disliked the play (and, hopefully, why). Steph Boutrosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146056913190816228.post-64204734373397620832012-12-10T18:28:57.537-05:002012-12-10T18:28:57.537-05:00Wow, Geordie creates the best theatre in the city?...Wow, Geordie creates the best theatre in the city? I had no idea. What a modest company as well!I guess it wouldn't be the first time a director was pissed off because a review didn't make people "run out and buy tickets." Yes the review was inadequate and uninformative to the reader when it comes to the content of your play. But to bitch and whine about it in a public forum is sour grapes and bush league behavior. Stick to putting on the "best theatre in the city". You've been around for 30 years grow up, no one wants to hear about your struggles.C. Stevensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146056913190816228.post-85619352214011775732012-12-10T12:55:50.863-05:002012-12-10T12:55:50.863-05:00I rarely enter into conversations about reviews- e...I rarely enter into conversations about reviews- especially on a play I worked on- but I feel like I want to here. <br /><br />I agree with Al entirely. This is not a theatre review but rather reads like a paper on what the reviewer knows of the myth of Robin Hood. There is so little content here that has anything to do with the production. It feels like it could have been written without seeing the play but rather by reading the program and seeing the list of characters.<br /> <br />I have a real issue with a review that doesn’t comment on the work of the actors and not a word about the design elements? It just doesn’t comment on the work on stage. This is one of the larger shows that audiences will see in Montreal this year but no one could possibly know that from this review. If I read this review the only thing that makes me want to go or not is if I am a literary fan of the myth of Robin Hood. There is nothing theatrical at all and I just don’t understand that.<br /><br />Personally, I take issue with the suggestion that I replaced the moor character from the myths with the two black actors. Really? That’s embarrassing to be honest.<br /><br />Gaetan, as for giving the piece serious consideration for a readership that may or may not take Theatre for young Audiences seriously… then review the play not the story. We have worked desperately to create the best theatre in the city. We fight against the perceptions of theatre for young audiences being less than “real” constantly. I can’t possibly understand how this review could help in that capacity. If I knew nothing of this production or Geordie and read this review I would not be running out to buy tickets. <br />Good review or bad review, whatever... but review the play.<br /><br />Dean FlemingDean Flemingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146056913190816228.post-67908389369859124722012-12-09T23:08:50.001-05:002012-12-09T23:08:50.001-05:00I believe the reviewer was giving the piece seriou...I believe the reviewer was giving the piece serious consideration for a readership that may or may not see theatre for young people as inconsequential. Too bad you didn't understand that. THE CHARLEBOIS POSThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08217129925286207040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146056913190816228.post-42220218799020707182012-12-09T22:52:52.293-05:002012-12-09T22:52:52.293-05:00terrific...another review that spends its time exp...terrific...another review that spends its time explaining how clever and knowledgable the reviewer is and leaves little room for what actually transpired on stage. Congrats you are very smart...you should have watched the show...Al Goulemnoreply@blogger.com