King Kong Casting
King Kong Casting
clockworkchess
Swing Joined: 2/12/18
#1King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:13am
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Christiani-Pitts-and-Eric-William-Morris-Will-Star-in-KING-KONG-20180424
Very excited to see Christiani!!
Elegance101
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/24/17
#2King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:18am
People on social media aren’t being the nicest...I guess it comes with the territory, but it’s still disheartening.
Congrats to the two actors!
#3King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:19am
Elegance101 said: "People on social media aren’t being the nicest...I guess it comes with the territory, but it’s still disheartening.
Congrats to the two actors!"
For those of us who can't access social media on our work computers, can you elaborate? Thanks!
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Elegance101
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/24/17
#4King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:21am
I just saw some tweets like “hope they have a backup plan for when this flops” and “they don’t know what they’re getting into...”
Nothing wildly ruthless, but it’s not filled with positivity.
#5King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:33am
They are not happy that the new Ann is not lily white.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#7King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:46am
Well, I don't think too many of us here think it will flourish, so why would that sentiment be different elsewhere?
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#8King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 10:53am
The Melbourne production was one of the worst things ever, while yes this now has a whole new creative team. I just don’t see it being any sort of hit ( would love to be proven wrong ) but really come on!
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist.
Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino.
This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more.
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#9King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:03amWonder why Eva isn’t continuing with this
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Elegance101
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/24/17
#10King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:18amI assume Eva isn’t doing it because she wants to stay in London, but who knows.
#11King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:31am
So this must be why Eric isn't returning to Be More Chill this summer.
#12King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 12:01pmI have been waiting for this.
Just give the world Love.
Bwayfan292
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/19/17
#13King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 12:08pm
Excited for this. But they still need names if they wanna sell it. I mean mabye they are relying on the King puppet to sell it 
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perfectliar
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#14King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 12:19pm
Bwayfan292 said: "Excited for this. But they still need names if they wanna sell it. I mean mabye they are relying on the King puppet to sell it"
Of course they are. King Kong is the name that will sell this.
Markecib
Featured Actor Joined: 4/13/11
#15King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 12:23pm
Elegance101 said: "I assume Eva isn’t doing it because she wants to stay in London, but who knows."
I figured she wasn’t continuing with this when it was announced she was premiering a cabaret show in Pittsburgh in October. The date would’ve been in the middle of previews.
massofmen
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/10/04
#16King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 2:23pm
Here yeee here yeee!!!! a new decree!!!
From now on every leading couple on stage can never ever be the same color. otherwise someone will be offended. All leads need to be multi racial or if they look white at least have some other ethnicity in their geneology closer than 2 generations past.
From now on at all aea auditions, all people will need to bring their 23andme write up to make sure they represent all the countries on the earth!!!!
gimme a break.
Thank God they also recast the nicole kidman"sparking diamond" in moulin rouge to be a person of color. Those non white, colorful diamonds are everywhere. Its vitally important that the nicole kidman part not be played by a white girl. but we are def color blind casting..which means not white people. Lets be honest here.
My friend who is an agent said to me "my entire agency doesn't see the point in signing white girls anymore"
The snowflakes are in full blizzard.
this industry is going to destroy itself making sure no one is ever offended again. I mean thats what art is about right? Thats what all the great artists do. They make sure everyone is represented and everyone is happy so as not to stir the pot.
so stupid.
#17King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 2:28pm
Anyone have a full list of all the writers, composers, lyricists, and directors who have gone through the digestive system of this project, and been expelled?
I'm sure it'll be a big fat hit.
Elegance101
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/24/17
#18King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 2:41pm
massofmen said: "Here yeee here yeee!!!! a new decree!!!
From now on every leading couple on stage can never ever be the same color. otherwise someone will be offended. All leads need to be multi racial or if they look white at least have some other ethnicity in their geneology closer than 2 generations past.
From now on at all aea auditions, all people will need to bring their 23andme write up to make sure they represent all the countries on the earth!!!!
gimme a break.
Thank God they also recast the nicole kidman"sparking diamond" in moulin rouge to be a person of color. Those non white, colorful diamonds are everywhere. Its vitally important that the nicole kidman part NOT BE PLAYED BY A WHITE GIRL!!!!! but we are def color blind casting..which means not white people. Lets be honest here.
My friend who is an agent said to me "my entire agency doesn't see the point in signing white girls anymore"
I had another friend tell me that she didn't get ms saigonbecause the first time they saw her she wasn't "asian" enough..so she changed her name on her resume' for the next open call to a more asian sounding name...and she booked it. That makes sense right? The snowflakes are in full blizzard.
this industry is going to destroy itself making sure no one is ever offended again. I mean thats what art is about right? Thats what all the great artists do. They make sure everyone is represented and everyone is happy so as not to stir the pot.
so stupid."
Did you not get a callback?
massofmen
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/10/04
#19King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 2:47pmPithy remark with no substance regarding the issue. Standard for most of this board.
#20King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 2:58pm
massofmen said: "Pithy remark with no substance regarding the issue. Standard for most of this board."
How would you like the board to respond to your nonsensical rant?
#21King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 5:33pmI am thrilled that an African-American actress will be a Broadway leading lady this season, but they have set themselves up for some ugly racism in regards to the climax of the story. In what was clearly a color-conscious choice...maybe they should have made the leading man black instead?
#22King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 5:36pm
It's hardly nonsensical. You may not agree, but massofmen puts forward a clear point of view.
I am worried about current casting trends, too. I think quite a few people are. But most are afraid of the backlash if such thoughts are spoken aloud.
I am curious how Billy will be cast after Joshua Henry leaves 'Carousel'. There's an outrage just waiting to erupt...
Elegance101
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/24/17
#23King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 5:39pm
The Distinctive Baritone said: "I am thrilled that an African-American actress will be a Broadway leading lady this season, but they have set themselves up for some ugly racism in regards to the climax of the story. In what was clearly a color-conscious choice...maybe they should have made the leading man black instead?"
Do you mind being more specific?
Bwayfan292
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/19/17
#24King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 5:57pmThe main actress in the old KONG movies is White bright blonde haired actress. ^^
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GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#25King Kong Casting
Posted: 4/24/18 at 6:05pm
massofmen said: "Here yeee here yeee!!!! a new decree!!!
From now on every leading couple on stage can never ever be the same color. otherwise someone will be offended. All leads need to be multi racial or if they look white at least have some other ethnicity in their geneology closer than 2 generations past.
From now on at all aea auditions, all people will need to bring their 23andme write up to make sure they represent all the countries on the earth!!!!
gimme a break.
Thank God they also recast the nicole kidman"sparking diamond" in moulin rouge to be a person of color. Those non white, colorful diamonds are everywhere. Its vitally important that the nicole kidman part not be played by a white girl. but we are def color blind casting..which means not white people. Lets be honest here.
My friend who is an agent said to me "my entire agency doesn't see the point in signing white girls anymore"
The snowflakes are in full blizzard.
this industry is going to destroy itself making sure no one is ever offended again. I mean thats what art is about right? Thats what all the great artists do. They make sure everyone is represented and everyone is happy so as not to stir the pot.
so stupid."
This is just straight up racism. Nothing else. To those who are the majority, equality looks like inequality. You ever think that maybe people were just great for the part and the race of the character is of no importance? No, you didn't think that. Instead to decide to spew some vile, racist, Republican rhetoric. You have no place here with your brainwashed bullsh*t.
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