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Post by sempala on Nov 18, 2017 1:30:46 GMT
Doesn’t count as meeting but, messaged one of the ensemble members in dreamgirls Sian Deia and it seems she blocked me after my third message. A little baffled but okay. I mean.. was it something I said?
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Post by sempala on Nov 15, 2017 19:31:46 GMT
Why are you so sure that its Karen who gets 2 shows? ... I, didn't say I was sure? I'm just hazarding a guess on the schedule? Well put it this way, someone has to get two shows. And unless they have an alternating schedule for the alternates, then one girl is stuck with two, the others get three. Thats just how it is. Realistically, I'd be surprised if Marisha was the one who got only two, simply because of how much they have been pushing her into the forefront. She got her own pres night ffs! If she was the one to get two, I'd guess she would be the cover girl too, when one of the others gets sick she was the one to go on automatically. But I imagine if anyone is gonna get three, its her. The other two, I'm going off the basis that they had Moya come here from America to do it, so they wanna make her journey worth it and send her down the same path that Marisha has had. I just have a feeling Karen wil be the one to get kinda sidelined again this time around. I am to see all three tho, and can't wait! Didn't mean it in an aggressive way, I see your point though. I reckon it'll be alternating as they're properly rehearsing Nicole R D as a cover Effie, she just had a try on of the final costume the other day.
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Post by sempala on Nov 15, 2017 19:19:49 GMT
Moya has put in Twitter that on average she’ll be on Wednesdays and Fridays. I’m assuming Marisha will do Thursdays and Saturdays? And Karen will do Monday & Tuesdays? I'd guess it would be more Marisha does Tuesdays and Saturdays, Karen does Mondays and Thursdays. Then no one has two days in a row. Marisha and Moya get three shows, Karen gets two. Why are you so sure that its Karen who gets 2 shows?
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Post by sempala on Nov 9, 2017 22:27:11 GMT
Love that we're able to see the improvement, comparing this to the audio that surfaced on youtube. I reckon she'll be more perfected this new cast change as she's being rehearsed more with the new cast. Interesting to see her attempt the note that amber does on the OLC (but doesn't do it in the show) ('I know you CAN".
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Post by sempala on Nov 9, 2017 15:06:51 GMT
Pretty sure that’s Nicole Deon being rehearsed as Deena on the right, Brennyn has yet to join rehearsals it seems.
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Post by sempala on Nov 3, 2017 20:20:04 GMT
I noticed that too. On one of the new ensemble members Instagram stories they posted a snippet of Its All Over and there was someone who wasn't Liisi singing Deena's lines. Possibly the new understudy? What’s the link? It was yesterday or the day before I believe so it would have disappeared by now. It was just her filming her heels and you could hear them singing in the background. It was Moya and whoever was singing Deena's part (possibly Nicole Deon? I thought she was the new understudy Deena but her Instagram says Cover Deena so who knows). Samira Mighty was the one that posted the story.
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Post by sempala on Nov 3, 2017 19:42:32 GMT
Going from Brennyn's instagram it doesn't look like she's joined rehearsals yet? I noticed that too. On one of the new ensemble members Instagram stories they posted a snippet of Its All Over and there was someone who wasn't Liisi singing Deena's lines. Possibly the new understudy?
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Post by sempala on Nov 2, 2017 21:56:51 GMT
Can someone confirm that Karen did the soprano in that harmony for me? Cant tell if its Marisha or Karen.
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Post by sempala on Nov 2, 2017 21:44:50 GMT
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Post by sempala on Oct 19, 2017 22:26:10 GMT
Don’t know if it’s just me, but it really feels like Marisha is constantly throwing shade towards Karen - tagging the wrong account even though this photo has been posted about 4 times with the right tag.. The reason she probably tagged the wrong account for Karen is that they don't even follow each other so Marisha wouldn't know which account is right. It's a bit shady that they don't follow each other though... Even more so when they share a dressing room together
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Post by sempala on Oct 19, 2017 12:22:58 GMT
Don’t know if it’s just me, but it really feels like Marisha is constantly throwing shade towards Karen - tagging the wrong account even though this photo has been posted about 4 times with the right tag..
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Post by sempala on Oct 18, 2017 11:20:56 GMT
The cast of Dreamgirls will also include Michael Afemaré, Callum Aylott, Georgia Bradshaw, Jabari Braham, Ashford Campbell, Sanchia Amber Clarke, Nicole Raquel Dennis, Nicole Deon, Rhiane Drummond, Ashlee Irish, Emma Louise Jones, Ashley Luke Lloyd, Samira Mighty, Jayde Nelson, Aston New, Sean Parkins, Kirk Patterson, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton, Ryan Reid, Rohan Richards and Joshua Robinson.
Some new Ensemble members
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Post by sempala on Oct 18, 2017 10:54:23 GMT
Holy crap I can’t believe I called it for Moya!!!! I am extremely please, she’s SENSATIONAL
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Post by sempala on Oct 15, 2017 13:25:40 GMT
How awesome is it to see 3 good reviews for Karen in a row! I loving seeing her progression through reviews! And to Kulen, I actually like her one night only, the simplicity of it is what I like - in the OLC I don’t like how amber sings it at all, she rushes her verses and goes to all over the place with it. But I can definitely see where your coming from with Karen.
May I ask how Karen’s I Am Changing was guys? That for me is her highlight - it’s like it was made for her
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Post by sempala on Oct 14, 2017 20:45:02 GMT
Just saw today’s matinee!! It was amazing. Karen as Effie today. She has improved drastically. Jocasta as Deena is to die for!! Great to hear! How would you compare Karen’s and I am telling you in her performance today to the video of her singing it on YouTube?
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Post by sempala on Oct 13, 2017 17:45:28 GMT
Of topic but I really thought Moya Angela was an PERFECT casting choice for Effie for the National Tour and although highly unlikely, I am sorta hoping the universe shifts her into the London Production
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Post by sempala on Oct 13, 2017 17:37:41 GMT
Oh gosh. In my opinion Kimmy has a very aggressive voice, its almost like she combined loud talking with vibrato and called it singing. But like Ali said, its not her fault at all. It seems like the producers make extremely strange choices when casting! It just baffles me, honestly. The new CC really isn't up to a good standard, it really bugs me. How is the new CC? Never seen him. I saw Tyrone twice and he was amazing but when i wanted to catch the new one ( Joshua ) I got durone stokes and he was really good but just not the best at singing it compared to Tyrone. Have you seen Jocasta as Deena to? In my opinion dreadful, he really doesn't have many facial expressions other than a pout. And his voice - maybe its because I loved Tyrone's so much - was just below average. I haven't managed to catch Jocasta but there is this on youtube, not amazing but we have to consider it was her first show. I imagine by now she's perfected her Deena, especially being promoted to first cover!
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Post by sempala on Oct 13, 2017 17:22:42 GMT
Oh gosh.
In my opinion Kimmy has a very aggressive voice, its almost like she combined loud talking with vibrato and called it singing. But like Ali said, its not her fault at all. It seems like the producers make extremely strange choices when casting! It just baffles me, honestly.
The new CC really isn't up to a good standard, it really bugs me.
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Post by sempala on Oct 8, 2017 19:50:20 GMT
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Post by sempala on Sept 28, 2017 23:08:41 GMT
Random production shot with Karen appeared on Twitter.
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Post by sempala on Sept 25, 2017 20:54:37 GMT
I know Marisha is on tonight, do we know who is doing Amber's holiday dates over the next couple of days. Marisha has a fair few shows coming up, so hopefully they will give Karen a couple too to make it fair! Hoping Karen does get some shows! Wanted to check in on her.
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Post by sempala on Sept 25, 2017 19:36:29 GMT
I always thought they would go for someone with a voice like Syesha for Deena from the beginning, liisi’s voice is very different and modern but I think it definitely works! I’m excited to see who will take over!
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Post by sempala on Sept 20, 2017 10:33:58 GMT
Amber is most defenitely worth seeing. Marisha is over rated for me personally. When is full announcement on cast change scheduled. Has it been confirmed if Adam Bernard is staying. If him and amber leave this show drops down a bit for me in quality. Adam staying is more important than amber almost for me personally. I'm not too worried personally about Adam leaving, I saw Tosh as Jimmy and I actually thought he much better! His jokes and timing were all amazing as well as his interactions with the audience! Really hoping Tosh takes over.
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Post by sempala on Sept 17, 2017 14:21:34 GMT
What do we think of Lily Frazer as Deena and Karen as Effie?? I love Karen as Effie, although I do think she tries to imitate Amber too much - her voice is not for growling - and if she were to find her own way of singing the songs it would be much easier for her to sing without straining. As for lily Frazer as Deena... awful she had the weakest voice I've ever heard as well as sounding like she can hardly breathe whilst dancing (don't understand how she got raving reviews for her in the heights performance because it doesn't translate into DG). Let's just say there are better choices for Deena.
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Post by sempala on Sept 16, 2017 21:26:53 GMT
Just booked for ambers last performance finally, snagged the last 2 £20 tickets in the gods - row F. Not the best seats but I suspect just being there will be amazing, cannot wait.
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Post by sempala on Sept 5, 2017 7:21:53 GMT
I know Marisha was on holiday last week, is Karen off this week? As Marisha is doing all the alternate shows this week: Nope, Marisha always does them all, Karen only goes on when both Amber and Marisha are off This couldn't be more untrue, sure Marisha definitely seems to get the favour over Karen but they are both alternates and both get shows - just we are more in the dark for Karen as she doesn't tweet about it.
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Post by sempala on Aug 31, 2017 17:10:12 GMT
I'm not keen on the tone of her voice, it all sounds kind of monotone. And whats with the odd notes she sings at the end 'we both share the same blood' ?? I guess its her take on it, it does sound really good live. Its where she's grabbing onto curtis. Have you heard her I am Changing? Its on the same channel.
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Post by sempala on Aug 31, 2017 15:52:18 GMT
Just wanted to embed the link.
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Post by sempala on Aug 31, 2017 11:33:47 GMT
- enjoy That started so well... but got far too shouty 3mins in. It sounded painful to listen to, let alone sing/strain. Also interesting there was no mid-applause like there usually is in that "Anddd..... I am.... telling you". I really think that the problem for Karen is that she isn't getting enough steady shoes where she can settle. Her performances seem very random and I think it's hard to nail songs when your singing them almost once every two weeks to an actual audience. What I can definitely say though is that performance is definitely better than the one I saw in May which means she is improving (I also think the date in the title is meant to be June 5th rather than July 5th as I was there that performance and she was not on for Effie). The start of the song was also incredible, to me I honestly think Karen is the best Effie, due to her tone of voice - she definitely has the most potential and if she had a chance to perform on a regular basis I believe she could work on her issues with the last minute of the song. The fact this was performed almost 2 months ago also gives me hope that she is still continuing to improve - in my opinion that's the only song she struggles with. I've talked with her and she literally told me "growling hurts", leading me to believe that maybe it's how Effie is directed? Anywhoo I found all her other songs to be perfect, especially I Am Changing which is also posted on the channel.
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Post by sempala on Aug 29, 2017 21:01:24 GMT
I can say I tried.. But not for me. Just doesn't have the same flow, it seems a little too forced for my liking. Oh well.
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