7/9/2023 0 Comments Moving dock theatreThe man reinvented the modern musical, and we’re reducing his music to punch lines? That seems the focus here - let’s milk as much for laughs as possible, the bawdier, the better. You need singers at the top of their game, but you also need singers who feel the emotional level of his work. Yes, his music is challenging and complicated. Occasionally, the harmony works, but mostly, we have singers not able to stick the landing, which is criminal with Sondheim. The range of unprepared musical numbers is the most blatant misstep. White, the new associate artistic director, took charge of this runaway train, which seems like an afterthought, and it never felt polished or had much pizzazz the entire runtime. Was there a vision for the production other than let’s slap-some-Sondheim tunes together? Reggie D. Given Sondheim’s penchant for games and puzzles (the film “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” is dedicated to him, and he makes a brief appearance), the mystery is thus: Have these singers ever been in a Sondheim show? Seen one? And the two here are not up to any kind of heavy lifting together for the vocal demands of Sondheim. Perhaps the addition of an older, seasoned vocalist or two would have helped ground it – the revue cast has shifted over the years, and once had a female trio, not duo. Not sure where the disconnect began, especially when you have 28 songs spanning Sondheim’s landmark canon. Their ‘70s-style Vegas dance moves, designed by Heather Beal, are at different stages and they often appear lazy and repetitive as they ‘do their own thing.’ Think of it less as side by side and more as standing by themselves and not in sync with the others. Phoenix Best, Paul HeeSang Miller, Saidu Sinlah and Amy Spanger are the quartet of singers that rarely appear as a cohesive unit. That’s particularly disappointing because of The Rep’s previous presentation of its Sondheim masterpieces “Follies,” in 2016 and “Sunday in the Park with George” in 2012. 3, the result was a tepid tribute to one of the greatest composers and lyricists in Broadway history. The Repertory Theatre of St Louis’ production hasn’t jelled yet, and on Feb. (Please note that on the first two days of school the building will be open to parents from 10 AM- 1 PM only - Parents may not escort students to classes or meet the teachers on the first two days of school).A poorly executed musical revue, “Side by Side by Sondheim” is miscast and misguided. Students will be greeted by our Safety Agents, Dean and School Counselor. Students will enter the building using the main entrance, at 19 Dock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Students must report to the building no later than 8:00 AM. All students are expected to line up in a single line by the main entrance. Daily Drop Off: At 7:30 AM, the doors to Dock Street School will open for students who will participate in the breakfast program.The first day of school is Thursday, September 8, 2022.It is with immense pleasure we, the Dock Street Staff and Administration along with our PTA and Student Government, welcome all of you to the 2022-2023 School Year! To make the first few days as easy as possible, here is what you need to know: IMPORTANT 2022-2023 DOCK STREET SCHOOL INFORMATION
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