Funny things that directors say - 2008/04/20 15:07What are some of the funniest things you've heard your director/music teacher say?
Here are a few of mine:
"This is supposed to be pretty, not sexy!" (the girl who sang "Turn Back O Man" in Godspell was showing everyone the choreography for "All Good Gifts" ~I still laugh at this~)
"This is not a dancical, it is not an actical, it is a musical!!!" (my chorus director on the importance of singing)~Sarah~
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dramageek4567
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Re:Funny things that directors say - 2008/04/20 22:32I don't remember who said this, but i do remember one day during notes for Scrooge, someone was commenting on this guy's suit. It was a frightening shade of blue. Anyway, they said "Eric, you look like a wiggle!"
It was funny at the time. Probably because it was 11pm and everyone had had one too many Red Bulls. I'm Micaela. But you can call me Mickey!
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Re:Funny things that directors say - 2008/04/20 23:21dramageek4567 wrote: I don't remember who said this, but i do remember one day during notes for Scrooge, someone was commenting on this guy's suit. It was a frightening shade of blue. Anyway, they said "Eric, you look like a wiggle!"
LOL!Name: Devyn
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Tumnus, You need to look like you just peed yourself. (Director on how scared Tumnus should he when the wolves are messing with him)
Oh My God everyone in this show looks like they've pooped themselves. (Her on the way the actors playing Mr and Mrs Beaver and the Dwarfs Walked.)
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Re:Funny things that directors say - 2008/04/21 16:27"Do not put your whooshes together!!!" (two mics had hit and were making sounds)~Sarah~
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Re:Funny things that directors say - 2008/04/21 20:48Phantom997 wrote: "Do not put your whooshes together!!!" (two mics had hit and were making sounds)
hahaha! I live for quotes. here are some (Brad refers to the director)
Brad: …because the hokey pokey is really what it’s all about.
Brad: I am getting paid for this in your blood, sweat and tears, so WORK!
Brad: (summarizes show, it's a wonderful life): …then you get down with your bad selves at the dance…
Brad: Okay, have a good show, set your props, form some potatoes and the house opens in fifteen minutes. (Second show- the first show, I showed everyone that ‘form potato’ warm up game)
Brad: Someone save me from myself. and get me a coffee. That always helps.
Brad: This is not a burlesque show and we are not trying to make it one. (This was a note for me on first day of tech)
Brad: do not talk backstage or so help me god I will get the phantom of the opera to haunt you for the rest of your LIVES! (he isn't good at getting mad at people, it ends up just sounding funny)
Parker: I can clap with one hand. Brad: And I can tie my shoe.
Brad: (we’re all talking over him) AND THEN I BOUGHT A KNIFE! Me: you WHAT? Brad: just trying to get your attention.-Ali
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Re:Funny things that directors say - 2008/04/21 23:01My director for Grease, Kathy, would get somewhat absent-minded sometimes from everything on her mind (she was director AND choreographer), and whenever she forgot the name of something, she would say, for example,
". . .and that gives you time to take the. . .(long pause). . .hoo-hah offstage." It made my day every time she said that! Peace! Sarah
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Re:Funny things that directors say - 2008/04/22 14:13Can we use sayings from Assistent Directors? One of hers is " She's on that like a hobo on a hamstick."
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Re:Funny things that directors say - 2008/04/22 16:19(When someone finally answers the director after a very long and awkward pause) Finally, a sign of intelligence. I wonder what will happen next?Currently Auditioning for: Narnia
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Brad: do not talk backstage or so help me god I will get the phantom of the opera to haunt you for the rest of your LIVES! (he isn't good at getting mad at people, it ends up just sounding funny)
Ha-Ha!!! That would make me want to talk backstage more, so i could meet the phantom!!! -Laura
Favorite Musical: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!!!!!!! As for more "happy" musicals i like BATB, Music Man, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Singin' in the rain!!!
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"...And then, sopranos, you hit this note- NO, not all together! You guys freak me out when you hit it all together."
"... And then we sing about it."
"Chiboodle!" (my latest director used this to get us quiet... she needs a dictionary devoted to her.)Auditioning for: Brigadoon, theatre season, American Music Theatre, Into the Woods, Sound of Music, and AMDA.
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Re:Funny things that directors say - 2008/04/22 22:18My directors are always saying random funny things, here are some i remember: It's pronounced Mer-ang! Not Mer-in-gu! Talk to the clock!
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Re:Funny things that directors say - 2008/04/22 22:22Starlet_Actress21 wrote: "...And then, sopranos, you hit this note- NO, not all together! You guys freak me out when you hit it all together."
Haha - do we have the same director? JK. Name: Devyn
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That would make me want to talk backstage more, so i could meet the phantom!!! 
