I'm so sorry that you have taken such exception to MY opinion.

If they didn't all fail to get the part of Joseph,why should they not be called losers?They all lost the part therefore they are losers.

Hope that clears things up for you.

I don't understand why you think casting a 'loser' in the role that he or she originally auditioned for is fine (that's what you seem to be saying anyway, because you are telling me that the Aoife example is irrelevant,) but at the same time are stating that it would be 'stupid' of Andrew to cast a 'loser' in a different role, in the same musical. Surely the second option is actually more flattering to the contestant involved. Rather than, 'you are actually my and the publics second choice for this role' you can market it as 'you don't suit the role I am casting, but I think you are very talented and I want you to play this role, which compliments your talents better."

In answer to your question, no one else was cast in the Sound of Music, but ALW cast Belinda in a small role in Phantom of the Opera.

I still stick by what I said, so called 'losers' all have fan bases (some considerably bigger than others) which Andrew might want to tap into. Perhaps in the case of Joseph, he's afraid of overkill, but over the next few months you will see many of these boys snapped up by other theatre producers, for whom the fact that they have had this exposure will be a definite advantage.

In fact, if I were Lewis, I would interpret what Andrew said to him after the show as a veiled promise that he will be offering him some kind work in the near future.

(He said something along the lines of 'Don't worry I'm sure we'll see you in a West End Theatre very close to us very soon.')

I'm not actually taking exception to your opinion, more your choice of words.

But your argument is not clear to me at all, so let me just ask you, are you actually saying the following.

These 11 boys have been seen to lose the part of Joseph on national TV, therefore, to cast them in a different part, in this, or any other production would be a bad move on the part of the producer, because the public don't want to go pay money to watch a 'loser'?

Because that is what I think you're saying, but I'm not sure, so if you could clear that up, that would be great.

Oh dear.

I'm sorry you are so fired up by this.

I merely dared to suggest that I doubted if anyone other than Lee would be appearing in this particular musical.

Where did I say that none of the others would ever work again?

Okay, fine, I guess I read too much into your word choices of 'losers' and the fact that it would be 'stupid' of ALW to cast someone else, apologies.

I never said such a thing.

You were far too quick to assume a meaning which just wasn't there.

Let me explain ...............again.

I do not think any of them other than Lee will be appearing in this particular musical. Of course,that IS just my opinion.

I refer you to my previous answer, apologies.

Accepted.

Here's a tip for the future for you.It would be better if you read the words which are written and accept them rather than assuming that a poster has any particular 'agenda'.

While we're in the business of handing out advice


Perhaps I could suggest, that your original statement:

"Why on earth would anyone want to cast any public loser in a part?"

Lends itself to negative interpretation much more obviously than your final word on the subject, which is what you said you were trying to say all along.

"I do not think any of them other than Lee will be appearing in this particular musical"

But apologies for making a mountain out of a molehill, I'm just trying to explain my own reaction.

OMG! You two are giving me a migraine!!

*goes off to lie in a darkened room*

Don't leave on my behalf Snippy.

I've actually had more than enough of this particular forum for one day and I doubt I'll ever dare to post here again.

Is ok, is finished now (I hope)

Not quite sure where that came from

Aw, come on, we can get over this and be friends
I've said sorry like three times

Just wait till you come up against cleo on something

*passes around the peace pipe and half a dozen valium each*

Are we all okay now......

lol.......ok.

Yes thank you snippy I won't do it again.

*hugs both close and is relieved peace has been restored*

Thank you, great

Now where do you stand on whether or not Ben is arrogant?

Joke

Snippy the peace maker

i've been nominated for the nobel prize y'know......

*hums a happy tune*

watch ya Snips

Maybe we should have a separate thread for seriously contentious issues, with an R rating. And Snippy dropping in now and again to prevent bloodshed!!!!

Think I'll pass on that one for now.

Anyway......not away in the huff but going out to a Bar-B-Q now.
Catch you soon again.

I am keeping a very close eye on you Meady.......easy does it!

Enjoy the BBQ......