The movie Singin in the Rain is a classic, and not because of great characterizations or great writing or great special effects. It is a classic because of great dancing. Gene Kelly, Donald OConnor, Debbie Reynolds and Cyd Charrise put on a dancing exhibition which has been studied, copied and enjoyed in best of clips for generations. If you have never seen it, nows the time. See it on Netflix or Blockbuster.
The movie deserves mention because it is impossible not to think of it while watching the stage version of Singin in the Rain, currently showing at Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre at CCBC Essex (the school formerly known as Essex Community College).
The show, directed by James Hunnicutt, is constrained by the same limitations as the movie the same unbelievable romance, the same corny repartee, the same silly story (at the advent of talking pictures, a suddenly behind-the-curve studio agrees to let the star actor - the Kelly character - and the music guy - the OConnor character - attempt to convert a not-yet-released silent film into a talkie). That's OK. The key to budget travel is to plan ahead. When it comes to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new places we have never been before, the truth of cost and budgeting is often in the back of our minds. Considering and spending our travel budget properly is a priority for most families. Reducing consuming and prices, while still taking pleasure in your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed success and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking behind economizing money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal finances is incredibly tight, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, whether on a price range or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel costs!. It's supposed to be a fun, lightheartedlook at Hollywood musicals.
But the dancing!
You think the dancing in the movie is good? Try watching live actors perform a worthy rendition on the stage. Joseph Murphy and James Biernatowski light the floor on fire, particularly with the tap dancing Vaudeville violin number and the imaginative make-use-of-everything-in-the-room Moses number. Additionally, the fantasy sequence dance number with Murphy and Kayleigh Daniels(theCyd Charrise character) is eye-riveting good.
That is one hot number. Thank you, choreographer Bambi Johnson.
As compelling as the dancing is, this show manages to mine fun in other areas as well. The original movie clips (both silent and sounded) are hysterical. Elisa Dugan is spot-on as the dethroned (and slightly deranged) silent movie queen. Jessica Phillips brings good voice, good feet and good presence to the aspiring actress role. There was even an opening night ovation for a special effect at the end of Act 1, the nature of which I shall not divulge.
Hint: it was wet.
Singin in the Rain at CCBC Essex. If you havent seen it, nows the time.
Performances continue June 25 - July 4. Call 443-840-2787 or visit online at http://www.ccbcmd.edu/cockpit/boxoffice.html
Newsroom
www.ccbcmd.edu/newsroom/index.htmlCockpit's Court Jesters Young People's Theatre presents "Seussical, Jr." July 12-21, times vary, Administration Bldg. Lecture Hall, CCBC Essex.
Newsroom
www.ccbcmd.edu/newsroom/index.htmlCockpit's Court Jesters Young People's Theatre presents "Seussical, Jr." July 12-21, times vary, Administration Bldg. Lecture Hall, CCBC Essex.
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