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http://www.auditionsfree.com/2016/new-j ... t-musical/NJ Community Theatre Premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical presented by Hexagon Players will take place at Grace Lutheran Church (65 E. Main Street in Mendham, NJ).
http://hexagonplayers.wix.com/billyelliotA NOTE ABOUT LANGUAGE
"I am aware that certain producers/ audiences may have problems with specific words and am happy if you wish to substitute less provocative words or phrases. I think this is best done by the individuals involved who know their audiences better than me. However I would urge you to find alternatives which respect the robust atmosphere and culture within which the musical is set.”
-Lee Hall, Book & Lyrics, Billy Elliot
In respect to Mr. Hall, Hexagon Players will be making modifications to the script that maintain intent but that allow us to provide a more family-friendly event for audiences of all ages to enjoy, which is a part of our community mission.
The "intent" is extremely important. I worry about the open-ended phrase "modifications to the script", but I trust they know not to make modifications that change intent.In respect to Mr. Hall, Hexagon Players will be making modifications to the script that maintain intent but that allow us to provide a more family-friendly event for audiences of all ages to enjoy, which is a part of our community mission.
I have to give them credit for this public acknowledgement. I have been to several regionals which modified the script, to various degrees/success, and never acknowledged the fact. That this theatre has done so gives me hope that it will endeavor to maintain the script's original intent.angelenroute wrote:The "intent" is extremely important. I worry about the open-ended phrase "modifications to the script", but I trust they know not to make modifications that change intent.In respect to Mr. Hall, Hexagon Players will be making modifications to the script that maintain intent but that allow us to provide a more family-friendly event for audiences of all ages to enjoy, which is a part of our community mission.
