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Post by Elphabatized on Jun 10, 2004 14:26:54 GMT -5
I was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between the Novel and the Book.
The novel is by Gregory McGuire and the book is by Winnie Holzman... I never understood there being two different things.
Also what's the difference between Ensemble and Swing? (I'm sorry I knows that's a different topic but I was wondering that also.)
Thanks!
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Post by kerphaba on Jun 10, 2004 15:36:10 GMT -5
hahah ash i remember having this same exact convo with you on sunday. one of life's many mysteries  |
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Post by MJRWicKeDFaN89 on Jun 10, 2004 15:41:43 GMT -5
I was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between the Novel and the Book. The novel is by Gregory McGuire and the book is by Winnie Holzman... I never understood there being two different things. Me too! Could anyone clear that up? Everytime they credit Winnie Holzman for it I get so confused because I thought Gregory McGuire wrote it..and they barely give him any credit... |
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Post by FaeAtShiz on Jun 10, 2004 15:55:13 GMT -5
see the "confused" thread. I believe someone explained it there. But if you don't feel like it, here's my explanation. The "book" by Winnie Holzman is the script, basically. It's the dialogue and the plot of the musical. She changed around the stuff in GM's novel. In play talk "book" doesn't mean something you get from the book store. I have no idea about the difference between ensemble and swing, though.
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Post by Elphabatized on Jun 10, 2004 16:01:55 GMT -5
see the "confused" thread. I believe someone explained it there. But if you don't feel like it, here's my explanation. The "book" by Winnie Holzman is the script, basically. It's the dialogue and the plot of the musical. She changed around the stuff in GM's novel. In play talk "book" doesn't mean something you get from the book store. I have no idea about the difference between ensemble and swing, though. that makes sense... thanks! |
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Post by Popular Glinda on Jun 13, 2004 16:12:35 GMT -5
okay folks, here i come to save the day (about the crew/swing thing)
a crew member is someone who regularly performs their jobs backstage (wether it be pulling the curtain, moving set pieces, etc etc)
a swing is someone who may have past crew experiences but for this certain run of a show, they decide to "shadow" a crew member or two and learn their routines so if something should happen to their crew member, they would perform their tasks.
example:
say Ted is a set mover for Wicked. He, one day during a show, throws out his back while pushing onto the stage a set piece (lets just say, Elphie's bed). Amy, who is his swing, would then take his place and take over his routine and move his designated set pieces until Ted is able to return to his job.
*note* there are occasionally swings for cast members (sort of like an understudy/stand-by hybrid)
hope that helps!!
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Post by ElphieatShiz on Jun 14, 2004 6:56:32 GMT -5
I never knew that! Thanks for that explanation.
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Post by Elphabatized on Jun 14, 2004 7:52:07 GMT -5
Popular Glinda, that was amazing i understand now! thanks so much!
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Post by Popular Glinda on Jun 14, 2004 12:06:32 GMT -5
happy to help! it just shows how much of a theatre geek i am! haha
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Post by Elphabear on Jun 20, 2004 1:30:52 GMT -5
Ensemble members are regularly in the show, performing their own set parts within the scenes.
A swing is not on stage regularly but is able to go on and cover any number of roles (usually when an ensemble member is off) when required. So they are usually very versatile.
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