Ted Chapin (1)
Auteur van Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies
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Ted Chapin is President of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization in New York.
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By stroke of good luck, Ted Chapin was able to witness the creation of this musical from first rehearsal to opening night. This book possesses a wealth of vignettes which are fascinating, not just to people who know Sondheim and "Follies", but to anyone who is interested in how a new work of theatre is created. Chapin bears witness to early issues with script, set, costumes, choreography and vision. He recalls the painfully awkward consequences when a couple of contracted performers are let go. He walks us through the tense period of dress rehearsals, Boston previews, and the transition to Broadway. And, between the director/choreographer debates, he captures what must surely be the most fascinating element of this show - the inevitable comparisons between the characters (a bunch of ageing former stars who are now out of place in this world), and the cast members (exactly the same thing).
Of course, it's not perfect. Chapin's prose style is adequate and descriptive, but nothing special. And - although this isn't his fault - he can only write about what he witnessed. As a result, for instance, we don't really get much insight into the casting process, and most importantly very little insight into Stephen Sondheim's own creative process. But of course, that's the subject for other books. Anyone who knows "Follies" is bound to be delighted by this first-hand account of the production. And even if you don't, there is plenty in here to satisfy any theatregoer about the highs and lows of producing a new work.… (meer)