I saw the casting announcements on the tour website and was so mad they didn't cast age-appropriate actors for young and teen Fiona (I didn't know there would be puppets, it didn't say). I don't know what would be worse: puppets, or just 3 women all roughly the same age in the same costume meant to be a 7, 17, and 27-year-old (which is what I thought it was gonna be when I saw the website). I heard the non-equity Waitress tour used a puppet for Lulu but the equity tour used an actual child actress, so maybe this tour is non-equity??? Yeah, totally wish they cast an actual kid/teen like on Broadway, but I'm still looking forward to seeing it in September (was supposed to see it today but the dates got pushed back)
@@grace5033this tour is indeed non equity so having actual children in the show wouldn’t be possible unless there was a lot of agreements, negotiations and legal stuff
@@athenaloki9967they were casting children 8-14 I was thinking of auditioning but I didn’t, I know that Non-Equity don’t get a lot of auditions for children roles
Puppets makes no sense especially when theyre a different race than the actual actress. And whats the deal with her costume????? I mean,that silver corset is an eye sore. Shame SHAME on the creative team behind this production!
Yeah although the puppets seem like a unique touch, they could have gave the same respect as they did for previous tour with having an actual child and teen
I’m not against the idea of using puppets instead of child actors, because let’s face it, child labor laws are crazy to go through, and to be fair, using puppets in musicals can be very successful. I mean just look at Avenue Q, or the recent revival of Into the Woods. But with that said, I can understand why people aren’t liking the puppets here, especially for the song I Know it’s Today, because it supposed to show Fiona’s progression in age and patience, and when you use a puppet that’s supposed to be representing a child that supposed to grow into an adult, it kind of takes away that illusion.
I don't mind the puppets if it was better staged. But the costumes and charging ridiculous prices. I feel bad for the cast because they deserve better ❤️ they're so talented, but being disregarded because of the production, costumes, set design, etc.
This is a non equity tour so their budget is very low and child actors cost a lot due to liability reasons, schooling, etc. Basically they didn't have enough funds for two child actors.
Wtf puppets? At least over here in the recent uk tour used actual people but the uk tour had young and teen Fiona played by 2 ensemble members who are adults though so yeah this is worst!
the puppets… it’s cruel
I saw the casting announcements on the tour website and was so mad they didn't cast age-appropriate actors for young and teen Fiona (I didn't know there would be puppets, it didn't say). I don't know what would be worse: puppets, or just 3 women all roughly the same age in the same costume meant to be a 7, 17, and 27-year-old (which is what I thought it was gonna be when I saw the website). I heard the non-equity Waitress tour used a puppet for Lulu but the equity tour used an actual child actress, so maybe this tour is non-equity??? Yeah, totally wish they cast an actual kid/teen like on Broadway, but I'm still looking forward to seeing it in September (was supposed to see it today but the dates got pushed back)
takes out the complications of having underage cast members
@@grace5033this tour is indeed non equity so having actual children in the show wouldn’t be possible unless there was a lot of agreements, negotiations and legal stuff
@@athenaloki9967 good to know, thanks! (still excited to see it though, the show as a whole won't be ruined by 1 scene)
@@athenaloki9967they were casting children 8-14 I was thinking of auditioning but I didn’t, I know that Non-Equity don’t get a lot of auditions for children roles
Puppets makes no sense especially when theyre a different race than the actual actress. And whats the deal with her costume????? I mean,that silver corset is an eye sore. Shame SHAME on the creative team behind this production!
Yeah although the puppets seem like a unique touch, they could have gave the same respect as they did for previous tour with having an actual child and teen
@@ZTH.04well it was an non equity show so having child actress would be hard
@@andresmaldonado8935 Makes sense, I do agree with that
So they cant say “bi-polar” anymore lol
it's offensive
I'm happy to say I saw her in person when I went to watch Shrek the Musical
I saw this tour when we came to Tucson I’m still suprised they charged full price for this
I’m not against the idea of using puppets instead of child actors, because let’s face it, child labor laws are crazy to go through, and to be fair, using puppets in musicals can be very successful. I mean just look at Avenue Q, or the recent revival of Into the Woods. But with that said, I can understand why people aren’t liking the puppets here, especially for the song I Know it’s Today, because it supposed to show Fiona’s progression in age and patience, and when you use a puppet that’s supposed to be representing a child that supposed to grow into an adult, it kind of takes away that illusion.
Now I want to play her so badly!
Dear lord... the Puppeteers are so distracting... I won't say something about the Race swap... 🙈
I don’t know why they couldn’t be in morph suits
Then don’t say anything. She’s clearly talented and an amazing singer, I just feel bad that she’s in this shitty production. :(
Okay but that last note 👀
I don't mind the puppets if it was better staged. But the costumes and charging ridiculous prices. I feel bad for the cast because they deserve better ❤️ they're so talented, but being disregarded because of the production, costumes, set design, etc.
The show was really good I watched it I thought it was good and funny at some points but that my opinion 🤍
Omfg why is the orchestra on the stage with them
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how come they had child actors for the bway production but couldn’t for the tour
This is a non equity tour so their budget is very low and child actors cost a lot due to liability reasons, schooling, etc. Basically they didn't have enough funds for two child actors.
@@slimshady0209 Thank you.
Okay why tf was teen Fiona saying 9058 when adult Fiona was said 8423??????
@user-qn5bu5gb3m such a shame too, that Fiona is actually extremely talented. She deserves a better production
It was 3,058
@@dylancoleman5021 god I’m so deaf lmaooooo
@@harmonicdreams3279ya I feel bad for her
@@harmonicdreams3279no you’re right it is 8423
Wtf puppets? At least over here in the recent uk tour used actual people but the uk tour had young and teen Fiona played by 2 ensemble members who are adults though so yeah this is worst!
The worst revival ever , I want my money back!!!
If they can't hire under age actresses, then who's singing the parts? Were they recorded?
I think they were tbh
At 1:31 you can see the singer
they can have multiple people? they did that in the bway production. there were multiple teen and young fionas
this is actually horrendous who tf allowed this??????? this is the worst production i’ve seen in my life entire life