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Actors refused to 'Brown-Up'.
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Since it seems obvious this theatre group had no dark skinned actors to play these parts, were the organisers wrong to ask white actors to use dark brown make-up, so as to make them look like South Sea Islanders?
Since it seems obvious this theatre group had no dark skinned actors to play these parts, were the organisers wrong to ask white actors to use dark brown make-up, so as to make them look like South Sea Islanders?
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just so, sp1814. As I said earlier, it's about appearances. Why would anyone acting seriously want to be made to look like a pantomime piccaninny?
Sorry to hear you're offended at people taking offence, naomi. It's not so long ago you yourself were claiming to be offended by an avatar randomly assigned to you. I guess we all have our own offence levels, but you have no cause to deride others'.
Sorry to hear you're offended at people taking offence, naomi. It's not so long ago you yourself were claiming to be offended by an avatar randomly assigned to you. I guess we all have our own offence levels, but you have no cause to deride others'.
sp1814, there's a film I don't suppose you've ever seen (since it has barely been shown since 1970), called Watermelon Man
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066550/
If it ever re-emerges in your lifetime, go to it; it's brilliant
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066550/
If it ever re-emerges in your lifetime, go to it; it's brilliant
just another example, in my eyes, of where racism is being completely misunderstood. If there's no mockery or offence intended towards anyone of another race then I don't see how it's racist.
I think a lot of people just don't know what is acceptable and are worried about being labelled racist. To me, it should be as simple as whether or not it was intended.
I think a lot of people just don't know what is acceptable and are worried about being labelled racist. To me, it should be as simple as whether or not it was intended.
jno, //Sorry to hear you're offended at people taking offence, naomi. It's not so long ago you yourself were claiming to be offended by an avatar randomly assigned to you. I guess we all have our own offence levels, but you have no cause to deride others'. //
You really should check your facts before you post sarcastic answers. Here's the thread you're talking about. Take a look and let me know where I claimed to be 'offended'.
http://www.theanswerb...uestion1085173-4.html
You really should check your facts before you post sarcastic answers. Here's the thread you're talking about. Take a look and let me know where I claimed to be 'offended'.
http://www.theanswerb...uestion1085173-4.html
Interesting - i found myself with an instant reaction on reading the Question, then see-sawing my opinion as I read through the replies.
I think the idea of trying to make actors look 'authentic' can only be carried so far - as pointed out, with Hollywood-level prosthetics and talent, Eddie Murphy can look like an old jewish gentleman, but that's hardly likely to be expected, much less delivered, at this level.
Simplest would have been to simply allow costume to indicate ethnicity, saves issues all round in the circumstances, and let's be clear, it is the circumstances that dictate what would be appropriate.
I have never seen SP performed on stage, but I found the film alternately ludircrous, sinister, boring, tasteless, strange, and with a gigantic homo-erotic undertone - try bringing that to realisation with an anateur cast you'd find the issue of skin colour way down the list of problems!!!
I think the idea of trying to make actors look 'authentic' can only be carried so far - as pointed out, with Hollywood-level prosthetics and talent, Eddie Murphy can look like an old jewish gentleman, but that's hardly likely to be expected, much less delivered, at this level.
Simplest would have been to simply allow costume to indicate ethnicity, saves issues all round in the circumstances, and let's be clear, it is the circumstances that dictate what would be appropriate.
I have never seen SP performed on stage, but I found the film alternately ludircrous, sinister, boring, tasteless, strange, and with a gigantic homo-erotic undertone - try bringing that to realisation with an anateur cast you'd find the issue of skin colour way down the list of problems!!!
All actors should take the Sean Connery approach when it comes to being authentic to the ethnicity of the character.
...they all come from Scotland...Russian submarine captains, English spies, Irish American cops...
I look forward to his portrayal of Nelson Mandela, inevitably with a broad Edinburgh accent.
...they all come from Scotland...Russian submarine captains, English spies, Irish American cops...
I look forward to his portrayal of Nelson Mandela, inevitably with a broad Edinburgh accent.
jno, the image was repugnant to me just as the disgusting images portrayed in Roman Catholic churches are repugnant to me - but your spite is misplaced because those images don't offend me - they just sicken me. Clearly the impression you gained arose from your overly-active imagination. Must try harder, jno. ;o)
I remember Whoopi Goldberg being 'white ' Mr. Cutty.
And what about Othello? Never heard of any complaints there about having to black up. Did Olivier throw a hissy fit? Did Domingo flounce? Exactly.
This is just a stupid woman playing diva.
It's a stage show lady, leave it to the actors who'd love to be employed.
And what about Othello? Never heard of any complaints there about having to black up. Did Olivier throw a hissy fit? Did Domingo flounce? Exactly.
This is just a stupid woman playing diva.
It's a stage show lady, leave it to the actors who'd love to be employed.
naomi, I wish you luck in your search for new synonyms for "offensive"
http://thesaurus.com/browse/offensive
In fact, you seem to have found some of them already.
One woman doesn't like dressing in blackface, another doesn't like images in churches.
http://thesaurus.com/browse/offensive
In fact, you seem to have found some of them already.
One woman doesn't like dressing in blackface, another doesn't like images in churches.
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