Cast adds depth to flat musical plot
Christian Wright – Contributing Writer
Issue date: Nov. 9, 2009 Section: Spectrum
The funny thing about “Ain’t Misbehavin,’ ” just like “Smokey Joe’s Café” is that it is a musical revue. The audience knows this walking through the door. Obviously Christian Wright missed the memo. By definition musical revues do not have a plot, they are a compilation of songs of the era put onto stage with actors. Aside from sound issues we had that particular night, it seems like the only negative thing in the entire review was that the songs had no correlation to each other, and my response is this: the show was not written to have a defined plot, however a loose web is present (if you look hard enough) and if Christian wanted something that had a defined storyline he obviously attended the wrong show. I’m getting really tired of the CT missing blatant facts when they write their reviews of our work. I really wish they would put some effort when they write a story. Another funny thing about opinions is that everyone has them, and I believe that the reviewer should know what they are dealing with before they can write an accurate review.
Larry Bauer
posted Nov. 9, 2009
I saw the production and thought it was wonderful. No it is not a “PLAY” it is a musical review? Has the writer of this article ever heard of one? I guess not because Smokey Joe’s was also a musical REVIEW. And how dare you use the picture of principle AHJAH PROM when you don’t even say her name in the article, I quote, “The five principle vocalists, Joshua Boone, Jasmine Coles, Olisa Enrico-Johnson and Joshua Grace, were all outstanding.” Thank you Commonwealth Times for your very useless article in regards to this show.
Janell Holloway
posted Nov. 10, 2009
Twitter, Facebook build career development
Kate Lewanowicz – Staff Writer
Issue date: Nov. 9, 2009 Section: News
Kate: Terrific article-and timely. Social network sites definitely provide a place where a person can develop their own brand-giving those in your network a glimpse into your head and heart. It’s a double-edged sword though. It’s important to use good judgment when posting. When I have interviewed candidates, I have taken into consideration the information I can find online.
Alice Lynch
posted Nov. 10, 2009
Night walking on campus
Talya Cunningham – Contributing Writer
Issue date: Nov. 9, 2009 Section: News
Larceny is the crime of stealing property from someone in their absence. Robbery is the crime of taking possessions from someone who is there.
Being careful while walking on campus does nothing to lower your risk of larceny. It’ll help you not get robbed, though.
Joe Anderson
posted Nov. 9, 2009