Laura update

That Girl · Senior Member

RE: Laura update

BBS420 · Guru

Eris wrote:
Nad wrote:
I cant wait to see Ashely play Sandy to compare her at Laura...

It's hard to compare Ashley's Sandy to Laura's Sandy because their approach to the characters is so very different. Ashley's Sandy comes off as more self-assured and less shy than Laura's. Is one better than the other? Not really. They're so vastly different and yet they're the same character.
I like Ashley and Laura equally and have seen them both perform the role. I have also seen them both perform outside of Grease. I think any quibbling over who's better is basically just "noise" because I honestly feel there is no "correct" answer.
It's okay to have your preferance - especially if you've been watching said performer for years and years. But let's try not to discount someone else's preferance.

I wish I had been able to see Laura's.

Eris · Guru

BBS420 wrote:
I wish I had been able to see Laura's.

I wish you had too. We could have hung out more if you had.

-- Edited by Eris at 03:17, 2008-08-24

BBS420 · Guru

Eris wrote:
BBS420 wrote:
I wish I had been able to see Laura's.

I wish you had too. We could have hung out more if you had.

-- Edited by Eris at 03:17, 2008-08-24

it would have been a great time.

Eris · Guru

A regular party!

BBS420 · Guru

I loved New York, but I was glad hubby was driving. it was a reall education in how NOT to drive.

Kristen · Guru

That Girl wrote:

Shadi Ladi wrote:
That Girl!

You are one of those people that need to move on. You have nothing positive to say, and no one really needs to hear your drivel. MOST of us (not all) are very tired of it. I'm sure you have your fans too, but I'm not one of them! Have a good day!

Wow you really do have a sense of self importance don't you? Do you really think that you get to decide who moves on and who doesn't? Trust me, I'm not going to loose any sleep over the fact that you are not a fan of mine. I don't expect to have "fans" and I don't expect to get beaten up over the fact that I wrote that Ashley is not immune to being replaced-but I can live with it because I could care less what you think-obviously you can't say the same.

Shadi IS an important part of this board and is allowed to give her opinion as well.

Eris · Guru

BBS420 wrote:
I loved New York, but I was glad hubby was driving. it was a reall education in how NOT to drive.

Oh lordie! That is why I won't drive to the city. I let the train do it for me

DogsandBirds · Guru

MrE1111 wrote:

When asked what his plays are about, Edward Albee famously replies "oh, about 2 hours."

A true wit, Mr. Albee. I can only claim to have half of one.

BBS420 · Guru

Eris wrote:
BBS420 wrote:
I loved New York, but I was glad hubby was driving. it was a reall education in how NOT to drive.

Oh lordie! That is why I won't drive to the city. I let the train do it for me

well, he drives for a living, so he was elected.

and it scared him.

Eris · Guru

The poor dearie. Maybe I should have gotten a Jason present for him too lol

DogsandBirds · Guru

I drive in NYC all the time and by that I mean I drive into Manhattan, since I live in NYC I am very used to it. I prefer to drive rather than take the bus or train.

BBS420 · Guru

Eris wrote:
The poor dearie. Maybe I should have gotten a Jason present for him too lol

going home wasn't bad, but driving in the afternoon was scary.

BBS420 · Guru

DogsandBirds wrote:
I drive in NYC all the time and by that I mean I drive into Manhattan, since I live in NYC I am very used to it. I prefer to drive rather than take the bus or train.

we were almost sideswiped, and we got stuck behind a cab at every corner.

DogsandBirds · Guru

I guess when you are used to it, it doesn't seem all that scary. You just can't go very fast crosstown!

Eris · Guru

It's also a shorter trip for you. If I lived right there I might drive. But it's easier to take the train than fight traffic on the highway. I can read a book on the train not if I'm driving

DogsandBirds · Guru

Yes, on a good evening, I can get into the city in less than 20 minutes. Going crosstown is another story altogether!

I listen to the radio or a cd and just grin and bear it.

BBS420 · Guru

Eris wrote:
It's also a shorter trip for you. If I lived right there I might drive. But it's easier to take the train than fight traffic on the highway. I can read a book on the train not if I'm driving

it was a 2 1/2 hour drive

Shadi Ladi · Guru

DogsandBirds wrote:
Yes, on a good evening, I can get into the city in less than 20 minutes. Going crosstown is another story altogether!

I listen to the radio or a cd and just grin and bear it.

I am impressed! There is no way I could drive in NYC!

greasefan · Senior Member

I recently found a bus fare for $16 each way from Baltimore to NYC! It is over a three hour trip though.

Eris · Guru

I did tell you that it would be a long drive. Wildwood is nearly two hours from where I live

lol

BBS420 · Guru

Eris wrote:
I did tell you that it would be a long drive. Wildwood is nearly two hours from where I live

lol

wow, so it's a 4 hour drive for you?

Kristen · Guru

greasefan wrote:

I recently found a bus fare for $16 each way from Baltimore to NYC! It is over a three hour trip though.

That is awesome! I may have to try that next!

My only concern would be if I could actually find the bus again to return home!

DogsandBirds · Guru

Kind of far to go if you don't stay over but I guess if you don't live to far from the bus terminal, it's not so bad. I have done that kind of driving in one day, going up to Albany - even going down to Atlantic City is almost three hours from here.

Eris · Guru

greasefan wrote:
I recently found a bus fare for $16 each way from Baltimore to NYC! It is over a three hour trip though.

Yeah, it's a long trip. I have to go to Maryland next weekend and I am not looking forward to it. Thankfully, I don't have to drive. But I have driven to Baltimore. It's about three hours on a good day.

That Girl · Senior Member

Kristen wrote:
That Girl wrote:

Shadi Ladi wrote:
That Girl!

You are one of those people that need to move on. You have nothing positive to say, and no one really needs to hear your drivel. MOST of us (not all) are very tired of it. I'm sure you have your fans too, but I'm not one of them! Have a good day!

Wow you really do have a sense of self importance don't you? Do you really think that you get to decide who moves on and who doesn't? Trust me, I'm not going to loose any sleep over the fact that you are not a fan of mine. I don't expect to have "fans" and I don't expect to get beaten up over the fact that I wrote that Ashley is not immune to being replaced-but I can live with it because I could care less what you think-obviously you can't say the same.

Shadi IS an important part of this board and is allowed to give her opinion as well.

And your point is? Oh that's right, people who think that Ashley can not be replaced and will remain Sandy until the show closes, or she gets a better opportunity, are allowed to have an opinion and anyone else should not feel free to post theirs. Of course Shadi can write her opinion but she, or you, shouldn't expect to be the only ones with that priviledge.

Eris · Guru

BBS420 wrote:
wow, so it's a 4 hour drive for you?

No, I'm northwest of Wildwood. Wildwood is on an island off the coast of NJ. I live about 15 minutes from the PA border. If you were to look at a map of NJ and see where it dips in on the PA side. Tthat's around where I live. A drive to NYC can take about two hours with traffic.

-- Edited by Eris at 03:40, 2008-08-24

BBS420 · Guru

Eris wrote:
greasefan wrote:
I recently found a bus fare for $16 each way from Baltimore to NYC! It is over a three hour trip though.

Yeah, it's a long trip. I have to go to Maryland next weekend and I am not looking forward to it. Thankfully, I don't have to drive. But I have driven to Baltimore. It's about three hours on a good day.

I drive twice a year to va beach to see my son, it's a 9 hour drive, but I don't mind.
he is moving to Pensacola next year, a 16 hour drive. I'm not sure about doing that.

greasefan · Senior Member

Kristen wrote:

greasefan wrote:

I recently found a bus fare for $16 each way from Baltimore to NYC! It is over a three hour trip though.

That is awesome! I may have to try that next!
My only concern would be if I could actually find the bus again to return home!

The Megabus! There is a stop in White Marsh; I'm not sure about DC metro area.

DogsandBirds · Guru

I love Wildwood! Of course my favorite shore place is Cape May, but Wildwood is lovely.

DogsandBirds · Guru

greasefan wrote:

Kristen wrote:

greasefan wrote:

I recently found a bus fare for $16 each way from Baltimore to NYC! It is over a three hour trip though.

That is awesome! I may have to try that next!
My only concern would be if I could actually find the bus again to return home!

The Megabus! There is a stop in White Marsh; I'm not sure about DC metro area.

The 42nd Street bus terminal is not terrible and there are lots of people around to help.

BBS420 · Guru

DogsandBirds wrote:
I love Wildwood! Of course my favorite shore place is Cape May, but Wildwood is lovely.

we had such a good time there. we went to a place on the shore, I drank pina coladas and ate wings and shrimp. and enjoyed the scenery. *sigh*

Eris · Guru

DogsandBirds wrote:
I love Wildwood! Of course my favorite shore place is Cape May, but Wildwood is lovely.

Before my father died we would spend a week every summer in Wildwood Crest with his parents who lived there year round.

Kristen · Guru

That Girl wrote:

Shadi IS an important part of this board and is allowed to give her opinion as well.

And your point is? Oh that's right, people who think that Ashley can not be replaced and will remain Sandy until the show closes, or she gets a better opportunity, are allowed to have an opinion and anyone else should not feel free to post theirs. Of course Shadi can write her opinion but she, or you, shouldn't expect to be the only ones with that priviledge.

The point is anyone can post their opinion. As long as it is done respectfully. Which she does!

DogsandBirds · Guru

Eris wrote:

DogsandBirds wrote:
I love Wildwood! Of course my favorite shore place is Cape May, but Wildwood is lovely.

Before my father died we would spend a week every summer in Wildwood Crest with his parents who lived there year round.

I have fond memories of spending my 25 wedding anniversary in Cape May.
That was 15 years ago.

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Kristen wrote:
That Girl wrote:

Shadi IS an important part of this board and is allowed to give her opinion as well.

And your point is? Oh that's right, people who think that Ashley can not be replaced and will remain Sandy until the show closes, or she gets a better opportunity, are allowed to have an opinion and anyone else should not feel free to post theirs. Of course Shadi can write her opinion but she, or you, shouldn't expect to be the only ones with that priviledge.

The point is anyone can post their opinion. As long as it is done respectfully. Which she does!

Thanks for the compliment Kristen! We have known each other on here for a long time, and I appreciate your support!

Kristen · Guru

Eris wrote:

greasefan wrote:
I recently found a bus fare for $16 each way from Baltimore to NYC! It is over a three hour trip though.

Yeah, it's a long trip. I have to go to Maryland next weekend and I am not looking forward to it. Thankfully, I don't have to drive. But I have driven to Baltimore. It's about three hours on a good day.

Eris, it's nice here in Maryland! :)

Kristen · Guru

greasefan wrote:

Kristen wrote:

greasefan wrote:

I recently found a bus fare for $16 each way from Baltimore to NYC! It is over a three hour trip though.

That is awesome! I may have to try that next!
My only concern would be if I could actually find the bus again to return home!

The Megabus! There is a stop in White Marsh; I'm not sure about DC metro area.

It's probably better to go towards Baltimore than D.C. At least I'd be starting off in the right direction. But I am more concerned about finding the bus again when I was in New York!

DogsandBirds · Guru

Getting down to the bus station is a short walk from the theater or a cab ride. Port Authority is a big place but there is a lot of help so it's really not hard.

Eris · Guru

Kristen wrote:
Eris, it's nice here in Maryland! :)

I have a wedding to attend in Middletown next weekend

Kristen · Guru

DogsandBirds wrote:

Getting down to the bus station is a short walk from the theater or a cab ride. Port Authority is a big place but there is a lot of help so it's really not hard.

Thanks, DogsandBirds! It doesn't sound too hard! Couldn't be harder than taking students on a field trip, right? At least I'd only be responsible for me!

DogsandBirds · Guru

MUCH easier than taking kids on a field trip. Of course, I have taken 33 kids on a field trip to Manhattan on the subways! How is that for a challenge?

Kristen · Guru

Eris wrote:

Kristen wrote:
Eris, it's nice here in Maryland! :)

I have a wedding to attend in Middletown next weekend

That will be nice! I had to look up where it was--about an hour from me. It's a pretty area!

greasefan · Senior Member

Kristen wrote:

DogsandBirds wrote:

Getting down to the bus station is a short walk from the theater or a cab ride. Port Authority is a big place but there is a lot of help so it's really not hard.

Thanks, DogsandBirds! It doesn't sound too hard! Couldn't be harder than taking students on a field trip, right? At least I'd only be responsible for me!

Now you got me scared......

DogsandBirds · Guru

No worries greasefan. We New Yorkers are really a friendly lot. You wouldn't have trouble getting around the city and getting back to your bus.

Kristen · Guru

greasefan wrote:

Kristen wrote:

DogsandBirds wrote:

Getting down to the bus station is a short walk from the theater or a cab ride. Port Authority is a big place but there is a lot of help so it's really not hard.

Thanks, DogsandBirds! It doesn't sound too hard! Couldn't be harder than taking students on a field trip, right? At least I'd only be responsible for me!

Now you got me scared......

Why are you scared?

That Girl · Senior Member

Kristen wrote:
That Girl wrote:

Shadi IS an important part of this board and is allowed to give her opinion as well.

And your point is? Oh that's right, people who think that Ashley can not be replaced and will remain Sandy until the show closes, or she gets a better opportunity, are allowed to have an opinion and anyone else should not feel free to post theirs. Of course Shadi can write her opinion but she, or you, shouldn't expect to be the only ones with that priviledge.

The point is anyone can post their opinion. As long as it is done respectfully. Which she does!

Oh and I bet you think you, and she, have the right to decide what is respectful. Wow you really need a reality check. Do your parents still tell you that you the most important person in the world?

Eris · Guru

That Girl wrote:
Do your parents still tell you that you the most important person in the world?

There are parents who do that?

greasefan · Senior Member

Kristen,
My parents once missed their bus in NYC because they were on the wrong side of the street. I still am confused, so I'll leave it at that. Now you got me thinking about that!
My hubby says he won't take the Megabus, because he is not familiar with it. So I am on my own with the next trip!

Kristen · Guru

greasefan wrote:

Kristen,
My parents once missed their bus in NYC because they were on the wrong side of the street. I still am confused, so I'll leave it at that. Now you got me thinking about that!
My hubby says he won't take the Megabus, because he is not familiar with it. So I am on my own with the next trip!

I could go with you---the worst case scenario is that we end up going to another state!