The tempo suited the production really well. There was a very real, palpable sense of danger in their fight. It's hard to tell in just an isolated clip, but it was just perfect. Emily Skinner is such a force of nature!
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis uhh...not at 50 percent. She needs to sing the song "50 Percent" from the musical Ballroom sung originally by Dorthy Louden (DL). Her voice would sound incredible on that song.
It’s really an unfortunate performance. First, the tempo was too fast but she did rush it as well. Second, the acting of the piece needs to be more conversational and the anger should not come to the surface until 3/4 through. Her pacing as an actress was one note - anger. Sarcasm and razor wit are built into the fabric of the song and she mostly ignored both. Unfortunate.
