Comments on: THE GLEE PROJECT—Vulnerability

By: Poncho

Poncho — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:11:56 +0000

I just saw the ep., and I have to say that those kids had a hard time. I remember when I took a theater class in highschool that the professor made us tap into a painful memory for a monologue and soon the class turned into a tearfest. It’s like they’re trying to crash-course these guys through an acting major. Whatever…

I must say there were two of ’em who stood out for me.

First and foremost, I think Marissa’s choice to change her board was not only honest but brave… that girl has some b$%&s. I mean, of all the words, “Anorexic” is one that carries a lot of -other peoples’- judgements and criticism, mainly because few people really understand the reality of an eating disorder. I wasn’t very fond of Marissa in the previous episodes, but for that thing alone, the girl’s become a hero.

Also, though I know she’s out, Emily’s confession broke my heart. I actually did break in tears when she told her story. And I understand why she “went in and out of character”: that thing that happened to her is bloody tough and her defenses are always up. It just makes me angry there are people like that in the world.

Anyway, now that I’ve watched the show I see the fun of it. I do feel like it’s scripted but I don’t care… it’s not like I’m in it.

BTW… I like Hannah, Cameron & Damian. I loved Emily’s voice, but there already is a Santana in the show, and Lindsey seems like the second coming of Rachel, haha.

By: Bailey

Bailey — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:39:00 +0000

There are MANY other alternate challenges and exercises that THE GLEE PROJECT executives COULD HAVE executed vs. the video that you posted, PCN. I can only think of one word when watching the video: degrading. (Ironically, that’s what I believe the executives were going for).

By: Shell Sherree

Shell Sherree — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:52:15 +0000

It’s not on here {maybe buried somewhere on cable, which I don’t have} but it’s an interesting concept. I have a feeling I’d rather not see what they go through in order to make it onto the show ~ just let me see them in their roles and pretend they really are their characters. Does that sound weird? Probably. Maybe my sandwich board would read “Nutty.”

By: EIREGO

EIREGO — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:42:35 +0000

And let me point out first that Chris Colfer has done a ton of theater before he was discovered by Glee.

As for the people on the Glee Project, you can’t tell me that a professionally trained actor (no matter what age) can’t tap into basic emotions such as what is seemingly beyond their grasp on that show.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:05:50 +0000

I agree with you on one level, but also want to point out that’s how some of the current GLEE kids were discovered. Apparently Chris Colfer was cast right out of high school and impressed Murphy so much in his audition, Murphy created Kurt for him. And I think Colfer might have a career after GLEE, if not in acting then maybe in publishing since he has a two-book deal writing children’s books.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:54:32 +0000

Out of the words the kids used, “rejected” resonated the most with me.

From what I know about you and what you went through recently, I don’t think “irresponsible” or “careless” applies to you, but you know that already since you said they’re not true.

By: EIREGO

EIREGO — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:58:53 +0000

Thought I was the only one watching this. Admittedly, it is low wattage as far as interest goes and I don’t believe most people even know where to find the Oxygen network. This last ep bothered me. I understand what Ryan Murphy and Robert Ulrich are trying to do, but I am frustrated with the fact they are asking for real acting chops from non-actors while there are millions of real actors out there who could use a break and would deliver the talent Murphy is looking for. I think it’s a dangerous precedent to try and merge manipulated “reality” TV with scripted programming. It leads me to believe Murphy and Ulrich have exhausted all other avenues to find talent for a hit show. It’s seems lazy of them. I refuse to believe they couldn’t find the right balance of a trained actor who wants to act professionally with the misfit-vibe they are looking to add to the Glee cast. The even bigger question is what are they going to do with this non-actor misfit when they start performing on the show and the show comes to an end? Think other new shows are going to say, “Hey, let’s use that non-actor that was on Glee for a while.” No, they are going to audition that actor, see they haven’t any real talent as an actor and then cast them aside, then watch this non-celeb crash and burn while they turn to drugs and drinking and end up destitute and living on the street. Oh, wait, a minute…they can always have a stint on Celebrity Rehab, right?! And the network still doesn’t have to pay them what a real actor would have earned and no need to pay them residuals either. Win-Win for network and Ryan Murphy and Lose-Lose for real actors with training and these non-actors who are just seeking their 15 minutes of fame.

By: Poncho

Poncho — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:31:00 +0000

I haven’t seen the show, ’cause they’re airing it here in weird hours and I haven’t been able to catch it. But I have heard some good stuff about it…

About this vulnerability thing, many of the words the kids used actually rang true with me: “fake”, “rejected”, “misunderstood”, “fat”. They brought me back to elementary & junior high, and the stuff the bullies did to me back in the day.

I have to say, right now -and specially after the big pile of manure I’ve been through the last few months-, the word which strikes deeper is “irresponsible” or “careless”. Hearing those words makes me angry, though I know they ain’t true. Funny, isn’t it?