The Sound of Music

So, I guess I should tell you how wonderful the production of The Sound of Music was. It really was. It was at the Forest Theatre in Carmel, which is outdoors, and it was just awesome. The cast did a great job. The lady who played Maria did wonderful too. But (you knew this was coming, didn't you...) my only complaint is that she's no Julie Andrews...haha! Seriously though, she was a great singer, and who am I to criticize anyone's singing abilities, but what I mean is that she didn't have the gracefulness of Julie Andrews while singing. I mean, I obviously don't except her to be Julie Andrews (no, really, I don't). All I'm saying is that there is a difference. Some people are more graceful and flowing when they sing. And some people are just good singers. You need different styles for different times...the character of Maria just needs to be one of those graceful styles. And don't get me wrong, I've known a lot of good singers, and I've known a lot of graceful singers. I wouldn't say one is better than the other. The lady that played Maria was just a good singer. That's all I'm saying. And for all of you who would like to send me hate mail over my mere observations about something I know nothing about, please feel free to send it here.