DreamCast: Into the Woods

The man defines dapper & I would gladly listen to any story he had to tell. Plus, Mr. Grey is nothing if not mysterious.


I first thought of Kate Walsh for the Baker's Wife because my attention span lights up everytime she comes onto the Grey's set. She also is a contemporary physical reinterpretation of what The Baker's Wife has become. Originally for the The Baker (so difficult because the possibilities are endless), I thought of Matthew Fox and was dead-set. But then I considered him with Ms. Walsh & the chemistry seemed impossible. Then I realized Patrick Dempsey has that sincere effort muddled with uncertainty, and those 2 have already established in my mind the marital chemistry/history necessary for the casting of these 2 parts. And I would rather see an amazing duo repeat the similiar setting of coupling than risk some inauthentic chemistry. Plus, bakers and surgeons have a lot in common.


Kimberly Paisley-Williams was a belle in Father of the Bride and would be a sweet, strong, sassy belle as Cinderella. In playing the Wolf & Cinderella's Prince, Clive Owen could handle both the sexually predatory Wolf & charasmatic, faux genteel Prince with comlplexity & charm.


First of all, LOST alumni are perfect & will be forever.
Emilie de Ravin is actually a great actress who brought meat to a potentially bland blonde role on LOST. She would do the same thing to Rapunzel. From her brilliant time on the brilliant LOST, she tackled all the acting requirements for an ideal/pretend Rapunzel: perfecting the blood-curdling scream, pulling off a pretend pregnancy without it seeming like a joke, & the ability to channel the blonde & green-finch caged-bird. She could really light the part up.


Something about Californication and True Blood seem to draw upon the same acting skill sets. They both are set in settings that seem so close to being possible, even though they are clearly contemporary fairy tales. In playing Little Red and Jack, Madeleine Martin & Ryan Kwanten could bring bright, thick, & youthful portrayals of their respective roles.


Estelle Parsons has a voice that was cater-created for Jack's Mother. I am not ashamed to say that I love Roseanne & think it is TV show that was stocked with great actors, E.P. being one of them. She is a great actress in terms of subtle humor, comedic timing, & understanding of one's opportunity as an actor to personalize the comedy written in the subtext of great text.
Susan Sarandon has proven she can play a Stepmother. And, in playing Janet in Rocky Horror, she has solidified herself a role in musical theatre history, which must be respected.

And,
Finally,
Our Glorious Queen...
For only the most obvious reasons.
Who else would have the creative competancy, respect for the work, & visionary chops to reign as one of Captain Sondheim's most beloved lady-part creations?
I think Ms. Peters would approve.

I wish!