People are vocal, so you hear the pros and cons of your shows.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Singing shows are fun. Every viewer has their own opinion. We all know whether we think a voice sounds good or not. There's a play-along element. All these shows can be supported.
I don't like it when celebrities get voice work. But then again, if I was the producer, I wouldn't want a bunch of no-names doing my show and have to worry about word-of-mouth. I see both sides of the story.
I understand our audience loves to see some drama on TV, but even they have got bored with similar patterns of carrying out reality singing shows.
One reason I do the live shows - and the monthly speeches at public radio stations - is to remind myself that people hear the show, that it has an audience, that it exists in the world. It's so easy to forget that.
When you write for a show that's not yours, your job is to hear the voices of the characters and write as best you can for those voices.
Being performers, that's what we do: We put on shows and want people to watch.
I think I do too many voices in these shows. I think it's because we have trouble getting voice talent.
I haven't done a lot of voice work, but I know that a lot of shows will just bring in the actors individually, and they will just do what is on the paper. You miss out on that connection of having everyone there.
The public's perception of your show is what it is, and you don't get to complain how people perceive your show or talk about it.
Singing and acting on a show is like theater; it doesn't get any better.