Follies' Mole Reveals Content of Show
Elizabeth K.B. Smith
Issue date: 1/22/08 Section: Features
On Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at approximately 10:15pm, an unsolicited envelope inscribed with the phrase "triple-secret-lockdown uncovered" appeared in the doorway of the Monroe Street Journal staff office. After the MSJ's security staff meticulously checked the envelope for any suspicious white powder, they deemed it safe to open. The envelope contained a short introductory letter (excerpted below) with the signature, "Inigo Montoya," and included several enclosures comprised of yellow Post-it notes and 5" x 7" index cards. To preserve the integrity of the
letter and other enclosures, they are excerpted below.
"Dear Ross students, I am writing to expose the fallacy that pervades the Follies pledge that 'everyone who auditions receives a part.' I will also unveil the entire line-up of the show, so as to prevent you from wasting money at the Michigan Theater on February 8, 2008.
I auditioned for a part in Follies with a beautiful rendition of Chevy Chase's breakdown in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, for which the producer and director congratulated me on my range of acting skills. That was the last I heard from Wiltiago. It was truly the Flight of Wiltiago-how appropriate that they have named their little show this. Oh wait, no, the name of the show is "Because it's Business School," because that's the answer to all my questions. Whatever.
See the Post-itnotes for the juicy line up that should absolutely prevent you from attending either Follies performance on February 8, 2008:
Act I:
1. Celebrity Death Match: A Battle of Wits (a.k.a. Strategery)-Prahalad v. Karnani
2. Stuart Smiley conducts mock interviews-"You're good enough, smart enough and doggonit people like you, so don't worry about practicing" (lame)
3. Interview Bidding Sabotage-crafted after the Beastie Boys' music video (contrived)
4. The Real Wives of Washtenaw County-a Ross Partners production (uncreative)
5. "Don't Stop Believin'…You can get a job"-a spoof on the ridiculous Journey tune. (Please could you not rip off the Soprano's finale?)
6. "Damn it feels good to be a banker, etc"-a medley of stupid stereotypes you already know about for each of the functional careers (didn't Fuqua do this?)"
The MSJ has truncated the letter at this point so as not to ruin the show for those that were planning to attend either performance on February 8, 2008. "Inigo Montoya" concluded his letter stating: "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my chance at performing in Follies. Prepare to die."
Disclaimer: The MSJ does not condone or support any of the opinions of the Follies show on February 8, 2008 expressed above by "Inigo Montoya."
letter and other enclosures, they are excerpted below.
"Dear Ross students, I am writing to expose the fallacy that pervades the Follies pledge that 'everyone who auditions receives a part.' I will also unveil the entire line-up of the show, so as to prevent you from wasting money at the Michigan Theater on February 8, 2008.
I auditioned for a part in Follies with a beautiful rendition of Chevy Chase's breakdown in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, for which the producer and director congratulated me on my range of acting skills. That was the last I heard from Wiltiago. It was truly the Flight of Wiltiago-how appropriate that they have named their little show this. Oh wait, no, the name of the show is "Because it's Business School," because that's the answer to all my questions. Whatever.
See the Post-itnotes for the juicy line up that should absolutely prevent you from attending either Follies performance on February 8, 2008:
Act I:
1. Celebrity Death Match: A Battle of Wits (a.k.a. Strategery)-Prahalad v. Karnani
2. Stuart Smiley conducts mock interviews-"You're good enough, smart enough and doggonit people like you, so don't worry about practicing" (lame)
3. Interview Bidding Sabotage-crafted after the Beastie Boys' music video (contrived)
4. The Real Wives of Washtenaw County-a Ross Partners production (uncreative)
5. "Don't Stop Believin'…You can get a job"-a spoof on the ridiculous Journey tune. (Please could you not rip off the Soprano's finale?)
6. "Damn it feels good to be a banker, etc"-a medley of stupid stereotypes you already know about for each of the functional careers (didn't Fuqua do this?)"
The MSJ has truncated the letter at this point so as not to ruin the show for those that were planning to attend either performance on February 8, 2008. "Inigo Montoya" concluded his letter stating: "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my chance at performing in Follies. Prepare to die."
Disclaimer: The MSJ does not condone or support any of the opinions of the Follies show on February 8, 2008 expressed above by "Inigo Montoya."
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