Topic: the ideal sally bowles (Read 9177 times)

Amanda Palmer · « **on:** March 11, 2010, 06:50:41 PM »

shall we have some fun?

let's just PRETEND for a moment that i'm involved in a production of the musical "cabaret".
and let's also pretend that i need a great sally bowles to play opposite me as i slay the role of the MC.

who would you pick?

help me.

she must be:
-young enough (under 35. the original sally, in the book, was FUCKING FIFTEEN).
-with indie cred, pref someone IN THE indie music scene. so, sorta famous, but not too famous.
ie, lady gaga is out of the question, but someone like beth ditto is not.
-must have great acting chops AND singing chops (or be able to fake the acting thing for a few months.)
-could possibly be a man, or trans, but it would be stretch.

already considered ....
marina diamandis, bianca from cocorosie, carina round, leslie feist (she's a bit too big and not quite flamboyant enough for the part), etc...this should give you an idea of what i'm thinking

could be from anywhere in the world. english speaking pretty essential.

REALLY think about this and try not to waste this thread space with silly ideas, as fun as they may be, try not to derail.
start another thread for that, where we exhume the corpse of nico, etc.

xxx
AFP

apartofthatx · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2010, 06:56:31 PM »

Florence Welch

Mark! · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2010, 06:57:19 PM »

Kate Nash? shes very english.

EFS · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2010, 06:58:05 PM »

Zooey Descanel!

bluestockingchic · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:01:19 PM »

Shara Worden

Zomino · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:02:22 PM »

Tegan Quin?

coco16 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:03:36 PM »

Shara & Zooey would be awesome.
Alison Mosshart would kill it if she puts on a bit of weight & starts wearing girls clothes.

MauraLeeBee · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:04:31 PM »

I second Zooey Deschanel... Lauren Pritchard might be good (she was in Spring Awakening a while back, and has an AWESOME voice).

Leisl · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:05:05 PM »

Jesca Hoop

shejustlaughs · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:06:06 PM »

Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond)
Allison Sudol (A Fine Frenzy)
either of The Ditty Bops?

shejustlaughs · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:06:51 PM »

Quote from: MauraLeeBee on March 11, 2010, 07:04:31 PM

I second Zooey Deschanel... Lauren Pritchard might be good (she was in Spring Awakening a while back, and has an AWESOME voice).

Ooh, I second Lauren Pritchard!

Mark! · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:07:24 PM »

let me guess. theses are all new members from twitter? i am presuming twitter. welcome to the forum

swallowbird · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:07:34 PM »

Jared Leto (and I'm NOT kidding).

&tracee · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:08:50 PM »

Quote from: apartofthatx on March 11, 2010, 06:56:31 PM

Florence Welch

SECONDED!

Leisl · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:09:33 PM »

Annette Strean of Venus Hum. Big voice & musical theater background.

swallowbird · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:09:41 PM »

hahaha! I just found you through twitter yeah!

Hi everyone!

Zomino · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:10:07 PM »

She's a bit of a teen star but Alexa Vega gets some cred for being in Repo! The Genetic Opera

Pope Totalfrog · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:11:54 PM »

Quote from: Zomino on March 11, 2010, 07:10:07 PM

She's a bit of a teen star but Alex Vega gets some cred for being in Repo! The Genetic Opera

I think she would be perfect. Young is better - Sally is only 19 in the book.

monstergirl · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:12:47 PM »

Brody Dalle-Homme

unrescuableschizo · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:13:40 PM »

Edie Langley of the Langley Sisters

You probably won't have heard of her but dude. Check. It. Out.

http://i42.tinypic.com/2d2is1j.jpg
http://www.myspace.com/thelangleysisters

Though I kind of love the idea of Jared Leto.

Also.. can Daisy Lowe sing?

swallowbird · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:15:00 PM »

Quote from: notsarahwarner on March 11, 2010, 07:12:47 PM

Brody Dalle-Homme

Great choice too!!

kurometarikku · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:18:10 PM »

Lauren Ambrose

Miss Sahara · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:20:38 PM »

ida maria

Musings · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:22:25 PM »

I love Zooey to death but she might have some of the same issues as Leslie Feist.

I second Shara Worden or Marina Diamandas all the way.

Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes) would be pretty awesome as well.

Ida Maria (a bit upbeat), Laura Marling (a bit light folksy), Lykke Li, Mirah, Sarah Blasko (Australian)er.... MEOW MEOW --> other possibilities to throw out there

shanphelia · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:23:09 PM »

Grace Potter?

smitten · « **Reply #25 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:25:49 PM »

Shara Worden of the band My Brightest Diamond.

She has an amazing and strong voice. He are two shots from her guest spots on the last Decemberists tour:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/glttrgrrl/3391485378/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/guuskrol/4125420909/

*edit: I see that Shara has already been suggested twice since I started writing this! In that case, consider this my agreement with those above!

MauraLeeBee · « **Reply #26 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:27:16 PM »

Quote from: Musings on March 11, 2010, 07:22:25 PM

Ida Maria (a bit upbeat), Laura Marling (a bit light folksy), Lykke Li, Mirah, Sarah Blasko (Australian)er.... MEOW MEOW --> other possibilities to throw out there

I was also thinking Laura Marling, but I was unsure... Julia Clarke-Rose (of The Pipettes) might be really good too. :]

Pope Totalfrog · « **Reply #27 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:27:32 PM »

Quote from: Musings on March 11, 2010, 07:22:25 PM

I love Zooey to death but she might have some of the same issues as Leslie Feist.

I second Shara Worden or Marina Diamandas all the way.

Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes) would be pretty awesome as well.

Ida Maria (a bit upbeat), Laura Marling (a bit light folksy), Lykke Li, Mirah, Sarah Blasko (Australian)er.... MEOW MEOW --> other possibilities to throw out there

Natasha Khan would be awesome as would Marina Diamandas. I thought of Meow Meow too but I think she would be a better emcee and that part is taken. I've seen Sarah Blasko live and I don't think she could pull it off.

EFS · « **Reply #28 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:28:18 PM »

Quote from: Musings on March 11, 2010, 07:22:25 PM

I love Zooey to death but she might have some of the same issues as Leslie Feist.

I second Shara Worden or Marina Diamandas all the way.

Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes) would be pretty awesome as well.

Ida Maria (a bit upbeat), Laura Marling (a bit light folksy), Lykke Li, Mirah, Sarah Blasko (Australian)er.... MEOW MEOW --> other possibilities to throw out there

Forgive me but what issues would zooey have?

JeAxra · « **Reply #29 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:31:32 PM »

Annie Clark.

I'm also 100% for Shara Worden & Bianca Casady.

Jamiemm · « **Reply #30 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:38:29 PM »

Marina Diamandis would be amazing.
Alexa Vega would be great too.

Musings · « **Reply #31 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:39:09 PM »

Quote from: EFS on March 11, 2010, 07:28:18 PM

Quote from: Musings on March 11, 2010, 07:22:25 PM
I love Zooey to death but she might have some of the same issues as Leslie Feist.

I second Shara Worden or Marina Diamandas all the way.

Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes) would be pretty awesome as well.

Ida Maria (a bit upbeat), Laura Marling (a bit light folksy), Lykke Li, Mirah, Sarah Blasko (Australian)er.... MEOW MEOW --> other possibilities to throw out there

Forgive me but what issues would zooey have?

As an actress, she's pretty famous -- that's the main issue. I'd say she's about as famous as Feist is.

And I know she can act in all sorts of ways, but her singing voice, for me, has a very bubbly feel to it -- not quite flamboyant enough, as Amanda said about Feist.

Zomino · « **Reply #32 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:39:24 PM »

Quote from: RepoFan on March 11, 2010, 07:38:29 PM

Alexa Vega would be great too.

I knew you were going to say that!

cptFunk · « **Reply #33 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:40:48 PM »

Shara Worden
Melody Gardot
Janelle Monae
Lauren Pritchard
Kate Nash
Ida Maria
Shingai Shoniwa

Some of 'em are repeats or questionable, but ehhh, why not...

EFS · « **Reply #34 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:41:18 PM »

Quote from: Musings on March 11, 2010, 07:39:09 PM

Quote from: EFS on March 11, 2010, 07:28:18 PM
Quote from: Musings on March 11, 2010, 07:22:25 PM
I love Zooey to death but she might have some of the same issues as Leslie Feist.

I second Shara Worden or Marina Diamandas all the way.

Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes) would be pretty awesome as well.

Ida Maria (a bit upbeat), Laura Marling (a bit light folksy), Lykke Li, Mirah, Sarah Blasko (Australian)er.... MEOW MEOW --> other possibilities to throw out there

Forgive me but what issues would zooey have?

As an actress, she's pretty famous -- that's the main issue. I'd say she's about as famous as Feist is.

And I know she can act in all sorts of ways, but her singing voice, for me, has a very bubbly feel to it -- not quite flamboyant enough, as Amanda said about Feist.

Yes you are so right

Leisl · « **Reply #35 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:43:16 PM »

Quote from: unrescuableschizo on March 11, 2010, 07:13:40 PM

Edie Langley of the Langley Sisters

You probably won't have heard of her but dude. Check. It. Out.

http://i42.tinypic.com/2d2is1j.jpg
http://www.myspace.com/thelangleysisters

Checked. Wow. Yes.

Shojogamer · « **Reply #36 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:43:23 PM »

I think some of you people are missing the point... I keep seeing pretty famous names on here... go with Kate Micucci. She's about as Indie as it gets. Her biggest claim to fame was a guest spot on Scrubs. She's a great singer and hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXPcBI4CJc8&NR=1

JeAxra · « **Reply #37 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:44:22 PM »

Quote from: kurometarikku on March 11, 2010, 07:18:10 PM

Lauren Ambrose

YES!

Leisl · « **Reply #38 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:44:40 PM »

Quote from: Zomino on March 11, 2010, 07:10:07 PM

She's a bit of a teen star but Alexa Vega gets some cred for being in Repo! The Genetic Opera

Also a very good choice.

MeAndMyCharms · « **Reply #39 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:44:57 PM »

Christa Hughes!!

The woman is fabulous! She was in Machine Gun Fellatio, and I believe she's been part of Circus Oz and other random solo things since they broke up. Her "Bikini Parade" video is up on YouTube also. Love it. The woman is an amazing performer, and she's not afraid to get her tits out. What more could you want in a lady I ask you?

There is not enough Christa in this world..

Swowen · « **Reply #40 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:45:53 PM »

Sally doesn't have to have a good voice - that's the point of the character - she's a wannabe.

Leisl · « **Reply #41 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:49:44 PM »

Quote from: Swowen on March 11, 2010, 07:45:53 PM

Sally doesn't have to have a good voice - that's the point of the character - she's a wannabe.

But the songs are BIG and need a strong voice to get the most out of them. Not an overtrained voice, but a strong voice.

MeAndMyCharms · « **Reply #42 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:50:44 PM »

Quote from: MeAndMyCharms on March 11, 2010, 07:44:57 PM

Christa Hughes!!

The woman is fabulous! She was in Machine Gun Fellatio, and I believe she's been part of Circus Oz and other random solo things since they broke up. Her "Bikini Parade" video is up on YouTube also. Love it. The woman is an amazing performer, and she's not afraid to get her tits out. What more could you want in a lady I ask you?

There is not enough Christa in this world..

Just to point out, Christa is pushing the boundries slightly with age, but she's too fabulous to worry about that

Leisl · « **Reply #43 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:52:02 PM »

Allison Martin of My Dead Ego (formerly with Cavedoll) http://www.myspace.com/mydeadego - great voice, great stage presence, waif-like & ageless.

Shojogamer · « **Reply #44 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:54:04 PM »

I also want to throw out there that I'm pretty sure she's talking about a stage production. Most of these actresses mentioned are film stars. Alexa Vega keeps getting thrown up but the musical she was in was a movie. She wasn't running around on stage. No editing on the stage my friends.

not saying I doubt her chops. Just saying its one thing acting in front of a camera and another to do it on stage.... I'm no pro, but I've done both and it's got it's differences that not all actors can handle. Or even they simply just don't translate as well on stage as they do through a camera.

YetiDetective · « **Reply #45 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:59:52 PM »

What about Zoe Boekbinder?

peppamintdynamo · « **Reply #46 on:** March 11, 2010, 08:01:30 PM »

I was thinking that.

jmilles · « **Reply #47 on:** March 11, 2010, 08:13:20 PM »

Beth Ditto

Swowen · « **Reply #48 on:** March 11, 2010, 08:17:44 PM »

Quote from: Leisl on March 11, 2010, 07:49:44 PM

Quote from: Swowen on March 11, 2010, 07:45:53 PM
Sally doesn't have to have a good voice - that's the point of the character - she's a wannabe.

But the songs are BIG and need a strong voice to get the most out of them. Not an overtrained voice, but a strong voice.

They are, but Natasha Richardson, who played the part in the Broadway revival wouldn't claim a *big* voice at all - depends whether the part is played by a singer or an actress....

little_sparrow · « **Reply #49 on:** March 11, 2010, 08:30:02 PM »

ah I was about to suggest Christa Hughes, or Meow Meow.
they're both a bit older though.

& there's also Lili la Scala

and i cant think of anyone else right now but im sure there's more.

The Rachels · « **Reply #50 on:** March 11, 2010, 08:38:19 PM »

Bertie Blackman?
A strong ozzy indie rock/pop artist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sbIgvHOCEI

My Two Innings · « **Reply #51 on:** March 11, 2010, 08:40:04 PM »

Quote from: Leisl on March 11, 2010, 07:09:33 PM

Annette Strean of Venus Hum. Big voice & musical theater background.

Seconded!

Jamiemm · « **Reply #52 on:** March 11, 2010, 08:40:13 PM »

Emma Dean would be perfect. She's opened for Amanda and collaborated with Zen Zen Zo, which makes her awesome.

MeAndMyCharms · « **Reply #53 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:20:37 PM »

Because I forgot to link some Christa Hughes goodness before, I'll do some now, just because she's so special, and because everyone should just love her anyway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up4QjxJJci4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmO9F6vPsXM

boxofboom · « **Reply #54 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:41:59 PM »

ESTHERO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YoE2CWg2EI

adambaka · « **Reply #55 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:47:13 PM »

Emilie Autumn.

Shakti · « **Reply #56 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:49:40 PM »

She's not famous, but somebody has to say it: Jessica Allyn.

Cecily · « **Reply #57 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:59:08 PM »

Quote from: EFS on March 11, 2010, 06:58:05 PM

Zooey Descanel!

AGREED.

tinag · « **Reply #58 on:** March 11, 2010, 10:47:52 PM »

Quote from: Shojogamer on March 11, 2010, 07:43:23 PM

I think some of you people are missing the point... I keep seeing pretty famous names on here... go with Kate Micucci. She's about as Indie as it gets. Her biggest claim to fame was a guest spot on Scrubs. She's a great singer and hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXPcBI4CJc8&NR=1

Love Kate Micucci! Definitely thought of her - seconded.

tinag · « **Reply #59 on:** March 11, 2010, 10:48:45 PM »

Quote from: Shojogamer on March 11, 2010, 07:43:23 PM

I think some of you people are missing the point... I keep seeing pretty famous names on here... go with Kate Micucci. She's about as Indie as it gets. Her biggest claim to fame was a guest spot on Scrubs. She's a great singer and hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXPcBI4CJc8&NR=1

Yes! I was thinking Kate Micucci. I think she has the chops.

peppamintdynamo · « **Reply #60 on:** March 11, 2010, 10:53:45 PM »

Quote from: tinag on March 11, 2010, 10:48:45 PM

Quote from: Shojogamer on March 11, 2010, 07:43:23 PM
I think some of you people are missing the point... I keep seeing pretty famous names on here... go with Kate Micucci. She's about as Indie as it gets. Her biggest claim to fame was a guest spot on Scrubs. She's a great singer and hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXPcBI4CJc8&NR=1

Yes! I was thinking Kate Micucci. I think she has the chops.

I hadn't seen her before, but yeah. She would be fantastic!

Pope Totalfrog · « **Reply #61 on:** March 11, 2010, 11:41:46 PM »

Quote from: Shakti on March 11, 2010, 09:49:40 PM

She's not famous, but somebody has to say it: Jessica Allyn.

Seconded.

Zomino · « **Reply #62 on:** March 12, 2010, 12:01:19 AM »

Quote from: Shojogamer on March 11, 2010, 07:54:04 PM

Alexa Vega keeps getting thrown up but the musical she was in was a movie. She wasn't running around on stage. No editing on the stage my friends.

Except that she was in a Broadway production of Hairspray

overratedtoejam · « **Reply #63 on:** March 12, 2010, 01:14:07 AM »

i believe zooey deschanel would be perfect, but she's quite famous. i was also thinking feist. karen o?

i'm having a hard time thinking of anybody else.

The Angel Raliel · « **Reply #64 on:** March 12, 2010, 01:53:15 AM »

Paloma faith..... she has already admitted to loving your music on twitter and would be well up for it!

Agonistes · « **Reply #65 on:** March 12, 2010, 02:32:27 AM »

Quote from: YetiDetective on March 11, 2010, 07:59:52 PM

What about Zoe Boekbinder?

yep.

Kenny Wisdom · « **Reply #66 on:** March 12, 2010, 03:18:25 AM »

Lily Allen, obviously.

rhyskka · « **Reply #67 on:** March 12, 2010, 06:19:20 AM »

It's interesting that all the possible variants I had in my mind already appeared here.

I'm absolutely in love with Marina Diamandis's music and her image, still I think her voice would not suit Sally character, though it doesn't mean I don't like it, I love it, love it!
Paloma Faith is also a great option, her singing voice is right-alright for the character and she has that awesome vintage style that is hard to beat, in my opinion.
And someone named Kate Micucci - oh yes!! doubled.

apples · « **Reply #68 on:** March 12, 2010, 06:44:32 AM »

Just HAD to join this forum to get in on this discussion, it may be an unconventional option but have you heard of Lisa Hannigan, she's kinda famous but not overly so, here's a link.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aPe--y2ZB4

also I would say Camille O'Sullivan, because her personality when performing would be excellent for the Sally Bowles character, but then again I think she's in her thirties and may be too old for what you are looking for, but you should definitely check out Lisa:-)

Bad Kitty · « **Reply #69 on:** March 12, 2010, 08:11:55 AM »

Alan Cumming.

(yes I know he's 45 and has a penis. I don't care.. much.)

ASK LANCE! ASK LANCE!

if Alan is unavailable (damn them) or unwilling (damn him) then I'd suggest.. Dee Plume from Robots In Disguise. https://twitter.com/dee__plume (Amanda, if you don't know her band, you might recognise her from the Mighty Boosh.. she had various cameos in that. She's rad.)

tosachi · « **Reply #70 on:** March 12, 2010, 08:14:10 AM »

mademoiselle k

Bad Kitty · « **Reply #71 on:** March 12, 2010, 08:17:07 AM »

oh.. has anyone said Nellie McKay yet?

She could totally be Sally.

she's in the right age range, she's got the chops, and did anyone see her in the Wallace Shawn version of 'The Threepenny Opera' a few years back (with Alan and Cyndi Lauper)? She played Polly Peachum.. and was (by all accounts) quite good.

reckon she'd be up for it too.. if she's not busy.

Bad Kitty · « **Reply #72 on:** March 12, 2010, 08:33:10 AM »

Oh my fuck... what about PEACHES?

what? too old? too.. Peaches?

How bout one of the Chicks On Speed? Melissa Logan has done theatre (musical and otherwise) in Germany...

MelKilledAFP · « **Reply #73 on:** March 12, 2010, 08:37:10 AM »

i'd actually be VERY surprised if you know this woman as she's a local from Adelaide - Alli MacGregor.
extremely gifted voice former opera singer now has her own cabaret show and is a burlesque dancer also.
Massive personality I think would fit the role of sally quite well. (not sure how old she is.. might be too old..)

also for what it's worth, she was inspired by Amanda's ukelele version of creep to try it herself. the result. zomg.

www.alimcgregor.com/cabaret.html

NikosGr · « **Reply #74 on:** March 12, 2010, 08:52:31 AM »

Meow Meow would be ideal for the part in my opinion

insignifikunt · « **Reply #75 on:** March 12, 2010, 09:16:52 AM »

I liked these ideas

Zooey Deschanel
Kate Micucci
Lauren Ambrose

I was thinking Missy Higgins. She has acted in Bran Nue Dae... But I wouldn't know whether or not she is interested in stage

Alanis Morissette but she might be too old. I've been watching her in Scrub lately!

Serena Ryder?

Kaki King?

stallionbreaker · « **Reply #76 on:** March 12, 2010, 09:29:30 AM »

Quote from: totalfrog on March 11, 2010, 11:41:46 PM

Quote from: Shakti on March 11, 2010, 09:49:40 PM
She's not famous, but somebody has to say it: Jessica Allyn.

Seconded.

Yes!

http://jessicaallyn.bandcamp.com/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/3735796846_144eff53c9.jpg?v=0

littychic · « **Reply #77 on:** March 12, 2010, 11:51:20 AM »

Boston-specific, but since AFP opened the door to possible drag/trans choices, what about Ryan Landry (of Ryan Landry and the Gold Dust Orphans)? He'd be terrific.

overratedtoejam · « **Reply #78 on:** March 12, 2010, 12:44:26 PM »

Quote from: Bad Kitty on March 12, 2010, 08:33:10 AM

Oh my fuck... what about PEACHES?

what? too old? too.. Peaches?

i was thinking peaches too, but she's above the age limit :'(

buttonwillow · « **Reply #79 on:** March 12, 2010, 12:47:30 PM »

Amanda from the Ditty Bops. She would be perfect, perfect, perfect as she is gorgeous, very talented, and into whimsical theatrical silliness and would be very good at it.

And she looks awesome in a bob.

indeciSEAN · « **Reply #80 on:** March 12, 2010, 12:59:07 PM »

Quote from: smitten on March 11, 2010, 07:25:49 PM

Shara Worden of the band My Brightest Diamond.

She has an amazing and strong voice. He are two shots from her guest spots on the last Decemberists tour:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/glttrgrrl/3391485378/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/guuskrol/4125420909/

*edit: I see that Shara has already been suggested twice since I started writing this! In that case, consider this my agreement with those above!

It's been a while since I listened to MBD but this is a good suggestion.

indeciSEAN · « **Reply #81 on:** March 12, 2010, 12:59:33 PM »

Quote from: EFS on March 11, 2010, 07:28:18 PM

Quote from: Musings on March 11, 2010, 07:22:25 PM
I love Zooey to death but she might have some of the same issues as Leslie Feist.

I second Shara Worden or Marina Diamandas all the way.

Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes) would be pretty awesome as well.

Ida Maria (a bit upbeat), Laura Marling (a bit light folksy), Lykke Li, Mirah, Sarah Blasko (Australian)er.... MEOW MEOW --> other possibilities to throw out there

Forgive me but what issues would zooey have?

The "issue" being potentially too famous.
I'd say it's even moreso the case with Zooey.

indeciSEAN · « **Reply #82 on:** March 12, 2010, 12:59:57 PM »

Quote from: Bad Kitty on March 12, 2010, 08:11:55 AM

Alan Cumming.

(yes I know he's 45 and has a penis. I don't care.. much.)

ASK LANCE! ASK LANCE!

if Alan is unavailable (damn them) or unwilling (damn him) then I'd suggest.. Dee Plume from Robots In Disguise. https://twitter.com/dee__plume (Amanda, if you don't know her band, you might recognise her from the Mighty Boosh.. she had various cameos in that. She's rad.)

A: I can get you in touch with Dee if that's something you're interested in.

Hayley Fiasco! · « **Reply #83 on:** March 12, 2010, 03:41:30 PM »

Quote from: insignifikunt on March 12, 2010, 09:16:52 AM

Alanis Morissette but she might be too old. I've been watching her in Scrub lately!

Alanis initially came to mind for me too because she is a great singer I know she's into acting - TV, film and even stage - but she's exactly 35 years old and huge (popularity wise) so not the best fit.

Nellie McKay would be rad.

But I suppose I should view the movie/play some time first before I throw my two cents around

Mockery · « **Reply #84 on:** March 12, 2010, 04:01:32 PM »

Oh gosh, that's my dream role but I won't suggest myself. That's just uncool.

What about Zoe Birkbinder of Vermillion Lies?

Paul Jon · « **Reply #85 on:** March 12, 2010, 04:47:19 PM »

Quote from: Morpheus Laughing on March 12, 2010, 07:20:58 AM

^^
I thought about writing Camille O'Sullivan but then didn't.

Okay, I will instead.

CeeGBee · « **Reply #86 on:** March 12, 2010, 05:59:29 PM »

No one comes to mind that someone hasn't already mentioned....

Shara Worden would probably be good, Zooey Deschanel could probably do remarkable
things with the part (if you can get her).....

Quote from: Kenny Wisdom on March 12, 2010, 03:18:25 AM

Lily Allen, obviously.

I think KW may have been kidding, but given that the character is a little girl putting on one
giant front, L.A. could be a good choice if she could get into the character. Heck, she almost
is the character already....

....and last but NEVER least, if you don't feel like you need a pre-established marquee name,
Jessica Allyn would indeed be a great call.

insignifikunt · « **Reply #87 on:** March 12, 2010, 08:36:34 PM »

Quote from: Hayley Fiasco! on March 12, 2010, 03:41:30 PM

Quote from: insignifikunt on March 12, 2010, 09:16:52 AM
Alanis Morissette but she might be too old. I've been watching her in scrub lately!

Alanis initially came to mind for me too because she is a great singer I know she's into acting - TV, film and even stage - but she's exactly 35 years old and huge (popularity wise) so not the best fit.

Ah yes, totally didn't think of how huge she is. She just isn't as big in Oz anymore as she hasn't toured here since 1999! I'm sure if she came back she'd sell out, I just felt like people forgot about her, but she is still active in the northern hemisphere.

I also just noticed I wrote scrubs when I meant to write weeds...

Another suggestion

Amber Benson, I don't know her age but I think early 30's. She has an AMAZING voice and can definitely act. She has done TV - Buffy/Supernatural etc, Stage - Rocky Horror Picture Show etc, and Film including directing.

Agonistes · « **Reply #88 on:** March 13, 2010, 03:01:53 AM »

Quote from: Mockery on March 12, 2010, 04:01:32 PM

Oh gosh, that's my dream role but I won't suggest myself. That's just uncool.

What about Zoe Birkbinder of Vermillion Lies?

i support this.

Bad Kitty · « **Reply #89 on:** March 13, 2010, 06:12:51 AM »

Quote from: NikosGr on March 12, 2010, 08:52:31 AM

Meow Meow would be ideal for the part in my opinion

ah, now this is the damn truth.

rhyskka · « **Reply #90 on:** March 13, 2010, 09:52:29 AM »

Quote from: Bad Kitty on March 12, 2010, 08:11:55 AM

Alan Cumming.

(yes I know he's 45 and has a penis. I don't care.. much.)

ASK LANCE! ASK LANCE!

if Alan is unavailable (damn them) or unwilling (damn him) then I'd suggest.. Dee Plume from Robots In Disguise. https://twitter.com/dee__plume (Amanda, if you don't know her band, you might recognise her from the Mighty Boosh.. she had various cameos in that. She's rad.)

Yay for Psycho Dee!

Morpheus Laughing · « **Reply #91 on:** March 13, 2010, 10:12:40 AM »

Quote from: rhyskka on March 13, 2010, 09:52:29 AM

Quote from: Bad Kitty on March 12, 2010, 08:11:55 AM
Alan Cumming.

(yes I know he's 45 and has a penis. I don't care.. much.)

ASK LANCE! ASK LANCE!

if Alan is unavailable (damn them) or unwilling (damn him) then I'd suggest.. Dee Plume from Robots In Disguise. https://twitter.com/dee__plume (Amanda, if you don't know her band, you might recognise her from the Mighty Boosh.. she had various cameos in that. She's rad.)

Yay for Psycho Dee!

Dee is an interesting choice but it's difficult to think about her doing that without the whole thing becoming a Cyberpunk Cabaret.

my beautiful idiot · « **Reply #92 on:** March 13, 2010, 11:30:42 AM »

Yay, Nellie McKay.

All I know her from is 3penny and her solo stuff, but she could probably handle the score.

I'm going to have to think of this for a bit, as I love Cabaret...

Kenny Wisdom · « **Reply #93 on:** March 13, 2010, 06:29:46 PM »

Kenny Wisdom never kids. Period.

slyvia k · « **Reply #94 on:** March 13, 2010, 07:15:06 PM »

tracyanne campbell (of camera obscura)
heather d'angelo (of au revoir simone)
emma pollock (of the delgados, now solo)

CourtneyFG · « **Reply #95 on:** March 14, 2010, 10:00:57 AM »

I know they have already been said but

zoe boekbinder
or
Karen O

middleearthguy · « **Reply #96 on:** March 14, 2010, 12:16:18 PM »

Dont think this has been suggested as yet,

Josie De Sousa-Reay aka the Will half of Dash and Will,
Age wise, shes 19 - 20

http://dashandwill.com.au/gallery/folder.aspx?fid=328 on the left with dark hair
http://www.myspace.com/dashandwill

Chris Con · « **Reply #97 on:** March 14, 2010, 12:44:23 PM »

KAREN O.
she's already got the bob too, i think

middleearthguy · « **Reply #98 on:** March 14, 2010, 01:25:08 PM »

Quote from: Chris Con on March 14, 2010, 12:44:23 PM

KAREN O.
she's already got the bob too, i think

But shes 31 ? possibly a little old?

my beautiful idiot · « **Reply #99 on:** March 14, 2010, 07:25:11 PM »

Natasha Richardson wasn't exactly a youngin' when she played Sally on Broadway, so Karen could work (in theory).

Quote from: sylvia k on March 13, 2010, 07:15:06 PM

tracyanne campbell (of camera obscura)
heather d'angelo (of au revoir simone)
emma pollock (of the delgados, now solo)

I absolutely love the idea of Tracyanne Campbell. Her voice is amazing.

slyvia k · « **Reply #100 on:** March 15, 2010, 08:03:57 AM »

Quote from: dear jenny on March 14, 2010, 07:25:11 PM

Natasha Richardson wasn't exactly a youngin' when she played Sally on Broadway, so Karen could work (in theory).

Quote from: sylvia k on March 13, 2010, 07:15:06 PM
tracyanne campbell (of camera obscura)
heather d'angelo (of au revoir simone)
emma pollock (of the delgados, now solo)
I absolutely love the idea of Tracyanne Campbell. Her voice is amazing.

and she can REALLY pull it off live

Agonistes · « **Reply #101 on:** March 15, 2010, 08:55:39 AM »

zoe boekbinder.

insignifikunt · « **Reply #102 on:** March 16, 2010, 07:32:59 PM »

I like the idea of either of the Boekbinder's as well...

CaffeinatedCassadie · « **Reply #103 on:** March 20, 2010, 03:51:09 PM »

All I can say is a big huge NO to Alexa Vega. ..just NO.

CaffeinatedCassadie · « **Reply #104 on:** March 20, 2010, 03:54:57 PM »

Maybe Judith of Pretty Balanced/The Alphabet?

ehroo · « **Reply #105 on:** March 21, 2010, 01:30:59 PM »

what about little boots? I can't remember her real name...

Heliosis · « **Reply #106 on:** March 31, 2010, 11:15:14 AM »

Sarah Slean

insignifikunt · « **Reply #107 on:** March 31, 2010, 08:18:59 PM »

Jennifer Kingwell

Agonistes · « **Reply #108 on:** March 31, 2010, 09:11:03 PM »

i still say zoe boekbinder.

but we should totally do a poll. unless i have to figure out how.

jillybob · « **Reply #109 on:** April 07, 2010, 03:18:30 AM »

Hi, everyone! New to the forum. I've been lurking around, watching these responses. I know the reason no one's suggested her is that she's technically "too old," but damn, I think Kay Hanley would be a great Sally Bowles. She's definitely capable of reading much younger than she is, and she'd bring a nice edge. (She & AFP have even already worked together, though maybe that means that if Amanda thought she'd be a good fit, she'd have asked her.)

I also think Emilie Autumn might be interesting. She doesn't have much in the way of acting experience per se, but she certainly has a very theatrical energy.

And I like the Amber Benson suggestion, too, even though her voice might be a bit on the high side for Sally.

halfgravity · « **Reply #110 on:** April 13, 2010, 04:52:14 PM »

Meow Meow.

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