#libor

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Trátala bien. Otros no lo han hecho.

Mujeres Audaces (Jennifer Crusie)

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Các lựa chọn thay thế LIBOR

Lãi suất được cung cấp liên ngân hàng Luân Đôn, hay được gọi là LIBOR, đã từng là mức lãi suất chuẩn quan trọng nhất để định giá các khoản vay qua đêm và ngắn hạn mà các ngân hàng cấp cho nhau. Tỷ lệ tham chiếu này đóng vai trò là nền tảng cho các loại khoản vay khác do các tổ chức tài chính thực hiện, bao gồm thế chấp, cho vay mua ô tô và các sản phẩm tài chính như hợp đồng hoán đổi nợ xấu (CDS). Tất cả những thứ này và hơn thế nữa đều được gắn với LIBOR theo một cách nào đó. #blogkinhdoanh_net #Tài_chính #kinh_doanh #lãi_suất #LIBOR #Ngân_hàng #tài_chính #Thị_trường https://blogkinhdoanh.net/cac-lua-chon-thay-the-libor/

Lãi suất được cung cấp liên ngân hàng Luân Đôn, hay được gọi là LIBOR, đã từng là mức lãi suất chuẩn quan trọng nhất để định giá các khoản vay qua đêm và ngắn hạn mà các ngân hàng cấp cho nhau. Tỷ lệ tham chiếu này đóng vai trò là nền tảng cho các loại khoản vay khác do các tổ chức tài chính thực hiện, bao gồm thế chấp, cho vay mua ô tô và các sản phẩm tài chính như hợp đồng hoán đổi nợ xấu…

[tomluongo]

This is a roundtable discussion between myself, Marco from Mittdolcino.com and Joe Hoft, author and brother of Jim Hoft of Gateway Pundit.  We discuss the impending end of LIBOR on September 30th, and why this is so very important for the European sovereign debt markets, Europe's banking system, and the US's ability to weather the resultant storm.   You know this issue is important because no one is actually taliking about it.   Show Notes: Mittdolcino

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Understanding the Challenges of Moving from LIBOR: Navigating the Tides

In the vast ocean of global finance, the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) stands out. It has long served as a crucial navigational beacon. Established in the mid-1980s, LIBOR quickly became the world’s most widely used benchmark for short-term interest rates. It’s similar to the financial world’s heartbeat. It underpins an estimated $350 trillion worth of financial contracts worldwide. These range from complex derivatives to simple home mortgages.

LIBOR represents the average interest rate for major global banks. They can borrow from one another in the international interbank market for short-term loans. LIBOR is published in five currencies: U.S. dollar, Euro, British pound, Japanese yen, and Swiss franc. It comes in seven different maturities ranging from overnight to one year. This provides a consistent, reliable gauge of the cost of unsecured borrowing in the London interbank market.

The importance of LIBOR in the financial system cannot be overstated. It serves as a reference rate for many financial products. These include syndicated loans, adjustable-rate mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and various types of derivatives. It’s the foundation of the global financial system. It influences borrowing costs throughout the economy. Moreover, it affects the finances of corporations, governments, and consumers alike.

However, LIBOR is the backbone of the financial world. Yet, it doesn’t come without its flaws. The financial world is preparing to navigate a future without it.

The Need for Transition from LIBOR

The journey towards a post-LIBOR world began with a series of unfortunate events. These events shook the financial world to its core. The LIBOR crisis erupted in 2012. It revealed that some banks had been manipulating the rate to their advantage. This led to a crisis of confidence in the benchmark. The scandal tarnished the reputation of LIBOR. It also highlighted its inherent vulnerabilities. One primary concern was that it was based on estimates and not actual transactions. This made it easier to manipulate.

The implications of the crisis were far-reaching. It led to billions of dollars in fines for the banks involved. Additionally, it casts a long shadow over the integrity of the global financial system. In response, it sparked a global conversation. The discussion centred around the need for a more robust and transparent alternative. This alternative needed to withstand the tests of market integrity and reliability.

How Everything Led to LIBOR’s End

In response to the crisis, regulatory bodies worldwide began pushing for a transition away from LIBOR. In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) made an announcement in 2017. It stated it would no longer ask or persuade banks to submit rates for LIBOR’s calculation after 2021. This announcement effectively set the clock ticking for the end of LIBOR.

The final nail in the coffin was in March 2021. The administrator of LIBOR, ICE Benchmark Administration, confirmed the termination dates for most LIBOR settings. It was announced that several LIBOR settings would cease after December 31, 2021. This included all the British pound, euro, Swiss franc, and Japanese yen settings. Additionally, the “one-week and two-month U.S. dollar settings” were included. The remaining U.S. dollar settings would cease immediately after June 30, 2023.

The announcement marked the beginning of the end for LIBOR. It set in motion a significant transition in global finance history. The transition from LIBOR is more than just a regulatory requirement. It’s a crucial step towards a stable and trustworthy financial system.

Challenges in the Transition from LIBOR

Navigating away from LIBOR is no small feat. The transition presents a multitude of challenges that financial institutions and market participants must overcome.

One of the most significant challenges is the complexity of replacing LIBOR in existing contracts, often referred to as “legacy contracts”. These contracts, which can extend beyond 2023, were drafted with LIBOR as the reference rate and often lack adequate provisions for the permanent removal of the benchmark. Modifying these contracts to replace LIBOR with a new rate is an enormous task, both legally and operationally, and raises the potential for legal disputes and market disruption.

The transition also involves the adoption of new risk-free rates (RFRs) that are fundamentally different from LIBOR. Unlike LIBOR, which reflects the credit risk of unsecured interbank lending, RFRs such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) in the U.S. and the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA) in the UK are nearly risk-free, as they are based on actual transaction data from secure lending markets. This shift from a credit-sensitive rate to a risk-free rate could have significant implications for the pricing and risk management of financial products.

Adding to the complexity is the absence of term structures in the new RFRs. While LIBOR is quoted for different maturities, most RFRs are overnight rates. The development of term rates based on RFRs is still in progress, and until these are widely available and accepted, the transition will remain a challenge.

The impact of the transition extends to various financial sectors and products. From securities, where LIBOR is deeply embedded, to syndicated loans and adjustable-rate mortgages that reference LIBOR, the transition will require significant adjustments. Market participants will need to adapt to new pricing mechanisms, risk management tools, and system changes, all while ensuring minimal disruption to financial markets.

Potential Solutions and Strategies for the Transition

Despite the challenges, the financial world is not walking without a light in this dark transition. Several solutions and strategies are being developed and implemented to navigate the shift from LIBOR. A key part of the solution lies in the development of alternative RFRs.

In the U.S., the Federal Reserve has endorsed the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) as the replacement for U.S. dollar LIBOR. SOFR is based on actual transactions in the Treasury repurchase market, making it a more robust and reliable benchmark.

In the UK, the Bank of England has identified the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA) as the preferred alternative to the sterling LIBOR.

These RFRs, along with others being developed around the world, are set to play a pivotal role in the post-LIBOR era.

Another crucial strategy for the transition is the incorporation of robust fallback language in financial contracts. Fallback provisions outline the steps to be taken and the replacement rate to be used if LIBOR ceases to exist. The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has developed a standard fallback protocol, which many market participants have agreed to, providing a clear path for the transition in derivative contracts.

Technology and data also hold the key to managing the transition effectively. Financial institutions are leveraging technology solutions to identify and analyze LIBOR exposure in their contract portfolios. Advanced analytics, fintech solutions and AI are being used to extract and review contractual terms at scale, enabling institutions to manage the transition in a more efficient and risk-controlled manner.

The transition from LIBOR is undoubtedly a complex and challenging process. However, with the right strategies and solutions in place, the financial world can successfully navigate the shift and emerge with a more transparent and robust benchmarking system.

The Impact of the Transition on Global Financial Markets

The ripples of the transition from LIBOR are being felt across global financial markets. This is leading to significant changes and potential disruptions.

One of the most profound impacts is the change in market risk profiles. The shift from LIBOR, a credit-sensitive rate, to nearly risk-free rates changes the dynamics of interest rate risk.

Financial institutions will need to review their risk management strategies. This is because the new rates do not reflect bank credit risk. These rates could also behave differently from LIBOR under various market conditions.

The transition also has a significant effect on interest-rate products and securities. LIBOR is deeply embedded in these markets. Its replacement will require adjustments in pricing, valuation, and risk management of these products. For instance, the shift to SOFR in the U.S. will have effects. It could affect the pricing of interest rate swaps. This is because SOFR tends to be lower than LIBOR due to its nearly risk-free nature.

Moreover, the transition carries the potential for market disruption and legal disputes. The modification of legacy contracts to replace LIBOR could be problematic. It could lead to disagreements over the choice of replacement rate. The adjustment spread might also be a point of contention. This could potentially result in lawsuits. There’s also the risk of market fragmentation. Different jurisdictions or market segments might choose different replacement rates.

The Role of Regulatory Bodies and Financial Institutions in the Transition

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BRICS - LIBOR TO SOFR COMPLETES 30th June 2023 - THE END of “London Inter-Bank Offered Rate”

Secured Overnight Financing Rate Council missold LIBOR- via BARCLAYS What is LIBOR NEW YORK FED AND SOFR BANK OF ENGLAND AND SOFR BRICS NDB BANK GROWING BRICS SUPPORT SOFR – NDB – NEW DEVELOPMENT BANK – FINANCED BY BRAZIL, RUSSIA, INDIA, CHINA, SOUTH AFRICA – ALSO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EGYPT, URUGUAY, SAUDI ARABIA, TURKEY WHAT IS LIBOR The London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) has been…

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Libor Wagner (1933–1994) —Cosmic Parabolas of Man (oil, fiberboard, 1966)

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DEUTSCHE BANK : un ancien trader poursuit la banque dans l'affaire du Libor

DEUTSCHE BANK : un ancien trader poursuit la banque dans l’affaire du Libor

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Bank of England Hikes Repo Rate by 75bps — UK’s 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Jumps to 7%

The increase brings the United Kingdom’s main lending rate to 3%, after a majority of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members voted in favor of the 75bps increase.

Bank of England Hikes Repo Rate by 75bps, Monetary Policy Committee Insists More Rate Increases Will Be Needed to Obtain 2% Inflation Rate Goal

Seven out of nine MPC members voted in favor of a 75bps rate hike, while two MPC members voted for lower increases. According to the MPC, one member wanted a 50bps hike, while another voted for a 25bps increase. The Bank of England’s rate hike on Thursday was the largest jump in 33 years or since 1989, and the MPC expects more rate increases will be required to tame inflation. “The majority of the Committee judges that, should the economy evolve broadly in line with the latest Monetary Policy Report projections, further increases in Bank Rate may be required for a sustainable return of inflation to target, albeit to a peak lower than priced into financial markets,” the MPC explained on Thursday. The news follows the Fed’s rate hike the day prior, when the U.S. central bank raised the rate by 75bps on Wednesday. At first, global markets took the Fed’s announcement as positive news, but Fed chair Jerome Powell’s commentary with the press that followed soon after, changed the mood. Powell remarked that the Fed anticipates “that ongoing increases will be appropriate” and he further stressed that “it is very premature, in my view, to think about or be talking about pausing our rate hikes.” Members of the Bank of England, the MPC, and economists think that the growth projections for the United Kingdom look dismal. The MPC noted on Thursday that things currently look “very challenging” for the U.K.’s economy. Similar to the U.S. central bank’s goals, the Bank of England is attempting to bring inflation down back to the 2% target. The U.K. and London-listed gilts (bonds) saw some gains after the announcement, while the British pound sterling slid 1.84% against the U.S. dollar. “For the current November forecast, and consistent with the Government’s announcements on 17 October, the MPC’s working assumption is that some fiscal support continues beyond the current six-month period of the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), generating a stylised path for household energy prices over the next two years,” the MPC explained in the committee’s announcement.

MPC Members Are Uncertain if Energy Price Guarantee Will ‘Augment Inflationary Pressures,’ 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate in the U.K. Is Coasting Along at 7%

Recent data shows the U.K.’s inflation rate reached a high at 10.1% in September, while the European Union’s (EU) inflation rate tapped 9.9%. Furthermore, similar to the EU’s lending rates, the U.K.’s mortgage rates have climbed significantly. A 15-year mortgage in the U.K. is 6.154%, while a 30-year mortgage rate is 7%. The Bank of England’s repo rate and the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) are the main influencing rates that affect lending vehicles across the U.K. The MPC believes the EPG could curb or augment inflationary pressures tied to the energy sector. “Such support would mechanically limit further increases in the energy component of CPI inflation significantly, and reduce its volatility,” the MPC concluded on Thursday. “However, in boosting aggregate private demand relative to the August projections, the support could augment inflationary pressures in non-energy goods and services.” In addition to the MPC’s commentary, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey told the press the central bank can’t make promises when it comes to future rate hikes. “We can’t make promises about future interest rates, but based on where we stand today we think Bank Rate will have to go up by less than currently priced in Energy ,” Bailey told the press after the 75bps rate hike. In terms of fighting inflation, Bailey added: If we do not act forcefully now it will be worse later on. What do you think about the U.K.’s Monetary Policy Committee and the Bank of England choosing to raise the benchmark bank rate by 75bps? Let us know what you think about this subject in the comments section below. Read the full article

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Venus figurines interpreted by Libor Balák.

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Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus)

Photographer: Libor Vaicenbacher

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Understanding human prehistory is extremely important, and it should be taught in schools. I genuinely think a lot of persistent and irritating issues would be somewhat mitigated if prehistory was more commonly understood.

The issue of race really gets put into perspective when you understand what a genetic bottleneck modern humans are. That we are not only all one species but all one subspecies. That we all ultimately descend from dark-skinned Africans, with light skin evolving relatively late. Similarly, the idea that any one ethnicity is more or less intelligent falls apart when you learn that full human intelligence evolved before modern humans.

Evolution would also become less touchy if more people actually understood that we are the last in a long line of human species rather than directly descended from apes.

There would be less trendy diet bullshit if we all had a basic understanding of how our prehistoric ancestors ate. No "humans are herbivores" if you know that even the earliest humans were eating meat. No raw meat bullshit if you know that humans have been cooking since Homo erectus and that we as a species evolved to eat cooked meat. There's even a theory that more easily digestible cooked meat freed up energy that allowed our brains to get as big as they are!

You're less likely to waste your time looking for shit like Atlantis, Mu, or Lemuria if you know about actual sunken landmasses like Doggerland, Sahul, and Sundaland.

Also, the unga bunga caveman stereotype is bullshit and ultimately rooted in racism. Prehistoric people did not live in caves, and they didn't only wear crude furs. They lived in houses like anyone else, and some wore very elaborate clothing, as in this reconstruction of the Gravettian culture by Libor Balák:

We can distinguish distinct cultures going back to the early paleolithic based on what art, jewelery, or tools they have left behind.

Not to mention, there are many cultures that have retained a paleolithic way of life into modern times, like the Sentinalese:

Note that not one person in this photo is dragging a club or a woman by her hair.

It's just a really fascinating and important subject, and more people deserve to know more about it.

[tomluongo]

With the global indexing rate for the past century, LIBOR, coming to an end of its reign in just a few months, I brought Lynette Zang, Chief Market Strategist at ITM Trading on to discuss the what this shift from LIBOR could mean for capital markets. This is a complex issue involving trillions in collateral chains breaking across multiple continents and the question is, was this an intentional bomb planted at the heart of the system or a declaration of war between various factions of banksters? Tune in to find out. Show Notes: Lynette at ITM Trading

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things about toronto’s production of the great comet at crow’s theatre/musical stage co that i need everyone to know about because i am obsessed with this show.

as of writing i have seen this show five times.

very long under the cut:

full cast listed here. at time of writing, donna garner replaces louise pitre as marya, tyler pearse replaces lawrence libor as dolokhov, and ben carlson replaces marcus nance as andrey/bolkonsky. currently i’ve seen the og cast four times and the replacements once.

the stage is set up with seats on three out of four sides, with front rows at tables, back of house left and right sides at barstools, and a small balcony with some seats on house right. there are balconies on either side, with a revolving platform in the middle of the stage (revolving by being pushed by cast members or stagehands). seats around 200 people or so.

the actors are EVERYWHERE. it is so incredibly immersive

the music is very punchy

during prologue, everyone is taking shots as they’re introduced, except dolokhov, who drinks straight from the bottle and sprays it into the air

i’m a dolokhov girlie through and through and once he nodded hello at me during the prologue and i legit swooned

mary is walking around holding a program showing off the family tree, actors will point to them on tables etc

once anatole pointed at his face on it, pointed to himself, all in a very flirty manner

he winked at me during prologue once and i’m still thinking about it

evan buliung is acting his ass off as pierre

he is definitely is more gruff and acting focused (think dave malloy over josh groban)

at “hours at my screen”, pierre takes an audience member’s phone (from one of the tables… or once out of someone’s hands LMAO) and mimes tapping, scrolling through it etc

two stagehands move things on and offstage (such as the sofa, church props etc) and they are also in little costumes. it’s very adorable

dolokhov’s little soldier walk thing??? during moscow????? i’m sure there’s a reason for it bc both of them do it but i have no clue why it’s there???? love it tho

heeyun park as mary is also acting her damn heart out

private and intimate life has a faster tempo and is SUCH a banger as a result

an audience member gets briefly pulled up on the platform to be the cheap french thing, he typically kisses up their arm, hugs them, and sometimes sits on their lap a bit

pierre is playing the tambourine in the background during natasha and bolkonskys and it is honestly kind of funny

hailey gillis plays natasha very emotional and headstrong. her no one else has a sense of urgency, desperation, and deep longing

the platform is spinning and people are walking around and she is singing like an angel…

basically i want to be hailey gillis when i grow up

actors are rotating the platform during no one else and it ends with andrey standing behind her and pierre standing in front of her. no one talk to me i’m losing it

as the run has continued, dolokhov’s adlibs during his intro in the opera have increased drastically

lawrence libor as dolokhov had such an air and presence (rizz?) about himself i cannot DESCRIBE. the comphet he gave me… i miss him v much. he was also very much giving toronto mans. and he made SO MUCH eye contact. he loves to look at you. i miss him. i need him. who said that

tumblr theatre girlies you would go insane over lawrence libor. if this show had ANY b roll footage i know i would be seeing edits all over the place

i am president of the lawrence libor fan club and everyone should join me

tyler pearse as dolokhov has heavy frat boy energy. he is also gayer, and somehow, sluttier. gives short king energy despite only being an inch shorter than lawrence (apparently)??? don’t ask bc i don’t know either he just does. anyway thank u tyler pearse for making dolokhov bisexual for real

either way dolokhov is doing SO MUCH in this production. he is wild he is a whirling dervish he is arrogant he is a bastard he is everything to me

“YEAH BABEY LETS GOOOOOOO” -lawrence libor as dolokhov, upon his entrance

in one performance he would go YEAH BABEY three separate times in act 1. yeahh

flirting with a girl in the balcony, dabbing up a guy in the balcony, generally being hilarious

and tyler pearse leaning over the balcony, rose in his mouth, wolf howling… i can’t.

basically i can’t with this production’s dolokhov. i’m obsessed

anatole’s entrance… he’s a whore. all i can say

rita dottor (ensemble) does the high soprano bravooooooo and she always sounds so fantastic. live laugh love rita dottor

george krissa, who plays anatole, is probably the most attractive man in ontario. like if you googled hot guy he would be the first result.

“where did they find this anatole. was he made in a lab or something. he was perfect” — my friend after seeing it

tumblr theatre girlies you would also be obsessed with george krissa. like jeremy jordan andrew rannells level obsessed. please love these toronto actors with me

i’d let him ruin my life ANY DAY. it is a fact that lesbians love george krissa. i hope he knows

the way he plays it… my friend described it like “lucas steele is like an alien david bowie, and george krissa is a bridgerton man. just a very charismatic, but normal, guy”

while i would say that lucas steele’s anatole believes he is truly in love with natasha, i would not say the same for george krissa’s. some of the manipulation happening here during the opera is. quite clear

when he is entering the box natasha struggles to open her fan, fans herself frantically, under the arms etc. then when he enters immediately shifts to fanning in a cool and collected manner. hailey gillis master of comedy

“we are speaking of most ordinary things” is especially like. this is a male manipulator if i’ve ever seen one

natasha lost was added back in!! fantastic obviously

anatole checking his hair in the mirror before waking pierre up. fucker

“look dolokhov’s coming around… and we’re off to the CLEURB”

brendan wall (ensemble) walking around during the club scene with a glowstick necklace on is peak comedy to me

i’ve said it but tyler’s dolokhov is an absolute slut at this scene. and for what AND FOR WHAT!!!!

also fun tidbit but all the glasses (other than shots) and any clear bottles have real liquid in them. i am very concerned something will spill one day

when dolokhov gets right up in the audience’s face during “known only to his intimates” i LOVE it idk

during the duel, marya and rita steal off to house left directly beside the barstools and chatter about how bad of an idea this is, they’re so drunk, etc

special shout out to divine’s “he will kill you STOOPID HUSBAND” so good

dolokhov’s adlibs during the duel… i need him. sorry

dolokhov gets shot in the side rather than his shoulder, and unceremoniously rolls off the platform as it’s moving. looks painful

hélène screams when dolokhov is shot but not pierre. so much to think about here

a life changing dust and ashes from evan. i can’t describe anything more just that he’s incredible. i’ve learned so much about acting just by watching him a few times

natasha’s face at “am i guilty…” breaks my heart she is so tormented

we are canadians we are going to pronounce our french correctly! no more charmantay

hélène has started adding some very fun runs into charming as the run has gone on. divine brown marry me

anatole is shirtless during charming. btw.

again i know he’s gay and i’m gay but.

the entirety of this rendition of the ball has been stuck in my head since december

his “don’t lower your eyes i love you” that whole section is delicious i want to eat his voice

plus “BEWITCHING AND I LOVE YOUUU” UGHHH such an ear worm but only when it’s their voices

the choreo going on here is very nice btw

i love the way he says natalie at this part idk. it’s not overly enunciated and the vowel is just right <— vocal nerd

the kiss feels like it lasts forever

music gets very very loud at the end and you can feel it in your skin

also fun fact the house music before and after the show is orchestral but during intermission it’s electronic. bc. anatole. gah details

when marcus was still in the cast you could really hear his voice during letters and it sounded sooooo.

dolokhov’s stupid little thumbs up to indicate he will be ok. pleaseee. i laughed i did

generally lawrence would grab at the place he was shot at a lot; while pushing the revolve etc. loved that detail. (tyler does too but less so)

sonya and natasha just sounds so great. like they just always sound fantastic i love that song

sonya alone. yes i am weeping. yes camille eanga-selenge is everything i want to be and more. she’s phenomenal

dolokhov sitting in a big fuckin chair at the beginning of preparations just absolutely clearly regretting every decision he’s made to facilitate this. is great.

i know i keep talking abt lawrence libor but the image of him at this part is just. really great. to me. sorry

very campy and exaggerated scowling and grimacing from anatole

dolokhov is so sick of anatole’s shit

“here feel how it beats” is NOT entertained he pushes him back immediately

lawrence dolokhov’s “dawdling” business was him tuning his guitar i miss musician dolokhov sooooo much gah

balaga truly does not sing any of his lines. he is basically yelling the entire time. i don’t know how he does it. it’s chaotic and hilarious and so fun

sonya and mary hand out the egg shakers on house right and left respectfully

near the end of balaga, four audience members are brought up to dance with the cast! (i got to dance with mary once!)

dolokhov writhing on the floor during anatole’s long held note thank u

during the goodbye section, anatole comes around to said audience members and interacts with them; dancing with them, booping them on the nose etc, and at “kiss me one last time”, invites a lucky audience member to kiss his cheek. (this once, was me. yup. still processing it.)

once he accidentally knocked someone’s egg shaker from their hand, dolokhov picked it up, laughed, gave it a shake, and handed it back, and yes i’m still thinking about it

when they sit down, balaga and dolokhov will sit on the house right stairs, though once there was an empty seat nearby so dolokhov wedged his way in between two people, guitar and all. so fucking good

anatole will squeeze himself between two audience members on house left, put an arm around each, and look around at everyone sitting in that area, out into the audience, etc. if one is going to make eye contact with him, it is now

once he threw his head back to look at the people behind him, and someone, at the speed of light, took their phone out and snapped a picture of his upside down head. i scream laughed

lawrence’s BETRAYED BETRAYEDDDD was sooooo good. so so so good

hailey gillis is an absolute powerhouse during in my house

usually when “natasha’s whole body shook” she falls to the ground silently but last time i went she YELLED and i gasped so loud

at “i have refused him” louise would go NO in shock and i FREAK OUT ABOUT IT.

and i loved her “what then? would that be alright???”

“NATASHA CRIED OUT! GO AWAY! GO AWAY YOU ALL HATE AND DESPISE ME” sounds SO FUCKING GOOD!!! I LOVE YOU HAILEY GILLIS

when the call to pierre music starts i always get goosebumps

the fight choreo when pierre grabs anatole by the collar is very good

if we’re comparing to broadway, it feels less like anatole’s life is in danger here but like i’m not upset about it

at this point anatole does not seem sad or upset to me more just. pissed off that it didn’t go his way. like annoyed

as anatole leaves during pierre and anatole the staging has him stepping around/over natasha as she is choking from the arsenic and it is such a. show of his shallowness

his petersburg note is fantastic obviously. live laugh love george krissa

marcus nance (andrey) has such a deep and beautiful legit singing voice. it’s sooo gorgeous. any word that raises against marcus nance will fall.

I MISS HIMMMM ok sorry.

i am more sympathetic to ben carlson’s andrey, however. marcus was Incredibly stoic ben has a bit more emotion to him i think

i could swear sometimes hailey is actually crying during pierre and natasha

her “pytor kirillovich” sounds so tiny and fragile ugh my heart breaks

and his “…pierre” is so assuring AUGHH

it’s such a beautiful scene obviously. i love the two of them so damn much i hope only good things happen to them forever

“it was clear and cold” also. chills EVERY TIME

“having traced its parabola” and “like an arrow piercing the earth” hit me so hard i cannot explain

genuinely evan buliung gives the most effective inspiring fantastic mind blowing performance i maybe have ever seen on stage. he is such an incredible actor and he inspires me beyond belief

the end when the lights get really really bright and then fade out. god. so simple and so fucking beautiful

now this post is very long. thank u for reading it all if you did! (will update after seeing it more times if there’s things to say!!)

if you’re anywhere near toronto i BEG of you to go see it!! it’s closing march 24th :(( so if you get the chance i deeply implore you. beg borrow or steal a ticket just get there! best comet production ever in my biased opinion :)

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man of the game

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Rampe d'escaliers par l'artiste forgeron tchèque Libor Hurda

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Libor Wagner (1933–1994) — Genesis [woodblock print, 1966]