Definition of a diva

[Glenn]

In Italy, in the sixteenth century opera and on...the composer always wrote the music to match a particular Diva's emotional temperment. Opera is nothing without the Diva.As in a successful show today, you put together a show with the music to match that particular Diva's temperment. You have to study the Diva closely. Donna Summer and Madonna had two distinct temperments.

Originally Posted by Apocalipstic

Great thread idea G Snap!

I hear the word Diva a lot, I have been called one many times, especially recently. I always hope that it is in the Stud/Diva sense, but am not sure lol.

I think it can be used pretty differently, like 'wow you are a Diva" is so different than "wow, you are being a Diva". lol.

Working in entertainment and casting I have learned to tread softly around anyone who uses the word "Diva" in their email address. We cast for ensemble shows on ships and everyone we have cast in a show who self identifies as "Diva" does not do well getting along smoothly with other cast members and what is expected of them. If the email adress is anything like "mad-dogDiva@....." we do not cast them. lol

It actually freaks me out to be called a Diva.