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Post by Tenarke on Sept 22, 2005 18:41:15 GMT -5
Depends largely on the cost of hauling my ample butt up and down these here hills.
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Post by Tenarke on Sept 26, 2005 17:20:28 GMT -5
Well, I finally saw the reviews by two local papers; both raves. I don’t know whether this is an indication of just how hungry the locals are for live theater or how clever “Mags” and I are at covering for “Fanny”.
I also found out what our basic problem is. The actress playing “Fanny” is stoned. She has a couple of problems including a bad hip and asthma. In order to make it to the stage she takes both Vicodin and Prozac and then a few hits off an inhaler rich in Ephedrine.
It's all perfectly legal; she has prescriptions for everything. The labels warn her not to drive or operate heavy machinery; taking the lead in a live play wasn't mentioned.
The performing arts and chemistry just don’t mix.
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Post by RobertGraves on Sept 26, 2005 20:19:56 GMT -5
Richard Burton's philosophy in action...
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Post by Tenarke on Oct 4, 2005 18:30:39 GMT -5
Just to tie a ribbon on it; the last performance of “Churches” was last Sunday’s matinee. This was followed by a “wrap” party which in my estimation was far more enjoyable than the play itself.
This took place in the back room of a local Mexican restaurant. Though I seem to recall that we did indeed eat a meal, we also caused several pitchers of Margaritas to vanish most wonderfully.
Towards the end a vigorous conversation ensued comparing the dramatic virtues of “The Vagina Monologues” and “Penis Puppets” as possible future productions.
Certain senior diners at adjacent tables appeared to cut short their meals in favor of a hasty exit.
I doubt if my RADA training necessarily equips me for either of these two productions.
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Post by Aravis on Oct 5, 2005 1:09:30 GMT -5
*LOL* Those productions sound like a wonderful idea to me!
Glad that the wrap party was fun, even if the play itself wasn't.
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Post by RobertGraves on Oct 5, 2005 5:40:46 GMT -5
I've seen 'Puppetry of the Penis' and must say that 'the helicopter' was one of my favs. Also, 'the hamburger' was particularly impressive. www.puppetryofthepenis.com/
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Post by Tenarke on Sept 15, 2006 14:07:53 GMT -5
Just a note to report that I am involved in another play and also to explain why I have been an inactive participant in our “Viewpoints" community of late.
The play is something called “Three Bags Full”. This is a very lightweight comedy with probably no socially redeeming features. It should be fun though. We can’t always take the high ground.
It was originally based on a French farce written by a Claude Magnier. I am unfamiliar with either him or any other of his works. If I weren’t so lazy I would probably Google him. It was translated and transposed by Jerome Chodorov and reset to New York City in 1905.
I am afraid that it has rather devastated my routine, such as it is. I was originally cast in a rather nice cameo role, only a few pages to learn. A few weeks into rehearsal the lead discovered that he wasn’t going to be able to make it and guess who got recast. I had the other part learned, but now, half way through, am having to learn the leading role – fast.
As a matter of fact, having made this report, I’d better get back to it. More later.
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Post by RobertGraves on Sept 15, 2006 18:16:06 GMT -5
When's opening night?
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Post by Tenarke on Sept 30, 2006 15:12:37 GMT -5
October 27th.
Again; I’m sorry to be slow returning this answer but have been all tied up trying to stuff words into this aging napper. I am now off-book though, with the frequent assist of the prompter.
Speaking of age; this is a frenetic and physical comedy. So far rehearsals have sent me home pooped. It seems as though I need the services of some of the Fuehrer’s physicians to inject me with their magic bull juice to keep me sufficiently manic and energized.
What a silly way to not make a living!
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Post by Tenarke on Oct 31, 2006 15:07:53 GMT -5
We opened last Friday in pretty good shape. So far the audiences have been laughing in approximately the right places, none of the set has fallen and none of the costumes ripped.
We must be doing something right.
I’ll come back when I see some reviews.
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Post by Tenarke on Nov 6, 2006 16:14:36 GMT -5
Some reviews are in. All good so far.
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Post by RobertGraves on Nov 7, 2006 6:21:47 GMT -5
Tenarke,
Why don't you upload some footage and email us a peek at the performance?
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Post by Wyndham on Nov 7, 2006 22:56:39 GMT -5
I second that motion. Excellent idea Robert.
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Post by Tenarke on Nov 8, 2006 14:59:00 GMT -5
Sorry; live performance. To my knowledge no record has been made so far. If one has been, I'll look into it.
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Post by Tenarke on Dec 8, 2006 15:21:59 GMT -5
Jeez! No rest for the weary. I am already involved in yet another play, so soon after “Three Bags Full”.
Earlier in the year, when I was attempting to organize my life a bit, I saw that Neil Simon’s “I Ought to Be in Pictures” was in the schedule. I thought on this a while. Though I have enjoyed seeing Simon’s work I have never performed in one of his plays, which is the only way I have of seeing his work from the inside out. It was tempting; however, I am really about twenty years too old for the one male part.
After a performance of “Three Bags Full” the director to be of the Simon play approached me suggesting that I try out for it. This director has worked with me before on two plays; “Fuddy Meers”, back in 2002, which I wrote about at our old site and in 2004, on “Beneath the Moon and Under the Stars”. She likes the way I work and I like the way she directs.
We then did a little do-see-do. When I called back she said that she had changed her mind, that I was too old for the part. Then she later called me back to say that she had unchanged her mind and would I please come and audition. After all there is always Grecian Formula and, maybe I could loose a few pounds before we open in February.
Hell, if Walter Matthau wasn’t too old for the part neither am I!
I am at this point very excited. This play is no piece of fluff and it always feels good to bring the good stuff. After reading through this; my first Simon play, he reminds be quite a bit of Chekhov. I mentioned this to the director. She thinks I’m nuts.
More to follow.
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