November 1, 2008
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Stuff
I went to see Rocky Horror at Kelsey last night. This show is a lot of fun. If you’re a Rocky “virgin” you can’t go wrong seeing this production. Do yourself a favor and buy the prop bag in the lobby, it will help you have the experience. If you’re not a virgin this production will have you writhing in the aisle. Last night was opening night, there were shows at 8 and midnight. I went to the 8, being old and tired. The audience made me look young! I think the season ticket holders and older relatives who chose the 8PM show were largely clueless and bemused by the copious amounts of young female flesh on display. I personally was dazzled by the copious amounts of young female flesh on display. The cast is so attractive and energetic! And nearly naked!
There were some glitches, this being opening night, but nothing to detract from the fun of the production. I really want to encourage y’all to go and see this production. Take my word for it, you’ll have a lot of fun. Everybody was good and will get better with the run. Just a quick shout out to actors with whom I’ve performed in the past: Michaela Tomcho as Janet was amazing and obviously more than ready for her close-up; Nicole Spadafino as the Narrator had a lot of fun and was well cast, Dani Tucci-Juraga was sooo energetic and a pleasure to watch as a Phantom.
In other news, we had a read-through of Woolf last week. This is such a well written show. You know how sometimes you read a script and the dialogue just seems contrived? Not Albee baby! This script is amazing. I am somewhat freaked by the acting demands of the role of George. Not only does the role require a vast range of emotional tones in order to maintain interest and do justice to the character, there are a shitload of lines! I’m going to have to get off of book sooner than I’ve ever done. Make plans to come see this; it’s going to be great. The cast is: Ruth Markoe as Martha (she is going to amaze everyone who knows her), Dan Siegel as Nick and Ashley Stuart as Honey. Oh yeah, I’m George, did I mention that?
