Theater

Nov 24, 2004 Comments Off

10 ways to know you are in Hell Week

In the theater world, the last week of rehearsals before a show goes up is affectionately known as “Hell Week.” The 99¢-show sports an unusual Hell Week because a holiday is wedged in there; in honor of that, the cast has been given an entire two days, both Wednesday and Thursday, off before final dress [...]

Posted in: The Silly Ones

Nov 20, 2004 4

It’s better up there

At today’s rehearsal for the 99¢ show, I got to try out my stilts for the first time. After five or ten nervous, wobbly minutes, I had to be warned to slooooow down for my own safety. Sorry, but anyone who says that being tall is overrated is short. On a completely different note, for [...]

Posted in: The Quotidian Ones

Nov 14, 2004 Comments Off

What you can do for less than a buck

I went with my friend, Rob Kendt, to see a pretty snazzy show yesterday at the new Kirk Douglas Theater in Culver City. It’s called A Perfect Wedding, by American playwright of the moment, Charles L. (“Chuck” to his pals) Mee. There are many terrific elements, including the world’s best stage kiss and an ultra-fabulous [...]

Posted in: The Quotidian Ones