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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]