Sunday, November 11, 2007
The Move
Waiting in the airport of JetBlue, trying not to think of my family because I'll have a breakdown, I check my phone, and notice that I missed a phone call from an unfamiliar 646-area code and that there is a voicemail. I listen to the message and it's a director asking me if I could be at his 34th street office to audition for him that afternoon. Uh...obviously, I can't. I'll be on a plane. I give him a ring back and he tells me that if he doesn't find anyone, he'll give me a buzz. I ask him to let me know either way.
Getting ready to board, I squish my way into the crowd (not that bad). I didn't understand what the attendant said about where I should go. I decided to just follow whoever was in front of me and make sure that I stepped into the "Hopelessly Devoted To You"-plane. Honestly, the name of the plane. Yeah, I should have gone the ground-back way and taken the stairs, rather than stay on the platform and take the first set of stairs. I had to walk all the way to the back causing some light traffic. At the end, there was a very nice gentleman that let me go and put my stuff up. Another attendant, a sweet older man, took my duffle bag and put it up in the compartment for me.
The flight was fine. I tried to sleep. Was in and out of it. I took the complimentary snacks (all that I had eaten were those snacks--blue chips, cranberry juice, cookies and water). Went to the bathroom a couple of times. Watched some lousy TV, et cetera, et cetera, and so forth...
I rang my cousin to let him know that I had landed. By the buy...my outfit...I looked like I was going to go riding because I was wearing these boots that one of my best friends let me borrow because she said that I would need some boots. I clunked and clunked as I walked. It was distracting to me but where could I have possbily stuffed those boots? Alright...my cousin told me that he was 10-15 minutes away. I thought, "I have to get my luggage myself?!!" Honestly. That's what I thought. I had 2 big suitcases that I checked in, and my own bag and a duffle that I took on the plane with me. Then, I thought, "My God. I have to get a cart?!" LOL! So, I did and did. I went outside to wait for my cousin. Cold. Real cold. Not the fake California-cold. Please. But, it was quite refreshing. I listened to Nellie McKay on my new (RED) iPod that The 3 bought for me (my brothers). Traffic was horrendous but I got picked up and off we went to Queens, where I would be staying with my cousin, his wife (who is amazing and awesome), they're 5-year-old kid, and his in-laws.
I shacked it up inside the kid's room. Cramped but I was grateful. I had somewhere to sleep! Hello! Living with my cousins is a joy because they offer warmth, homemade food and family=) Not to mention hot water for tea, a working bathroom, the Internet and cable TV. My cousin is a chef and a very good one!
I stayed with them till the first of this month. On the early-evening of the first, I moved in to my apartment in the City. My apartment is weirdly shaped. It's like a hallway. A bit bigger in some areas. I've got a pretty good-sized bedroom. No complaints EXCEPT girls really should be clean! I mean, I had NEVER seen so many dust bunnies on the floor in my life! Not even in the Philippines! I'm still trying to imagine how the girl before me slept in a bed with her headboard and side tables filled with dust. Absolutely disgusting! Even the drawers and the desk were icky-dusty. BUT, I'm thankful that I actually have a place and that I don't have to worry about rent for a couple of months.
My roommate had to go to a party at 8p. I was glad because then I'd have the place to myself and could just unwind and settle-in. I unpacked everything and before putting anything in it's temporary place, I took west paper towels and just wiped away all the dust from the furniture. Yuck! I checked out what kind of cable we had. Uh...NOTHING! What the HELL am I paying for then? And the Internet is a bit shoddy. What the Hey?!! Wasted money. I mean, the cable should have, I think, atleast the Disney Channel and Nickleodeon! Right? Yeah. I think we have TBS, A&E and some NY channels...whatever. Thank God that, "Pushing Daisies," "Ugly Betty," and "Brothers and Sisters," are all on channel 7! Ha! Honestly.
The next day, I was to meet up with one of my best friends. I had to pick her up from her voice lesson on 72nd. Not bad. I found my way=) I took her over to the MET because my cousin's wife told me that I should go there and meet with one of her patients that was going to help me get a job over at the museum! So, I went. What an adventure. There was a mix-up, and I thought the man I was supposed to be speaking with was the man I was supposed to be speaking with! I forced him and tried to convince him that he knew my cousin. He looked at me like I was crazy. I started sweating. Then, right when everything was going to completely go down the drain, the man that I was supposed to meet with came up behind me! Eureka! And, just WHO was I speaking to? Yeah, I was talking to the manager of the Luxury Boutique. Yikes! Well, my cousin's patient cleared it up with his manager and said that he'd just take me up to HR to fill out an application. But, the manager said that he'd give me an application right there and interview me after I finished filling it out. Wow, how easy was that? I hate filling out applications. I used my own pen and it exploded black ink all over the fingers of my left-hand. Oh, well. It took me some time to finish the 2 pages because my hands always shake when I fill those damn things out. I got interviewed and he hired me on the spot. I almost cried. He asked if I had any experience with jewelry and textiles. "Uh, actually, I don't." "That's okay. It doesn't matter." What?! He said that he liked my appearance and said that I was nice. LOL!
That was my 5th day in the City. FIFTH!!!
Oh! I almost forgot...let us backtrack*** The day after I landed, the director wanted me to audition because he needed a last-minute replacement for the SAG actress that he hired. There was some trouble with the Union. I auditioned for him in the lobby of my cousin's apartment and he gave me the role. I thought about it and turned him down a couple hours later because the energy just wasn't there for me. There was something that kept telling me to say, "No." So, I turned it down and decided that I really needed to take care of myself first. It was the best decision!
Alright...on Sunday eve, on the way to Saint Patrick's for the 5.30 mass, I met a guy on the subway. He got off at the same stop just so that he could ask my name. He was coming from church and I was going to. I was late. So, I went to get some coffee with him. He's from South Africa. An investment banker in training. Crazy. Don't worry...I went to church the next day. That was the first time, in a LONG time that I've been to church.
Monday, I went to do paperwork and get my picture taken for my ID at HR. I met another guy. A musician from Maine that has been in the City for 5 months. He's such a cutie!
I started training on Wednesday. Two days of it. It wasn't so bad. I really felt positive and ready to go after Wednesday's training. Then Thursday came and I got scared. My first day was Friday and I did very well. I didn't sweat at all! =) Even with the mistakes I made. Which I can count as having made three, or four.
It's amazing the people that you have the opportunity of meeting. I felt like I was back working in Disneyland, it's just that I have to sell jewelry and sculptures and the like. I hate sales. I don't want to be pushy. I read the person's energy and find a little hole that I can enter in with my, "Good morning (or whatever), if you need anything, just let me know." And then I leave 'em alone.
Well...in between those times that I've written, I've been running mad around the City doing not what you think I would be doing considering that I'm an actress. I was running errands for myself. Shopping for work clothes and shoes (I still have to find some flats and another pair of boots), shopping for things to keep me warm!!!, shopping for food and cleaning supplies, toiletries and blah-blah-blah. Things that I absolutely Need. I've also been back to Queens with my cousins. Spending my Saturdays with them.
So, that's the gist of my first 2 weeks. I wish I could be more specific but in this town, there really isn't time to just sit down and think about doing things. You just gotta Do.
PS I can't believe I'm able to write this long post. I just haven't had the time! So, I hope you enjoy=)
PPS I have been going to bed (on work days) before 10p! Unbelieveable. This from the gal that doesn't sleep till 3 in the morn! D.R.A.I.N.E.D
Getting ready to board, I squish my way into the crowd (not that bad). I didn't understand what the attendant said about where I should go. I decided to just follow whoever was in front of me and make sure that I stepped into the "Hopelessly Devoted To You"-plane. Honestly, the name of the plane. Yeah, I should have gone the ground-back way and taken the stairs, rather than stay on the platform and take the first set of stairs. I had to walk all the way to the back causing some light traffic. At the end, there was a very nice gentleman that let me go and put my stuff up. Another attendant, a sweet older man, took my duffle bag and put it up in the compartment for me.
The flight was fine. I tried to sleep. Was in and out of it. I took the complimentary snacks (all that I had eaten were those snacks--blue chips, cranberry juice, cookies and water). Went to the bathroom a couple of times. Watched some lousy TV, et cetera, et cetera, and so forth...
I rang my cousin to let him know that I had landed. By the buy...my outfit...I looked like I was going to go riding because I was wearing these boots that one of my best friends let me borrow because she said that I would need some boots. I clunked and clunked as I walked. It was distracting to me but where could I have possbily stuffed those boots? Alright...my cousin told me that he was 10-15 minutes away. I thought, "I have to get my luggage myself?!!" Honestly. That's what I thought. I had 2 big suitcases that I checked in, and my own bag and a duffle that I took on the plane with me. Then, I thought, "My God. I have to get a cart?!" LOL! So, I did and did. I went outside to wait for my cousin. Cold. Real cold. Not the fake California-cold. Please. But, it was quite refreshing. I listened to Nellie McKay on my new (RED) iPod that The 3 bought for me (my brothers). Traffic was horrendous but I got picked up and off we went to Queens, where I would be staying with my cousin, his wife (who is amazing and awesome), they're 5-year-old kid, and his in-laws.
I shacked it up inside the kid's room. Cramped but I was grateful. I had somewhere to sleep! Hello! Living with my cousins is a joy because they offer warmth, homemade food and family=) Not to mention hot water for tea, a working bathroom, the Internet and cable TV. My cousin is a chef and a very good one!
I stayed with them till the first of this month. On the early-evening of the first, I moved in to my apartment in the City. My apartment is weirdly shaped. It's like a hallway. A bit bigger in some areas. I've got a pretty good-sized bedroom. No complaints EXCEPT girls really should be clean! I mean, I had NEVER seen so many dust bunnies on the floor in my life! Not even in the Philippines! I'm still trying to imagine how the girl before me slept in a bed with her headboard and side tables filled with dust. Absolutely disgusting! Even the drawers and the desk were icky-dusty. BUT, I'm thankful that I actually have a place and that I don't have to worry about rent for a couple of months.
My roommate had to go to a party at 8p. I was glad because then I'd have the place to myself and could just unwind and settle-in. I unpacked everything and before putting anything in it's temporary place, I took west paper towels and just wiped away all the dust from the furniture. Yuck! I checked out what kind of cable we had. Uh...NOTHING! What the HELL am I paying for then? And the Internet is a bit shoddy. What the Hey?!! Wasted money. I mean, the cable should have, I think, atleast the Disney Channel and Nickleodeon! Right? Yeah. I think we have TBS, A&E and some NY channels...whatever. Thank God that, "Pushing Daisies," "Ugly Betty," and "Brothers and Sisters," are all on channel 7! Ha! Honestly.
The next day, I was to meet up with one of my best friends. I had to pick her up from her voice lesson on 72nd. Not bad. I found my way=) I took her over to the MET because my cousin's wife told me that I should go there and meet with one of her patients that was going to help me get a job over at the museum! So, I went. What an adventure. There was a mix-up, and I thought the man I was supposed to be speaking with was the man I was supposed to be speaking with! I forced him and tried to convince him that he knew my cousin. He looked at me like I was crazy. I started sweating. Then, right when everything was going to completely go down the drain, the man that I was supposed to meet with came up behind me! Eureka! And, just WHO was I speaking to? Yeah, I was talking to the manager of the Luxury Boutique. Yikes! Well, my cousin's patient cleared it up with his manager and said that he'd just take me up to HR to fill out an application. But, the manager said that he'd give me an application right there and interview me after I finished filling it out. Wow, how easy was that? I hate filling out applications. I used my own pen and it exploded black ink all over the fingers of my left-hand. Oh, well. It took me some time to finish the 2 pages because my hands always shake when I fill those damn things out. I got interviewed and he hired me on the spot. I almost cried. He asked if I had any experience with jewelry and textiles. "Uh, actually, I don't." "That's okay. It doesn't matter." What?! He said that he liked my appearance and said that I was nice. LOL!
That was my 5th day in the City. FIFTH!!!
Oh! I almost forgot...let us backtrack*** The day after I landed, the director wanted me to audition because he needed a last-minute replacement for the SAG actress that he hired. There was some trouble with the Union. I auditioned for him in the lobby of my cousin's apartment and he gave me the role. I thought about it and turned him down a couple hours later because the energy just wasn't there for me. There was something that kept telling me to say, "No." So, I turned it down and decided that I really needed to take care of myself first. It was the best decision!
Alright...on Sunday eve, on the way to Saint Patrick's for the 5.30 mass, I met a guy on the subway. He got off at the same stop just so that he could ask my name. He was coming from church and I was going to. I was late. So, I went to get some coffee with him. He's from South Africa. An investment banker in training. Crazy. Don't worry...I went to church the next day. That was the first time, in a LONG time that I've been to church.
Monday, I went to do paperwork and get my picture taken for my ID at HR. I met another guy. A musician from Maine that has been in the City for 5 months. He's such a cutie!
I started training on Wednesday. Two days of it. It wasn't so bad. I really felt positive and ready to go after Wednesday's training. Then Thursday came and I got scared. My first day was Friday and I did very well. I didn't sweat at all! =) Even with the mistakes I made. Which I can count as having made three, or four.
It's amazing the people that you have the opportunity of meeting. I felt like I was back working in Disneyland, it's just that I have to sell jewelry and sculptures and the like. I hate sales. I don't want to be pushy. I read the person's energy and find a little hole that I can enter in with my, "Good morning (or whatever), if you need anything, just let me know." And then I leave 'em alone.
Well...in between those times that I've written, I've been running mad around the City doing not what you think I would be doing considering that I'm an actress. I was running errands for myself. Shopping for work clothes and shoes (I still have to find some flats and another pair of boots), shopping for things to keep me warm!!!, shopping for food and cleaning supplies, toiletries and blah-blah-blah. Things that I absolutely Need. I've also been back to Queens with my cousins. Spending my Saturdays with them.
So, that's the gist of my first 2 weeks. I wish I could be more specific but in this town, there really isn't time to just sit down and think about doing things. You just gotta Do.
PS I can't believe I'm able to write this long post. I just haven't had the time! So, I hope you enjoy=)
PPS I have been going to bed (on work days) before 10p! Unbelieveable. This from the gal that doesn't sleep till 3 in the morn! D.R.A.I.N.E.D
Monday, October 29, 2007
The Reaction of a Piece of My Artwork from My "Nephew"
First, he gasped and with widended, amazed eyes he exclaimed, "That's AWESOME!"
And, this is the piece in which his amazement could not be contained:
It was one of the greatest reactions I've ever received. He scrolled through all my pieces and he'd say, "I like that one," &c. At others he'd say, "I don't like it." I'd ask him why and he responded with, "Because it's pangit," (which in Tagalog means, "ugly"). Can you say, "WHOOPS!" HAHAHA!
I say he's my "nephew" (with quotations) because he's really not. He's the son of my cousins which would mean that he's my 2nd cousin, right? But, no. In my family tradition, he'd be my nephew=)
What's funny to me is that I don't really like the painting! It's this new style that I started painting in because I just wanted to. Though, the more people have responded to it, I may begin to like it...?
.JPG)
And, this is the piece in which his amazement could not be contained:
It was one of the greatest reactions I've ever received. He scrolled through all my pieces and he'd say, "I like that one," &c. At others he'd say, "I don't like it." I'd ask him why and he responded with, "Because it's pangit," (which in Tagalog means, "ugly"). Can you say, "WHOOPS!" HAHAHA!I say he's my "nephew" (with quotations) because he's really not. He's the son of my cousins which would mean that he's my 2nd cousin, right? But, no. In my family tradition, he'd be my nephew=)
What's funny to me is that I don't really like the painting! It's this new style that I started painting in because I just wanted to. Though, the more people have responded to it, I may begin to like it...?
.JPG)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Gig-Time with red shoes on a thuuursday
Hey, hey, hey All!!!
This is the first inaugural theatrical event in the Norma Kershaw Auditorium housed in the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, Ca.
I'm part of it so Come, Watch and Support the Arts!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
"Be My [G-D MotherEffing] Friend!!!"
I am high on, "Weeds."
Elizabeth Perkins has always been a favorite of mine. Mary-Louise Parker has been a recent favorite. She often reminds me of one of my good friends. The 2 together are dynamite. Mary-Louise plays Nancy Botwin and Elizabeth Perkins plays Celia Hodes.
I think that everything they touch turns to acting-gold!
Elizabeth Perkins has always been a favorite of mine. Mary-Louise Parker has been a recent favorite. She often reminds me of one of my good friends. The 2 together are dynamite. Mary-Louise plays Nancy Botwin and Elizabeth Perkins plays Celia Hodes.
I think that everything they touch turns to acting-gold!
Let this video be a warning to my friends...! =P
Friday, October 5, 2007
My New Favorite Show on TV: "Pushing Daisies"
Finally! A show packed with creativity, genunine warmth, charm, fun and eccentricities! Oh! And...LIFE!!! It's like a Technicolor-extravaganza. I mean, the saturation of color is tremendous and bold, and I Love it! On top of the technical aspects of the show...the cast is great and chock-full of Broadway Babies (Swoosie Kurtz, Ellen Greene, Jim Dale, Kristin Chenoweth...). The lead, Lee Pace as Ned, is absolutely likeable and I dig the way he delivers the dialogue. His partner, Chi McBride as Emerson, is equally likeable and quite funny. Anna Friel as Charlotte, aka "Chuck"...now, I did not know that she was in this! I first saw her in, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." She was also in CLOSER with Natasha Richardson, Ciaran Hinds and Rupert Graves. She is so deliciously adorable.
I love the twist to the show with Ned's being able to bring people back to life. The consequence of that power.
I love the twist to the show with Ned's being able to bring people back to life. The consequence of that power.
It's such a magical show. And, sometimes, we all need some magic in our lives. Good magic. Not that black magic stuff that can get you into trouble!
Here is a big and bold, BRAVO!, to Bryan Fuller, the creator.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Poetry-Time Cafe with red shoes on a thuuursday
PORTRAIT OF A LADY WITH THREE ROSES
© red shoes on a thuuursday
Monday, 17 September 2007 (2.05a)
poem taken down: Sunday, 23 September 2007
by: red shoes on a thuuursday
Currently listening to: Outtasite!
© red shoes on a thuuursday
Monday, 17 September 2007 (2.05a)
poem taken down: Sunday, 23 September 2007
by: red shoes on a thuuursday
Currently listening to: Outtasite!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Alice Ripley to Star in Blank Theatre's LITTLE FISH
By: Brian Scott Lipton
June 8, 2007
Los Angeles
Alice Ripley will star in the Blank Theatre Company's production of Michael John LaChiusa's musical Little Fish, October 9-November 18. The show will be directed by Kirsten Sanderson.
The musical, which premiered at New York's Second Stage Theatre, focuses on a group of friends in New York City. Ripley received a Tony Award nomination for Side Show and her other Broadway credits include The Rocky Horror Show and Sunset Boulevard. LaChiusa is the composer-lyricist of such shows as Hello, Again, Hotel C'est L'Amour, First Lady Suite, and The Wild Party.
The Blank's 2007-2008 season will begin with the world premiere of EM Lewis' Heads, directed by Darin Anthony, August 14-September 23. The play tells the story of four civilian American and British hostages in Iraq. In Winter 2008, the Blank will present the world premiere of Dickie & Babe: The Truth About Leopold and Loeb, written and directed by Daniel Henning, the company's artistic director. The play is based entirely on trial transcripts, medical records, and other material relating to the Chicago teenagers who shocked the world in 1924 with the brutal murder of a young boy.
For more information, call 323-661-9827 or visit http://www.theblank.com/.
from: http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/10934
**
**
Alice Ripley was the first performer I ever met. She was such an inspiration to me during my later college years, and her music/recordings that was out at the time (musicals, compilations CDs with Emily Skinner, songs here and there for musical composers, &c) were integral in getting me into the next and last level of acting while I was in school. Atleast, I think so.
I've seen her live a couple of times (theatre shows and concerts), met her backstage, she even recognized me in a bar in Dayton, Ohio(!), when I went on a roadtrip with two friends to NY and made a stop there. I also watched her in master classes. She's a true inspiration!
I met her in LA at the Ahmanson Theatre when she was performing in, THE DEAD. I wrote her a letter and hoped that it would get to her before I went to see her. My best friend came with me. After the show, we headed to the stage door. I was on the verge of tears. I had never "met" anyone before. Then my best friend threatened me and said that he wouldn't take my picture with her if I brokedown. I know, what a jackass, eh? Ha! We waited and waited. Faith Prince came out, Stephen Spinella, my best friend got checked out, &c. Finally, Alice came out in the center of a small group. I heard her voice and looked up. Oh.My.God. I don't think I was breathing. She saw me and asked, "Are you Lovelle?!" What?! How the hell did she know? "Yes!" And I put my arms out and we embraced. "We usually take the other exit in the theatre but I wanted to meet you!" What? Honestly. Wow. She told her husband that I wrote her a lovely letter. Upon hearing that, I told her that "lovely," is my real name. Blah-blah-blah. She and I took a photo together and that was that. Oh! She told me to keep in touch and that if I was ever in NY that I should hit her up. Can you believe that? Wow.
She's an amazing and exciting performer. She's got a solo-album out, "Everything's Fine," and two albums out with her band, Ripley: "Ripley," and "Outtasite." Her music rocks. (If only I knew where to get the lyrics to the last two albums!)
June 8, 2007
Los Angeles
Alice Ripley will star in the Blank Theatre Company's production of Michael John LaChiusa's musical Little Fish, October 9-November 18. The show will be directed by Kirsten Sanderson.
The musical, which premiered at New York's Second Stage Theatre, focuses on a group of friends in New York City. Ripley received a Tony Award nomination for Side Show and her other Broadway credits include The Rocky Horror Show and Sunset Boulevard. LaChiusa is the composer-lyricist of such shows as Hello, Again, Hotel C'est L'Amour, First Lady Suite, and The Wild Party.
The Blank's 2007-2008 season will begin with the world premiere of EM Lewis' Heads, directed by Darin Anthony, August 14-September 23. The play tells the story of four civilian American and British hostages in Iraq. In Winter 2008, the Blank will present the world premiere of Dickie & Babe: The Truth About Leopold and Loeb, written and directed by Daniel Henning, the company's artistic director. The play is based entirely on trial transcripts, medical records, and other material relating to the Chicago teenagers who shocked the world in 1924 with the brutal murder of a young boy.
For more information, call 323-661-9827 or visit http://www.theblank.com/.
from: http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/10934
**
**
Alice Ripley was the first performer I ever met. She was such an inspiration to me during my later college years, and her music/recordings that was out at the time (musicals, compilations CDs with Emily Skinner, songs here and there for musical composers, &c) were integral in getting me into the next and last level of acting while I was in school. Atleast, I think so.
I've seen her live a couple of times (theatre shows and concerts), met her backstage, she even recognized me in a bar in Dayton, Ohio(!), when I went on a roadtrip with two friends to NY and made a stop there. I also watched her in master classes. She's a true inspiration!
I met her in LA at the Ahmanson Theatre when she was performing in, THE DEAD. I wrote her a letter and hoped that it would get to her before I went to see her. My best friend came with me. After the show, we headed to the stage door. I was on the verge of tears. I had never "met" anyone before. Then my best friend threatened me and said that he wouldn't take my picture with her if I brokedown. I know, what a jackass, eh? Ha! We waited and waited. Faith Prince came out, Stephen Spinella, my best friend got checked out, &c. Finally, Alice came out in the center of a small group. I heard her voice and looked up. Oh.My.God. I don't think I was breathing. She saw me and asked, "Are you Lovelle?!" What?! How the hell did she know? "Yes!" And I put my arms out and we embraced. "We usually take the other exit in the theatre but I wanted to meet you!" What? Honestly. Wow. She told her husband that I wrote her a lovely letter. Upon hearing that, I told her that "lovely," is my real name. Blah-blah-blah. She and I took a photo together and that was that. Oh! She told me to keep in touch and that if I was ever in NY that I should hit her up. Can you believe that? Wow.
She's an amazing and exciting performer. She's got a solo-album out, "Everything's Fine," and two albums out with her band, Ripley: "Ripley," and "Outtasite." Her music rocks. (If only I knew where to get the lyrics to the last two albums!)
Sunday, September 16, 2007
L.A. Run of Jones' BRIDGE & TUNNEL Canceled
(What a damned disappointment! I really wanted to experience the show once again, if possible. I am lucky that I got to see it in NY, though)
from Playbill.com: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/111082.html
By Andrew Gans and Ennio Hernandez
16 Sep 2007
from Playbill.com: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/111082.html
By Andrew Gans and Ennio Hernandez
16 Sep 2007
photo by: Brian Michael Thomas
The Los Angeles run of Sarah Jones' Bridge & Tunnel has been canceled, according to Variety.
Jones, who won a Special Tony Award in 2006 for her one-woman show Bridge & Tunnel, was scheduled to play 28 performances at the Brentwood Theatre, Sept. 25-Oct. 21. The trade paper reports that the engagement has been canceled because the show's national tour "failed to materialize"; the Brentwood Theatre was the tour's first destination.
Bridge & Tunnel originally played Off-Broadway beginning Feb. 6, 2004, at the 45 Bleecker Street Theatre. It opened Feb. 19 to positive critical and audience response. Actress Meryl Streep produced that run with The Culture Project, Allan Buchman, Robert Dragotta, Jayson Jackson, Michael Alden, Eric Falkenstein, Marcia Roberts and Tom Wirt Shafter. The solo show recouped its entire investment of $200,000 within seven weeks of the first preview performance.
The Broadway run at the Helen Hayes Theatre began previews Jan. 12, 2006, and opened Jan. 26. The show played 16 previews and 212 performances.
In Bridge & Tunnel, press notes state, "fourteen characters travel the roads of assimilation to tell the story of American change in an ever-changing America. Mohammed, a charismatic Pakistani accountant; Mrs. Ling, the Chinese mother adjusting to her daughter's alternative lifestyle and Nereida, a young Latina with a quick wit and an even faster tongue, are but a few of Jones's gallery of characters. This mix of voices emanates from the reaches of New York's boroughs with origins far beyond the city's limits."
In a previous statement writer and actress Jones said, "Whether we are women or men; older or younger; straight-laced or queer-eyed; whether we pray Saturday, Sunday, everyday or only at football games; whether we're born here or not; barely scraping by or more comfortable than most, we are all much more connected than any of us realize. By neighborhood, by circumstance, by chance and most importantly by our basic human dignity, we are all cosmically, and of course, often comically linked."
Sarah Jones penned and performed Waking the American Dream, Women Can't Wait and Surface Transit. The actress also appeared in the Spike Lee film "Bamboozled," Off-Broadway in Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues and in her own Bravo television special "The Sarah Jones Show." As a poet, Jones has performed on HBO's "Def Poetry Jam."
The Brentwood Theatre is located on the Veterans Administration grounds at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard in Brentwood, CA.
**
Alright...I'm off to an audition...
Poetry-Time Cafe with red shoes on a thuuursday
(as with the first-and last-poem that I posted EDIE, you'll be lucky if you get to read this one as I may take it down...)
It seems like I haven't written a poem in AGES. But, really, I haven't written one since the 15th of last month. It seriously feels like AGES, though. I really don't know why I decided to post this. It's my ennui. Whenever it's present, I feel like sharing personal stuff...
THE WINTER SEA
© red shoes on a thuuursday
Sunday, 16 September 2007 (12.58a)
poem taken down: Saturday, 22 September 2007
by: red shoes on a thuuursday
It seems like I haven't written a poem in AGES. But, really, I haven't written one since the 15th of last month. It seriously feels like AGES, though. I really don't know why I decided to post this. It's my ennui. Whenever it's present, I feel like sharing personal stuff...
THE WINTER SEA
© red shoes on a thuuursday
Sunday, 16 September 2007 (12.58a)
poem taken down: Saturday, 22 September 2007
by: red shoes on a thuuursday
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Musical Stylings with Donna Murphy
Donna Murphy hails from the theatre, and also has a good career as a working actor in TV and film. She is supremely talented and if you can get your hands on the DVD of Stephen Sondheim's PASSION, you will witness the greatness I speak of.
She was on a short-lived series starring Joan Cusack called, "What About Joan?" I never saw the show when it was out. But, I found this clip of Donna's characeter, Ruby, taking a risk and doing which she is afraid of.
She was on a short-lived series starring Joan Cusack called, "What About Joan?" I never saw the show when it was out. But, I found this clip of Donna's characeter, Ruby, taking a risk and doing which she is afraid of.
Monday, September 3, 2007
My Friend's Entry into Sephora's THAT GAL Contest
Starring: Christine Terrisse
Directed by: red shoes on a thuuursday
Directed by: red shoes on a thuuursday
It was SWELTERING in my house while we filmed. We also went on LOCATION to downtown disney!!! She came to my house not really caring and procrastinating. I told her that she couldn't just come in and not have a "plan." You've got to be methodical and have some kind of structure. And within that structure she'd be able to play. She got down to business figured out and fine-tuned what she wanted to say, and away we went. By the end, she and I were ladies obsessed, and looking up other entries and watching them on YouTube!!! LOL! There were 2 or 3 of the entries that we really liked which we thought were strong contenders and made us say, "Damn," outloud! Ha!
The limitations of doing a 15-30 second entry was (OF COURSE!) the time! Time constraints are very difficult. Naturally, we chose to use all the 30 seconds. I think it all worked out and you catch her personality. Hopefully, those judging will think so, as well!
What I'm most proud of is that we finished it. She said she wanted to enter this contest and she followed through. Good gal!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)