I heard the news and stared blankly at my computer. People asked me if I was ok, I told them he died. When they didn’t know who he was I could do little with my vision. Suddenly the figures asking me questions evaporated like funny smells in the winter cold. I closed my eyes and tasted salt for a second and continued working.
I kept typing and those figures walked off. I kept typing and wondered if the figures would appear again. I kept typing.
I’m getting into the Kevin Pollak Chat Show as it begins to evolve. It’s very much a Charlie Rose, inside the actor’s studio kind of show but less drivel and more nonsense. I’m endeared by the nonsense, little things that no one would get to in an interview in normal TV space. I also enjoy the comfort level of the actors on the show. There have been some interesting actors that have come to the show, not necessarily the same actors that would be on the Tonight Show but a good set of interviews none-the-less. There are also interviews with web stars, which is a nice change. To get a more in depth interview with someone like Felicia Day for example is a nice touch. There is definitely an audience for this show, if it doesn’t drown or run out of funds. Check it out if you get a moment, it’s major draw back and greatest asset is that it is a long form video. An hour plus per interview.
p.s. Will someone over at Mahalo learn how to use Motion. I’m tired of the same standard templates for all their title cards and lower thirds.
Made my way to a local theatre called the Ringwald last night. They put on a production of Killer Joe which was really well done. The theatre seats about 60 people which is a perfect for creating a true intimate setting. The company was immensely talented and every member pulled their weight. A few of the actors stood out right away and received a well deserved roaring applause from the audience.
The play itself was violent and beautifully horrific at times. There are a few scenes that are very difficult to watch; suddenly your chair is very uncomfortable and the back of the persons head in front of you seems like a new friend. There are some twists to the play but nothing that a veteran culture whore wouldn’t see coming. I take some issue with how blatant the Dottie character is but I loved the interpretation by Christa Coulter. She was meticulous in her facial expressions and not a single muscular effort wasted.
Despite the dark overtones of the play there are some amazing comedic moments through out the piece. Often at the expense of peoples genetalia but a good gates of hell joke should not be wasted.
I must make note of the set design, mise en place, a place for everything and everythign in its place. From the Texas flag magnet on the fridge to a bar beer mirror on the wall, it simply needed to be there.
The play runs until April 27th, if in the Detroit area I implore you to see it. Sunday’s performances are Pay-What-You-Can, for those of you on a budget. Those not on a budget please Pay-What-You-Can and help out local theatre.
Just returned from a touring performance of Avenue Q. It’s a fabulously funny musical with puppets. A little bit vulgar, a little bit cute, a little bit sad, and a bit much of the true. The performance was spot on, yet there was still one of those little moments where something went wrong. A sign didn’t come down in front of the building during the end but the players worked right through it without a problem. True professionalism. Below is the opening number, if the company is coming to your town please check it out. Enjoy!
