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Last night took Beloved Tenant to see Xanadu at NCTC, my first live theater excursion of the year and a complete hoot (don't get too excited, I think it's totally sold out). Yeah, the leading lady sang sharp, and the leading man sang flat, and the musical accompaniment was canned, and the unison high notes in "I'm Alive" were truly painful, but you know what? All of this just contributed to the joy. Hell, it's camp, that's half the fun. We were both especially taken with Nikki Arias, who played villainess Melpomene (not present in the movie, and correcting one of the movie's flaws by supplying an actual adversary - not as important as correcting the MAIN flaw of the movie, which the musical also does by not featuring Michael Beck). So I'd say, go, but I think it's sold out. So, go when somebody else produces it.
Other news is exclusively work (new database, inadequate training for new team launch, no surprises) and rehearsal. My part in Arcadia is tiny - 27 lines. Which is fine with me because I'm lazy so it's less work. I'm really appreciating Stoppard for one thing -- a number of the parts in the play are small, but every one of them is interesting and gives the actor fun choices. Yeah, half my lines are "Thank you, your ladyship," but it's how it's said that matters. Also fun is the costume, which for me will emphasize my girth. You really need to come see this.
Other news is exclusively work (new database, inadequate training for new team launch, no surprises) and rehearsal. My part in Arcadia is tiny - 27 lines. Which is fine with me because I'm lazy so it's less work. I'm really appreciating Stoppard for one thing -- a number of the parts in the play are small, but every one of them is interesting and gives the actor fun choices. Yeah, half my lines are "Thank you, your ladyship," but it's how it's said that matters. Also fun is the costume, which for me will emphasize my girth. You really need to come see this.
