So I did not get to watch the Tony Awards this year, but I did watch some of the performances on youtube, and I saw the award winners online. I am not sure how I feel about some of the winners this year.
I completely agree with some of the winners, like "Death Of A Salesman" winning best revival of a play, and "Newsies" winning best choreography. There were many actors and wonderful artists that were recognized as they should have been.
However, I must say that Jeremy Jordan did TWO shows this Tony season, and after seeing clips, and listening to songs from both "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Newsies" he totally deserved to win best performance by a leading male in a musical. I have looked at Steve Kazee in "Once", and I am thoroughly unimpressed with his performance, and the show.
Granted! I haven't seen it live, but if the videos I have looked at are any representation, how did it win best new musical?! I just don't get it.
I know I don't live in New York, and I don't really get an accurate representation of the shows nominated, but sometimes I worry about what is happening with this business I love so much. I might just go to New York and start bitch slapping people, until they get their shit together.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Changes
I have been using this blog as a way to write about my expereinces teaching, but I am no longer teaching. From here on out I am going to use it as a way of speaking my mind about the theatre business, my experiences in theatre, and what ever else I want to bitch about.
I am super excited about starting my life in a new city, and to be able to get back to the stage. For the past several years I have been putting off being on the stage in order to help my students perfect their skills, and I think a nice way of getting back to the stage will be to write a one man show.
"A one man show? Is he mad? Does he think he is Jack McFarland?" These are all valid questions you may ask yourself. And the answer are; "Yes." "No." and "Bitch please."
I have always wanted to try my hand at writing, and have been playing around with a play for several years now. I have had some pretty crazy life experience for only being 24, and I think some awesome monologues enhanced with songs from my favorite musicals is just what I want to start with. Just me and a microphone on the stage. Oh, and a piano player because, lets face it, I SUCK at piano.
Now don't go crazy asking when the show is happening, I haven't even started writing it. I know you are saying to yourself; "OMG he's doing a one man show and I'm so excited because he is so FAB! U! LOUS!" Well this is all true, but before you pee your pants with anticipation, let a homo write for a few months, and find a venue, and rehearse songs. I promise that when it is all put together, you will be the first to know.
Until then, feel free to stalk me. BUT! If you are going to stalk me you must sing "On My Own" from Les Miserables. Why? Because it's the ULTIMATE stalker song. Deal with it.
I am super excited about starting my life in a new city, and to be able to get back to the stage. For the past several years I have been putting off being on the stage in order to help my students perfect their skills, and I think a nice way of getting back to the stage will be to write a one man show.
"A one man show? Is he mad? Does he think he is Jack McFarland?" These are all valid questions you may ask yourself. And the answer are; "Yes." "No." and "Bitch please."
I have always wanted to try my hand at writing, and have been playing around with a play for several years now. I have had some pretty crazy life experience for only being 24, and I think some awesome monologues enhanced with songs from my favorite musicals is just what I want to start with. Just me and a microphone on the stage. Oh, and a piano player because, lets face it, I SUCK at piano.
Now don't go crazy asking when the show is happening, I haven't even started writing it. I know you are saying to yourself; "OMG he's doing a one man show and I'm so excited because he is so FAB! U! LOUS!" Well this is all true, but before you pee your pants with anticipation, let a homo write for a few months, and find a venue, and rehearse songs. I promise that when it is all put together, you will be the first to know.
Until then, feel free to stalk me. BUT! If you are going to stalk me you must sing "On My Own" from Les Miserables. Why? Because it's the ULTIMATE stalker song. Deal with it.
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