On Thursday we revived Shakespeare Orange County’s summer production of Much Ado About Nothing for two performances at the La Mirada Performing Arts Center. This is the theater owned by Cathy “Peter Pan” Rigby – one of the ropes in
Some Ado
First reviews are in for this edition of Much Ado and are thus far highly-complimentary! I remember meeting the gentleman who wrote this piece – he waited for everyone and was very happy and supportive. And I’ll be taking that
Opening Night
I’ve looked better, but given how uncomfortable a position I had to contort myself into for the sake of this tableau, I’m just glad I managed to smile.
Lay of the LA-LA-land
I admit I am less than a month into this whole L.A. Adventure 2.0 thing; which means that I am that far into the process of pursuing acting roles in Los Angeles. My guiding philosophy has not been to seek
So…so much Ado
This is getting hilarious – for the third time in the last 18 months, I have been cast in a production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. But for the first time, it’s in my new hood of Los Angeles,
Again with the Ado
Last night was our first performance, and tonight is the official premiere of Much Ado. When it comes to comedy, you really need an audience to confirm for you if you’re doing anything funny, and last night’s audience was damn
Actor terminology
Schroedinger’s Cast – During the time between your audition and hearing official word, you are neither in the show nor not in the show. You are therefore part of Schroedinger’s Cast. Got to credit my friend Mikhail Blokh for bringing
What’s in a name?
Not much blogging lately, I know. Overlapping two shows will do that to you. But we survived the closing of Richard III (not to mention the celebration after – I’m not in college anymore but I held my own); so
When is the winter of our discontent?
Richard III officially opened last night after a Thursday preview. Like most previews, we were a little nerved before we settled into our relationship with the audience. I felt no small awe at my first experience performing on an amphitheater
I’ve always wanted another crack at the Menagerie…
Lots of updates to the audition bulletin board today. “Proof” and a concert presentation of “Titanic: The Musical” auditioning NEXT WEEK at Costa Mesa Playhouse. Audition dates for “Guys and Dolls” at H.B. Playhouse and “Arsenic and Old Lace” at