The Green Room - Looking Back

Jan 16^th, 2010 at 8:23pm

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The past couple of days I've stepped back and reflected on the big and small moments of my life that have meant something to me and of course theatre is a huge part of that. I shall share mine later, after I've had time to compose my thoughts better, but I'm curious to know from everyone who reads this: what stage production have you been in any way a part of (except for maybe audience Huh

) that you are MOST proud of?

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Reply #1 - Jan 17^th, 2010 at 1:19am

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Captain Malcolm Reynolds wrote on Jan 16^th, 2010 at 8:23pm:

The past couple of days I've stepped back and reflected on the big and small moments of my life that have meant something to me and of course theatre is a huge part of that.� I shall share mine later, after I've had time to compose my thoughts better, but I'm curious to know from everyone who reads this: what stage production have you been in any way a part of (except for maybe audience� Huh

) that you are MOST proud of?

As director, Picasso at the Lapin Agile... Absolutely amazing how everything and everybody just clicked so well. How we were able to finagle a rehearsal space for next to nothing, and how the cast just fell so perfectly into their roles. Bravo, bravo.

As an actor, I'm really most proud of my work in Six Degrees of Separation, which I'm currently doing. I wouldn't have been able to get here without serious work and serious influence by some amazing people in my life... and this is the culmination of all of that.

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Reply #2 - Jan 18^th, 2010 at 7:06am

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As an actor, hands down the HCTWVC 2004 production of "You Can't Take It With You", for the very simple reason that it's the best all around play I was ever in, and one of few performances I feel really good about.

As a director, it's harder to narrow down because they are more personal to me.

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Reply #3 - Jan 18^th, 2010 at 2:40pm

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With no doubt, it would be EXPOSED by Mary Dickson. Both the original run and the tour.

http://planbtheatre.org/exposedtour

It became far more than theater, and gave voice and recognition and closure to a lot of people. We collected the names of Downwinders from the audience each night, and added them to the next night's performance. In some small way, I hope that at least memorializing them and noting them ... helped in some way.

Overall, an absolutely remarkable experience which was unlike anything I've done.

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Reply #4 - Jan 18^th, 2010 at 6:16pm

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Doctor Jekyll's 13 Steps with the Hunt Mystery Theater - I discovered that I'm really good at long-form improv and would like to find more opportunities to do it. Also, the Halloween show the next year was awesome as well, and the Spontaneous Disco-Off that worked and its failed following attempts were amazing moments for me finding my place in improv.

Also, The Utah Community Theatre Premier of Seussical The Musical is, so far, the finest show I've ever been involved in as far as the amazing visual world we created from scratch. I am immensely proud of being part of that show and the chance I had to embody the Grinch.

Additionally, You Can't Take It With You under Jan Shelton's direction was an amazing ensemble, and the show has never been performed better, not even with Jason Robards Jr.

And finally, the other show I did with Jan Shelton, Damn Yankees - she took a chance casting me as a woman, and I feel I rose to the challenge, made something of the part, and as one of the only people to cross-dress for a SCERA show, and the only good one, it is really a unique experience I'm proud of.

There is one thing you never put in a trap, if you're smart - if you value your continued existence - if you have any plans about seeing tomorrow there is one thing you never EVER put in a trap.� Me.

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Reply #5 - Jan 19^th, 2010 at 11:29am

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The two that immediately come to mind are Noises Off at Snow College* in 1990, and Rumors at UVCC in 1991.

Best casts EVER.

* I also loved doing Noises Off at UVCC, but the production was more memorable for the lead having to be rushed to the emergency room to have his appendix removed just days before we opened... The ensuing "solution" was not ideal.

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Reply #6 - Jan 19^th, 2010 at 3:36pm

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Mister Grinch wrote on Jan 18^th, 2010 at 6:16pm:

Additionally, You Can't Take It With You under Jan Shelton's direction was an amazing ensemble, and the show has never been performed better, not even with Jason Robards Jr.

I'm I right that you also played Ed?

Is there a Jason Robards jr? I'm only aware of Sam Robards. Or is the famous Jason Robards a junior and I didn't know this?

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Reply #7 - Jan 19^th, 2010 at 3:38pm

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Mister Grinch wrote on Jan 18^th, 2010 at 6:16pm:

Additionally, You Can't Take It With You under Jan Shelton's direction was an amazing ensemble, and the show has never been performed better, not even with Jason Robards Jr.

I'm I right that you also played Ed?

Is there a Jason Robards jr? I'm only aware of Sam Robards. Or is the famous Jason Robards a junior and I didn't know this?

Just looked it up. I did not know that.

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Reply #8 - Jan 19^th, 2010 at 3:41pm

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Quote:

Mister Grinch wrote on Jan 18^th, 2010 at 6:16pm:

Additionally, You Can't Take It With You under Jan Shelton's direction was an amazing ensemble, and the show has never been performed better, not even with Jason Robards Jr.

I'm I right that you also played Ed?

Is there a Jason Robards jr? I'm only aware of Sam Robards. Or is the famous Jason Robards a junior and I didn't know this?

Just looked it up. I did not know that.

No, I played Donald.� And Jason Robards Jr.'s filmed version was awesome, but not as awesome as mine.

There is one thing you never put in a trap, if you're smart - if you value your continued existence - if you have any plans about seeing tomorrow there is one thing you never EVER put in a trap.� Me.

Listen, I don't know what sort of kids you've been flying around with in outer space, but you're not telling me to shut up!

As long as I don't bleed or cry, I'll do it!

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Reply #9 - Jan 19^th, 2010 at 4:26pm

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Mister Grinch wrote on Jan 19^th, 2010 at 3:41pm:

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Mister Grinch wrote on Jan 18^th, 2010 at 6:16pm:

Additionally, You Can't Take It With You under Jan Shelton's direction was an amazing ensemble, and the show has never been performed better, not even with Jason Robards Jr.

I'm I right that you also played Ed?

Is there a Jason Robards jr? I'm only aware of Sam Robards. Or is the famous Jason Robards a junior and I didn't know this?

Just looked it up. I did not know that.

No, I played Donald.� And Jason Robards Jr.'s filmed version was awesome, but not as awesome as mine.

Is the Robards version out there on DVD?

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