Hooray for Mikek Buck! I directed Mike about 4 yrs ago in a Young Dramatist Project and last year in Rag and Bone, bth at Gorilla. I have never seen him perform like this. It was awesome to see him adapt to the circumstances.
His testimonial:
You can also view some warm-ups and back stage comments here. Keyword search for Mike Buck to see them all. Sorry, no shots of the show. You'll have to see them in person from now on :)
Friday, September 5, 2008
Bob #19 - Alvin Jenkins
This was our brek-through rehearsal, as our lighting designer, Chris Rutherford, called. Alvin was so incredibly there. So present, so visceral. I am fortunate to have been one of the few to have witnessed such a performance.
His Testimonial:
You can also see selections from his rehearsal as well as segments from his interview (ALL SPOILERS) here.
Use key word search: Alvin to see all of his videos.
His Testimonial:
You can also see selections from his rehearsal as well as segments from his interview (ALL SPOILERS) here.
Use key word search: Alvin to see all of his videos.
Bob #18 - ranney
raaaannnnnnneeeeyyyyy! Those of you who know him, know what I mean. He was the perfect balance of serious actor and stand-up comedian. Glad Susan, his lovely and talented wife,
was able to attend our first dress rehearsal to see him.
His Testimonial:
Selections from his rehearsal and segments from his interview (ALL SPOILERS) can be found here. Search for An Oak Tree ranney, if you want to see them all.
was able to attend our first dress rehearsal to see him.
His Testimonial:
Selections from his rehearsal and segments from his interview (ALL SPOILERS) can be found here. Search for An Oak Tree ranney, if you want to see them all.
Bob #17 - Nick Carter
I directed Nick in a very small role in Rag and Bone a year ago here at The Gorilla. It was no indication of the moving performance he had with us on our Tech day.
His testimonial:
Selections from his rehearsal and segments from his interview (ALL SPOILERS) can be found here. Search for An Oak Tree Carter, if you want to see them all.
His testimonial:
Selections from his rehearsal and segments from his interview (ALL SPOILERS) can be found here. Search for An Oak Tree Carter, if you want to see them all.
Should there be light?
Chris Holcom was the first BOB with lights. Before then it was always performed with just the work lights on.
Originally Tim Crouch performed the piece this way. However, in my defense I feel it helps to continue the idea of "the actor's nightmare". This is a performance, a fact that one can sometimes forget due to the nature of the play. So why shouldn't it have a basic design?
After the first few run-throughs with all the tech in place and heading into opening night, the BOBs started shifting out of the center of the light. Will this happen more? I'll see at the end of the weekend. The actors we have seen usually follow a set down pattern...Usually. But this thing is never the same twice. Some actors are more defiant than others, some more aggressive than you'd ever expect.
The compromise of production VS. Process is always a difficult one artistically, but the real question is: Are we doing right by the play?
AN OAK TREE has a very tender story that is infused into a rather raw experience.
But it is also theater, and I think that several creative minds, and one extremely responsible actor have have taken a lot of care with this piece and I am extremely proud and honored to have been a part of it.
And why is everyone afraid to comment?
Originally Tim Crouch performed the piece this way. However, in my defense I feel it helps to continue the idea of "the actor's nightmare". This is a performance, a fact that one can sometimes forget due to the nature of the play. So why shouldn't it have a basic design?
After the first few run-throughs with all the tech in place and heading into opening night, the BOBs started shifting out of the center of the light. Will this happen more? I'll see at the end of the weekend. The actors we have seen usually follow a set down pattern...Usually. But this thing is never the same twice. Some actors are more defiant than others, some more aggressive than you'd ever expect.
The compromise of production VS. Process is always a difficult one artistically, but the real question is: Are we doing right by the play?
AN OAK TREE has a very tender story that is infused into a rather raw experience.
But it is also theater, and I think that several creative minds, and one extremely responsible actor have have taken a lot of care with this piece and I am extremely proud and honored to have been a part of it.
And why is everyone afraid to comment?
Opening Night= Success
We had a full house riveted last night. The audience was blown away. My favorite comment from last night's response is,
"This is truly the embodiment of the mission statement here at The Gorilla Theater for 'Thinking Minds' because if there ever was a play where every single person had to be actively engaged and everybody thinking...let's face it, people want to produce commercial theater and here is a theater in our area that is going to do theater like this."
Please do not let this opportunity pass you by. It is more than theater. It is an experiment in human behavior.
When are you coming?
"This is truly the embodiment of the mission statement here at The Gorilla Theater for 'Thinking Minds' because if there ever was a play where every single person had to be actively engaged and everybody thinking...let's face it, people want to produce commercial theater and here is a theater in our area that is going to do theater like this."
Please do not let this opportunity pass you by. It is more than theater. It is an experiment in human behavior.
When are you coming?
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Bob #16 - Chris Holcom
Chris and I go back to USF in the mid 90s. Even though we come from the same class, I always considered Chris to lean more toward the cerebral while I leaned heavily on the cathartic end of the spectrum. Chris handled Bob with such a grace, a perfect balance between Cerebral and Cathartic. It was refreshing.
His testimonial - Simple and enjoyable. No Spoiler here.
Scenes from the play - SPOILER ALERT
And 3 SPOILER-filled interview segments
and interview segments (3) - SPOILER ALERT
His testimonial - Simple and enjoyable. No Spoiler here.
Scenes from the play - SPOILER ALERT
And 3 SPOILER-filled interview segments
and interview segments (3) - SPOILER ALERT
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