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... And Then There's Hillary
Aug. 27th, 2008 07:05 amWho also gave a kick-ass performance at the DNC.
Aug. 27th, 2008
Non-Vertical Girl
Aug. 27th, 2008 07:24 amJust got an e-mail from filker and playwright Renee Alper:
Friends,
You've heard about it, maybe even seen a scene or two, but now, finally, the world premiere of my new play, "Non-Vertical Girl" is here!
"Non-Vertical Girl" is a powerful, quirky, and upbeat musical about "rolling" with the punches and thinking on your "wheels". Come see what having "four on the floor" is really all about! Contains adult themes and language.
Show dates are Saturday, October 11 at 9:00pm, at Ballet Tech Cincinnati, 6543 Montgomery Rd. in Silverton, OH, and Sunday, October 12 at 5:00pm at the Contemporary Arts Center, located at the corner of 6th Street and Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati. This show is part of the Enjoy the Arts 20/20 Festival.
Donations are appreciated. After the show on Sunday, there will a panel discussion on disability and the arts.
I hope you can join me for this fantastic event!
Renee Alper
P.S. We are holding auditions this Thursday, August 28, at Xavier University's Black Box Studio Theatre in the Gallagher Student Center. If you or anyone you know is interested in more information, please email me at: nonverticalgirl@cinci.rr.com
or call 513-398-4742 or 513-659-6456
Modern Myths
Aug. 27th, 2008 06:24 pmSome stories become larger than themselves.
They are the tales that we all know -- even those of us who may not have ever seen them at least know of them. They are more than cultural reference points; they have grown and expanded and shifted and evolved and become ours. (Which is, no doubt, frustrating as hell to Rick Berman, George Lucas, and J. K. Rowling in particular.)
Star Trek. The explorers, the men and women of action, constantly finding new realities and facing new challenges... and charged to keep the peace while doing so.
Star Wars. The epic quest, taking the humble farm boy and showing that he is after all a prince... and there's a princess to save, an evil emperor to topple, a father to be redeemed.
Superman. The savior, the one so apart from us that he alone has the ability to do what we cannot... and yet he works only for our good, and does not think of himself as special but as fortunate to be able to use his gifts to help people.
Batman. The wronged child, who grows up to actually right the wrongs committed upon him, and who struggles constantly to ensure such wrongs are never committed upon anyone else... so much so that he essentially relinquishes what we would consider a "normal" life to pursue his goals.
Indiana Jones. The quintessential Tough Guy who would rather not be in a fight in the first place... the man who simply will not give up.
Doctor Who. The one who's alone, more alone than anyone has ever been, constantly seeking distraction, companionship, and redemption... and the one whose luck, skill, and knack for solving even the worst situations makes him the wonder and terror of a million worlds.
Harry Potter. The boy who is nothing, a footnote... except his wicked aunt and uncle have been hiding his true heritage from him. He's famous, wealthy, and burdened with a terrible destiny. And he has a mentor, friends, and family... quite a number of whom will die.
Others. Pick your favorites, and why.
They are the tales that we all know -- even those of us who may not have ever seen them at least know of them. They are more than cultural reference points; they have grown and expanded and shifted and evolved and become ours. (Which is, no doubt, frustrating as hell to Rick Berman, George Lucas, and J. K. Rowling in particular.)
Star Trek. The explorers, the men and women of action, constantly finding new realities and facing new challenges... and charged to keep the peace while doing so.
Star Wars. The epic quest, taking the humble farm boy and showing that he is after all a prince... and there's a princess to save, an evil emperor to topple, a father to be redeemed.
Superman. The savior, the one so apart from us that he alone has the ability to do what we cannot... and yet he works only for our good, and does not think of himself as special but as fortunate to be able to use his gifts to help people.
Batman. The wronged child, who grows up to actually right the wrongs committed upon him, and who struggles constantly to ensure such wrongs are never committed upon anyone else... so much so that he essentially relinquishes what we would consider a "normal" life to pursue his goals.
Indiana Jones. The quintessential Tough Guy who would rather not be in a fight in the first place... the man who simply will not give up.
Doctor Who. The one who's alone, more alone than anyone has ever been, constantly seeking distraction, companionship, and redemption... and the one whose luck, skill, and knack for solving even the worst situations makes him the wonder and terror of a million worlds.
Harry Potter. The boy who is nothing, a footnote... except his wicked aunt and uncle have been hiding his true heritage from him. He's famous, wealthy, and burdened with a terrible destiny. And he has a mentor, friends, and family... quite a number of whom will die.
Others. Pick your favorites, and why.