So, yesterday, I went to NYC for the day! I met up with givesmevoice and riot_cabaret, and we ended up seeing (after abortive attempts at Ragtime and Finian's Rainbow) In the Next RoomAnd you know what? I'm glad we did. Because it was excellent. It takes place at the dawn of the electric age, and centers on a young mother and her husband, a doctor who treats hysteria ( Read more... )

But not a new one, exactly. I'm putting together a portfolio of work I did for my theatre historical studies class, and I realized I really like the comparison I did of Ibsen's Nora Helmer and Hedda Gabler [from, respectively, A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler. Thus, I am reproducing it here, for your pleasure ( Read more... )

Oh hey! Want to know something? My birthday is four weeks from today. I'm going to post a list of things that I think are cool, for COMPLETELY COINCIDENTAL REASONS. Also, suggest that if you ever want my mailing address (again, not that this has anything to do with the impending list), you drop me a line at dorian [dot] jensen [dot] harper [at] ( Read more... )

So, Unity (1918) is the play my university is doing for their winter mainstage production. The cast and much of the crew, therefore, are students. I had to see it for not one, but two of my classes ( Read more... )

So, the backstory: There is currently a Bye Bye Birdie revival on Broadway, starring (among other people) Gina Gershon. Now, in Birdie as traditionally performed, there is a number called the "Shriners Ballet". This is it:

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( Summary of video, for those who can't/don't wish to watch )

BEST HAIR COVER EVER?

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I think so.