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Turning a Corner: Shakin’ the Blue Flamingo
When we came back for the second run-thru, everyone was more energized, pushing the envelope and working their objectives. And suddenly, it seemed like we might be on the brink of having the play I’ve envisioned in my head; the one Gwen Flager wrote and rewrote.
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Rehearsal for “Shakin’ the Blue Flamingo”
One actress informed me that I was terrifying, but then admitted that I was only demanding her best. I try never to yell or throw tantrums, but my expectations of these women are very high. And sometimes my frustration has to show. I suppose that can be terrifying if you are used to relying on…
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RIP Blackie
He came back looking like a peg-leg pirate.
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Phase 3 – Shakin’ the Blue Flamingo
…a group of former sorority sisters as they sponsor and plan an LGBT prom for gay students at the local high school. In the process, old secrets, lies, attractions, and betrayals are revealed in often hilarious and alternately painful ways. An old love is rekindled, friendships are tested, and at least one relationship will be…
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“There You Are” Premiers at OutFest in LA
I was part of a wonderful short film project…accepted to premiere at Los Angeles’ OutFest in July.
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“Cleo” at Alley Theatre
Last Saturday, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Alley Theatre’s World Premiere of Cleo, by Austin writer Lawrence Wright. I’m a subscriber, but I don’t normally schedule my tickets for Saturday. So I was delightfully surprised to find I had been given me a seat dead center in the Hubbard Theatre. Standing to…
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Cindy Crawford and Christabel
My cats wake me up at 5:30 every morning. I suppose that’s partly my fault, but I don’t know how. They became my alarm clock some years ago. Unfortunately, I can’t turn them off on weekends or use their noses as a snooze button. It starts with Cindy Crawford, my white and black calico…
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The Father, trailer
“…plays fast and loose with the timescape…”
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The Father, a reading for Luciole
(The Father) is a lyrical, alternately sweet and scary play about Alzheimer’s, from the viewpoint of an older man suffering from it.
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MST-The Big Do
Main Street Theater’s fundraiser, termed The Big Do! was held last Friday (2/2/2018) at the MATCH in mid-town Houston. The theater made use of one large gallery area, the midway, and one of the proscenium theater spaces, which kept people moving about, eating, drinking, and mingling with other participants. Overall, I’d say it was a huge…
Claire Hart-Palumbo
When words really matter…
Claire Hart-Palumbo 