Claire Hart-Palumbo
When words really matter…
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Time Flies
Meanwhile, I drift from project to project, semester to semester, production to production, and time disappears without my noticing or adequately preparing for it.
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No More Shakin’ Goin’ On
“At some point, I will work with many of these women again and we will pick up our friendships where we left them—still dear and with the measure of trust we have earned.”
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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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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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The Father, trailer
“…plays fast and loose with the timescape…”
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There You Are, a short film
As I announced not long ago, I was cast in a short film being directed by Lisa Donato, written by Jen Richards. I travelled to Austin the end of last week and we rehearsed and shot the entire film over four days. Jen Richards is a transgender actress from Los Angeles who met Lisa Donato at South…