The Singing Forest

[galedreamer]

I've been toying with attending Randy's current play.  Initially, the review of the 2005 New Haven production made me think the schlep was not worth it: http://theater2.nytimes.com/mem/theater/treview.html?pagewanted=print&res=9C05EED8143BF93AA15752C0A9639C8B63&fta=y  Still, when I heard about the new production at The Public, I hoped the

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[arrowthroughme]

I'm not going to say anything of substance here, except that I wish I were in your position.

It wouldn't be a question for me. If I had company I'd come up with any excuse and could probably even wing a good one. Years of practice to get my way when things really matter to me.

I'm really the wrong person to ask; I know that, I'm easy where Randy is concerned - then again I have never seen him on stage, it's unlikely I ever will. Be it fangirly or not, I'd jump at the opportunity. Yeah, I know answers like that aren't helpful as they are not based on anything remotely clever or intellectually convincing. Go figure!

Hugs, Nicki

[galedreamer]

I have had ample Randy stage access, much of it quite stellar, which makes it all the more unattractive for me to travel (8+ hours in the car that day) to see a play I would NEVER attend but for him. Still, I'm a sucker. Sometimes.

I wouldn't get on a plane for him.

I'm sorry you're so far away. For more than just your Randy access.

[arrowthroughme]

For more than just your Randy access

Yeah, I feel the same. It would be nice to live near by.

I know you've had your share of Randy plays and basically you can choose. Go for your gut feeling then. As I say I usually don't really comment when he is in a current play and people debate on whether they should go or not, cos all I can say is dumb really.

But I am always grateful for reviews, shared experiences as they are my sole source of information.

Nicki

[galedreamer]

The woman who has agreed to drive into NYC for the day with me is a childhood friend I haven't spent much time with during the past year. It puts a new perspective on the otherwise arduous journey. Odds are I'll go, unless there's some especially lousy weather or road conditions.

[jans_intentions]

I'd really enjoy a review from you if you go. Good, bad or indifferent, it would be interesting.

I was glad to see you posting since I haven't seen you around on LJ. Have missed BJ connect. Hope you are having a good spring!

[galedreamer]

If I go, I'm sure I'll say something about it.

Nice to hear from you too. I just returned from vacation. I had web access, but was busy in the non-virtual world. I understand brian_pa and justin_nyc have been getting along well lately. They don't tend to post as often when things are running smoothly. Of course, nothing stays smooth with those two for long.

[arrowthroughme]

We spent weekends in London specially to see Ian McKellan, Gillian Anderson, Orlando Bloom, ... onstage. sometimes the plays were great, sometimes they weren't. That's not usually what I remember. Just getting a chance to ogle Orlando for hours uninterrupted without having to hide it or having to feel embarrassed - watching a play, however mediocre to me is the best excuse to let out my fangirl inside while not embarrassing my usual intellectually minded self-concept. (And, as Nicki would tell you, I'm getting so so embarrassed usually!)

You wouldn't believe what we've done to see Paul McCartney. Again and again and again.

I'd go and watch him. If I had the chance I'd jump.

[galedreamer]

I guess I'm disqualified from full membership in the Fangirl community. With episodic American television, I expect no quality, so I can enjoy watching a beloved actor in a medium I think sucks. Or maybe, for years at a time even, fall so madly, passionately in love with an actor that I begin to think his show is of the highest caliber. But with live theatre, I'm a snob. Try as I might, I can't just let it go and ogle.

From a sexual perspective, it's always been about Gale for me, and yet I found SLS mostly intolerable. It didn't help that Gale was the weakest link, who unlike Randy really isn't suited or talented enough (yet) for the stage.

You're so prolific in your fan love! And as much as you wish you were logistically close to seeing Randy on stage, I envy you the ability to weekend in London. Wow.

(I get confused with you two sometimes. You're Arrow, right? Nicki already replied above and signed her name.)

[arrowthroughme]

Yeah that was arrow. As it is technically her account she never signs her posts or replies, but I always do, unless it is clear that it is me. Icons are also very indicative, only I use BJ stuff, naturally.

I'm taking over here, because...

But with live theatre, I'm a snob

... arrow is the biggest snob I know when it comes to theatre. Always brutally honest and the most critical person I know. I'm the shallow one in this family, arrow is the one with taste.

Me I'm often fangirly inside, never let anyone see that in public though and arrow - not at all - but she'd indulge me.

Still when it comes to theatre I'm not easily won over myself and up to this day I wait for one of my "crushes" to really convince me on stage.

Nicki

[galedreamer]

Okay, I'm starting to figure you two out. Thanks.

[galedreamer]

I love seeing Jon and Randy together. An added treat! M enjoyed meeting Jonathan in 2007 as well. She'll be delighted if she can make it.

The play opens tonight
Let's hope they tightened it up before tonight's show. We can hope, right? LOL.

I remember when I went to see A&C, I wished I was seeing the Pinter play that was open at the time. This time I'll be longing for God of Carnage.

[galedreamer]

I'm sure I'd prefer God of Carnage over Singing Forest, but it appears my motivation for the day trip is BBA.

[shadownyc]

I actually couldn't make it to see this one, but I want to touch base with you tonight...

[galedreamer]

Hope your meeting went well! Nice chatting with you.