Randy as a Rent Boy

[wirthwoman]

Last weekend we made the trip to DC to see Randy in The Habit of Art on Friday and Saturday nights. As usual, he makes his mark in a very different kind of play which was a play being rehearsed so he plays a dual role as Tim, the actor, and Stuart, a rent boy in the play. He has a cockney accent as Stuart and he is very convincing. I really do

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[shadownyc]

I'm so glad you had the chance to go. I was out of deligated funds and vacation days.

[wirthwoman]

I am fortunate to be able to travel around to see Randy perform but I envy you for being able to see plays in NY whenever you wish. It's such a hassle to get there from here but I love NY and make the effort mostly for Randy's plays. I would have loved to see your BIL in his play.

[toto_too514]

Very happy that you made it to DC! Thanks for sharing your thoughts...Glad you enjoyed the play!

You're right, even if you know the basics going in, it's a difficult theme to really "get" with just one viewing. The set itself is fairly overwhelming

I thought it was fascinating to watch "Tim" backstage, and yeah Randy was reading something on his iPad, but "Tim" was still looking at the prop clock waiting for his cue!

Was it the same person who sat next to you the second night, or did the usher mistake your friend for the girl who was sleeping?

[wirthwoman]

I read your detailed account of the play and even took it with me to read again before I saw it the first time to know what to look for so I decided not to go into great detail on the play but just post a few comments. You amaze me with your memory.

I guess I wasn't clear. A woman next to me on Friday fell asleep, not my friend. I don't think the usher thought it was her but I think he was just cautioning those of us in the front row. I hope he didn't think it was her.

[toto_too514]

LOL! Well, I must admit that even though I do remember a lot of the details, sometimes they are jumbled, and I do refer to the book to keep things straight - especially names! Definitely my weak point!

Oh, no... I just misunderstood what you said. I didn't realize the usher came to warn the entire front row, I thought you were saying that they came to your friend alone, thinking she was the same person from the night before.

I was chatting w/ James Barry about the same thing one time. He said especially w/ the more "senior audiences" they tend to get at BTF, they often have the same problem. He said he likes to think of it as the "Nod of approval!" I thought that was just great... and I have used the same thought with some of the kids in my class! ;p (Although, there are some occasions when the "nod" is actually preferred! LOL!)