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| Shows 1 & 2! |
In an attempt to blog more I'm going to start doing a weekly review. (I mean we'll see how long this lasts...I'm awful at committing to my writing). In this I'll wrap up what's been going on in life as well as a short blurb on anything I've seen since the last post. Wish me luck...
As we sit it is Monday, January 20. I made it 18 days into this new year before I saw a show! I would say that's a record, but it's about normal based on my memories from years past.
Part of the delay this year was because I was LAZY over winter break, I mean I was a lump on a log...and it was awesome!
The second reason is that I returned to school (with students) Tuesday, January 7 and found out that Saturday, January 10 was the Oklahoma Novice State Championship (last year it was in May) so I scrambled to figure out how we could go. Thankfully I have really flexible students, parents, and an amazing administration that let us go. We ended up as State runners up and had nineteen state finalists including two runners up and seven event state champions. For a VERY stressful week it ended up being a very good day!
That brings me to shows 1 and 2.
Show 1: Sarah, Plain and Tall - Butterfield Stage Players, Gainesville, TX
Sarah, Plain and Tall is their second show of this season (excluding children's shows). I won't lie I wasn't terribly excited for this show. Contrary to where I grew up and my life as a child all things 'prairie' and 'country' have always been 'meh' to me and Sarah, Plain and Tall was one of those. The production was excellent even though I wasn't a fan of the story. The sets were minimal (which I love) and the acting was fantastic, particularly by Sarah, her brother, and young Anna. There were some plot points left out of this version of the story that I thought shouldn't have been left out. Overall it was a good evening of theatre. They have one more weekend if you would like to see it! Tickets are $15 and I would scoop them up quick as most of the shows last weekend sold out. There is a link above to their website.
Remaining Shows: Friday, January 24 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, January 26 at 2:30 pm
Show 2: The Humans - Denton Community Theatre - Denton, TX
When I saw a community theatre was going to produce it, I won't lie I was most interested in how they accomplished the set. The show takes place in a two story apartment in Chinatown, NYC. You also cannot change that because the set plays a vital role in much of the story. The show takes place on Thanksgiving and is really just the real time account of a family (who we realize is extremely dysfunctional) celebrating the holiday. The set did not disappoint at all (though I was extremely nervous when they were on that second story!). The acting was superb, especially that of Aimee (the sister) and Erik (the father).
This is an odd little show to be quite honest. It won the Tony for Best Play in 2016 (the year of Hamilton) and the performances of the actors was out of this world on Broadway. The thing is you go rocking along and then the ending happens and it leaves you (and me and the majority of the internet) going 'wait...what?' I'm sure there is some metaphor for life or something, but it seems rather disjointed.
Overall, however DCT did a phenomenal job with this piece. The show closed on Sunday, but check out the things they have coming up.
Coming Soon:
Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Dead: March 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2020 at the Black Box Theatre in Denton
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (I heart Sondheim!): March 27, 28, 29 & April 2, 3, 4, 5, 2020
Dance Recital/Show 1: The Debbie Show
In the middle of these two I also went to the Debbie Show, which is a fundraiser showcase that benefits the Debbie Collins Dance Fund, Inc which provides scholarships for students to further their dance education. The Debbie Show is a showcase of the SCD dancers' competition pieces which they will begin competing with next weekend. I believe I have nine SCD dancers as students and two little dancers who I would take in if their families ever kicked them out! It was a joy getting to watch my kiddos do what they love.
If you are interested in learning more about the Debbie Collins Dance Fund or the convention they host each year you can find out more here: Debbie Collins Dance Fund
Movie 1: Little Women
Oh yeah, I saw a movie this year! I love Little Women with all of my being. The Winona Ryder version is one of my all time favorite movies. I love the book. When we did the play it was one of my single most favorite theatre experiences. I wasn't exactly in love with the non chronological order of this film, but I thought the characterization and interpretation was wonderful. This film highlighted some of the parts that the previous film did not. I was pleased it was nominated for an Oscar. And I have actually seen more than one of the films on the Best Picture list! I really need to watch Marriage Story...
Coming Soon...
Theatre News
Dallas Summer Musicals and AT&T Performing Arts Center both announced their Broadway Series this week and they're AMAZING! For more info:
Dallas Summer Musicals
AT&T Performing Arts Center
OKC Broadway announces their season next week and I'm sure Tulsa and Bass Hall in Ft. Worth will be soon after (if I haven't missed them!)
In Next Week's Post...
Friday: Faith Prince in Concert
Saturday: Father of the Bride and Ada and the Engine
Sunday: Broadway Bound Academy of Dance and Broadway Kids Showcase
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