Darcy Hogan's adaptation of Edward II received a runner up mention for best New Work/Adaptation in the BroadwayWorld 2010 Southern Calfiornia Theatre Awards.
We may not have ranked #1, but we are honored to have been nominated. Thank you to everyone who voted for your generous support! And Bravo to our dear friend, playwright, actress and director, Darcy Hogan! You are a star! Read about winners and fellow nominees here.
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Earlier this year I was involved in a truly inspired production of Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II, adapted and directed by the talented Darcy Hogan. I always speak about this show in fondness because it was not only a satisfying experience as an artist, but I also made some life-long friends on the journey. I am so thankful to have played Margaret, and that Darcy provided me with the opportunity to originate a role which she so lovingly created.
I am proud to announce that Darcy’s adaptation has been nominated by Broadwayworld.com for Best New Work/New Adaptation. Please help support the Theatre Out family by voting today. There are many great productions and categories on the ballot. I hope you can take a few minutes to vote for all of the wonderful artists – but if time is limited, just skip to question #17 and vote Edward II! Vote Now to Have Your Say on the BEST of Theatre in Southern California! Voting Ends December 20th, 2010 Vote Edward II for Best New Work/New Adaptation (Resident Non-Equity)! Go to http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/vote2010socal.cfm and enter in your email address to vote. Theatre Out’s production of BRIEFS: A Festival of Short Plays closed this weekend. Our closing matinee performance was sold out, so I watched my directing piece from the booth. The cast really pulled out all the stops today – ending this high energy show with a bang.
As part of the audience experience we asked our patrons to vote for their favorite play. The playwright will receive a special recognition from Theatre Out. The awards went to: The Best of the Fest - Audience Favorite was Attack of the Dorothies by J. E. Phelan The Best of the Fest - Producer's Choice was Shiny Pair of Complications by J. Stephen Brantley Congratulations to all on a wonderful performance! I sincerely hope that Theatre Out will continue this tradition with another short play festival in 2011. Let’s keep our fingers crossed! BRIEFS: A Festival of Short Plays opened this weekend to an enthusiastic crowd. Audience members have already cast their ballots for Best of the Festival. My actors have worked very hard to deliver a heart-felt performance in A Bridge to Something. Playwright Corinne Kawecki came to see the show, not once, but twice this weekend. She traveled a great distance from Chicago to see her piece and support the festival. The cast and I were honored to meet her and hear her input on our work.
If you are planning on seeing the show I suggest ordering your tickets now, as we are already starting to sell out next weekend. Hope to see you there I am honored to announce that the Theatre Out family has asked me to direct an original short play entitled A Bridge to Something by Corinne Kawecki. I am very excited to begin this journey and make my professional directorial debut. Theatre Out is casting BRIEFS: A Festival of Short Plays, which producers plan to make an annual event. This two-week showcase will feature 10 original plays chosen from over 150 submissions. Keeping with the mission of the theatre, all pieces revolve around the LGBTQ community. Each show will perform every night of the festival and at the end of the run the audience will choose 'Best of the Festival".
Click here for more details: Audition Notice Tonight I closed Theatre Out’s production of Edward II at the Empire Theater to a full house. I am in awe of the kind-hearted, talented people I have met during this process. Working with the founders (Joey Baital, David Carnevale and Jack Millis) and director/playwright, Darcy Hogan, has been inspiring. Her innovative use of Christopher Marlowe’s powerhouse history, created an emotional journey for me driven by character, love and desire. I am so thankful to have played Margaret, and that Darcy trusted me to originate a role which she so carefully and lovingly constructed.
Opening night of Darcy Hogan’s innovative adaptation of Marlowe’s Edward II proved a satisfying experience. I truly congratulate my fellow cast members, dedicated director and crew, for opening with positive reviews. Our small, but eager, audience followed us on our journey through England’s intimate landscapes of passion, malice and vulnerability. Tonight marked the first time I felt the inner truth of my character. When Gaveston spoke to me and touched me, I felt deeply moved. There was a sense of magic tonight that came from just listening to each other – a simple task that is often forgotten and underestimated. My parents, my most adamant supporters and critics, seemed to enjoy the performance. Although, my father did comment on my apparent display of forehead tension (I think I have created a monster!). I suppose I am going to have to focus the emotional angst of my character within the technique of relaxed readiness. With 10 performances left, I intend to continue to make new discoveries and make choices to center Margaret in the world of the play. This week of reflection is sure to further stimulate my creative juices and refresh my focus as I work to fine tune my character with each passing performance.
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I was listening to the following song in my car today, and I suddenly connected to it as it seemed to somehow personify what Margaret sees in Isabella in Edward II. If I were to create a soundtrack for Edward II, this would certainly be a part of it.
"Monarch" Feist The Queen has a feint had a fall Don't give me ether or open my vein I'm sane I know I'm sane I don't give a care for the crown or the shield I will not protect you or happily yield To the one who makes me come undone Who was born and in what way All the fields and poppies ay Who was born in what way All the fields The Queen is walking away with only her stockings on Waving having forbidden pears and song Valiant and the colours are too gold Colours of the morning old Who was born and in what way All the fields and poppies ay Who was born in what way All the fields Monarch now lay (your) jeweled head Monarch now lay (your) jeweled head Monarch now lay your jeweled head Monarch now lay your jeweled head Monarch now lay your jeweled head Monarch now lay your jeweled head The Queen saw the beast in the ribs of the garden Husband dear you are nearer to the eye You're thrown place you wouldn't hold a pardon strokes By the hand of God By the hand of God Though you is so cruel Who was born and in what way Who was born and in what way |
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