a fair review. although you didn't like the play, the fact that you single out the excellent actresses still makes me wanna go!
Out of curiosity, I was on Facebook looking up names of people who stood out in my memory as being pivotal in terms of their impact on my Kansas City Art Institute experience. I met John Puscheck when we were both Freshmen. He was an energetic and engaging person who befriended me early. Our friendship became a bond which lasted beyond the art school environment. He was a true friend. I became a member of that community of friends until I left, he inspired and motivated me. the city to attend grad school in Miami. For a few years, I kept in contact with him but eventually lost touch. In spite of time and distance separating us, he has maintained a special place in my memory and in my heart. A serious committed artist and a truly descent human being
Out of curiosity, I was on Facebook looking up names of people who stood out in my memory as being pivotal in terms of their impact on my Kansas City Art Institute experience. I met John Puscheck when we were both Freshmen. He was an energetic and engaging person who befriended me early. Our friendship became a bond which lasted beyond the art school environment. He was a true friend. I became a member of that community of friends until I left, he inspired and motivated me. the city to attend grad school in Miami. For a few years, I kept in contact with him but eventually lost touch. In spite of time and distance separating us, he has maintained a special place in my memory and in my heart. A serious committed artist and a truly descent human being
I like your read of the night! Kinda too hot to be doing anything with paper in KC this summer - fingers sticking and leaving dimples...
I like your read of the night! Kinda too hot to be doing anything with paper in KC this summer - fingers sticking and leaving dimples...
This could be a SIC review!!! I was searching for info on the Fringe Fest and fell on this.
This could be a SIC review!!! I was searching for info on the Fringe Fest and fell on this.
Thom Pain was stunning. Just a brilliantly acted, smartly written play.
Thom Pain was stunning. Just a brilliantly acted, smartly written play.
Steven, all the information I have lists the opening as July 9th. I attended on Sunday the 11th with the full cooperation of the Heartland's excellent p.r. director.
That said, I regret that much of what I wrote did not make it onto the page due to space reasons in the print edition. (My column is well over 100 words shorter than usual this week.) Here's what got cut:
"So, here is as well-calibrated a musical comedy as Broadway has built in years. What a relief to see the craftspeople at The American Heartland Theatre turned loose on a show up to their talents. The gymnasium floor of Paul Hough and Shawn Rouse's set is amusingly scuffed; Anthony Edwards' piano (accompanied by percussionist Tod Barnard) is more full and clear than most larger ensembles; and director Steven Eubank's staging and pacing are ace. The show clips along but never rushes, and we're invited to linger with the performers in the big moments.
Eubank also handles choreography, to mostly good effect, although the dances usually seem to be making fun of the idea of dances. As in the songs, by William Finn, this is fun but just barely fresh. The numbers are best in the rare moments when they shake free of the parodic mode and instead offer something more human."
Another great review. We'll miss you Alan!
Steven, all the information I have lists the opening as July 9th. I attended on Sunday the 11th with the full cooperation of the Heartland's excellent p.r. director. That said, I regret that much of what I wrote did not make it onto the page due to space reasons in the print edition. (My column is well over 100 words shorter than usual this week.) Here's what got cut: "So, here is as well-calibrated a musical comedy as Broadway has built in years. What a relief to see the craftspeople at The American Heartland Theatre turned loose on a show up to their talents. The gymnasium floor of Paul Hough and Shawn Rouse's set is amusingly scuffed; Anthony Edwards' piano (accompanied by percussionist Tod Barnard) is more full and clear than most larger ensembles; and director Steven Eubank's staging and pacing are ace. The show clips along but never rushes, and we're invited to linger with the performers in the big moments. Eubank also handles choreography, to mostly good effect, although the dances usually seem to be making fun of the idea of dances. As in the songs, by William Finn, this is fun but just barely fresh. The numbers are best in the rare moments when they shake free of the parodic mode and instead offer something more human."
Another great review. We'll miss you Alan!
Alan, how did you sneak in before we officially openend?!?
-Steven
Alan, how did you sneak in before we officially openend?!? -Steven
And seriously, Chris Packham, you are the art scene writer and you still have not once been to the Keyhole. I (Jeff Helkenberg) received two city citations for running a commercial animal business AND animal cruelty. I got to keep the animals I was being "cruel" to also. This on the eve of Arnold Swartzeneggar's historic signing of a chicken-equal-rights bill guaranteeing that chicken cubicles are approximately the same size as human cubicles. And you won't even be my friend of Facebook. It hurts, man. It hurts me deep inside. Of course, I don't blame you. I blame Janovy.
And seriously, Chris Packham, you are the art scene writer and you still have not once been to the Keyhole. I (Jeff Helkenberg) received two city citations for running a commercial animal business AND animal cruelty. I got to keep the animals I was being "cruel" to also. This on the eve of Arnold Swartzeneggar's historic signing of a chicken-equal-rights bill guaranteeing that chicken cubicles are approximately the same size as human cubicles. And you won't even be my friend of Facebook. It hurts, man. It hurts me deep inside. Of course, I don't blame you. I blame Janovy.
Good article. The new pink trailer picture described was one Warner most likely took for my father for Nashua Mobile Homes and was used in an ad for their trade magazine. That may even be my own mother he described in the apron as she did some modeling. Warner was also a friend of the family and we have a number of his photoes. Knowing his work, this exhibit will be very interesting. Thanks.
Good article. The new pink trailer picture described was one Warner most likely took for my father for Nashua Mobile Homes and was used in an ad for their trade magazine. That may even be my own mother he described in the apron as she did some modeling. Warner was also a friend of the family and we have a number of his photoes. Knowing his work, this exhibit will be very interesting. Thanks.
Re: “Not enough water -- or soap -- flows under Marion Bridge”
a fair review. although you didn't like the play, the fact that you single out the excellent actresses still makes me wanna go!