To sum it all up, I was a little disappointed. Yes I laughed out loud at a lot of points, but the show, on the whole, is…unsatisfying. And it’s not just because I’m a Python geek and knew all the skits. It’s just not that well written…which I guess places Eric Idle in the lower echelon of writers which to me is unsatisfying. Maybe Python was so funny because of the collaboration…I don’t know. The conductor was left handed (something you wouldn’t notice if you didn’t have a musical director sitting next to you) which meant that the strings are always placed on the side opposite the conductor’s baton (normally they’re located on the house left side of the pit, but here they were located on the house right side). How quickly does seat D101 sell out for people seeing the show for the second time? You get some pretty … Continue reading →

Nunsense – Torrance Theatre Company It’s like Altar Boyz but with “better music”. It’s a comedy routine by nuns that has heart and some poignant points to make about religion. If you get a chance, go check out Torrance’s production (CLOSING THIS WEEKEND – GET TICKETS NOW!) because it’s got (for my money at least) the funniest nuns ever to hit the comedy circuit! The Mystery of Edwin DROOOOOOOOOOOOOD The show is a play within a play based on an unfinished work by Charles Dickens. The meta-play providing the structure for The Mystery of Edwin Drood is that of an English performing troupe which was very fun…especially when you have the cast willing to get you a beer (unfortunately you have to reimburse them) and play cribbage with you (or at least pretend to play and asking how to play). Because it is an unfinished work, the performance troupe offers … Continue reading →

The best part of Rocky Horror Show (on stage) is audience participation.  While they were selling “Prop Bags” which added some audience element, it’s the callbacks that really do it.  According to one of the box office girls, there are enough in existence callbacks that you can just talk throughout the entire show (which is just annoying).  Luckily last night’s callbacks were just the tasteful fun ones.  Anytime Brad mentions the castle and its “phone”, say “Castles don’t have phones, asshole” Anytime Brad says, “Brad Majors”, say “Asshole”    If Brad takes off his glasses, say “Super asshole” Anytime Janet says, “Janet Weiss”, say “Slut” When Frank-n-furter pauses on the word anticipation during “Sweet Transvestite”, shout “Say it!”  Ask Frank-n-furter:      “What’s your favorite color?” (Act 1)        Last night’s response:  Magenta    “Where do you get your drugs?” (Act 1)        Last night’s response:  Columbia    “What do you put on your … Continue reading →