Monday, November 12, 2007
she: bike/spoke/love
caught the last performance of tammy gomez's play "she: bike/spoke/love" at the sanders theatre in the fort worth community arts center last night. the sanders is a cool, intimate space and the ideal location for the piece, which combined video, live and dj-spun music, spoken word and...bicycling. the story deals with a young bicyclista's struggle to achieve autonomy and interdependence with others against a backdrop of current events here in the fort, with political, magical and spiritual elements. some of the show's finest moments come when the cast and dj carlos juarez (aka DJ SOL*LOS) fill the space with vibrant movement and explosions of sound, but "she: bike/spoke/love" is most powerful when it explores the inner worlds of esa (dominique fay) and her mama (dina lee chavez), both of whom gave particularly strong performances -- a nice surprise in the case of fay, who's a first-time actor here. also fine were maria solano as esa's friend ella, ramsey sprague as esa's fantasy "perfect guy" el sabe, and cesar hernandez as homeless dude/sage basco. the company is looking for other opportunities to perform the piece in schools, theaters, parks, or wherever; interested parties should email sound_culture@hotmail.com.
ADDENDUM: i like the way ramsey's guitar is emblazoned "this machine kills fascists," just like woody guthrie's. and dylan's.
posted by The Stash Dauber at 7:45 AM
[find this review online at: http://stashdauber.blogspot.com/2007/11/she-bikespokelove.html ]
Monday, December 3, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
special moments
1. Seeing both Trae and Jacob on separate laptops in the dressing room, posting last-minute bulletins and sending email reminders in order to "try to get more people out to the show."
2. Seeing Scott Ditchfield performing an emergency bike repair (on Esa's Cruiser) in the Scott Theater lobby during the evening show, as other cast members huddled hopefully around him as if watching a specialist perform intricate surgery.
3. Singing a (cheesy) Gina Vanelli song alongside Natalia during intermission as we watched a Gina Vanelli-lookalike strolling in the theater lobby.
4. Dina rubbing her belly intermittently, and referring to it as "cuddling" her baby.
5. Seeing Trae's sweet look of concern as Ramsey was having a moment with his lunch at Pei Wei. Fortunately, Ramsey perked up soon after that, and got to finish his meal.
6. When cast members started sneaking into Basco's Tecate stash in the ice chest during intermission.
7. Riding back from Pei Wei in my car, listening to my favorite song on the radio ("All My Relations" by Ulali) in utter silence with Dina, Angelique, and Breanna.
8. Being at the med. school library minutes afterward (to check email and do some printing) and seeing that Breanna was adding "All My Relations" to her myspace profile.
9. The wristband dome lights flying all over the stage during "I See by the Seashore".
10. Placing a carnation in Dina's mouth during the limpia and hoping she wouldn't laugh or spit it out.
11. Jennet's cool Jackie-O look--complete with sunglasses--that almost sent me falling into the curtains as I peeked at her from backstage.
12. Seeing Basco and Carlos synch up 100% perfect for the radio-tuning moments.
13. Missing the bench not breaking.
14. Maria as "Ella" blurting out "That was FUCKIN' awesome!!" after Scott did his bmx routine.
15. The standing ovation.
2. Seeing Scott Ditchfield performing an emergency bike repair (on Esa's Cruiser) in the Scott Theater lobby during the evening show, as other cast members huddled hopefully around him as if watching a specialist perform intricate surgery.
3. Singing a (cheesy) Gina Vanelli song alongside Natalia during intermission as we watched a Gina Vanelli-lookalike strolling in the theater lobby.
4. Dina rubbing her belly intermittently, and referring to it as "cuddling" her baby.
5. Seeing Trae's sweet look of concern as Ramsey was having a moment with his lunch at Pei Wei. Fortunately, Ramsey perked up soon after that, and got to finish his meal.
6. When cast members started sneaking into Basco's Tecate stash in the ice chest during intermission.
7. Riding back from Pei Wei in my car, listening to my favorite song on the radio ("All My Relations" by Ulali) in utter silence with Dina, Angelique, and Breanna.
8. Being at the med. school library minutes afterward (to check email and do some printing) and seeing that Breanna was adding "All My Relations" to her myspace profile.
9. The wristband dome lights flying all over the stage during "I See by the Seashore".
10. Placing a carnation in Dina's mouth during the limpia and hoping she wouldn't laugh or spit it out.
11. Jennet's cool Jackie-O look--complete with sunglasses--that almost sent me falling into the curtains as I peeked at her from backstage.
12. Seeing Basco and Carlos synch up 100% perfect for the radio-tuning moments.
13. Missing the bench not breaking.
14. Maria as "Ella" blurting out "That was FUCKIN' awesome!!" after Scott did his bmx routine.
15. The standing ovation.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
We've been accepting RESERVATIONS for both shows...
...and over 25 people have reservations for the evening show @ 7:30pm.
If anyone emails (sound_culture@hotmail.com) or calls in their reservation
by 12 midnight tonight, we can handle that. As of tomorrow, folks will
have to take their chances on getting a seat at 7:30pm.
We're encouraging folks to arrive early.
If anyone emails (sound_culture@hotmail.com) or calls in their reservation
by 12 midnight tonight, we can handle that. As of tomorrow, folks will
have to take their chances on getting a seat at 7:30pm.
We're encouraging folks to arrive early.
7pm @ Arts Fifth Avenue - be ready to start @ 7pm!
Bring bikes, of course.
Wear or bring the footwear you will be wearing during the performances.
Come ready to give 100%.
mil gracias!
T
Wear or bring the footwear you will be wearing during the performances.
Come ready to give 100%.
mil gracias!
T
Thursday, November 8, 2007
hate stop, can live with slow. - for GIRLS
Upon my request and with some discussion about how to easily accomplish this, Trae is producing some "hate stop" costume pieces which will be worn by the GIRLS during the "hate stop, can live with slow" sequence.
Just wanted to give y'all a heads-up on this addition to our previously-established costume regimen.
If these pieces are ready by Friday, I'll make sure the GIRLS get to see and use them during their rehearsal that evening.
Thanks!
Just wanted to give y'all a heads-up on this addition to our previously-established costume regimen.
If these pieces are ready by Friday, I'll make sure the GIRLS get to see and use them during their rehearsal that evening.
Thanks!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
stay in touch wi' yo' director!
sound_culture@hotmail.com
tammygomexican@yahoo.com
myspace.com/sunlitdoorway
817.924.9188
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR NOT STAYING IN CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH YOUR SHOW'S DIRECTOR DURING THE WEEK BEFORE YOUR SHOW, PARTICULARLY WHEN SHE HAS MADE HER NUMBER & COORDINATES (see above list) AVAILABLE TO YOU SINCE THE GET-GO (i.e., since the beginning of time--practically).
I ALSO LIKE HAND-DELIVERED CARDS, PAINTINGS (thank you, Dom!), BAKED GOODS, SOUPS, AND MESSAGES which you can also choose to leave on my front porch or duct-taped to my car (no, really!)...
big hugs to all my cast/crew.
2 shows on sunday, november 11th!
Two ShowsSunday, November 11th.2pm - matinée performance7:30pm - evening performanceSanders Theatre at
The Fort Worth Community Art Center
1300 Gendy St, Fort Worth
(The southeast corner of Lancaster & Montgomery)
Please email sound_culture@hotmail.com for more information
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