I got blisters on me fingers!

It has been awhile since I have posted some of my theatre work, so I thought I would share some from the week that shall live in infamy - 4 shows in three days. My hands ached and my eyes were bleary, but I made it. I shot the YES Festival (a series of new plays done in repertoire at NKU) and a fantastic show at New Edgecliff Theater called Angry Housewives.

First up - Angry Housewives, since it is still running through May 2nd. Please go see it! It is a fun romp about a group of housewives that, for varying reasons, start a punk band to compete in a battle of the bands. Did I mention it is set in the 80's? My perfect musical!

(The last song in the first act is called "Eat your F@&#ing Corn Flakes." How fab is that?!)

Next is the YES Festival. These are all new, previously unperformed works. Some great stuff, some stuff that need a bit of retooling. Overall every show was well acted and technically gorgeous.

Shock and Awe is about what our troops are going through at home and abroad. It was touching and disturbing to see the headlines acted out in front of you.




Next is Nightjars. It is a study in group dynamics and FBI interrogation techniques. Who watches the watchmen, people?




Last is a touching (yet a touch long) study of a family living with Autism called Love and Communication. It is about a young couple trying to navigate the system to find the best possible education for their son.

(Dad used some not so great techniques to get the headmaster of a school's attention.)

Two more show this week, one of which is a dance concert. I can wait!