And I don't even really have an excuse for it, either. Maybe if nothing notable had taken place or maybe I was in a coma or something but no, it's been pretty damned exciting over the past couple of months, I gotta say. Actually, it's been REALLY busy and exciting! So yes, let's go with that angle - it has been SO busy and exciting that there had really been no time to even think about posting... sure... yeah... that's the ticket...
What has happened? Well, to begin with the performance of Reefer Madness: The Musical went off with jubilation and exhilaration being felt by people in attendance both on and offstage. I will jump at the opportunity to work with Joint Effort Productions anytime in the future (take notice Vancouver theatre scene) and consider it to be an honor to be involved.
I have also began and finished production on a series called World War Geek that was the expansion of a short we did last year with the Crazy 8's Film Festival called Pi Day. I don't want to give too much away, but will only tease with the information that the series involves Luchadore wrestling, LARPing (youtube that for a hilarious education if you're not already familiar), math, love, friendship and a giant paper-mache' shark. Keep your eye out for this one - it will NOT be boring, to say the least
The film festival circuit for True Hype Productions Inc's first feature Yesterday has only gotten more and more bad ass in the time between when I last posted. I had the birthday of my life on July 18th in beautiful Montreal, Quebec (my first visit!) when our film played to a near sold-out audience and a truly great response! In fact, it was such a great response that some wonderful people present who represent the Austin, Texas-based Fantastic Film Festival (very accurately named) thrilled us all by inviting our movie to play out there - resulting in another first time (not the last time) visit to a beautiful city. The culture and people in both cities can only be described as breathtaking. After the viewing in Montreal we explored the older part of the city and rounded out the day with a party almost literally on the river with the local fireworks festival in full regalia. In Austin, I watched 16 awesome movies in 4 days which included the world premiere on Zombieland with Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Jesse Eisenberg in attendance! We also were privileged enough to meet Mr. Sam Rockwell (a great guy and [fun fact] the actor I would choose to play me in a movie about my life) in the airport on the return trip home and I am pleased to report he is as friendly and as amiable as I could have hoped. Great guy.
Other more than mentionable films included the U.K.'s The Children which scared me more than any movie has in a long time, Van Diemen's Land from Australia which was set down-under, featured English, Irish and Scottish characters and was narrated in Gaelic and House of the Devil which felt like watching a lost classic from the 80's. All in all, the Fantastic 'Fest in Austin had such a great line-up of movies that I had complete confidence to walk up to the box office at anytime and just get a ticket for whatever was playing. I, in fact, did that very thing many times out of that 16 and was never disappointed. I also cannot leave out the wonderful volunteers who seamlessly and graciously kept the event moving with a cheerful disposition (at 8 in the morning sometimes) and did it all just so they could "see the movies." Hardcore, my friends. My hat goes off to all of you.
The theatre was also spectacular! It smelled just like a theatre should smell with popcorn, candy and greasy heaven mixed into a darkened room. Yup, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema located on South Lamar in Austin, Texas is officially my favorite movie theatre. I will be back there again next year if they will have us.
Upon returning home to North Vancouver I began the re-rehearsal of the play The Thing About Men. We originally performed this piece at the Presentation House Theatre in 2008 and were lucky enough to have it remounted with the Arts Club Theatre Company in a touring capacity around the Greater Vancouver Area. It was my first time working with the Arts Club and look forward to the possibility of doing it again in the future. It was an absolute joy, both personally and professionally to be working with such great, warm-hearted people on the stage and off the stage. It was also my first time working on a Union show and it could not have been a better one.
Well... that pretty much brings us up to speed for the moment, I suppose. Yes, these postings should now become more habitual although I hope my life remains as exciting. Take care for now, anonymous readers who may or may not be there. 'Nuff said.
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