Threesome 2000
Thu, 3 Aug 2000, 02:13 pmWalter Plinge13 posts in thread
Threesome 2000
Thu, 3 Aug 2000, 02:13 pmI saw this event last evening, having heard about it on this site. I was prepared for something fairly dull and was pleasantly surprised, if not shocked! I recognised a few faces from Damage Theatre who again turned in classy performances.
The first play, 'Tests' was very pacy and very funny, although for some reason I found myself laughing alone at a lot of the gags. Perhaps it appeals particularly to philologists. The tall chap seems to be a naturally funny person and reminds me of a young Bruce Spence. I hope it's not too long before he feels more comfortable with his body.
The second piece, 'The Elevator Game' deserves special credit for being a home-grown product. The idea is good. Some of the moves (all within a confined floor space the size of an elevator) could have been better choreographed. For example, when the smiley girl jumps up and down, the rest of the cast could react with a slight recoil etc. I did learn a few new forms of abuse from this play as well. (Fucksticks?)
The third offering, 'Ficky Stingers', caught me off guard. I'd been expecting it to be a comedy about my raunchy relatives (joke). Instead of course, it was a very confrontational play about the sticky subject of date-rape. All the more confrontational if you happen to be the only male sitting in the front row!
I have always had the impression that there was a fine line between rough sex and sexual assault. This play showed me that in fact, from a woman's point of view at least, the line is very bold indeed. A well-done and very moving piece.
The fact that the play was set in working class London didn't detract from the message, although it would be good to see plays like this written for the Aussie Idiom. Get onto it, kids!
Thanks all, and if anyone would like me to come and review their future shows, just send a couple of comps to me at PO Box 1133 Fremantle 6959
The first play, 'Tests' was very pacy and very funny, although for some reason I found myself laughing alone at a lot of the gags. Perhaps it appeals particularly to philologists. The tall chap seems to be a naturally funny person and reminds me of a young Bruce Spence. I hope it's not too long before he feels more comfortable with his body.
The second piece, 'The Elevator Game' deserves special credit for being a home-grown product. The idea is good. Some of the moves (all within a confined floor space the size of an elevator) could have been better choreographed. For example, when the smiley girl jumps up and down, the rest of the cast could react with a slight recoil etc. I did learn a few new forms of abuse from this play as well. (Fucksticks?)
The third offering, 'Ficky Stingers', caught me off guard. I'd been expecting it to be a comedy about my raunchy relatives (joke). Instead of course, it was a very confrontational play about the sticky subject of date-rape. All the more confrontational if you happen to be the only male sitting in the front row!
I have always had the impression that there was a fine line between rough sex and sexual assault. This play showed me that in fact, from a woman's point of view at least, the line is very bold indeed. A well-done and very moving piece.
The fact that the play was set in working class London didn't detract from the message, although it would be good to see plays like this written for the Aussie Idiom. Get onto it, kids!
Thanks all, and if anyone would like me to come and review their future shows, just send a couple of comps to me at PO Box 1133 Fremantle 6959
RE: Threesome 2000
Mon, 14 Aug 2000, 01:06 amWalter Plinge
Yes well I think YBF has a point about the man tits in our show...
I remember watching TESTS, and how I was concerned at the extent of man-tits being featured in the show.
As most people who are well-versed in the study of man-tits, the mammary glands of the male actor plays an important role in the Performing arts.
In many cases, they make or break a show.
We must take in account how the displacement of air caused by the unnecessary presence of the male teat can disrupt the flow of air surrounding the actors on stage. Most method actors would understand how good breathing techniques are vital in giving a good performance on stage in terms of focus, vocal energy and characterisation.
More importantly, during this time of the year, the 'Fripple' factor (Frozen nipples) must be taken into account when looking at the abnormal displacement of air on the stage. As the room temperature drops, the nipples on the male breast becomes more erect, thus a further displacement of air. We must also take into account the danger it presents to the audience who are in close vicinity of the offending actor. As I understand it, legislation is coming into place courtesy of a stage-safety committee where audience members who are within a 2metre radius of the actor are being made to wear safety glasses to avoid gouging of the eyes.
I implore everyone to think about this so-rarely raised issue raised by our comrade - YBF.
I remember watching TESTS, and how I was concerned at the extent of man-tits being featured in the show.
As most people who are well-versed in the study of man-tits, the mammary glands of the male actor plays an important role in the Performing arts.
In many cases, they make or break a show.
We must take in account how the displacement of air caused by the unnecessary presence of the male teat can disrupt the flow of air surrounding the actors on stage. Most method actors would understand how good breathing techniques are vital in giving a good performance on stage in terms of focus, vocal energy and characterisation.
More importantly, during this time of the year, the 'Fripple' factor (Frozen nipples) must be taken into account when looking at the abnormal displacement of air on the stage. As the room temperature drops, the nipples on the male breast becomes more erect, thus a further displacement of air. We must also take into account the danger it presents to the audience who are in close vicinity of the offending actor. As I understand it, legislation is coming into place courtesy of a stage-safety committee where audience members who are within a 2metre radius of the actor are being made to wear safety glasses to avoid gouging of the eyes.
I implore everyone to think about this so-rarely raised issue raised by our comrade - YBF.