Psycho Beach Party
Wed, 23 July 2003, 11:05 pmWalter Plinge14 posts in thread
Psycho Beach Party
Wed, 23 July 2003, 11:05 pmOnce upon a time....in a far away land....(other wise known as Kalamunda) .....King Nick.... got together the perfect cast to tell a summer time tale... in the middle of winter. Go Figure!!!
Somehow he managed to bribe, blackmail or coherce mulitple talented people to brave the journey, bare their bodies and souls to produce....
an amazingingly funny, cross of Hitchock meets Gidget in the true Blak Yak tradition of original, interesting off the wall theatre.
My friend and I laughed and laughed and couldn't believe the twists and turns. First there were the guys, talented hunks, enough to melt the winter frost away. The women were amazing, one of the most frightening Mothers -- a cross from Father Knows Best and the best of the horror shows, I hope Jenny McCann isn't too scarred from the experience. I felt I met true greatness when I watched Julia Dalby dazzle us all. Melissa Merchant showed a depth of range and character that was amazing, I would say she stole the show, but that would be untrue because each person on that stage owned their characters and were flawless in their parts.
Tim Edwards was unrecognizable as the Great Kanaka, a total change, very spooky. I could go on and on. But you have to get there, go and have the very best laugh, enjoy yourself. The MUSIC IS GREAT. (CD available in the lobby). Leave the kids behind (or cover their ears in a few parts). Take a trip back to the surf/beach days, I recommend this to everyone, be there or be square. Laugh yourself silly and chuckle at bits all the way home.
PS Watch out for Kim Wallace, she melts men with a glance, Adam & Troy will leave you gasping for air, Alex steals your heart, Michael and Francie groove along and Melanie is the best friend you always wished for.
PSII Costumes are lots of fun
PS III Kalamunda isn't really that far, you don't need a passport, well worth the journey, bring a friend, bring a group, just don't miss it.
Somehow he managed to bribe, blackmail or coherce mulitple talented people to brave the journey, bare their bodies and souls to produce....
an amazingingly funny, cross of Hitchock meets Gidget in the true Blak Yak tradition of original, interesting off the wall theatre.
My friend and I laughed and laughed and couldn't believe the twists and turns. First there were the guys, talented hunks, enough to melt the winter frost away. The women were amazing, one of the most frightening Mothers -- a cross from Father Knows Best and the best of the horror shows, I hope Jenny McCann isn't too scarred from the experience. I felt I met true greatness when I watched Julia Dalby dazzle us all. Melissa Merchant showed a depth of range and character that was amazing, I would say she stole the show, but that would be untrue because each person on that stage owned their characters and were flawless in their parts.
Tim Edwards was unrecognizable as the Great Kanaka, a total change, very spooky. I could go on and on. But you have to get there, go and have the very best laugh, enjoy yourself. The MUSIC IS GREAT. (CD available in the lobby). Leave the kids behind (or cover their ears in a few parts). Take a trip back to the surf/beach days, I recommend this to everyone, be there or be square. Laugh yourself silly and chuckle at bits all the way home.
PS Watch out for Kim Wallace, she melts men with a glance, Adam & Troy will leave you gasping for air, Alex steals your heart, Michael and Francie groove along and Melanie is the best friend you always wished for.
PSII Costumes are lots of fun
PS III Kalamunda isn't really that far, you don't need a passport, well worth the journey, bring a friend, bring a group, just don't miss it.
Re: Psycho Beach Party
Mon, 28 July 2003, 08:38 amAfter reading your review, I felt that a response was necessary. Not in regards to your opinion of Psycho Beach Party but in relation to the final lines of your response:
"Darren Bilston BA Honours
(currently studying towards a PhD in direction - I KNOW what I'm talking about)"
I question the arrogance behind, and the necessity for, this statement. Do you feel that because you have a piece of paper behind your name that this somehow makes your opnion more valid, or adds a greater degree of credibility to what you say? Because if this is the case, then you are implying that the opinions of those who do not have a degree in theatre are somehow diminished? (As you may have felt yours would have been had you not announced your credentials).
I know a number of people who review the shows they attend who do not have degrees in theatre but whose opinions are both credible and valued by those among the community theatre scene. If your opnion is honest and and reasonably justified, then there is no reason that it wouldn't be taken seriously and its validity appreciated. I myself have a BA in Film and Television, yet I would never review a film and have the arrogance to assume that because I have this degree it somehow makes my opnion more valid or more credible than someone who did not have a film degree.
You have an Arts degree. No offence, but this doesn't raise your opinions above and beyond fellow theatre-goers ... Throw a stone in a room full of theatre attendees and 9 out of 10 times you'll hit someone with one. Your opinion was honestly held, and backed up with reasoning, that's all you need to be taken seriously when making a review on the ITA website. You're credentials are irrelevant. And although you may not have intended it, by annoucning that you "KNOW" what you're talking about simply because you have a degree, you implied that the opinion of someone without such credentials is less valid or diminished in some way.
And this I find to be insulting.
Kim Wallace
"Darren Bilston BA Honours
(currently studying towards a PhD in direction - I KNOW what I'm talking about)"
I question the arrogance behind, and the necessity for, this statement. Do you feel that because you have a piece of paper behind your name that this somehow makes your opnion more valid, or adds a greater degree of credibility to what you say? Because if this is the case, then you are implying that the opinions of those who do not have a degree in theatre are somehow diminished? (As you may have felt yours would have been had you not announced your credentials).
I know a number of people who review the shows they attend who do not have degrees in theatre but whose opinions are both credible and valued by those among the community theatre scene. If your opnion is honest and and reasonably justified, then there is no reason that it wouldn't be taken seriously and its validity appreciated. I myself have a BA in Film and Television, yet I would never review a film and have the arrogance to assume that because I have this degree it somehow makes my opnion more valid or more credible than someone who did not have a film degree.
You have an Arts degree. No offence, but this doesn't raise your opinions above and beyond fellow theatre-goers ... Throw a stone in a room full of theatre attendees and 9 out of 10 times you'll hit someone with one. Your opinion was honestly held, and backed up with reasoning, that's all you need to be taken seriously when making a review on the ITA website. You're credentials are irrelevant. And although you may not have intended it, by annoucning that you "KNOW" what you're talking about simply because you have a degree, you implied that the opinion of someone without such credentials is less valid or diminished in some way.
And this I find to be insulting.
Kim Wallace
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