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
Wed, 30 July 2003, 08:43 pmI was also at Saturday's performance. I went for two reasons, I've worked with two of the cast in previous shows and wanted to see and support them in other guises, and the "pre-review" on this page saying how side splittingly funny the play was.
After a fantastic meal at Somewhere Else Cafe in Kalamunda (the preview did say to make the most of the trip up the hill), my first impression was what a great venue the Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre is. I hope Black Yak can continue to use it. It was good to see the number of people there a well.
However, I was disappointed in the play itself. I fully support previous comments about the acting and production standards, and the music was great and fitted the play perfectly. However, as a parody, it didn't work for me. I found myself smiling occasionally and the odd guffaw passed my lips. I was also suprised by how little audience reaction was happening around me. I don't think it really ripped into the Gidget genre enough. I think it could have been a whole lot "worse". I left feeling a little let down, not by the performers, but by what they had to work with.
My last thought as I drove down the hill in the mist was that it was a pity Black Yak's production of MoJo couldn't have been performed in Kalamunda rather than at the Brass Monkey, competing with a band and clinking beer glasses.
Bruce Angus
After a fantastic meal at Somewhere Else Cafe in Kalamunda (the preview did say to make the most of the trip up the hill), my first impression was what a great venue the Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre is. I hope Black Yak can continue to use it. It was good to see the number of people there a well.
However, I was disappointed in the play itself. I fully support previous comments about the acting and production standards, and the music was great and fitted the play perfectly. However, as a parody, it didn't work for me. I found myself smiling occasionally and the odd guffaw passed my lips. I was also suprised by how little audience reaction was happening around me. I don't think it really ripped into the Gidget genre enough. I think it could have been a whole lot "worse". I left feeling a little let down, not by the performers, but by what they had to work with.
My last thought as I drove down the hill in the mist was that it was a pity Black Yak's production of MoJo couldn't have been performed in Kalamunda rather than at the Brass Monkey, competing with a band and clinking beer glasses.
Bruce Angus
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