Check out this video with Q13 interviewing Becky Gulsvig (Elle) and Roxie (Bruiser)and great clips from the show
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Video: Actors who play Elle and Bruiser on King 5 TV
Check out this great video to see interview with Becky Gulsvig (Elle) and Roxie (Bruiser understudy) on King 5 TV. The dogs in the show were rescued and are trained and owned by Bill Berloni who trained the original Sandy in Annie.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
"Back in the Game, Back in the Fray!"
by Jason Kappus, Ensemble, Legally Blonde The Musical
Week 3 - Denver, CO
First of all - Denver's cool! (Figuratively and literally - the first snow I've seen all winter - finally!) Neat city, good vibe, but the altitude does some pretty funny things to people. I was lucky in that I got a week of hanging out in the city rehearsing before having to actually do the show, so I had more time to acclimate. But with less oxygen around, there are definitely some extra challenges to singing, dancing, jumping rope, and sleeping.
That said, the show goes on, and the Denver audiences LOVE it - I watched it a few more times here and people have so much fun at this show. It's nice to see first hand the effect this show has on people. It makes it very exciting to start.
Oh, and did I mention that my first performance will also be the first performance of Michael Rupert as Callahan? If the name doesn't ring a bell, Michael, who won a Tony in the revival of Sweet Charity, originated the role of Professor Callahan on Broadway. So, while he and I are the "new guys," he's a step or two ahead of me. Ha!
I continued rehearsals in Denver, and started to get a little anxious to go on. And I thought I might go in early for a while, as the cast was dealing with a little round of injuries. In fact, I don't think there was one show the first week in Denver that had the same configuration of cast members. Keeps things interesting!
Alas, didn't get to go on early - but now I only had two days to wait!
Week 3 - Denver, CO
First of all - Denver's cool! (Figuratively and literally - the first snow I've seen all winter - finally!) Neat city, good vibe, but the altitude does some pretty funny things to people. I was lucky in that I got a week of hanging out in the city rehearsing before having to actually do the show, so I had more time to acclimate. But with less oxygen around, there are definitely some extra challenges to singing, dancing, jumping rope, and sleeping.
That said, the show goes on, and the Denver audiences LOVE it - I watched it a few more times here and people have so much fun at this show. It's nice to see first hand the effect this show has on people. It makes it very exciting to start.
Oh, and did I mention that my first performance will also be the first performance of Michael Rupert as Callahan? If the name doesn't ring a bell, Michael, who won a Tony in the revival of Sweet Charity, originated the role of Professor Callahan on Broadway. So, while he and I are the "new guys," he's a step or two ahead of me. Ha!
I continued rehearsals in Denver, and started to get a little anxious to go on. And I thought I might go in early for a while, as the cast was dealing with a little round of injuries. In fact, I don't think there was one show the first week in Denver that had the same configuration of cast members. Keeps things interesting!
Alas, didn't get to go on early - but now I only had two days to wait!
Learning The Show (or "Time to Study!")
by Jason Kappus, Ensemble, Legally Blonde The Musical
My first week was spent rehearsing during the days, watching the shows during the evening, and going out at night with the cast to meet everyone and start putting names to faces.
I spent the days with one of the dance captains who taught me the show either on stage or in the theatre lobby if the stage was being used. This is one area where an actor's imagination is very helpful, because although you're on a bare stage, you have to envision as many as twenty other people, where they are, and where they're going. Not an easy task, but luckily, a good dance captain (like the ones we have) can tell you exactly where each of those people are and your relationship to them - which I always find impressive.
It's a pretty quick and dirty process in a situation like this. I had one session with the music director to "learn" the music, where we basically went through every song once, or twice if necessary. He gave me all the specifics, like cut-offs/dynamics/etc. and from that day on, I was just expected to have it down. Similarly, we got through the staging of the show in about two days, and the next day, it was time to run the show. Luckily, I had taken the time to do my homework at the hotel, and had also paid close attention while watching the show, so this went pretty smoothly.
At the end of the week, I was pretty confident in what I'd learned, and felt that if there was an emergency, I could go on early if they needed me to (which apparently is more common than not). Interestingly, we then had the layoff week, so it was back to Seattle for a week. This was a blessing and a curse: great to be home for a week, but I also had to make sure to retain on my own everything that had been crammed into my head in the last 6 days.
Back to Seattle! Wheee!
My first week was spent rehearsing during the days, watching the shows during the evening, and going out at night with the cast to meet everyone and start putting names to faces.
I spent the days with one of the dance captains who taught me the show either on stage or in the theatre lobby if the stage was being used. This is one area where an actor's imagination is very helpful, because although you're on a bare stage, you have to envision as many as twenty other people, where they are, and where they're going. Not an easy task, but luckily, a good dance captain (like the ones we have) can tell you exactly where each of those people are and your relationship to them - which I always find impressive.
It's a pretty quick and dirty process in a situation like this. I had one session with the music director to "learn" the music, where we basically went through every song once, or twice if necessary. He gave me all the specifics, like cut-offs/dynamics/etc. and from that day on, I was just expected to have it down. Similarly, we got through the staging of the show in about two days, and the next day, it was time to run the show. Luckily, I had taken the time to do my homework at the hotel, and had also paid close attention while watching the show, so this went pretty smoothly.
At the end of the week, I was pretty confident in what I'd learned, and felt that if there was an emergency, I could go on early if they needed me to (which apparently is more common than not). Interestingly, we then had the layoff week, so it was back to Seattle for a week. This was a blessing and a curse: great to be home for a week, but I also had to make sure to retain on my own everything that had been crammed into my head in the last 6 days.
Back to Seattle! Wheee!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Legally Blonde discount for our social media fans!
We're so thrilled you're a fan of our blog, Twitter and Facebook!
As a thank you, we'd like to offer you $25 off tickets to performances February 23 - 26!
As a thank you, we'd like to offer you $25 off tickets to performances February 23 - 26!
Use code word SOCIAL when buying tickets online, over the phone at 206-625-1900 or in person at the box office!
Not valid on previously purchased tickets or in conjunction with any other offer. Not valid on Pearl, Upper Balcony or Side Balcony seats. Valid for performances Feb 23 - 26.
Click here for more info on the show and to order tickets!
Here's what the reviewers have been saying:
“SO MUCH FUN IT OUGHT TO BE ILLEGAL!”
-Boston Metro
“If you are looking for a guilty pleasure, Legally Blonde is what you're looking for.”-Philadelphia Inquirer
“Blonde, Brainy and Tuneful”
-Philadelphia Inquirer
“GUYS – A GREAT show to bring a date to!
“SO MUCH FUN IT OUGHT TO BE ILLEGAL!”
-Boston Metro
“If you are looking for a guilty pleasure, Legally Blonde is what you're looking for.”-Philadelphia Inquirer
“Blonde, Brainy and Tuneful”
-Philadelphia Inquirer
“GUYS – A GREAT show to bring a date to!
GALS – Grab a girlfriend and GO!
PARENTS – Your daughters will LOVE it!”
- CBS-TV St. Louis
“At a time when the world seems bent on making everyone feel crummy, LEGALLY BLONDE is clever, feel-good fun. Why were musicals invented anyway?”- Houston Chronicle
PARENTS – Your daughters will LOVE it!”
- CBS-TV St. Louis
“At a time when the world seems bent on making everyone feel crummy, LEGALLY BLONDE is clever, feel-good fun. Why were musicals invented anyway?”- Houston Chronicle
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
South Pacific actor to be honored by Seattle Police Department!
You all may remember this article from Friday on the PI site about South Pacific actor Peter Rini tackling a hit-and-run driver after he attempted to flee on foot:
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlearts/archives/194385.asp
Well the word on Mr. Rini’s exploits has spread.
Click the following links to read articles:
Broadway World
Playbill
Seattle Post Globe
and Capitol Hill Blog!
Peter’s just been interviewed by KIRO TV for a piece to run later today.
For those who are interested, Mr. Rini will be honored tomorrow at 1:30 at the downtown Seattle Police Headquarters, 610 5th Ave. The event is open to the public.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlearts/archives/194385.asp
Well the word on Mr. Rini’s exploits has spread.
Click the following links to read articles:
Broadway World
Playbill
Seattle Post Globe
and Capitol Hill Blog!
Peter’s just been interviewed by KIRO TV for a piece to run later today.
For those who are interested, Mr. Rini will be honored tomorrow at 1:30 at the downtown Seattle Police Headquarters, 610 5th Ave. The event is open to the public.
Company members of CABARET form band The Love Markets
The Love Markets
Featuring Angie Louise and Nick Garrison
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
@ CAN CAN
94 Pike St. (under the Pike Place Market)
For facebook event page, click here.
Doors at 9:30 pm / Show at 10 pm
Ticket Price: $5
Valentine-Mardi Gras Combo Show!
The Love Markets are a Weimar Berlin-inspired band who play “songs of the past and future”, interweaving vintage Weimar cabaret songs with new songs written in the Weimar spirit. The band is fronted by Angie Louise and Nick Garrison, each a longtime presence in Seattle theatre and cabaret; together, the two chanteuses confront and seduce with an array of songs about love, art, politics, and whores. Louise writes songs and plays keys; other musicians are Earshot Jazz award-winner Dave Marriott on trombone, Rob Witmer of “Awesome” on accordion, and perennial 5th Avenue Theatre musicians Dave Pascal (bass) and Chris Monroe (drums).
The Love Markets were hatched in a hot tub in San Jose during The 5th Avenue Theatre’s 2008 touring production of Cabaret. A seed was planted as cast members Garrison and Louise shared whiskey and chocolate with their Kit Kat Klub Band; a month later the Love Markets debuted at Town Hall, and a mutant child was born. Clad in military lingerie, the Love Markets manage to be simultaneously decadent, subversive, stylish and absurd - highbrow enough to tackle Kurt Weill and Hans Eisler, but lowbrow enough to pelt the crowd with Slim Jims amidst a risque duet about wiener schnitzel. The world of Weimar Berlin wouldn’t have batted an eye.
PRESS FOR THE LOVE MARKETS’ ANGIE LOUISE AND NICK GARRISON
“Angie Louise has a rich voice and powerful pipes, and she handles comedy and near-tragic
downfall with equal dexterity… Nick Garrison knows his German decadence.” - Seattle Times
“Nick Garrison is a pocket-sized Piaf, with outsized charisma and a chameleon’s ability to
become any song he sings… A voice like a Chet Baker trumpet.” – Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
“Louise caresses you one moment, and then wham! socks it to you, showing an emotional
range most performers shy away from. Her incredible instrument takes flight and you are
transported… Nick Garrison is a superstar performer.” - Seattle Gay News
“Garrison’s got subversive presence… He spontaneously combusts when he interacts with the
audience.” – Seattle Weekly / “I now worship at the altar of Angie Louise.” –TheatreSeattle.com
“Nick Garrison is dazzling… Angie Louise is captivating.” – The Stranger
“Angie Louise is terrific, a powerhouse vocalist…Nick Garrison is very funny and very poignant.” – Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“The sublimely comic Nick Garrison… the always amazing Angie Louise.” - TalkinBroadway.com
http://www.thelovemarkets.com/
Doors at 9:30 pm / Show at 10 pm
Ticket Price: $5
Valentine-Mardi Gras Combo Show!
The Love Markets are a Weimar Berlin-inspired band who play “songs of the past and future”, interweaving vintage Weimar cabaret songs with new songs written in the Weimar spirit. The band is fronted by Angie Louise and Nick Garrison, each a longtime presence in Seattle theatre and cabaret; together, the two chanteuses confront and seduce with an array of songs about love, art, politics, and whores. Louise writes songs and plays keys; other musicians are Earshot Jazz award-winner Dave Marriott on trombone, Rob Witmer of “Awesome” on accordion, and perennial 5th Avenue Theatre musicians Dave Pascal (bass) and Chris Monroe (drums).
The Love Markets were hatched in a hot tub in San Jose during The 5th Avenue Theatre’s 2008 touring production of Cabaret. A seed was planted as cast members Garrison and Louise shared whiskey and chocolate with their Kit Kat Klub Band; a month later the Love Markets debuted at Town Hall, and a mutant child was born. Clad in military lingerie, the Love Markets manage to be simultaneously decadent, subversive, stylish and absurd - highbrow enough to tackle Kurt Weill and Hans Eisler, but lowbrow enough to pelt the crowd with Slim Jims amidst a risque duet about wiener schnitzel. The world of Weimar Berlin wouldn’t have batted an eye.
PRESS FOR THE LOVE MARKETS’ ANGIE LOUISE AND NICK GARRISON
“Angie Louise has a rich voice and powerful pipes, and she handles comedy and near-tragic
downfall with equal dexterity… Nick Garrison knows his German decadence.” - Seattle Times
“Nick Garrison is a pocket-sized Piaf, with outsized charisma and a chameleon’s ability to
become any song he sings… A voice like a Chet Baker trumpet.” – Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
“Louise caresses you one moment, and then wham! socks it to you, showing an emotional
range most performers shy away from. Her incredible instrument takes flight and you are
transported… Nick Garrison is a superstar performer.” - Seattle Gay News
“Garrison’s got subversive presence… He spontaneously combusts when he interacts with the
audience.” – Seattle Weekly / “I now worship at the altar of Angie Louise.” –TheatreSeattle.com
“Nick Garrison is dazzling… Angie Louise is captivating.” – The Stranger
“Angie Louise is terrific, a powerhouse vocalist…Nick Garrison is very funny and very poignant.” – Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“The sublimely comic Nick Garrison… the always amazing Angie Louise.” - TalkinBroadway.com
http://www.thelovemarkets.com/
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