A New Gig...
So, yesterday I got hired to play drums for another show, and I just got home from my first rehearsal of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch". There is nothing controversial about this show (insert sarcastic tone here).
Inspired by Plato's Symposium, Hedwig tells the story of "internationally
ignored song stylist" Hedwig Schmidt, the victim of a gruesomely botched
sex-change operation, and is dazzlingly recounted by Hedwig (née
Hansel) in the form of a sleazy lounge act, and backed by the rocking band, The
Angry Inch. Innovative, inspired, and oddly endearing, Hedwig is a spectacular
love story that has been "knocking the socks off New York theater-goers with a
much-needed jolt of twisted bathos and wigged-out histrionics." (The Advocate)
Gotta say though the music is really cool, and a lot of fun to play. My music experience pays off every now and then as I am quick on the uptake. Of the 4 songs we worked on tonight, I had only heard two of them once (via MP3 last night). I was given the soundtrack this evening so I will be up to speed fairly quick.
The show is being produced by the Lambda Players, and goes up September 15. As soon as I have more information (ticket prices, showtimes/dates, etc.) I will post it. The theater is very small, and the rumor is this show is going to be close to sold out every performance. Stay tuned.
Only 13 days left until Fugitive Hunter comes out. Order your copy today.
Saw the 40 Year Old Virgin last Friday. Holy CRAP is that one funny movie!
The critics loved it too!
I am currently enjoying the first season of "The Greatest American Hero" on DVD. Man does this bring back memories for me. I remember putting red longjohns and jumping off the roof, trying to fly...
To Kristin – You will come to your senses one day. He IS just a boytoy...
To all – Until next time, keep smiling and if things start to look sour, put on fuzzy slippers. You can't stay mad at the world wearing fuzzy slippers.
posted by Roger C. @ 8/31/2005 11:16:00 PM
8 Comments:
Hi Rog!
I love the blog! Very cool way to stay in touch with people.
Hi to Kristin too from Melissa! He is surely just a boy toy.
Take care,
Melis
but...but...he's NOT a boy-toy!!!! (insert tantrum here) ;)
Ok. It took me several days to go here. But I found it totally entertaining, witty and amusing. Of course, I am biased...Aunt Deb
Keep reading... there's more to come.
I think it's GREAT that you're involved in "Hedwig!" Did you find out about the gig through me or through other channels? (If it was me, I gotta be sure to take appropriate credit...)
I found out thru you and and I also received an email from another friend. So sure... go ahead and take credit.
To be fair, I'll take partial credit. I think 10% is a standard agent's fee, isn't it?
p.s.. (i'm jumping around your blog randomly - i previously posted as anonymous, but now i spread my wings and identify myself!) ...saw the movie version of hedwig and the angry inch on the ifc channel awhile ago - brilliant. glad to see that you were involved in a local version of it...would love to hear more about it...
ygraine
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