tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.comments2024-03-15T15:23:55.644-04:00A work unfinishingZelda Knapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comBlogger262125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-62485494431986341902023-06-12T09:38:23.385-04:002023-06-12T09:38:23.385-04:00Reaction time! For my preferences, I guessed a mea...Reaction time! For my preferences, I guessed a measly 11/21 correct. For my predictions, I was up to a whopping 14/21 correct. Biggest upsets for me were Sound Design, both Play and Musical (incorrect wins. I think it's a shame to neglect the precise work in A Doll's House; and Sweeney Todd's sound design is only good in certain sections of the audience), and giving Best Actor in a Play to Sean Hayes. He seems like a lovely human, but his was not the best performance of the season. But I'm delighted for all the Kimberly Akimbo wins, as well as the love for Leopoldstadt. Also deeply gratified for Parade and Michael Arden's wins.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-51841213273025898332021-11-25T09:21:27.415-05:002021-11-25T09:21:27.415-05:00Also, I hate that his name is Warbucks. Like is it...Also, I hate that his name is Warbucks. Like is it funny that he’s wealthy beyond measure from war? Did daddy sell bombs to get his fortune? Annie is living off the spoils of war?Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024678668891350441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-7042999815068549642020-01-08T11:54:11.597-05:002020-01-08T11:54:11.597-05:00Two Yikes of Verona?Two Yikes of Verona?Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-83892807366506399902020-01-08T11:50:43.096-05:002020-01-08T11:50:43.096-05:00So, a more apt title would be Two Assholes of Vero...So, a more apt title would be Two Assholes of Verona? The Dawson's Creek writers were really reaching by using this play as an analogy for Dawson/Joey/Pacey because Yikes if they think their characters match any of these. Well...maybe Dawson does because he's the worst. Sorry for polluting your lovely play blog with Dawson's Creek talk. :PMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024678668891350441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-2706543685169575462019-11-11T11:34:48.893-05:002019-11-11T11:34:48.893-05:00It was AMAZING. I was so psyched to be there, to s...It was AMAZING. I was so psyched to be there, to see the amazing cosplay, and to watch those silly silly boys be delightful. I can't wait to listen to it again once it posts.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-3444141464789487422019-11-10T16:00:00.134-05:002019-11-10T16:00:00.134-05:00I didn't know you were at TAZ when it came to ...I didn't know you were at TAZ when it came to brooklyn! I was there too! It was a great show!Epimetheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640103535975401793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-85764570862200495082019-06-10T11:40:33.841-04:002019-06-10T11:40:33.841-04:00Overall, I enjoyed this broadcast quite a bit. I l...Overall, I enjoyed this broadcast quite a bit. I like Corden's various bits (highlights were James in the Bathroom and the Broadway Beefs), and I thought that for the most part, each show chose a strong selection/medley to showcase what they have to offer, and remind those of us who've seen them what we liked about them.<br /><br />I am BEYOND thrilled with Rachel Chavkin's win and Ali Stroker's win. Hot damn.<br /><br />My stats: I guessed correctly 17/26, which is averageish for me.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-54246266065752135632018-06-11T14:51:36.666-04:002018-06-11T14:51:36.666-04:00Well, I matched the record of correct guesses from...Well, I matched the record of correct guesses from the season of Hamilton, with 19 correct (although the percentage is a bit down, because Hamiltonys was 19/24 and this was 19/26 - welcome back, sound design!).<br /><br />I haven't had a chance to watch the broadcast yet. I think the win I'm most excited about is Once On This Island for best revival. The Harry Potter wins were predictable, as were the Angels wins (though I would have preferred Travesties got some love). Glad also to see Band's Visit get so much recognition. And, though I think he should have won for costume rather than scenic design, I'm glad David Zinn's extraordinary work for SpongeBob got an award.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-27840432366980883892018-05-07T12:17:38.008-04:002018-05-07T12:17:38.008-04:00Agreed. It wasn't badly done, but it's not...Agreed. It wasn't badly done, but it's not something that's going to stick to my ribs.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-6589053306810228352018-05-07T12:15:01.130-04:002018-05-07T12:15:01.130-04:00I think they meant to be setting up a moment at th...I think they meant to be setting up a moment at the end, when he "hears" the house, through all those carefully worked out movements between rooms and the sudden silences & sonic immersions. These were all impressive enough, and effective, in themselves, but the payoff wasn't there. In the end, the whole thing was weirdly old-fashioned, in both good and bad ways.<br />Dadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301570848915257101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-28629083666307945282018-04-16T11:08:42.213-04:002018-04-16T11:08:42.213-04:00So I've been searching for this. I experienced...So I've been searching for this. I experienced the scene with the doctor. But I never got the key. He did not play the game with me. My keys would not open the box. And then after the nurses were not happy that I hadn't opened it. But the show moved on. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-10748301981885614182018-03-22T02:11:30.635-04:002018-03-22T02:11:30.635-04:00I also had the shell game with the doctor, and you...I also had the shell game with the doctor, and you are absolutely right about the letter/poem. Its applicability to my life and my own secret anxieties literally took my breath away. I had a similar feeling after listening to the Red Queen talk about how "our daughters are pawns".Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763062298156516448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-60559156525631505262018-03-20T00:32:29.187-04:002018-03-20T00:32:29.187-04:00I completely loved this play, and I saw it the sam...I completely loved this play, and I saw it the same night you did.. I laughed the entire time. Every line had a purpose, which was to make you laugh. I thought Tom Lenk was brilliant - nailed every line. I think you skimped on the grade. I would have gone with "A." I think they should have main-streamed this play rather than put it in a niche, small theater. It has something for everyone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802567980013915933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-50643990922015692018-02-13T02:24:25.362-05:002018-02-13T02:24:25.362-05:00I went a few weeks ago, my favorite experience out...I went a few weeks ago, my favorite experience out of the 10 shows that I did. <br /><br />One scene that apparently only I had done amongst the ten people that I went with. In the same room as the tea party I was sat down at the long table where the head doctor pored me a drink, he set a locked box in front of me, as I went to unlock it with my keys that they gave us, he pulled out a smaller key, I had to earn it by playing three cup monte. Anyway after earning the key the doctor left me alone and I opened the box, in it was either a letter, poem or excerpt from one of the books. It was absolutely beautiful and near haunting where I can’t seem to get it out of my head. I was hoping someone had the same scene and could give me a better idea where the writing is from. Colt H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13096177768238594680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-91669747085810442222017-06-14T13:53:02.388-04:002017-06-14T13:53:02.388-04:0015/24 correct. Oh well.15/24 correct. Oh well.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-27251016648258486312017-01-24T14:09:47.658-05:002017-01-24T14:09:47.658-05:00Unfortunately, I don't know how to answer eith...Unfortunately, I don't know how to answer either part of your question. I've only ever gotten regular tickets. As for going with someone, keep in mind that if you try to hold hands, cast members will often deliberately try to separate you. It may be helpful to try to designate where and when to meet if you get separated, but otherwise I would advise to go and see where the night takes you, then at the end you can both reconnect and share what you saw, and see how different your stories were.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-34998334163099799062017-01-24T14:05:22.577-05:002017-01-24T14:05:22.577-05:00Should I get a regular ticket or be Maximilian'...Should I get a regular ticket or be Maximilian's guest? What is the best way to see SNM with a girl I have been dating for 4 months now? Seems like a table would be useless!TheGuyThatWroteIthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12278152935783139653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-69299540635651941302016-12-09T23:58:34.395-05:002016-12-09T23:58:34.395-05:00Thank you so much, Zelda! We hope to continue your...Thank you so much, Zelda! We hope to continue your seasoning with us. :)<br /><br />For any interested readers, tickets are still available for the rest of the run here: http://hidmov.bpt.meAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072735234103173880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-17131462947822538782016-09-20T17:22:52.195-04:002016-09-20T17:22:52.195-04:00HAHA! Definitely a possibility. Do wish I'd da...HAHA! Definitely a possibility. Do wish I'd date stamped this one.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-53273447734453124602016-09-20T17:20:50.092-04:002016-09-20T17:20:50.092-04:00It reads like the production process of a snazzily...It reads like the production process of a snazzily advertised limited edition fast food menu item that then goes on to cause the zombie apocalypse and/or mange. No more gold(en arches), indeed.Mokeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04518736219639250531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-66607948247099566582016-08-24T21:45:18.555-04:002016-08-24T21:45:18.555-04:00Thank you very much for your help! This will be he...Thank you very much for your help! This will be helpful for my 5th time there ;-)Talmanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361598610917460825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-69335974548214671292016-08-22T23:11:24.762-04:002016-08-22T23:11:24.762-04:00Ah, I think you were also asking for tips on how t...Ah, I think you were also asking for tips on how to tell them apart, as far as whom to follow after the banquet.<br /><br />My memory will definitely fail me at this point. I think Boy Witch is sitting very near Lady Macbeth. <br /><br />I'm sorry I'm not more help here.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-84428984461297346622016-08-22T23:07:00.556-04:002016-08-22T23:07:00.556-04:00Hi Talmant. It's been a number of years since ...Hi Talmant. It's been a number of years since I've seen the show at this point, but I'll do my best.<br />At the far left (audience perspective) is Macbeth. At the far right is Lady Macbeth. Dead center is Duncan. The one who creeps around the table in back, all bloodied, is Banquo. Also in attendance are Malcolm and all three Witches (Sexy, Bald, Boy). I forget if the Macduffs are there.<br /><br />NOT in attendance: Nurse/Orderly and Matron, Hecate, Agnes (girl with suitcase), Catherine (woman in black), Tailor, Taxidermist, Speakeasy Barman. For the final banquet, these characters escort stray audience members down to the banquet, and help corral them out of the way of the final hanging.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-17094948923341566612016-08-22T21:32:13.900-04:002016-08-22T21:32:13.900-04:00Hello Zelda,
I have been to SNM 4 times already bu...Hello Zelda,<br />I have been to SNM 4 times already but it is still hard for me to understand who is who at the banquet. Would you have any tips ? Thank you!Talmanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361598610917460825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072249128151227164.post-31023590530790312562016-06-13T11:02:26.402-04:002016-06-13T11:02:26.402-04:00Well, I've got a new high record! 19/24 correc...Well, I've got a new high record! 19/24 correct, beating my previous score last year of 17/24. Next year I expect to return to my usual level of inaccuracy. There was only one category where my preference was correct over my prediction (Best Costume Design of a Play going to Eclipsed), but otherwise the awards coincided with my preferences 14/24 times (I credit most of this to my disagreement with Broadway over this season's plays). <br /><br />I thought last night's broadcast was incredibly benevolent, which we really needed after the tragedy of the night before. I found the acceptance speeches very moving, I was pleased with nearly all the wins, and I thought every show that performed (possibly excepting Fiddler) did a terrific job of selling their production and showcasing their talent onstage. I cried a lot. I screamed sometimes. I hugged myself, I spasmodically hit my leg repeatedly during Hamilton's (second out of three) performance. It was a wonderful night and I'm very grateful, that I got to experience this season on Broadway, and that I got to get a good revue of the season last night.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.com