Monthly Archives: April 2012

A patron named Mike

On Saturday night I was at the door while the audience was leaving “reasons to be pretty.”  That is my usual post.  An audience member, who introduced himself as Mike asked me if I wrote the script.  (Neil LaButte was … Continue reading

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The “reasons to be pretty” drinking game

The cast has offered a drinking game for the audience of “reasons to be pretty.”  Every time you hear the “f-bomb” take a drink.  Then see who is standing at the end of the show.

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Addition to “The Who’s Tommy” Photos

Additions to “The Who’s Tommy” photos, can you spot the new ones?

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Early photos from “reasons to be pretty”

Early photos from “reasons to be pretty.”

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The Fish Green Room

“reasons to be pretty” has two “lesser” stars.  Two goldfish.  The script only calls for one goldfish, but we got two.  The second is a stunt double, just in case we come in one day and find one of the … Continue reading

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So why splatter?

Attached are a couple of pictures of Nathan splattering the floor for “reasons to be pretty.”  So, why splatter?  This is a painting technique that you will see used a lot in theater.  The walls and the floors are painted … Continue reading

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“reasons to be pretty” Director’s Notes

What happens when you find out that what you thought was your identity doesn’t exist? Neil LaBute is a remarkable playwright who has found a way to take everyday language and create a rhythm to convey the profound internal struggles … Continue reading

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Allan Loucks is interviewed

One of BLT’s designers, Allan Loucks, a composer who writes original scores for many of BLT’s shows was recently interviewed by Eyes For Games magazine.  Check it out!  http://www.efgmagazine.com/interview/0/allan-loucks-music-composition-is-a-craft-and-takes-practice.html You can see why we love his work.  Say, “Hi,” to … Continue reading

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First review of “reasons to be pretty.”

Here is the early review of “reasons to be pretty.”  http://www.highlinetimes.com/2012/04/20/news/review-love-means-having-say-you%E2%80%99re-sorry-burien-  This not NOT a show to miss!

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Tweet seats

BLT announced tweet seats during the run of Tommy.  Tweet seats are the seats in the back row where you can tweet or facebook without disturbing other patrons.  You could even live blog the whole show if you wanted to! … Continue reading

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