Re: [Weeklong-l] Mini-reunion fall 2010

Bob Beautifully told - makes me yearn to be there (next year....) Thank you! -----Original Message----- From: weeklong-l-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:weeklong-l-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Pees, Robert Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 9:42 AM To: 'weeklong-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org' Subject: Re: [Weeklong-l] Mini-reunion fall 2010 The play was fascinating. The night before, the Actors from the London Stage had just concluded their UT campus performances in a big theater, and so it was interesting to see how they transferred their production from a large proscenium stage to the Winedale theater barn. All five actors were nimble--vocally and physically--and they used the space creatively. Titania's bower was an umbrella perched on the upper level of the stage. The lovers fell asleep on the stair landings, nicely framed by the handrails. And, if memory serves, Puck liberally helped himself to a sip of the drink of front-row audience member Joann Ayres. Pyramus and Thisbe used a folded umbrella for their self-slaughter, with a funny bit of stage business when the extended umbrella collapsed telescope-like into Thisbe's bosom. Costumes were minimal--bits of fabric, hats, a handkerchief, etc. adorning ordinary street clothes. Bottom's undershirt was a mesh top that echoed Peter Brook's famous production. The umbrellas were also probably a nod to another famous production, directed by Adrian Noble. The actors did not hold back on the bawdy stuff. They took a bit of liberty with Quince's line "there is two hard things" (use your imagination and you won't be far off). The translated Bottom definitely liked his new equipment. The wall scene was suitable raunchy. And Oberon's chastisement of Puck--"this is thy negligence"--involved some telekinetic ball-busting. It was also nice to be in the theater when it wasn't a hundred degrees outside. Though it was the day of the UT/Oklahama game, the theater was full and included a smattering of Camp Shakespeare veterans (including Will Larsen and Augie Stromberger), some of James Loehlin's class of 2010 (who may have had a cup of sack or two as evidence by the amplitude of their guffaws, but who nonetheless were very efficient barn volunteers for set-up, etc.), and Jeff, Clayton, Joy and me from the recent reunion. It was great to see Doc, who had also arranged for his La Grange High School students to see the play. He reported to me that they liked the dirty parts. Perhaps the only flaw in the evening was that the AFTLS version of the play did not clothe the Philostrate in a stylish Hawaiian shirt. -----Original Message----- From: weeklong-l-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:weeklong-l-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Alice Gordon Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 8:52 PM To: weeklong-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [Weeklong-l] Mini-reunion fall 2010 What a handsome quartet. How was the play? Love, A _______________________________________________ Weeklong-l mailing list Weeklong-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/weeklong-l ____________________________________ IRS Circular 230 Notice Requirement: This communication is not given in the form of a covered opinion, within the meaning of Circular 230 issued by the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Thus, we are required to inform you that you cannot rely upon any tax advice contained in this communication for the purpose of avoiding United States federal tax penalties. In addition, any tax advice contained in this communication may not be used to promote, market or recommend a transaction to another party. The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. _______________________________________________ Weeklong-l mailing list Weeklong-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/weeklong-l ________________________________ UT Southwestern Medical Center The future of medicine, today.