The word of the day for March 15, 2008 is "theatrical" — adjective — 1: of or relating to the theater or the presentation of plays [a theatrical costume]. 2: marked by pretense or artificiality of emotion. 3 a: histrionic [a theatrical gesture]. b: marked by extravagant display or exhibitionism.
My cousin Cathy is involved in a production of The Vagina Monologues at Texas Wesleyan University. She writes, "I was asked to audition, but declined, due to my unfortunate tendency to unexpectedly turn into a combination of Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig when I speak."
Well, I don't remember any speech problems when we were kids. Of course we weren't geographically close for most of our childhood, so I can't say we know each other all that well. Still, we have to know our limitations, as Dirty Harry put it. Cathy has opted to do backstage work. I invited her to write about her experiences, but she writes, "I hope, and expect, erecting scenery and bleachers (or whatever I am to do) to be fun for me and boring to discuss with others." So there you have it, some of us write and others do. Good luck in your endeavors, Cathy.
Those of you who are interested in the struggle against violence toward women will want to check out the V-Day site.Our quote for the day is from William Shakespeare (1564–1616), British dramatist, poet. Soothsayer and Caesar, in Julius Caesar, act 1, sc. 2, l. 23-4:
Soothsayer: Beware the Ides of March.
Caesar: He is a dreamer. Let us leave him. Pass.
;^) Jan
4 comments:
Theatrical....well I had a real theatre exprience on Wednesday. Mary, my best pal Pam and I went to the theater in Bristol. The Hippodrome... we saw Dr. Doolittle starring my very favourite teenage star Tommy Steele....swoon swoon !! mind you at 70 he is getting on a bit..but then maybe so am I !!! It was such an exciting day..imagine me getting excited at the very idea of going on a BUS !! I don't think I had been on a BUs for at least 20+ years a coach yes..but a BUS !! It seem sthat some of the busses are wheelchair accessable...this one was..it was such fun and to see TOMMY as well......talk about excitment LOL LOve Sybil xx
Oh I had forgotten about the Ides of March ,I love live theatre,but dont ofen go now we live so far away from our little thearte..love Jan xx
My father took me to the theatre when I was young. We sat in the 'Gods' and I remember how steep it was when looking down towards the stage. I was always afraid of falling over the balcony. I enjoyed the theatre then. I have only once gone to the theatre since then and that was a mobile theatre here in the village where they put on a theatrical production of Sheridan's 'The Rivals'. That was wonderful!
I have been to concerts and ballets at our Sports & Leisure Centre but that was many years ago when I was young. I have no one like minded in what I am interested in to come with me and its no fun going alone.
hugs
Jeanie xxxx
Caesar should not have been quite so cavalier!
Happy St. Patrick's Day to one & all...
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