The Aftermath of the Show
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darth_stitchSo we put on a show last night. Hey, we're a theatrical organization - even we employees have "hidden" talents. Heh.
Actually, it was a blast.
Thank God I did not screw up. Half of my own department was involved in the show, including my Boss - whom I affectionately refer to as either "God" or "The Lord Captain of the Nazgul," depending on what chaos he throws my way in the course of the work week. Yes, the Boss is aware that I call him these nicknames - like me, he's a serious Lord of the Rings AND Harry Potter fan. Anyways, I knew I had to pull this off or be damnned in the eyes of my officemates forever and ever.
Amen.
The fun part was trying to pretend I was in love with my partner The Dork From Hell. The Dork, bless him, isn't so bad - it's just that we're used to a...shall we say, "adversarial" relationship. He rags me about my weight; I rag him on his general dorkiness. Friendly banter. Insults abound. But we're more or less on friendly terms. That's how we get along in Real Life.
Onstage was the challenge. The Dork plays Isagani to my Paulita and I have to admit, the boy has definite talent. He does appear in bit parts on stage from time to time. Me? The last time I stepped on stage was as Psalty the Psalm Book waaaaay back in elementary. I got into the audition as a lark, never dreaming they'd shtick me in a bloody LEADING role. Good effing grief.
During the rehearsals, our Lady Director and my Queen the Stage Manager had commented that we had zero chemistry. Of course. We had to figure out how to pretend we were in luuurve (ew!) and fast. The Dork has good acting instincts - I dare not ask him what he imagined to simulate attraction for my character.
Me? All I did was pretend that The Dork was Colin Farrell and I was set. It was an unparalleled feat of imagination and serious make-believe as The Dork definitely DOES NOT look like any Hollywood heartthrob AT ALL.
On a side note - my Queen the Stage Manager chortled when I told her about the Colin Farrell thing and said: you are a great actress. Heh. Isn't that sweet? I love my Queen.
But we did it - put aside our gag reflexes, played against each other and sent our audience and co-stars into gales of laughter. The Nazgul Captain was so pleased - so says my Queen - standing in the wings like a proud daddy.
As for my parents, who watched the show? Dad, bless him, said - you look so fat (geez, thanks Dad) and can we get a video? Mom was grinning from ear to ear - she was definitely proud.
As for me, The Dork and I will probably endure a few weeks' worth of good-natured ribbing from the office. Still...it was fun.
Actually, it was a blast.
Thank God I did not screw up. Half of my own department was involved in the show, including my Boss - whom I affectionately refer to as either "God" or "The Lord Captain of the Nazgul," depending on what chaos he throws my way in the course of the work week. Yes, the Boss is aware that I call him these nicknames - like me, he's a serious Lord of the Rings AND Harry Potter fan. Anyways, I knew I had to pull this off or be damnned in the eyes of my officemates forever and ever.
Amen.
The fun part was trying to pretend I was in love with my partner The Dork From Hell. The Dork, bless him, isn't so bad - it's just that we're used to a...shall we say, "adversarial" relationship. He rags me about my weight; I rag him on his general dorkiness. Friendly banter. Insults abound. But we're more or less on friendly terms. That's how we get along in Real Life.
Onstage was the challenge. The Dork plays Isagani to my Paulita and I have to admit, the boy has definite talent. He does appear in bit parts on stage from time to time. Me? The last time I stepped on stage was as Psalty the Psalm Book waaaaay back in elementary. I got into the audition as a lark, never dreaming they'd shtick me in a bloody LEADING role. Good effing grief.
During the rehearsals, our Lady Director and my Queen the Stage Manager had commented that we had zero chemistry. Of course. We had to figure out how to pretend we were in luuurve (ew!) and fast. The Dork has good acting instincts - I dare not ask him what he imagined to simulate attraction for my character.
Me? All I did was pretend that The Dork was Colin Farrell and I was set. It was an unparalleled feat of imagination and serious make-believe as The Dork definitely DOES NOT look like any Hollywood heartthrob AT ALL.
On a side note - my Queen the Stage Manager chortled when I told her about the Colin Farrell thing and said: you are a great actress. Heh. Isn't that sweet? I love my Queen.
But we did it - put aside our gag reflexes, played against each other and sent our audience and co-stars into gales of laughter. The Nazgul Captain was so pleased - so says my Queen - standing in the wings like a proud daddy.
As for my parents, who watched the show? Dad, bless him, said - you look so fat (geez, thanks Dad) and can we get a video? Mom was grinning from ear to ear - she was definitely proud.
As for me, The Dork and I will probably endure a few weeks' worth of good-natured ribbing from the office. Still...it was fun.
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Date: 2003-09-12 03:44 am (UTC)::hands over bouquet of virtual roses::
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Date: 2003-09-12 04:29 am (UTC)A funny side note. The Colin Farrell thing? When my buddy the Princess Brat heard me, she said: "Thank God you weren't imagining Alan Rickman. Again!"
Heh. Of course I wouldn't imagine Alan Rickman...er, Snape over the Dork From Hell. Severus belongs to Harry and since I don't believe in poaching and getting in the way of "troo luv" - I couldn't use Alan...er, Snape.
Anyways, Colin Farrell's character in SWAT is unattached so....heheheheheh. :p
*Stitch scampers off to read the latest Liberty chapter*
Kongra-choo-lay-shuns!
Date: 2003-09-15 10:28 pm (UTC)Hiya,
The show was fun. The best part was when Sir Nes jumped out and was twirling around. That was awesome.
Your part was funny. In a good way. It was a little disturbing though considering who you were almost face to freaking face with. I could not surpress a giggle when you described your singing partner as The Dork From Hell. That is sooo appropriate. He called me sweetheart this morning. Egad. I looked at him like he should be locked up in a padded room.
Anyway, good job!
Kristine
Re: Kongra-choo-lay-shuns!
Date: 2003-09-15 10:31 pm (UTC)None of your officemates reads this right?
Kris
Re: Kongra-choo-lay-shuns!
Date: 2003-09-16 11:02 pm (UTC)No. No one from the office reads this. Of course, God (a.k.a. The Captain of the Nazgul) occasionally reads over my shoulder but only when I mention him in the LJ.
Heh.