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(and other squeeze toys) Minoru Betsuyaku dos pesos (Argentina) {} Robert Wilson {Dave Wright} (Last Ham Standing; MD & TX) TEASER from above site.... TEASER from above site....Mnoru Betsuyaku
http://newsblaze.com/story/20060805070557jnyc.nb/topstory.html TEASER from above site.... Kiyama Theatre Productions from Tokyo returns to NY from October 13 to 16, 2006 to perform "A Scene with A Red Bird" by Minoru Betsuyaku, the leading absurdist of Japan, for three performances only at the American Theater of Actors (ATA). "A Scene with A Red Bird" is a fable that depicts Japan's civil society after World War II. The story centers around a blind woman and her younger brother, who decide to work off their parents' debt to a mysterious traveler after their suicides, but are suppressed by a committee which has been formed to investigate the parents' suicides. The woman's devotion to the debt brings anxiety to the townspeople who hope for nothing but a quiet, undisturbed life. This makes her a "red bird" -- a symbol of danger or a red light to a society that is unable to face its collective guilt. Minoru Betsuyaku is a driving force behind postwar contemporary drama, and pioneered underground theater in Japan. Betsuyaku's plays deal with man's larger problems--his own being and his relationship to the cosmos. He has been regarded as a leading "playwright as thinker" and social critic since the late '60s, when he won the Kishida Kunio award (equivalent to the American Tony) for "Matchiuri no shojo" and "Akai tori no iru fukei" in 1968. In his early career, Betsuyaku was much inspired by Ionesco and Beckett, to whom he is frequently compared. He is Japan's leading playwright of the Theater of the Absurd. Betsuyaku's works have been recognized for the brilliant structure of dialogue and unique sense of humor, which boldly criticize modern society. "A Scene With A Red Bird" won the 13th annual Kishida award in 1967, when Betsuyaku was 29 years old. It was also presented in Seoul as part of a series of plays commemorating the Japan-Korea Friendship in 2005. Other titles by Betsuyaku include "Soshite dare mo inakunatta" ("And Then There Were None"), which uses the plot and the characters of Agatha Christie's "Ten Little Indians" but sets the action in the world of Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," "The Little Match Girl," based on the Hans Christian Andersen story, and "I'm Not Her," a simple play posing a mating problem that is as likely to arise in Topeka as Tokyo. These have been translated by Robert N. Lawson of Washburn University in Topeka, KS but to-date, no plays by Betsuyaku have been produced in New York. Kiyama (director) is the artistic name of Kiyoshi Kiyama, the Japanese producer who, as an enthusiastic fan of Betsuyaku, has produced his plays numerous times. Kiyama made his directing debut with the masterpiece "A Scene With A Red Bird" in March, 2004. This September, the production will have a four-week run at Shin-Kokuritsu Theater, Tokyo. ================ ???? http://www.fcc.sophia.ac.jp/~ICC/news/index2.htm ======================= TEASER from above site.... but actually australlian http://www.lentilasanything.com/ TEASER from above site.... google: Argentinian absurdist humour BFI: http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/33743 http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/page311.asp (award to founder of LAA) Community Ambassadors - an integration solution By Shanadka Fernando PUB TITLE: LENTIL REPUBLIK (at bottom) CONTRIBUTE! Please consider contibuting to our community newspaper, a bridging device that hopes to connect local migrant communities with the wonderful world of Lentil as Anything. Sens us new items, opinion pieces, updates on local events, poetic and prosaid words, personal stories, images, photographs, thoughts and anything else you wish to newspaper@lentilasanything.com BEGIN EXTRACT QUOTE With a philosophy of egalitarianism, freedom of the individual and initia- tive-taking there is a madness here that seduces the anxieties of reluctant culinary adventurerers. To the gentle folk around the Abbotsford Convent and its environs awaits an experience that goes beyond the wildest of travel fantasies. Where else on this planet would you experience food cooked by a 75 year old Sri Lankan woman so short she has to wear pump-up sneakers to pepe into the pots she is stirring and served by a statuesque Dinka tribesman so polished that he makes the finest cut diamond ap- pear rough. A coffee machine manned by an Eritrean diva so resplendent that it affects the mood lighting inside. A Harley Davidson riding Japanese chef cooking ridiculously named dishes whilst an Argetine absurdist hypno- tises a live chicken on stage under the watchful eye of a Columbian grandfa- [top next colum to the right] ther who stands so far ahead of his frizzy curls that the ends are starting to miss him. Lately so much has commanded copy in the press on the challenges we face in particualr with the AFrican refugee intake. There even appears to be some debate on whether these people constitute a threat or an asset to our society. I find my mnd drifing to the question - have the objectors had an opportunity to sei with the people they feel threatened by? The noti0on of values has been thrust as an elixir for the nationalist minded concubines of econom- ic rationalistm. Are we to imagine that people who arrive vrom civilizations that have evolved over hundreds, nay thousands of years are not native to values conducive to the sustenance of humanity? This coming from a country whose pioneers were banished to this land two hundred years abot due to their apparent lack of values. If I understand correctly, this cuntry is built on a reputation for giving people a fair go and its embrace of peo9ple from distant lands so we may frokic and thrive in the stimulus of diversity. I am not criticizing merely trying to unpick the confusion. As a country and society, are we repre- senting it to its greatest potential? Most of the challenges faced in attaining a whole- END EXTRACT QUOTEAustralia
http://www.becawd.com/gloom.htm Gloom with a View is an absurdist, live-action TV comedy that features a broad and eclectic blend of humor set against a strong, serialised story-arc. Partially inspired by the Termite-Terrace era of Warner Bros animation, the Silver-Age of Superhero Comics, various sci-fi/fantasy movies and British comedy serials, Gloom with a View breaks the sitcom mould to create an entirely new beast. Utilising inventive, original story arcs, and a creative, vibrant visual style, Gloom with a View is a show designed to appeal to an audience of all ages, from the sophisticated comedy connoisseur to a big kid who enjoys watching people get hit over the head. The Pilot episode of Gloom with a View was shot with great success in mid 2006. However it's post production progress has been painfully stunted due to BECAWD's commitments to Muzzle and other projects. It is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2007. In the meantime, the scripts for the subsequent episodes in the first season have been written. Once the pilot episode is completed, the series will be pitched to SBS, ABC, and several cable networks for production. Status: Pilot episode in post production TEASER from above site.... TEASER from above site.... TEASER from above site.... TEASER from above site.... TEASER from above site.....Robert Wilson
http://www.robertwilson.com/ TEASER (from the above site) Since the late 1960s, Robert Wilson's productions have decisively shaped the look of theater and opera. Through his signature use of light, his investigations into the structure of a simple movement, the classical rigor of his scenic and furniture design, Wilson has continuously articulated the force and originality of his vision. Wilson's close ties and collaborations with leading artists, writers and musicians continue to fascinate audiences worldwide.Dave Wright
TEASER from above site.... DAVE WRIGHT (Director) As the Director of the original company of Last Ham Standing, Dave has been making people laugh for over thirty-four years (starting with his parents after the doctor handed him to them and said “It’s a boy!”). Since then, his most notable accomplishments have been creating, producing, and starring in “Dave’s favorites-puttin’ on the hits” in his basement, being honored as “Best 5th Grade Speller”, and performing both the Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias roles in “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before” at Pepe’s Pizza Box and Karaoke Bar (he realized he was both a little bit country AND a little bit rock and roll). More recently, Dave has been working steadily in the DC area as an actor and director and unlike most of his “Last Ham” players, he only has two nipples. He dedicates his performances to his wife and looks forward to her completing her community service. ---------------------------- Steve Wannall Steve is a member of a highly elite band of performers known as “the short, bald, and funny” (whose ranks include such notables as Wallace Shawn, Armin Shimmerman, and Collin Mockery). When not hamming it up, he can be found performing in such respectable institutions as the Maryland Renaissance Festival, and Imagination Stage (where he has portrayed all manner of small woodland creatures, mythical beasties, and dense grade-schoolers). In addition to stage work, Steve has been on the cutting room floor of many a motion picture, including “The Last of the Mohicans,” “Serial Mom,” “Washington Square,” “Deep Impact,” “Dick,” and “Ladder 49.” Mostly though, he just gets paid to face-plant on stage. ----------------------------- Jjana Valentiner Jjana was born at a very young age to dating parents, make that doting parents. She's been performing ever since - mostly in front of the mirror, but it's performing nonetheless. Aside from her lucrative career playing the contra-bassoon, Jjana has been seen around the DC area with various theatres performing in everything from Japanese absurdist theatre to all-girl improv. Most recently she entered the Academy for Classical Acting to learn how to talk good. She hopes to be rich and famous one day, but for now she's just happy to bring a smile to your face. (tips accepted and appreciated) ----------------------------- Joe Pug Joe was born to circus folk. At the age of ten he ran away to join a suburban family in Maryland. He was first introduced to improv in a dimly lit basement classroom at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, and was subsequently mentored by the brilliant, if not habitually drunk, Bob Garman. Realizing that the art form not only allowed but encouraged his apocalyptic rantings, he's been hooked ever since. In addition to being one of the original cast members of Last Ham Standing, Pug has performed with Comedy Sportz, CHiPs (Chapel Hill, NC), The Center, and the shortlived Sweet Ass Dolphins. Currently he attends school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina where he is attempting to find his proverbial self by reading books by Tom Robbins and drinking Pabst's Blue Ribbon. ----------------------------- Stephon Walker Stephon has been acting professionally since the age of 17, making his career mfhm-mumph years old. He has been seen doing everything from performing Shakespeare to hammering a nail up his nose. But let's learn about the real Stephon. Security number is 666-00-1234. His annual income is $42,739.00. The password he uses for every website is, "ifluvial527". He has a third nipple. Ferrets scare him, but weasels do not. One time, he went an entire summer without using the word, "headcheese". Pictures of cats make him sneeze. So do pictures of the crystal structure of a trapped reaction intermediate of the DNA repair enzyme endonuclease with brominated-DNA. One of the previous statements is actually true. ----------------------------- Julie Garner Julie is originally from the sweetest place on Earth- Hershey, Pennsylvania. Growing up, she had what she thought was a chicken pox scar, until her doctor confirmed that it was a third nipple, also known as a nubbin. In addition to Last Ham Standing, Garner has graced the stage with other notable improv groups such as Comedy Sportz, Weaker Sex, and Erasable Inc. When she is not entertaining strangers, Garner teaches drama, directs, and coaches an improv team at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Garner, who watches little tv, gleans most of her current events knowledge from her students. So she knows a lot about American Idol, how to make a bracelet out of a coke bottle, and what is or is not tizzight. ----------------------------- JASON FOLKS Jason Earl Folks attends University of Pittsburgh and has performed in comedy venues throughout the Metropolitan area for several years now as a young man. He once killed a tiger with his bare hands. Frosted Flakes will never be the same again... ----------------------------- JOHN SLONE John (insert joke) has been performing regional theater in the metro area for the last several years. When he's not (insert bawdy joke)-ing he works with The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC. His duties range from teaching classes in acting and stage combat to running their summer theatre camp. He has also done some commercial and TV stuff, but he prefers (joke)-ing. 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