Another Op'nin': Anna Livia

Tonight is opening night for my show, Anna Livia, Lucky in Her Bridges. I'm very excited and I think we're going to do great. The past 2 nights have been preview shows -- which are like "test audiences", where we get feedback from the audience to help make the show better. Opening night represents the final product. Our preview audiences have been very positive, as well as helpful to point out the parts of the show that need more clarity. What I'm most happy about is I finally feel like I've got a good grasp of the language and my performance is really coming together. The confidence that I was lacking over the past week has slowly been dissolving, being replaced by a more secure, confident feeling that I can do this and it will be good; something to really enjoy and be proud of.

If any of you are living in the Chicago area, I really recommend you see it. It's a very mysterious show, with a very intriguing plot. But if you are uncomfortable with gay themes it might not be your bag. I personally think that our production has presented the gay themes very well -- the love between the two main characters is very real and beautiful. There is no groping -- nothing perverse. It's just pure love between two people. "Beautiful" is the word that keeps coming to mind. There are also many other themes -- God's trust in mankind; the bond between siblings; love transcending death and time; the consequences of being a coward. It's definitely a show that leaves you thinking, and makes for great conversation while enjoying post-show drinks.

Here's info on the show if you want to catch it. If you do come, please wait for me in the lobby and introduce yourself!

ANNA LIVIA, LUCKY IN HER BRIDGES
Written by David Brendan Hopes

Location:	Bailiwick Repertory - Mainstage
Street:	1229 W. Belmont
City:	Chicago, IL 60657

Cast:

Tim Martin as Des
Sentell Harper as David
Julie Burt Nichols as Ellen
Mike Dunbar as Barry
David Keller as LIVE CELLIST (oooh)

Directed by Kevin Mayes

Opening Night - Saturday, September 13 at 7:30pm for $25

Regular performances:
Thursdays at 7:30pm for $20
Saturdays at 7:30pm for $25
Sundays at 3:30pm for $25

NO FRIDAY SHOWS

Runs through October 19. Call 773-883-1090 to reserve tickets. www.bailiwick.org

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