Dell Dude

[Adam Rosen]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 2:09pm

He's in that gay play. Is he gay?

Posted: 1/18/05 at 2:26pm

"that gay play" geez, that narrows it down.

E'splain, Lucee

[Plum]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 2:28pm

Of course, playing a gay character must mean you're homosexual. In fact, any male associated with theater? Gay gay gay gay gay.

/idiocy

[robbiej]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 2:32pm

Plum, do you need to take a nap again?

I don't actually think that's what this guy was saying. I read it as two separate things. He's in the 'gay' play. And he is also wondering if he's gay.

I thought I heard he had a girlfriend, but what does that portend, I ask you.

[Dreamcatcher]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 2:32pm

I agree with Plum, just becuase someone plays a gay character doesnt mean the person is gay. Ex. Idina Menzel played Maureen but she certainly isnt gay. (married to Taye Diggs.)

[robbiej]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 2:35pm

He didn't say 'He's in the gay play, he MUST be gay.' He's asking a simple question.

A questions that is neither offensive nor, as far as I'm concerned, too personal (though many others will disagree).

Perhaps this guy has a crush and wants to meet him and maybe ask him out for a drink.

Maybe he's a young gay guy who is struggling with his sexuality and would like to feel less alone by knowing an actor whom he admires is gay...like him.

Or maybe this person really does believe that to play gay you must be gay.

But to call this person an idiot for asking the simple question is a bit harsh.

[umgeoboy]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 2:37pm

have we figured out what play he is in?

Posted: 1/18/05 at 2:56pm

"The Dell Dude" = Ben Curtis

I can't find any "Gay Play" he's in. What is a "Gay Play" anyway? Is it a play who sleeps with other plays of the same gender?

But seriously...why does playing a gay character always lead to this discussion? I think it was Anthony Hopkins who was asked a question like this and said "When I played Hannibal Lechter no one ever asked me if I was a serial killer in real life."

And it is a little bit insulting I think.

[umgeoboy]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 2:59pm

I was just asking what play he is in because i would go see it if it is in ny!!! (i dont care if hes gay or straight or what type of character he plays)

[Aphexis]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:03pm

robbiej....I'm going to have to agree with Plum. The initial question poses a mere question about the "dell dude's" sexuality...not about the play he's in.

Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:12pm

I read it that because he's in that gay play, is he gay?

Why else reference the play he's in as "the gay play"

[pab]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:14pm

Didn't he go to jail?

Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:17pm

Hmmm...I think Jail is more likely to lead to homosexual acts than appearing in a "gay play"....

But no, he got busted for Pot. I don't think he did time.

Anway, now that I'm thinking about it: Is he gay? And does he by chance like the larger, bearded gentlemen?

[Allie]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:18pm

I found "that gay play".
Joy to Open Off-Broadway... Updated On: 1/18/05 at 03:18 PM

[umgeoboy]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:23pm

thank you :-P i now have to go get tickets

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:31pm

Adam, yes, Ben's in 'that gay play'. And, no, he isn't gay.

[robbiej]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:37pm

'I'm going to have to agree with Plum'

You're gonna agree with calling someone an idiot for asking this question?

Does that give me free reign to call people I think are idiots 'idiots' because they as questions I deem idiotic?

Ok...great. Where to start...

[Mimi Imfurst]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 3:44pm

I saw the reading of this last fall, the "dell dude" was supposed to be in it, but had to back out. Glad to hear ben is in it. The play is REALLY good... not about SEX at all. :) In fact, I think he plays a straight character in it.

~braden

[Aphexis]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 4:30pm

robbie...I didn't agree with him calling him an idiot. I agreed with the way the initial post can be interpreted. That's all.

[sipos]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 4:39pm

Let's all go to a gay bar.

[umgeoboy]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 4:40pm

im up for that one :-P i coudl use a drink

[virgil blessing2]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 4:45pm

hmmmm. interesting. too bad the Producer's Club is a dump with uncomfortable chairs. LOL.

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 1/18/05 at 7:09pm

I wonder if he's as cute as he used to be. Haven't seen him in a couple years. Anyone know of recent pics?

[Mr. Tuttle]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 12:42am

Gay guys in theater?

God..will this nightmare never end.

[bbroadwaybb]

Posted: 1/19/05 at 1:00am

Ben Curtis is straight. Fact.