#9076
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:06am
Ah, but the complex ones are always so much more fun.
The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread — Page 364
#9077
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:06am
Makes them interesting.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#9078
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:10am
I really loved what he said about hiding behind a character. Because I think that just makes so much sense. And I've totally noticed that with him. Once that curtain goes up for curtain call he looks very uncomfortable.
I don't think she meant that he is messed up as in crazy. I think she was speaking more about his life being messed up. And, of course, she said all of this after talking to me about his being 'tortured'. So I don't think she meant it the way it sounds.
But that is exactly the reason why I adore him so much. He has such power and intensity. I can never take my eyes off of him. Even talking to him one on one is intense. As crazy as it sounds, I always feel so honored that he takes the time to say two words to me.
Although I do think he is a little off. But, strangely, that just makes me like him more.
ETA: No idea why he was out. My friend is going all this week, though. So we'll see if he's back in tomorrow.
I don't think she meant that he is messed up as in crazy. I think she was speaking more about his life being messed up. And, of course, she said all of this after talking to me about his being 'tortured'. So I don't think she meant it the way it sounds.
But that is exactly the reason why I adore him so much. He has such power and intensity. I can never take my eyes off of him. Even talking to him one on one is intense. As crazy as it sounds, I always feel so honored that he takes the time to say two words to me.
Although I do think he is a little off. But, strangely, that just makes me like him more.
ETA: No idea why he was out. My friend is going all this week, though. So we'll see if he's back in tomorrow.
Updated On: 12/8/05 at 01:10 AM
#9079
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:10am
Indeed. Adds intrigue...
Anyway, I know I'm sort of late realizing how amazing he is, but what's his next project after Chitty closes? Anything yet?
Anyway, I know I'm sort of late realizing how amazing he is, but what's his next project after Chitty closes? Anything yet?
#9080
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:12am
It makes his claims to stage fright make a lot more sense, I think. A lot of times people wonder how someone shy -- like Raul, or Idina -- can get on stage and totally let loose.
This is all why I want to see him do something serious, and substantial again. He's just not able to work to his potential with Chitty, even though you can clearly see what he's got from it.
All artists are a little off.
*worry* I hope he's okay!
ETA -- he's doing Company in Cincinatti during March and April. John Doyle's directing.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
This is all why I want to see him do something serious, and substantial again. He's just not able to work to his potential with Chitty, even though you can clearly see what he's got from it.
All artists are a little off.
*worry* I hope he's okay!
ETA -- he's doing Company in Cincinatti during March and April. John Doyle's directing.
Updated On: 12/8/05 at 01:12 AM
#9081
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:14am
I edited, too! No idea why he's out. But when I was at the show on Sunday there were about five cast members out. They must all be sharing germs.
I agree about Chitty. I think he's wasted. It's obvious how talented he is but I don't think enough people take the time to notice it. I'm excited for Company. Mostly because of how excited he is for it.
I agree about Chitty. I think he's wasted. It's obvious how talented he is but I don't think enough people take the time to notice it. I'm excited for Company. Mostly because of how excited he is for it.
Updated On: 12/8/05 at 01:14 AM
#9082
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:16am
haha, finally got all of the edits figured out!
This cast needs to not be sick all the time!
It makes me so happy that he's psyched for Company. I'm waiting for him to just give a full-blown "YAAAAAAAY!" about it.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
This cast needs to not be sick all the time!
It makes me so happy that he's psyched for Company. I'm waiting for him to just give a full-blown "YAAAAAAAY!" about it.
Updated On: 12/8/05 at 01:16 AM
#9083
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:19am
Oh! That's right, I do remember reading that. I'd love to see him in Company, it seems a lot more suited to his talents (based on what he's done before, since I've never seen him in person). At the same time, I think it's kind of cool that he took a bit of a risk and did a family show... funny that a risk for him is the opposite of what it would be for most actors.
#9084
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:19am
It was funny. When I talked to him before the show on... um.. I think it was Friday. Anyway, the first thing I said was "Can I ask you a question?". He was very polite about it, but it wasn't until he heard that my question was about Company that he got all cozy and chatty.
I remember one of the moms telling me that she thought Raul was tired of the show. And this was long before they announced closing.
I remember one of the moms telling me that she thought Raul was tired of the show. And this was long before they announced closing.
#9085
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:24am
Being that "Can I ask you a question?" can be followed by:
"Can we go have sex in your dressing room?"
"Can you sign my picture?"
"Are you singing ___?"
I can see why he'd be a little aloof at first.
I'm sure he's been tired of it for a while. Like, it seemed fun at first, and then they got bored. really. fast.
It is kind of a catch-22, siren -- that what's easy for people with less talent is harder for him.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
"Can we go have sex in your dressing room?"
"Can you sign my picture?"
"Are you singing ___?"
I can see why he'd be a little aloof at first.
I'm sure he's been tired of it for a while. Like, it seemed fun at first, and then they got bored. really. fast.
It is kind of a catch-22, siren -- that what's easy for people with less talent is harder for him.
#9086
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:27am
Yeah, exactly. I thought about that after I had said it. I was like "Oh great. He's going to think I'm asking for an autograph or something really annoying." But he was great. He seemed so excited that I'm going to see it.
I really want to tell him how excited I am to see him do something other than dance around in plaid. But I'm not sure how he would take that. Hah.
I really want to tell him how excited I am to see him do something other than dance around in plaid. But I'm not sure how he would take that. Hah.
#9087
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:29am
hahahahaa. You should tell him that. I bet he'd laugh! That made me giggle.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#9088
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:30am
ohhh, i'm gonna miss the plaid. haha. kidding. well, kinda. can't wait for company!!
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#9089
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:31am
Awww, I just looked at the dates for Company's run and it misses my spring break by a week. And it was all planned out in my head--I have relatives in Cincinnati that I could visit.
#9090
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:32am
I want to. But I don't want to insult him and his work.
I want to see him do something that makes me really uncomfortable. haha. Something really dark and angry and scary. I love things like that. I loved The Pillowman. I'm sad it closed. I think Raúl could have been great in it.
I want to see him do something that makes me really uncomfortable. haha. Something really dark and angry and scary. I love things like that. I loved The Pillowman. I'm sad it closed. I think Raúl could have been great in it.
#9091
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:32am
I highly enjoyed getting to see the plaid from up so close last week. What can I say? He has nice assets.
I... need to start talking to my parents about Cincinatti. Serious talking.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
I... need to start talking to my parents about Cincinatti. Serious talking.
#9092
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:33am
That's why I liked The Normal Heart. It wasn't recline-in-your-seat theatre.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#9093
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:33am
That was so much fun, Em! I love to look at his hands and let my mind wander...
YES you do. I think you should go on the 19th... Haha!
YES you do. I think you should go on the 19th... Haha!
#9094
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:34am
mmm. Hands.
Another reason why I liked that play.
I have to see when Spring break is. I think it's probably around then.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
Another reason why I liked that play.
I have to see when Spring break is. I think it's probably around then.
#9095
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:34am
*Jealous.*
Spring break is the 4th-12th for me.
Spring break is the 4th-12th for me.
Updated On: 12/8/05 at 01:34 AM
#9096
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:36am
The audiences have just been so DEAD lately. It makes me want to laugh extra hard so that he knows someone is paying attention to him.
Updated On: 12/8/05 at 01:36 AM
#9097
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:37am
Last year mine was around St. Patrick's day. Still too early for Spring, if you ask me.
I hate dead audiences.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
I hate dead audiences.
#9098
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:38am
I can barely keep my eyes open, and there's no reason for me to be up if I'm not doing any work at all, so good night!
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#9099
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:39am
Part of me thinks he thinks I'm a little silly for seeing the show so often. But part of me thinks he enjoys it.
Well, the 19th is a Sunday. That's one of the reasons I picked it. So either way I can still make it. But I think my spring break is around then anyway.
Well, the 19th is a Sunday. That's one of the reasons I picked it. So either way I can still make it. But I think my spring break is around then anyway.
#9100
Posted: 12/8/05 at 1:39am
Me too. I should have been asleep a while ago. I need to get rid of this cold.
'Night!
'Night!
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