The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, part two — Page 13

#301

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 1:03am

Granted, early for a Broadway actor isn't early for a regular person. He was probably bitching that he had to get up at 9.

Kidding. I think he said they were beginning at 6 am.

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#302

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 1:05am

What was at the 92nd street Y?

Heh. Call time was probably noon- just like the Company picture

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#303

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 1:10am

It was a tribute to Larry Kramer, followed by a moderated discussion between Kramer and Tony Kushner.

It was like heaven, I swear...

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#304

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 1:12am

Bookmark

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#305

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 1:20am

Wow, that sounds like it was amazing, Em.

Good luck at the audition, Chrys!! (Not like you need it )

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"Nothing's lost forever. In this world, there is a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we've left behind, and dreaming ahead." -Tony Kushner's Angels in America

#306

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 1:38am

Wow, I know we haven't really talked before, but break a leg at your Hairspray audition, Chrys! How amazing.

Has anyone seen this post on IMDb about Find Me Guilty (spoiler warning!)?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419749/board/thread/19498826
It has what are supposed to be scans of some pages of the script, and it looks like the first three or so are one of Raul's scenes.

#307

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 2:06am

LOL! Michael was bitching about having to meet John Doyle at his hotel for a nine am interview. He said in his mind, he should have gotten the job just because he got up so early. Though I do understand. Actors are just on a different schedule than other people!

LOL! I remember there was a guy in the audience that asked Larry Kramer a question. We were all like "Uh, oh! This man is going to evoke the rath of Larry Kramer." I just sank down in my seat till it was all over.

And thanks guys, I'm just really looking forward to the learning experience.

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#308

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 8:57am

As terrible as I felt for that guy, it was kind of amazing to see him in action. I know that's mean for me to say, but he did ask for it.

I didn't see that post, ss. *goes to look*

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#309

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 9:16am

I think it's safe to say that Raul's character in this isn't going to be a very nice person. It's cool to see a bit of the dialogue, though, assuming that it hasn't been changed.

#310

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 2:07pm

They describe him as a playboy.

Yeesssss. This page is giggle-worthy.

http://www.cincyplay.com/shows/season/m4/advisory.php

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Updated On: 2/6/06 at 02:07 PM

#311

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 2:12pm

haha...what a great site...you know, i was GONNA go...but i don't know about those "karate style maneuvers"...that might be a little too risque for my taste! haha.

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#312

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 2:13pm

Yeah, that's a little rough. Well, we know E can high-kick....

I love that they count out the curse words.

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#313

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 2:47pm

Haha. In the script it says that Bobby only watches his friends do the "karate style maneuvers", but I would love to see him join in! :)

Kooks, I was at DRS the other day!

#314

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 2:54pm

That little Company page made me laugh as hard as Em's new avatar. Nice, very nice.

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"Nothing's lost forever. In this world, there is a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we've left behind, and dreaming ahead." -Tony Kushner's Angels in America

#315

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 3:07pm

That areticle is hysterical! Bless you Stephen Sondheim for writing characters such as Bobby so actors such as Raul can play them. ...Same goes for Sweeney and Michael....

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#316

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 3:09pm

One male character asks another if he ever has participated in a homosexual experience, and both men admit that they have.
At which point, I will involuntarily collapse into a fit of giggles and everyone will stare.

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#317

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 4:09pm

I'm imagining them all standing around in someone's living room, trying to act butch and karate-kicking each other like "I'm manlier than you!!" little boys.

That's hot.

*cracks up*

Skittles, I hope we're sitting near each other. Because then two of us will be in a fit of giggly embarassment on the floor. 'cause, you know, Bobby would be "ashamed."

Oh, and so we can start entrance applause.

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Updated On: 2/6/06 at 04:09 PM

#318

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 4:21pm

Yeah, having someone else there to share the attention will be good. At least our seats aren't front and center- we don't need the audience AND everyone onstage to be like "Who let the immature kids in?" Besides, Bobby's not ashamed, he's just...conflicted.

No entrance standing ovations?

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Wanting life but never knowing how

#319

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 4:27pm

You know something, I think we SHOULD. We should stand up and give him thunderous applause and let him know we've arrived. From hundreds of miles away. Ohio can get a taste of the hometown audience!

And in his head, Raul will be doing a mental *facepalm*

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#320

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 4:29pm

I am gonna be front and center, so I'll have to attempt maturity. That's gonna be tough. Still nobody going to the previews? Ugh, ah well. I guess mother-daughter bonding will really be mother-daughter bonding. Anyone know any cheap hotels/restaurants in the Cincinnati area? I guess I need to start planning this.

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"Nothing's lost forever. In this world, there is a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we've left behind, and dreaming ahead." -Tony Kushner's Angels in America

#321

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 4:35pm

You just sink really, really low in your seat and hide. After you give him the entrance standing ovation.

I'm still looking into hotels, but when I called the Playhouse they said to look in the Eastern portion of the downtown Cincinnati area. I think they list some stuff about restuarants on their site. I know someone who lives there, and she said the area surrounding the park is quite nice -- lots of fun restuarants and things.

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Updated On: 2/6/06 at 04:35 PM

#322

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 4:36pm

Sorry, ang, my dad couldn't make it until that weekend. Previews would have been happier for my credit card, though. :-/

I'll probably still be in town that Sunday, so I really want to try and get to the "Meet the Artists" show. I'm not sure about ticket sales though- do you think they'll still be seats available to rush that day? Or should I play it safe and get a ticket head of time?

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#323

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 4:37pm

If you go to that, it needs preservation.

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#324

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 4:46pm

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Wanting life but never knowing how

#325

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, part two

Posted: 2/6/06 at 8:56pm

I am so impatient- I really want Company to be happening now, lol.