The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, part two- Page 71

[Shiksa Goddess2]

Posted: 3/30/06 at 1:41am

Thanks, I will try. Though I still can't promise not to ask to have his kittens .

[Shiksa Goddess2]

Posted: 3/30/06 at 4:04pm

I'm gonna be a bad person and post twice in a row- I just got NewClear (Euan's CD), and it is beautiful! Now, about Raul really needing to make a CD...

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 10:54am

Bump.

Today!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 10:55am

Wait for him after the show!!!

[Mandi Moo]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 10:56am

Ash! You *are* going to meet him, right? RIGHT?

[Bohemian1232]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 10:56am

I can't wait to hear all about it!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 8:58pm

I can't remember if she was seeing the matinee or the evening show...

Updated On: 4/1/06 at 08:58 PM

Posted: 4/1/06 at 9:07pm

Em, did you just comment on broadwaysecrets? If so, I completely agree. While I definitely find Raul attractive, I'm not all "OMG SLEEP WITH ME!" and still admire his work and talent.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 9:15pm

I didn't... I'll look at it, though.

I.... this is always sticky. Like, I think he's beautiful, and I would do anything he wanted with him in a heartbeat. But you know when people say they'd give themselves willingly to Actor X, it's totally hypothetical. If one of these men were in my bed right this very moment, who knows what I would do? I guess that kinda goes without saying.

I do think Raul IS drop-dead gorgeous. But if he were just some hot guy, I wouldn't care. I mean, obviously finding an actor attractive and finding him brilliantly talented are not mutually exclusive, but I'm not gonna lie and say it doesn't boost the reasons to like somebody. I don't think he's what most people would find attractive, physically -- he's kind of striking to look at. I think he's beautiful, though. :)

Now I'm curious. I'm going to look at the secrets!

Posted: 4/1/06 at 9:19pm

Um, on second thought, you might not want to this week. Heh.

I definitely find him attractive, but really, I have a hard time personally sexualizing him. It's weird and just a quirk of mine that can't really be openly discussed in this thread due to the subject matter.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 9:25pm

Too late!

I posted. GRRR. On many accounts.

I think something of it is seeing him in action -- he's very... sexually charged. I know this is weird to say, but he has this really sexual energy about him. No matter which way he likes it.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 9:38pm

I'm just sick of people thinking I go see his shows because I'm some airheaded fangirl that wants to sleep with him. If that's all it took for me to be a fan of someone, I'd have a lot of more posters on my wall. I hate that people see me as a just some fangirl and assume that I have no intelligence or taste, or REASON for liking an actor. Sorry if I just can't be shallow like everyone else and like whatever pretty face crosses my path.

And if I actually wanted to sleep with every man I considered myself a fan of, I sure as hell wouldn't be a theatre fan, because 9 times out of 10, I'd be in for a helluva disappointment.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 9:40pm

You guys, I want to confess that I only saw Sweeney again because I REALLY want to get with Mano. Like, seriously, I think it's going to happen. And since I'm totally in love with Raul and they ARE the same person, I'm totally in love with Mano and I only like the show because we're gonna have lots of amazing sex.






(..... April Fools.)

It's natural to think things like that about these men who are talented, but also undoubtedly nice on the eyes, and altogether wonderful people. But that doesn't mean you *actually* want to sleep with them.

Updated On: 4/1/06 at 09:40 PM

[CanadianSnowbird]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 9:42pm

You mean you went to see Sweeney because Mano looks like Raul and is local, so he's just keeping your bed warm until Raul returns from Cinci.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 9:45pm

Totally.

[CanadianSnowbird]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 9:55pm

I know you so well. Damn, now I've got that song stuck in my head.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 10:03pm

Beautiful song. :)

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 10:27pm

Just got a text from SS -- it's intermssion and she says Raul is amazing

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 10:28pm

YAY!
Gosh, I've missed this thread! I'm so behind!
*goes to catch up*

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 4/1/06 at 10:44pm

Ugh. That interview. I LOVE his speaking voice! I've hardly ever heard his normal voice, so I forget what he sounds like.

Emcee, does your mother know you're sleeping around with older men?

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 4/2/06 at 1:17am

He. is. wonderful.

Most of you have already heard this, but the show was as amazing as expected based on the reviews, and Raul was stunning. I already knew how amazing his singing can be, but this was my first time seeing him in person, and his timing (particularly comedic) on the book scenes is so impressive. Basically, he was spot-on perfect as Bobby. I'll post more detailed thoughts on the production overall in a while.

Anyway, after the show thanks to a very assertive aunt, one of the other actors let Raul know (I suppose) that there were people waiting for him, and he came out and we stopped him politely. He was so incredibly sweet and seemed genuinely flattered when Karen told him that I'd come all the way from Virginia to see the show. He signed my playbill:

"For Ashley,
Thank you for making the trip! Best,
Raul E. Esparza"

Anyway, I talked to him for a minute or two and I told him again how much I enjoyed the show, and he said that it was a joy to be a part of. I was honestly really taken aback at how attentive he was... lots of eye contact, smiling, etc. We didn't want to detain him further because there were a few other people waiting, but... wow, I can't believe that I've seen him perform, much less met him. Updated On: 4/2/06 at 01:17 AM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/2/06 at 1:22am

See, that's the Raul I love. I'm so happy for you!!

Elphie, she does not.

[Bohemian1232]

Posted: 4/2/06 at 1:23am

I'm so glad that you had a good time!

Posted: 4/2/06 at 1:24am

Ash, I already told you this, but I'm SO happy for you! I wish I could go, but since I can't, I'm glad all these people I really like are getting to see it and meet him.

[BroadwayChica]

Posted: 4/2/06 at 1:26am

"It's natural to think things like that about these men who are talented, but also undoubtedly nice on the eyes, and altogether wonderful people. But that doesn't mean you *actually* want to sleep with them."

Wait, it doesn't? ...

Anyway... ss, I'm SO glad you had a great time!! GAH I REALLY want to see that show!!!