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#426

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' thread, part four

Posted: 5/12/08 at 9:20pm

Why assume that his hair is being grown out in "preparation" for the role? It's not like there's anything in the script that specifically dictates he has to have longer hair. And I don't think Raul needs to (or would) stoop to petty gimmicks like that to "get into character".
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
#427

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' thread, part four

Posted: 5/12/08 at 9:29pm

If he's still sporting a beard and the hair is getting long, I'd say it's just that he's simply being lazy. Not in a bad way, just...it's probably what he's more comfortable with - not having to shave every day, not having to get a haircut every two weeks. He's not working (as in performing every night so that his physical appearance is critical), so why not be comfortable?
Sarcasm is an allergic reaction to stupid people.

Updated On: 5/12/08 at 09:29 PM

#431

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' thread, part four

Posted: 5/12/08 at 10:20pm

... and the leading man's hair is going to have bearing on whether or not an investor wants in?

If it were my money, it would totally. In fact, I would have a clause written into the contract that I would get to decide on the leading man's hairstyle. Ha!

I'm sad all the shows that have recently come back post-strike are ending their seasons soon. We were just getting back into it! What am I going to watch in the summer?

Tsk tsk: http://www.publictheater.org/content/view/126/219/

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#435

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' thread, part four

Posted: 5/13/08 at 12:54am

Hey, I think that'd be kind of neat -- that your first exposure to one of the greatest Shakespeare plays is in a full stage production, as it was meant to be seen, rather than reading the dry text in a classroom with a bunch of other bored teenagers.
Sarcasm is an allergic reaction to stupid people.
#436

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' thread, part four

Posted: 5/13/08 at 1:00am

I had really frustrating experiences with Shakespeare in high school, which sadly kind of turned me off to reading it at all. I have a hard time with it on the page still to this day. The only way I can handle it is seeing it performed.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#437

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' thread, part four

Posted: 5/13/08 at 1:04am

True story: I didn't realize the "To be or not to be" speech literally meant "to exist or not" until I read it in high school. There have been so many parodies in pop culture- especially on cartoon shows; did they not know they were referencing a speech about suicidal ideation?
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
#438

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' thread, part four

Posted: 5/13/08 at 2:06am

Ehh, I wouldn't say that speech is about suicidal ideation.

Edit: But I could go into that another time. :) In short, I would say it is more about the nature of death -- Hamlet isn't talking about killing himself or even specifically just suicide.

Edit 2: I mean, there are parts that connect to suicide -- I just kind of have an issue with the idea that Hamlet wants to commit suicide.
Shari Lewis: Did you ever wish upon a star? Lamb Chop: I once asked Mr. Rogers for his autograph.

Updated On: 5/13/08 at 02:06 AM

#441

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' thread, part four

Posted: 5/13/08 at 8:56am

congrats on another nom Raul!

...that just makes me think of a macro'd Raul being all NOM NOM NOM.

Then again, I think of that often enough anyway.

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re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' thread, part four

Updated On: 5/13/08 at 08:56 AM

#442

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' thread, part four

Posted: 5/13/08 at 9:06am

lol, while I was watching the announcements, all I could think of was the "NOM NOM NOM" picture LePetiteFromage posted in some thread the other day, with the snails.

Third time's the charm, perhaps? I'm really happy for him. And bestinshow, yay Rufus!
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#449

Posted: 5/13/08 at 4:12pm

Updated On: 1/23/09 at 04:12 PM

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