CORPUS CHRISTI starring...well...ME- Page 2

[eslgr8]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:13pm

Robbie, I just found your BWW Bio and your website. I'm very impressed. I'd read many of your posts but had no idea we had such a talented and experienced actor in our midst. I'm 3000 miles too far away to see your production of CC, though. I could kick myself for having missed Chad Allen's original in L.A. a few years back. What was I thinking? In any case, CONGRATULATIONS to you and BREAK A LEG!

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:16pm

eslgr8, you must do as all of Robbie's fans who are far far away do...fly there on the wings of an angel.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:17pm

Robbie - how do you ever learn all of those lines?

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:19pm

I sleep with my script under my pillow, silly!

And thanks, you fabulous bitches. I'm very excited for this and if you're around, I hope you can make it!

GAY JESUS!!!

[Broadwaygirl22]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:34pm

eslgr8 where did you find robbie's profile and website? there isn't any profile thing under his send pm thing. Break a leg in the show Robbie! I know an RJ.

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:37pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/bios/viewstar.cfm?starid=362

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:40pm

Margo...ever the expert at cut-and-paste!

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:41pm

You AND Aaron Lohr...I'll have to see it!

Break a leg, Robbie!!

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:46pm

And Lucas Steele, who is a beautiful Joshua (Jesus).

Actually, the whole cast is lovely...very diverse, with something for everyone!

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 4:52pm

Great...of course I was being dirty about Aaron...he is too hot!

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/14/05 at 5:06pm

Well...of course you were...and yes he is!

AND he's a terrific Judas.

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 7/18/05 at 8:29am

Just giving this an opening day/night bump, it looks to be a wonderful production with BWW favorites Robbiej, Lucas Steele and Aaron Lohr among the players on the stage how can it not? See ya there!

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 7/18/05 at 9:27am

Kisses on your opening, Robbie!

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/18/05 at 10:33am

Thanks, my handsome men. I'm very proud of the work in this production and I hope many of you can come and support!

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 7/18/05 at 11:25am

Go robbie, go!

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/18/05 at 11:31am

If you start to lose the audience you might try pulling out the thigh-master! Hey, it couldn't hurt! Break a leg! We want full reports from all who attend.

[etoile]

Posted: 7/18/05 at 5:22pm

Break a leg laced with lots of hugs and kisses.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/19/05 at 1:07am

Did anyone go tonight? Reports are due, class.

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 7/19/05 at 3:00am

It was really first rate -- almost miraculously so considering they only had 6 rehearsals (and the lead missed half of them doing Rosie's cruise). The ensemble of 13 was flawless top to bottom (I'm amazed just by the fact that they were all off book and almost letter perfect, but beyond that, they all gave wonderfully nuanced and layered performances) and the direction was outstanding (it was well blocked and well-paced). And Robbie, of course was terrific in a series of roles (ask him about his truck driver character -- simply hysterical). It's too bad that there are only two more performances. I could definitely see this production having a run off-Broadway (apparently there's been some talk of that perhaps happening in the future).

[EddieVarley]

Posted: 7/19/05 at 9:46am

Last night's performance of CORPUS CHRISTI was one of the most powerful evenings I've spent in a theater in a very long time, simply brilliant on all levels.

The staging was dramatic and inspired in the passionate hands of this gifted ensemble under the solid direction of Adam Fitzgerald, his use of each actors natural strengths brought Terrence McNally's already fascinating and spiritual text to new levels of emotional and up to date clarity. I found myself getting lost in the story from the opening moments as "John" (John the Baptist-Rob Maitner) calls each actor by his name, splashes him with water, christens him with the name of his character, and says, “I baptize you and recognize your divinity as a human being. I adore you.” This ritual has an overpowering emotional effect on you as an audience member and it's to this production's credit that it never let's you lose that feeling for the duration of the performance.

Attention must be paid to the company of actors playing the apostles , Agustine Welles, Robb Leigh Davis ,Andy Hoey, Gavin Starr Kendall, Dan Kolodny,Gregory Marcel, Joe Mihalchick, Michael Pesce, Thom Rivera and Patrick Zeller..each one brings a depth to their characters that was a wonder to watch (and knowing how little time they had for full rehearsals-a true miracle was performed indeed!).

Aaron Lohr's Judas was a primal force, full of anger and love for Joshua (Jesus), never allowing himself to fully surrender his heart to what he "must" do in betraying the person he loves, Lohr is truly one of the best young actors working today, he stalked the stage like a jungle cat, always near tears at where his journey would end and always with his powerful hands almost at the audiences throat with rage. BRAVO!

Lucas Steele makes for the perfect embodiment of McNally's vision of a reborn Christ, he is at once stunningly beautiful and fragile and then forceful and haunted when dealing with the conflicted knowledge of who he truly is. this is an all too human Son Of God and Steele navigates the role with truth and humor and finally inspired understanding of his importance to the world. I've always been happy to watch him lend able support to John Tartaglia in his splendid AD-Liberty shows, but it was a true thrill to see him head the company as Joshua, he's simply wonderful.

And now to our own Robbiej, what can be said about him when he's on stage?
Well for one his is that rare gift to the theatre, a true theatricality born from God-Given talent and a sharp wit, he's always alive in his skills when engaged with his fellow actors, yet deeply connected to every person sitting in the audience…few have it, Nathan Lane comes to mind when I think of that power. Robbie translates McNally's words with a fluid and emotional care that exposes the heart and soul of the play, the meaning after all is to "love one another" and his John starts the evening by framing that goal with his first words and ends it by his tearful final statement, look, I know I always fall in "shill" territory when I comment on his performance, but I'm never being dishonest, he's a divine energy when on stage and in this production of CORPUS CHRISTI he fairly shines….and YES, his truck driver was a high-wired delight!

McNally set this version of the Passion Play in small town 1950's Texas and thanks to everyone involved with kef productions (special shouts to Lori Prince and Michael Poignand), I saw that city come to vivid life and watched as all the desire and pain born of love came alive at the Bouwerie Lane Theater last night, thank you all for the gift that is great theater.

There are only two more performances, please go if you can, you'll be richly rewarded.

[robbiej]

Posted: 7/19/05 at 10:41am

Last night was very special, and it meant a lot having some of my BWW family there!

This cast and my dear director have turned this into one the best (and quickest) experiences I've ever had in the theatre.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/19/05 at 10:54am

Now that is some high, and I am certain, well deserved praise. Congratulations to everyone, but especially to our little Robbie. Everyone GO!

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:32pm

You have one LAST chance to catch robbie and the whole cast of Corpus Christi tomorrow night. As was reminded (though debated) they rehearsed only 7 (or was it 6) times, and pull together a gripping, beautifully acted performance. Please, please, please catch this...

Oh, and robbie? TOUCH ME!!!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:35pm

It was moving and touching and heartfelt. Beautifully acted, and a special night of theatre.

Thank you, RobbieJ.

And, we'll get back to you with a date

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 7/19/05 at 11:38pm

Damn, another thing missed...