Theatre comic strip from Q2Q Comics at http://q2qcomics.com/
It's been unusually warm here in Boston, but there's no denying that it's still winter. It's usually dark long before I leave my day job office, and the lack of daylight leaves me seeking out a giggle or two wherever I can. If anything can ward off the remainder of the winter, it's comedy, right?
I discovered this fun little comic strip online, and I'm still working my way through the archives, which go back a couple of years. I've worn many hats in the theatre over the last decade (let's face it--who hasn't?) and I've been getting equal kicks over the comics about costume design, stage management, acting, and directing.
I discovered this fun little comic strip online, and I'm still working my way through the archives, which go back a couple of years. I've worn many hats in the theatre over the last decade (let's face it--who hasn't?) and I've been getting equal kicks over the comics about costume design, stage management, acting, and directing.
Theatre comic strip from Q2Q Comics at http://q2qcomics.com/
My all time favorite television series about the theatre is the brilliant Slings and Arrows, which centers on Geoffrey Tennent, a former actor who returns from a long hiatus to his theatrical home to take on the role of Interim Artistic Director. Drama ensues, of course, as his ex-girlfriend, token divas, obnoxious general managers, and the ghost of a dead director returns to haunt him. The theatre is based on the real life Stratford Festival in Canada and the series is a love letter to Shakespeare. It's hysterical at times and one of the most poignant things I've ever seen. Trust me, it's well worth checking out.
I haven't seen the movie spoof Waiting for Guffman, but have been told a few times by fellow theatre friends that it's a must watch. It's filmed in the mockumentary style of The Office and follows the small town residents of Blaine, Missouri as they prepare to celebrate the 150th anniversary of their town with a community theatre production. I can't wait to check it out!
What about you? Do you have any theatre memes, comics, of films you'd recommend? I love poking fun at the theatre and am grateful that so many people have found ways to do it so brilliantly. Please do share if you have any suggestions!
What about you? Do you have any theatre memes, comics, of films you'd recommend? I love poking fun at the theatre and am grateful that so many people have found ways to do it so brilliantly. Please do share if you have any suggestions!
