back in the saddle 2

Posted in Uncategorized on December 31st, 2006 by Andrew

(This post is from the blog of the Mother of Invention Acting School in San Francisco (www.utteracting.com): an acting class in San Francisco for serious, motivated students.)

I am very excited to announce that I will be appearing in a world premiere at the Magic Theater in February. The play carries the piquant title Pleasure and Pain, and was written by Chantal Bilodeau. It tells the story of one Peggy, a straight-laced woman with fantasies involving a cage, hot wax, and other various and sundry accoutrements. I will play “The Man”, her fantasy guy, who is constantly goading her to take it further. The play opens February 10. More information on the Magic Theater website. Looking forward to girding my, uh, loins and heading into the breach!

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sweet land

Posted in Uncategorized on December 28th, 2006 by Andrew

(This post is from the blog of the Mother of Invention Acting School in San Francisco (www.utteracting.com): an acting class in San Francisco for serious, motivated students.)

An independent film built around a very simple story, beautifully acted and executed. One of the founders of Steppenwolf, Lois Smith, appears in the frame at the beginning and the end of the movie. The story concerns a mail-order bride from Norway immediately after WWI, played by the stunning Elizabeth Reaser. She is lucky enough to find the dashing and smoldering Olaf, played by Tim Guinnee, to be her husband, but bureacracy and xenophobia intervene to prevent them from marrying and, uh, consummating the love that grows between them. It is seldom that you see a film where the acting is as good as it is here all around.

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smiths karaoke

Posted in Uncategorized on November 26th, 2006 by Andrew

(This post is from the blog of the Mother of Invention Acting School in San Francisco (www.utteracting.com): an acting class in San Francisco for serious, motivated students.)

I was at the MOMA this weekend and saw a great installation called Smiths Karaoke, by an artist named Phil Collins (no relation to the singer that I know of.) The artist advertised for Smiths enthusiasts in Istanbul, and took videos of those who answered crooning along to the music of a song by the band. Most of the participants are Turkish, who have more command of English than anyone I know has of Turkish, but still, the songs are challenging for them to perform. The effect is often endearingly comical. However, some of the participants acquit themselves very well. The guy who does “Sing Me to Sleep” is astonishing. A friend of mine once said she thought that acting was about making one’s self completely transparent, and this guy does exactly that. He seems to be doing nothing but singing the song, but it breaks over you like a tidal wave. Not sure how long the installation is going to be there, so don’t wait!—-

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get in with the Emperor

Posted in Uncategorized on November 26th, 2006 by Andrew

(This post is from the blog of the Mother of Invention Acting School in San Francisco (www.utteracting.com): an acting class in San Francisco for serious, motivated students.)

Hi all,

The acclaimed original musical The Emperor Norton, which featured Mother of Invention alum Nancy Bower, is being remounted, and Nancy will be joining the production for this second incarnation. The company is still looking to cast a couple of roles for the remounting. Information below:

Emperor Norton, the Musical
dir. David Stein
1 male (30-60) – some singing required — NEED IMMEDIATELY
1 Asian male (30-60- some singing required — NEED IMMEDIATELY
Prepare song and short monologue
1 male (30-60) – NEED IMMEDIATELY
Prepare monologue
Perf. dates: Jan 5-April 1, 2007
Shelton Theater (off Union Square), San Francisco
To set up audition, contact David Stein @ (415) 320-2627 or dstein@emperornortonthemusical.com
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Jay gets cast as lead in Shepherd play

Posted in Uncategorized on October 29th, 2006 by Andrew

(This post is from the blog of the Mother of Invention Acting School in San Francisco (www.utteracting.com): an acting class in San Francisco for serious, motivated students.)

Jay Kiecolt-Wahl went out on his first audition in the two years he has been studying at Mother of Invention, and landed one of two leading roles in the Actor’s Ensemble of Berkeley’s production of Sam Shepherd’s True West. Right on, Jay! Looking forward to seeing the show!–

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