Good morning!
-Yes, I just checked my clock, it's still officially in the A.M.
I kind of slept in today, but if one doesn't get to bed until 4:00am...
As for today's topic... I know for sure that I did not see ten films this year... And most of the theatrical performances I saw this year we're from my perspective in the pit... So...
Here's my Top Not-Quite-Ten List:
Take Me Out - The whole ensemble. I very much "got" Denis O'Hare's performance. It uplifted me. And James Yaegashi was so understandable - even though I didn't understand his Japanese - great monologue, very moving.
Finding Nemo - Loved it, Loved it, Loved it! And since I had just returned from my trip to Australia...
Man of La Mancha - Stokes and Marin Mazzie. Unfortunately, Sancho's u/s was on that night, and he seemed to be having vocal issues - both in production and pitch.
L'Auberge Espagnole - Kind of like an international version of MTV's "The Real World" - but actually Real! A great ensemble. And hearing all those languages going back and forth was a great challenge/game.
Chicago - Well, I didn't see this one until 2003, so...
Camelot - At Arena Stage. Steven Skybell, Kate Suber and Matt Bogart - Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot. Yes, I'm a bit biased, but what a wonderful trio that was assembled for this production. I've always admired Steven's acting, but watching him "in process" was such a joy - so generous, so empathetic.
Hmm... and that's all I can get my brain to remember at this time...