As I already explained to all my facebook friends this is an attempt to begin doing some shameless self promotion that goes with the territory of being in the entertainment industry. In today's digital world, we are expected to promote and brand ourselves in order to survive and have a presence on the web.
That being said, let's get on with it:
This coming Friday Nov 11, I will be opening in the original play BRIDGE by Willard Manus at The Complex in The Ruby Theater.
In “Bridge,” an aging saxophonist finds what he believes will be a solitary spot to practice his music in the middle of the night---on a bridge. He finds himself confronted by three disparate individuals at different times who also seek the solitude of the bridge with a common purpose---the intent to jump off. There’s a substance-abusing woman harboring a terrible secret, a Japanese tsunami survivor stricken with survivor guilt, and a transvestite living with AIDS, who’s been abandoned by his lover.
Obviously I won't be playing the woman dealing with addiction or the Japanese tsunami survivor. So yes, I will be playing a crossdresser and she is larger than life, and she has been quite the journey to get her to exist. I have grown fond of her, not only because of her powerful heartbreaking story but also because she is one smart-ass lady. She has been a big challenge, but a lot of fun as well. I would say just a tad different from the dirty mechanic I had to play in The Putt Putt Syndrome.
I will explain in a future blog about the interesting process that was researching and learning a few tricks of the trade in order to make the transformation into "WOMAN," her name on the play. I have given her a name of her own though, Niki. I'm thrilled to be bringing Niki to life and share her with the world.
The show has a free preview this Thursday November 10 and opens officially this Friday November 11, playing until December 18. I have a discount code for all my guests, (see attached flyer) you can get $5 off of the regular price.
Dates I will be performing:
Nov 10 - 13 Th, Fri, Sat at 8 pm, and Sun at 2 pm
Nov 17 - 19 Th, Fri, Sat at 8 pm
Nov 25 - Dec 17 Fridays and Saturdays ONLY at 8 pm
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Ah, and if you haven't become a friend on facebook, I invite you to visit my page Donald Roman Lopez to join the fun. Till next time ...
4 comments:
Love the new blog and all the great insight on your acting! Can't wait to see Niki flourish on stage :)
Thanks Miguel for reading.
Also, when you guys come to see the show, remember to use the discount code. D
"Break a leg" or in this case "Break a stiletto"
You go girl, and make it happen
Thanks Big D, I'd love for you guys to come see her in action. Maybe you guys can take a weekend before the show closes. We've got six weeks.
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