Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Macbeth
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| Tristan Waldron (Macbeth) & Megan Ruble (Lady Macbeth) Photo: Ashly Covington |
134 West Presents
William Shakespeare’s
Macbeth
“We are yet but young in deed.”
Directed by Alyssa Escalante
At Art Share L.A. in DTLA
Thursday, August 15 – Saturday, September 7, 2019
• Opening Night: Saturday, August 17
• Talkback: Thursday, August 29
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth gets a daring new production in Downtown LA’s arts district thanks to 134 West. Directed by Alyssa Escalante, thisMacbeth, set in a near future desert landscape, will have a limited engagement at Art Share L.A. from Thursday, August 15 through Saturday, September 7, 2019. Produced by Susan Lambert Hatem, Macbeth persists as one of Shakespeare’s most popular and most produced plays because of its deeply human themes. And yet, there remains so much to be discovered in its haunting poetry. The 134 West team will transform Art Share LA.’s space, known for its many artistic and creative events, for Macbeth, which has the distinction of being the first play to have a full run in the space. For information and tickets, please visit http://macbethla.com.
“This production offers an alternate perspective of ambition, specifically through the lens of youth,” says director Escalante. “This Macbeth is a cautionary coming of age story about the decisions we face in pursuit of our goals and the futileness of satisfaction.”
134 West will mount twelve Macbeth performances over the four-week run, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm. Tickets cost $20 for general admission and $40 for limited VIP premium seats. Suggested age limit is equivalent to a PG-13 rating due to violence, mental health issues and suicide. Opening night will take place on Saturday, August 17 with two preview performances leading up to it. The first preview, on Thursday, August 15, will be a Pay What You Can (PWYC) Night. Patrons may pay any amount at the door or secure online tickets that start at $5.00. Tickets for the second preview performance on Friday, August 16 cost $15 or $40. During the third weekend of the run, there will be a Talkback with Cast & Creatives on Thursday, August 29. Art Share L.A. is located at 801 E. 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013. For more information on the venue, please call 213-687-4278 or visit hhttps://artsharela.org.
MACBETH SYNOPSIS:
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a coming of age story of a young man at a crossroads in which he is confronted with the man he is and the man he has always imagined himself to be. Offered his heart’s desire, and supported by the powerful love of his “dearest partner,” Macbeth goes against his very nature to become king, but at the cost of his soul and the destruction of his sanity. The partners take a course of action, which simultaneously brings them all they ever dreamed possible while destroying the world around them and each other, leaving them with a haunting wisdom far beyond their years.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION:
Set in the beautiful but dangerous landscape of the desert in a future reality, 134 West’s production offers an alternative perspective of ambition, specifically powered by youth. Who better to bring the boldness required to conquer such a production than young artists who are in the midst of wrestling with ambition themselves?
The youthful but experienced production team from 134 West has collaborated before onHomeward LA and Confidence (and The Speech), but Macbeth offers an exciting opportunity to produce one of Shakespeare’s most challenging plays. And Art Share L.A.’s unique event space is the perfect venue to realize the vision for this production. “Art Share L.A. has been a great partner for us,” explains producer Lambert Hatem, “They have presented so many artistic and exciting events, but Macbeth is the first full-run of a play in their space. Our designers are inspired to transform the space and bring the audience into the world of our Macbeth.”
LINKS:
• 134 West Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/134West
• 134 West Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/134west
• 134 West Twitter - https://twitter.com/134_West
Monday, August 5, 2019
Sh!t Leslie Grossman Says
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| Savagely Wicked Leslie Grossman |
Of late she joined Ryan Murphy's repertoire of players on American Horror Story in Cult as Meadow Wilton in another savagely wicked turn, thus returning every season since. Can you guess where I am going with this? "Yes" Leslie's Tweets are savagely wicked. Thus here is some of my favorite "Sh!t Leslie Grossman Says!" -
"Only interested in politicians with an F rating from the NRA"
"TRULY SO HAPPY AND THRILLED FOR EVERYONE I KNOW ON AMAZING SUMMER VACATIONS WHILE I SPEND MY SUMMER STUCK IN TRAFFIC ON THE 405 BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR LIFE ALTERING TRIPS WHILE I STAY HOME INHALING SMOG AND ENLARGING MY PORES"
"I just ate pretzel m+m’s AND a few fistfuls of mini Oreos so don’t let anyone ever tell you your dreams can’t come true"
"The person next to me on this plane brought their own bag of HARD BOILED EGGS. I AM A GOOD PERSON I CAN’T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS IS HAPPENING."
"I have no time to do anything yet I am always fully caught up on all franchises of the Real Housewives and my commitment is either impressive or pathetic I can’t decide"
"Important update: from here on out I will only call Southern Charm “Bapadoo”. I realize this is an incredibly niche tweet."
"Let’s vote legendary asshole Mitch McConnell out and take back the senate in 2020 WE CAN DO THIS"
"That specific relief when that person bombing your insta feed with their AMAZING VACATION finally comes the fuck home"
Follow Leslie on Twitter, like me...
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Happy Friendship Day!
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| Donna & Kelly Friends 4 Life! Tori Spelling & Jennie Garth |
Thus I thought what better way to get the friendship train rolling than featuring two BFF's Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth who forged a bond on the set of a little show called Beverly Hills 90210. These two woman have been friends that damn long, and always have each others backs publicly and privately.
Well here there are celebrating the 90210 Reunion series which airs this Wednesday on FOX. Note the way cool dresses with their respective characters names from the show painted on them.
Hey, want to hear something really interesting? I never really watched 90210 when it initially aired it was one of those shows I most have seen in syndicated reruns on Pop TV. It is one of my lazy day guilty pleasures, and "Yes" I will be tuning in to see these two friends for life reunite this Wednesday.
Time to Text, PM & E-mail my friends and wish them well...
TTFN - Ta Ta For Now, minions!
Beverly Hills 90210 on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly_Hills,_90210
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Once Upon A Time...On Saturday
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| Angry Birds??? Leonardo DiCaprio |
Trust me this is not meant to make fun of Leonardo it's to have fun with him. I'm pretty 100% sure he knew he was making this face by the looks of it, I would venture to say he was not caught off guard by some tricky paparazzi.
So it's Saturday a day to chill and not take life too seriously. Perhaps even engaging in the Tomfoolery of making a goofy face in public for no other reason than to put a smile on your face and others.
You only have one life after all, lighten up bitches.
Mic Drop!
Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_Upon_a_Time_in_Hollywood
Friday, August 2, 2019
Film Buff Friday: Alice, Sweet Alice
About that time Brooke Shields got offed in a horror movie...
A young Brooke Shields meets an untimely end in this religious-themed proto slasher par excellence from director Alfred Sole. On the day of her first communion, young Karen (Brooke Shields) is savagely murdered by an unknown assailant in a yellow rain mac and creepy translucent mask. But the nightmare is far from over - as the knife-wielding maniac strikes again and again, Karen's bereaved parents are forced to confront the possibility that Karen's wayward sister Alice might be the one behind the mask. Bearing influences from the likes of Hitchcock, the then-booming Italian giallo film and more specifically, Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now, Alice, Sweet Alice is an absolutely essential - if often overlooked - entry in the canon of 1970s American horror.
Bonus Materials
- Brand new 2K restoration of the theatrical version from the original camera negative
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
- Original uncompressed mono audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new audio commentary with Richard Harland Smith
- Archival audio commentary with co-writer/director Alfred Sole and editor Edward Salier
- First Communion: Alfred Sole Remembers Alice, Sweet Alice - director Alfred Sole looks back on his 1976 classic
- In the Name of the Father - brand new interview with actor Niles McMaster
- Sweet Memories: Dante Tomaselli on Alice, Sweet Alice - filmmaker Dante Tomaselli, cousin of Alfred Sole, discusses his longtime connection to the film
- Lost Childhood: The Locations of Alice, Sweet Alice - a tour of the original Alice Sweet Alice shooting locations hosted by author Michael Gingold
- Alternate Holy Terror Television Cut
- Deleted scene
- Alternate Opening Titles
- Trailer and TV Spot
- Original screenplay
- Image gallery
Sales Points
- 80% Approval Rating on Rotten Tomatoes
- Classic horror inspired by Nicolas Roeg's 'Don't Look Now' and the films of Alfred Hitchcock.
- First motion picture role for Brooke Shields who went on to superstardom with 'Pretty Baby', 'The Blue Lagoon' and 'Endless Love'.
Press Quotes
Order Here - https://mvdb2b.com/b2b/s/AV213A superior modern Gothic thriller—US Magazine
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Michael's Musings
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| Electric Dreams Michael Shinafelt |
Only in dreams, in beautiful dreams" In Dreams, Roy Orbison
With all the static swirling around us in this mad, mad world it's nice to know we all have dreams. Dreams are a beautiful thing, never lose sight of yours. Unless of course that dream becomes a nightmare. When that happens you click your eyelids together three times and say "This is Bullsh!t time to wake up!"
I have no time to do anything, yet somehow I am always caught up on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (which, thankfully wrapped it's season this week)
Once when I looked at your Instagram feed I put a ______ in my _______ . Oh yeah, it's time to fill in those blanks minions.
It's time to break out the Pringles
How about those Democratic Debates? Answer me, how about them?
Stassi Schroeder & Beau Clark from Vanderpump Rules are engaged. OMG, I think my insomnia is now over!
Shout out to Shay Mitchell of Pretty Little Liars, she has a Baby On Board
Guy Crush of the Week - Zac Efron (don't judge me)
If I ever find out you don't vote, that's a wrap on our friendship
The worms crawl in, sometimes they crawl out
Pack your suitcase full of lies & hit the road Jack, Tom, Dick or Harry...
Whoever the flip you are...
I can not unsee this, Ali Spagnola celebrating Shark Week
Mormon Psychics receive messages through their hair
Your are hereby to be referred to as Canasta
Going My Way? at:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt
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