About three weeks to go till Klingons come to a stage near you. Specifically, we will be at the Athenaeum Theatre in Southport. You can get your tickets here:
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/936560.
As you may already know, it’s our last year here in Chicago so tickets may go fast.
This week of rehearsals has been very productive. Off book day is officially this coming Monday but Klingons are always prepared and most of the cast has already been rehearsing off book this week. As any actor will tell you, the faster we can get off book the better. It’s hard to connect with your fellow actors and to the world around you with your head buried in a script. Now the real fun of play and experimentation can start.
Last week I shared some answers from fellow cast members on why they wanted to be a part of the Klingon Christmas Carol cast. Since I did not include my own thoughts I thought I would do that now. This is my second year in the show, so my reasons for wanting to be involved this year reflect the fact that last year I loved doing the show and wanted to do it one last time before it moves on next year. However, putting that aside, I originally wanted to do the show for a few reasons. First, I grew up with Star Trek and loved that whole universe. I can’t say I was what you would call a Trekkie but it was one of those stories I really connected with along with Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, The Chronicles of Prydain,and pretty much anything by John Steinbeck and Robert Heinlein. Those are just a few but I mention them because I watched and read them multiple times. I also read most of the James Blish Star Trek books and adored the Star Trek: The 25th Anniversary role playing computer game. I kind of wanted to be Captain Kirk. I also wanted to put myself through the challenge of doing an entire play in another language. It was a great experience last year and continues to be this year as well. I am excited for people to see our work.
Two final things, this week Adopt a Klingon started up. If you have always dreamed of having a Klingon of your very own, this is your chance. Please see the details below:
http://www.cbtheatre.org/the-plays/a-klingon-christmas-carol/adopt-a-klingon/
Also, putting on theater costs money unfortunately and so Commedia Beauregard is having a “Clue! The Drinking Game” fundraising event at The Glennwood in Rogers Park. There will be a raffle and a staged reading of the script by Commedia Beauregard company members. I will include the link below. That is all for now. Have a great week!
http://tinyurl.com/CommBeau-Drinks-Clue