Did I ever tell you about the time I went to go see this play Spike Lee's producing call "County of Kings?" Well let me start from the top. About two weeks ago I get a e-mail from someone stating how they would like and appreciate it if I was able to post info informing folks about the play. And being that my blog is SO pro-Brooklyn that it would be in my best interest being that the plays' story line is based FROM (Sunset Park) Brooklyn. And they were right. After some back and forth correspondence, I naturally asked "Well is it possible to SEE the play? There's a guest list/will call right?" Just like that he was able to set up a time & day that I would be able to attend a show. Okay, so the day comes, it's an 8 o'clock show on a Saturday, and I'm there at the box office 7:45 sharp and...NO NAME! "WHAT?!? You gotta be kidding me?" I said, in my mind of course. What made things worst was I couldn't remember the name of the person whom originally contacted me and placed me on the list (or apparently didn't). Sucks. Finally after throwing some names around "Cultural Projects" rung a bell and the "lost" tix were uncovered and in we go. The theater (located in the city on Lafayette next to Joe's Pub) was a comfortable size for what I didn't realize was a one man play. The set up inside reminded me of a live TV set. Not a lot of rows, but wide. My luck, I wound up seated next to some dude that may have been a benched Knicks player or Chewbacca's stunt double! Yes, he was just THAT tall! Who keep crossing his legs the whole time, which crossed MINE! And his shoes reached all the way in the next TWO rows in front of us. Good thing he wasn't in the first row, he would've been tripping the actor on stage. LOL. But enough about him, on to the show. Not to spoil it for you but, after a brief warm up set of old school Hip-Hop over the PA, Lemon (the only actor) bust onto the scene through a side door as his intro. Had I not noticed everyone else remain calm and in their seats, I would've swore it was a fire alarm going on! Lemon wastes no time "going in" with what turns out to be a long form sing songy poem about his childhood to manhood struggles of growing up among troubled parents. What was fasinating for me to watch was his dedication to memory of both his lines AND his detailed account of his upbringing. Each character is portrayed with humorous accuracy and affection. True New Yorkers will appreciate his story to glory as well as casual theater goers that have even a keen sense of humor. When your mother names you Lemon make lemonade!
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Showing posts with label Spoken Word. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
"Kings RULE!" -County Of Kings Review
Did I ever tell you about the time I went to go see this play Spike Lee's producing call "County of Kings?" Well let me start from the top. About two weeks ago I get a e-mail from someone stating how they would like and appreciate it if I was able to post info informing folks about the play. And being that my blog is SO pro-Brooklyn that it would be in my best interest being that the plays' story line is based FROM (Sunset Park) Brooklyn. And they were right. After some back and forth correspondence, I naturally asked "Well is it possible to SEE the play? There's a guest list/will call right?" Just like that he was able to set up a time & day that I would be able to attend a show. Okay, so the day comes, it's an 8 o'clock show on a Saturday, and I'm there at the box office 7:45 sharp and...NO NAME! "WHAT?!? You gotta be kidding me?" I said, in my mind of course. What made things worst was I couldn't remember the name of the person whom originally contacted me and placed me on the list (or apparently didn't). Sucks. Finally after throwing some names around "Cultural Projects" rung a bell and the "lost" tix were uncovered and in we go. The theater (located in the city on Lafayette next to Joe's Pub) was a comfortable size for what I didn't realize was a one man play. The set up inside reminded me of a live TV set. Not a lot of rows, but wide. My luck, I wound up seated next to some dude that may have been a benched Knicks player or Chewbacca's stunt double! Yes, he was just THAT tall! Who keep crossing his legs the whole time, which crossed MINE! And his shoes reached all the way in the next TWO rows in front of us. Good thing he wasn't in the first row, he would've been tripping the actor on stage. LOL. But enough about him, on to the show. Not to spoil it for you but, after a brief warm up set of old school Hip-Hop over the PA, Lemon (the only actor) bust onto the scene through a side door as his intro. Had I not noticed everyone else remain calm and in their seats, I would've swore it was a fire alarm going on! Lemon wastes no time "going in" with what turns out to be a long form sing songy poem about his childhood to manhood struggles of growing up among troubled parents. What was fasinating for me to watch was his dedication to memory of both his lines AND his detailed account of his upbringing. Each character is portrayed with humorous accuracy and affection. True New Yorkers will appreciate his story to glory as well as casual theater goers that have even a keen sense of humor. When your mother names you Lemon make lemonade!
Monday, June 22, 2009
"Women Are From Venus, Men Are Like Mars!" -A Joint For Spike
Well he lost the suit against Spike TV, but the man STILL deserves to get recognized in a huge way! Starting this Thurs. lasting til Sat., one of my favorite Brooklynites, Spike Lee, gets his just due with a 3-day celebration in his name! A visionary hero to many will be having a 2o yr. anniversary for his ground-breaking momentary film "Do the Right Thing" this year but it doesn't stop there. Here's a run down of things you can get into to get your "Spike on" this weekend.Thurs. June 25th -6pm
"We Gotta Have It!" -Art inspired by Spike Lee
Selena Gallery- LIU Brooklyn Campus
"The Man & the Brand" -7pm
the Spike Lee screening room -LIU Brooklyn Campus
Friday June 26th -6pm
"No Jheri Curls, and No Drugs" -A Photo exhibit by David Lee
Brooklyn Historical Society
"Buggin' Out" -Spoken word inspired by Spike Lee
7pm
Brooklyn Historical Society
Saturday June 27th -5pm
"We Got Game" -Father & son B-Ball game tournament
Tillary Park, Dwtwn Brooklyn
More info peep: WheresMars.com
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
"Say Word!"- Writers Block to Celebrate Anniversary!
With EVERY movement you need "drivers" to get you where you need to be going... safely...and with good directions! Well meet the "pilots" of the spoken word movement, Writers Block. Yeah you remember them from the Teach the Babies fashion fund raiser 2 weekends ago at Havana Outpost right? The one who killed the stage after the fashion show? Yep the same ones. Well they'e be celebrating an anniversary on the 19th of this month (June), and would like for you to join them.Writers Block Anniversary
Thursday June 18th
the Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery St. near Bleeker
10:30pm-until
music by Melo-X
Admission $10
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