a FIGHT broke out at rehearsal. For REALS.

So... we did fight choreography last night. IT went GREAT! We're gonna expose our audience to some black on white/white on black violence. It should be interesting! Here's a picture of our beautiful fight choreographer, Natalie Tasillo. You wouldn't think she'd be into violence, but she's like a rabid squirrel... cute on the outside, but she'll bite your eyes off. :)


Chris and Marcus really enjoyed fighting... the thing is, the punches and grunts were more like caresses and groans... I wonder what effect that'll have on the show? At least it'll add another dimension that the playwright didn't expect!

We start out with Marcus getting serious:



Chris feels violated and exploited:



I'm just an innocent little boy and I feel abused...



I'm RICK JAMES... Beeotch!



Hate the game.... not the playa!




Not only is Mr. Terry an excellent stage manager and impromptu waitress, but he's also a very affectionate guy... here he is going in for the "goodnight kiss".




Last but not least, our Props Mistress, the one any only Boogie Nights....





All kidding aside... we actually had a very serious discussion amongst ourselves last night. The last monologue of the play is very vivid and powerful and deals extensively with racial stereotypes... We discussed our own perspectives on race and I feel like we all made a good connection... We are heroes.