David LeBarron – Page 32

27 Apr

Here's the final logo for Achilles. Rehearsals are really under way. I feel strong and trust my fellow artists and the text BUT man is this a hard part. The storytelling, the flipping in and out of levels of narrative, the intense ending, the bulk of information, the embodiment of all 4 people...

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16 Apr

I’m the 5th dancer

by David LeBarron

monologues, performance

It came to me over a latte at Figaro Cafe. I'm the 5th dancer. Me. A personal story about me and dance or rather my lack thereof. It's kind of funny and a bit dark but it's honest. For my first foray into the world of personal past best and worst I think it's a good place to start....

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9 Apr

Highway to decadence

by David LeBarron

monologues, performance

Highways Space in Santa Monica has asked me to be a part of their anniversary party/performance on May 20-21st. My first reaction was cool. Then: no way as Achilles will be 2 weeks out. Then I thought: well yea! cross promotion. Then: I cannot possibly write a whole piece in the throws of rehearsal. BUT last night I got an awesome idea. (Thanks to Beto.) Their theme is sort of sexy slutty carnival. So I have this image of me doing a little twisted Fosse-Cabaret thing, complete with fishnest and a suit, and doing 5 short monos as people walk or pref stand by. I think it's called 5 dancers. I love reinventing and revisiting. I think Candy...

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8 Apr

1 then 2 then 5 now 3

by David LeBarron

Uncategorized

The journey of Achilles has been fun awesome and crazy. It all started a few years ago when I knew I wanted to tell my own version of Achilles loosely based on the Iliad. That was kind of intimidating as everyone knows I am SOSOSSOSO not an academic. I wrestled a bit and then pu tit to bed. Then last summer while researching my new play Faerie Love Lost I, of ocurse, came upon all my myths again. It forced me to re-open Achilles. I went nuts. I started to write a one man show. Then I thought "I want a partner. I know the fabulous Shanna will dance behind and with me!" This version was retold from...

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18 Mar