Real photographers use gourds

This week, the fabulous JJ Tiziou joined us for some photo fun. It's a little scary committing to promo images when you're still not quite sure what the show is, let alone looks like, which made me especially happy to be working with JJ.

If you're not familiar with his work, I'm gonna start you off with Everyone is Photogenic. It's his mantra, one of his big projects, and his current fundraising campaign to save the world. Maybe I shouldn't be highlighting someone else's crowdsourcing campaign while I've got my own going on (ahem), but stay with me - it's relevant.

Photos can be totally awkward frightening things, but JJ knows his shit, and it's not just about the gear he has. We ate cookies. We improvised light stands and colors. We all crammed into a tiny box that no one got locked into, not even once, I swear.

First rehearsals

We started rehearsals last week, and in the grand tradition of this blog, a quick recap of some of the hilarious and wonderful moments that are making this show possible. (Also I forgot to take any photos.)

• When I discovered the badass old-school PA at CCNH (photo to come)
• When Joo Won laughed heartily at the phrase "dope at keys"
• When I made Megan say "f*%k" like five sentences in a row, and she didn't bat an eye
• When there was a Batman poster in the ensemble room at CCP
• When we had to get up and walk around in circles shortly after I told Megan there were two unreliable narrators really
• When we spent half of rehearsal watching a wedding across the street (kidding, Hybridge, kidding! like a quarter, tops)

It's my process, people.

Fundamental Frequencies
will premiere as part of the Blueprint Breakout Series

October 28 & 29, 2013
tickets available at the door or in advance with donation here

True Stories on Youtube (& elsewhere)

I got this photo from True Stories in an email this week. It was taken by the wonderful Maria Möller when the show was up last fall. Christ Church Neighborhood House is using it in a bunch of their promo materials this season, which makes me feel incredibly proud and grateful.