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The Short Count: Joel Reitsma
Joel recently wrote about his experience with The Long Count’s group mind – and now he’s back with answers to our Short Count questions. Also, we’ve learned that his favorite Saturday morning-style cartoon was “Recess.” Says Joel, “I always watched it because it was very funny, but one of the main kids, TJ, reminded me of me – even the way he dressed....
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The Short Count: Mary Jo Bolduc
Mary Jo first came to New Leaf last fall as Peg in Six Years and we are pleased as punch to have her with us again. She is the Assistant Artistic Director for WNEP, and when asked where her favorite vacation spot might be, she wisely replied “anywhere with beaches, booze, and boys!” I will take that vacation with her any time.
1. In a word, today I feel.. relieved
2. I am a theatre...
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My group mind is smarter than my real brain…
Joel Reitsma – a member of the acting ensemble of The Long Count (and all around lovely human being) – recently wrote about his experience of group mind in rehearsals on his blog. And then he said we could cross-post it here!
There is something to be said by intellectualizing your way through a piece of art, especially if you are a critic. To be able to take something, usually intangible,...
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The Short Count: P.J. Schoeny
P.J. Schoeny joins New Leaf for the first time, but we’re already big fans. He’s a company member at TUTA, a sometimes-reckless bicyclist, and holds that Quantum Leap is the best TV series in the history of TV. For him, he says, it’s also family prerogative.
1. In a word, today I feel: Self-aware.
2. I am a theatre artist because: nothing else allows me to touch others and challenge...
The Short Count: Liz Vanderhoof
Next up: Liz Vanderhoof. This is Liz’s very first show in Chicago. Her first pet was the incomprable Hercules, an Irish Setter Mix who was “the best doggie in the entire world,” though now she spends more time in the company of cats. We’re real glad Liz chose Chicago. I think you will be, too.
1. In a word, today I feel: out-to-sea
2. I am a theatre artist because:...
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