Gondoliers - Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan Society
Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Gondoliers,
or the King of Barataria."
Gilbert & Sullivan's last big hit, and a wonderful evening's entertainment.
Tickets $16 Youth, $35 Seniors, $38 Adults.
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Showtime 7:30 pm
July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27
Matinee 2 pm
July 13, 14, 20, 21, and 27
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Thursday, July 01, 2010
Film Production - Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan Society HMS Pinafore 2010
Film Production - Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan Society HMS Pinafore 2010
I can't believe it's the year 2010 already. Fortunately, Time's passage doesn't require my belief. Here in 2010, I'm up in Seattle for some weeks, to sing and dance in a wonderful production of Gilbert & Sullivan's "HMS Pinafore," which was first produced in 1876. Our show runs through the month of July.
"HMS Pinafore" pokes fun at aristocracy, class distinction, loving above one's station, the military and the British Empire.
It was up-to-the-minute from the get-go, including reference to a fantastic new scientific invention, the telephone, which was just invented! Mr. Gilbert had one, with a wire between his house and Mr. D'Oyly Carte's theatre, which means his London phone number was "1."
That also means "HMS Pinafore" has the very first, original cell phone joke - which is the line, "No telephone communicates with his cell."
In "HMS Pinafore" I'm a member of the "right good crew," and am delighted I get to keep my moustache, I'm right up-to-date for this particular production. By comparison, here are some real sailors of the era.
The cast is really good. William J. Darkow brings his beautiful baritone voice to the part of our Captain Corcoran, and Dave Ross's rich radio voice creates the angry, plain-speaking Dick Deadeye, wounded critic-at-large of our Topsy-Turvy ship. Oliver Donaldson and Jenny Shotwell are the class-crossed lovers. Here are some lovely sisters, cousins, and aunts.
Nathan Rodda, a phenomenal Artist, designed the sets, and Gary Webberley and he built them. Bernie Kwiram is our Musical Director, and conducts the Orchestra. Our Director is Christine Goff, her staging and Direction are spectacular, and I like her gags. Producer Mike Storie makes it all happen.
In his "HMS Pinafore" lyrics, W.S. Gilbert masterfully creates an entire world, and satirically lampoons his own real one. Sir Arthur Sullivan's beautiful music conjures an operatic choir that can turn on a dime, and principal parts that soar and thrill their way to triumphant presentation.
JOSEPHINE AND RALPH
Oh joy, oh rapture unforeseen,
For now the sky is all serene;
The god of day -- the orb of love --
Has hung his ensign high above,
The sky is all ablaze.
With wooing words and loving song,
We'll chase the lagging hours along,
And if I find the maiden coy,
I'll murmur forth decorous joy
In dreamy roundelays!
It's a great show. I hope you can attend!
Sam
"HMS Pinafore"
Topsy-Turvy
Gilbert and Sullivan
film school
filmmaking
film financing
film production
passion for cinema
digital filmmaking handbook
© 2010 Sam Longoria, All Rights Reserved
I can't believe it's the year 2010 already. Fortunately, Time's passage doesn't require my belief. Here in 2010, I'm up in Seattle for some weeks, to sing and dance in a wonderful production of Gilbert & Sullivan's "HMS Pinafore," which was first produced in 1876. Our show runs through the month of July.
"HMS Pinafore" pokes fun at aristocracy, class distinction, loving above one's station, the military and the British Empire.
It was up-to-the-minute from the get-go, including reference to a fantastic new scientific invention, the telephone, which was just invented! Mr. Gilbert had one, with a wire between his house and Mr. D'Oyly Carte's theatre, which means his London phone number was "1."
That also means "HMS Pinafore" has the very first, original cell phone joke - which is the line, "No telephone communicates with his cell."
In "HMS Pinafore" I'm a member of the "right good crew," and am delighted I get to keep my moustache, I'm right up-to-date for this particular production. By comparison, here are some real sailors of the era.
The cast is really good. William J. Darkow brings his beautiful baritone voice to the part of our Captain Corcoran, and Dave Ross's rich radio voice creates the angry, plain-speaking Dick Deadeye, wounded critic-at-large of our Topsy-Turvy ship. Oliver Donaldson and Jenny Shotwell are the class-crossed lovers. Here are some lovely sisters, cousins, and aunts.
Nathan Rodda, a phenomenal Artist, designed the sets, and Gary Webberley and he built them. Bernie Kwiram is our Musical Director, and conducts the Orchestra. Our Director is Christine Goff, her staging and Direction are spectacular, and I like her gags. Producer Mike Storie makes it all happen.
In his "HMS Pinafore" lyrics, W.S. Gilbert masterfully creates an entire world, and satirically lampoons his own real one. Sir Arthur Sullivan's beautiful music conjures an operatic choir that can turn on a dime, and principal parts that soar and thrill their way to triumphant presentation.
JOSEPHINE AND RALPH
Oh joy, oh rapture unforeseen,
For now the sky is all serene;
The god of day -- the orb of love --
Has hung his ensign high above,
The sky is all ablaze.
With wooing words and loving song,
We'll chase the lagging hours along,
And if I find the maiden coy,
I'll murmur forth decorous joy
In dreamy roundelays!
It's a great show. I hope you can attend!
Sam
"HMS Pinafore"
Topsy-Turvy
Gilbert and Sullivan
film school
filmmaking
film financing
film production
passion for cinema
digital filmmaking handbook
© 2010 Sam Longoria, All Rights Reserved
Friday, June 12, 2009
Gilbert and Sullivan, Qualex and Calynx, Kodak and Utopia Limited
Film Production - Gilbert and Sullivan, Qualex and Calynx, Kodak and Utopia Limited
As you may know, and I note with sadness, due to new digital imaging processes, Eastman Kodak ceased operating its Qualex photofinishing facilities this year, 2009.
Qualex sacked many people at their 53 laboratories, and operations at their 43,000 stores across the US were, um, shuttered. Eastman Kodak is still in business, providing digital and photochemical products and services.
"Kodak" was trademarked in 1888, and the Eastman Kodak company was formed in 1892. With its popular advertising slogan "You press the button, we do the rest," Kodak simplified complex photography, and made amateur snapshots easy.
In this current year of 2009, I'm looking forward to a wonderful production of Gilbert & Sullivan's "Utopia Limited," which was first produced in 1893.
"Utopia Limited" is a brilliant show, lampooning corporate shenanigans, war, riots, takeovers, and bailouts. To make it current to the imploding 2009 economy, fewer than a dozen words needed changing.
In "Utopia Limited," my favorite character is Qualex, er, Calynx, Vice Chamberlain of the Topsy-Turvy island paradise of Utopia.
In his "Utopia" lyrics, W.S. Gilbert actually mentions the timely snapshot craze, and Kodak by name. On introduction, the King's twin teenage daughters sing:
KALYBA
Then all the crowd take down our looks
In pocket memorandum books.
To diagnose
Our modest pose
The Kodaks do their best.
NEKAYA
If evidence you would possess
Of what is maiden bashfulness
You need only a button press...
KALYBA
And we will do the rest.
Sleep, my little Qualex. Good night, sweet prints.
Sam
Utopia Limited
Topsy-Turvy
Gilbert and Sullivan
Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society
film school
filmmaking
film financing
film production
passion for cinema
digital filmmaking handbook
© 2009 Sam Longoria, All Rights Reserved
As you may know, and I note with sadness, due to new digital imaging processes, Eastman Kodak ceased operating its Qualex photofinishing facilities this year, 2009.
Qualex sacked many people at their 53 laboratories, and operations at their 43,000 stores across the US were, um, shuttered. Eastman Kodak is still in business, providing digital and photochemical products and services.
"Kodak" was trademarked in 1888, and the Eastman Kodak company was formed in 1892. With its popular advertising slogan "You press the button, we do the rest," Kodak simplified complex photography, and made amateur snapshots easy.
In this current year of 2009, I'm looking forward to a wonderful production of Gilbert & Sullivan's "Utopia Limited," which was first produced in 1893.
"Utopia Limited" is a brilliant show, lampooning corporate shenanigans, war, riots, takeovers, and bailouts. To make it current to the imploding 2009 economy, fewer than a dozen words needed changing.
In "Utopia Limited," my favorite character is Qualex, er, Calynx, Vice Chamberlain of the Topsy-Turvy island paradise of Utopia.
In his "Utopia" lyrics, W.S. Gilbert actually mentions the timely snapshot craze, and Kodak by name. On introduction, the King's twin teenage daughters sing:
KALYBA
Then all the crowd take down our looks
In pocket memorandum books.
To diagnose
Our modest pose
The Kodaks do their best.
NEKAYA
If evidence you would possess
Of what is maiden bashfulness
You need only a button press...
KALYBA
And we will do the rest.
Sleep, my little Qualex. Good night, sweet prints.
Sam
Utopia Limited
Topsy-Turvy
Gilbert and Sullivan
Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society
film school
filmmaking
film financing
film production
passion for cinema
digital filmmaking handbook
© 2009 Sam Longoria, All Rights Reserved
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