so i put the smack down on BUS115 as promised. I passed with an 88%. i only needed an 80 and i'm a happy girl. and then i went to finish registering for classes. so not good. i could sit on my soapbox of how crappy my expereince has been with the school. but i will refain. for now. there are still a few kinks to work out in the classes i have to take and how much and if i will be able to graduate in june. but. one obstacle has been dominated. yes. i am calling 88% domination. especially since everyone told me NO ONE passes the test. so take that crappy DeVry staffers! ha!
in other news..... mad props for the cuz (it's Rusty Mewha)
A big hand for Kong at Meadow Brook Theatre
By Donald V. Calamia
In an era of bad economic news, job losses and a housing crash, it should come as no surprise that people are searching for - and desperately need - a really good laugh. And that's exactly what Meadow Brook Theatre delivers with the Michigan premiere of Kong's Night Out - and plenty of them!
Created by playwright (and director) Jack Neary who always wondered what was going on in the room NEXT to the room invaded by King Kong's gigantic fist in the original 1933 movie, Kong peeks in on the second-generation rivalry between two Broadway producers.
It's hours before opening night, and Myron Siegel (Christopher Howe) is upset to learn that pre-sold tickets for Foxy Felicia are being returned by the busloads. Why? Because the talk of the town has shifted to the top-secret project Carl Denham (Wayne David Parker) has planned for that very same night, and nervous money-man Sig Higgenbottom (Eddie Mekka) is threatening to pull his money out of Siegel's sure-to-bomb extravaganza. So with the help of his investor-mother (and former stripper) Sally Charmaine (Cindy Williams), Siegel schemes to uncover his rival's plans – and squash them.
Of course, since Kong IS a farce, nothing goes as planned. Instead, what Neary offers is a silly, frothy and thoroughly delightful night of laughs, packed with plenty of twists and turns, door slams and witty banter to keep it interesting.
But what REALLY sells the production are the near-perfect performances by not only the actors mentioned above, but also by the stellar supporting cast members who at times nearly stole the show on opening night.
In particular, Kady Zadora brightens the stage as Siegel's giggly, buxom, but not-as-dumb-as-she-acts niece from Buffalo, Daisy, who eagerly agrees to help save her uncle's show - with strings attached, of course.
And Teri Clark Linden beautifully captures both the charming and slimy sides of Bertrille, the sexy, opportunistic and side-switching wife of Myron (and secret girlfriend of Carl).
However, it's Rusty Mewha who especially enchants the audience as Jack, the dimwitted fiance of Ann Darrow (the object of Kong's affection). Every entrance he makes is memorable - and you won't soon forget his impersonation of Kong crouching on a stage.
All of the show's technical elements serve the show quite well - from Kristen Gribbin's recreation of an expensive New York hotel suite to Reid G. Johnson's lights and Corey T. Globke's period-perfect costumes.
The production's only noticeable flaw occurs in Act Two, as poorly conceived and executed chase scenes lose their steam - and, seemingly, the actors' interest - half-way through.
SHOW DETAILS:
Meadow Brook Theatre, 2200 N. Squirrel Rd., Rochester. Wednesday-Sunday through March 8. Tickets: $30-$39. For information: 248-377-3300 or www.mbtheatre.com.
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Performance Information
Show times
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Friday, February 20, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Friday, February 27, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm
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