Rocky Horror was ok. Good but not brilliant. There were aspects of the show that were awesome. They had the stage set up with two staircases leading to a shared balcony. Beneath the balcony was a projection screen that they projected old Science Fiction movies onto before the show began. If you would like to see some pictures from the show visit my sister’s blog.
The kid playing Frank n Furter was really good. Except his microphone malfunctioned. The kid who played Rocky looked just like the guy from the movie, but you couldn’t understand a word he sang. And the show seemed hurried. Like they had to get it done, reminding me of when my high school theatre class decided we were going to adapt The Princess Bride for the stage but not have an intermission and we sped through an entire 98 minute iconic movie made into a play like we had the VCR on fast forward.
(I played Valerie, Miracle Max’s wife. I know you were curious. I was actually up for Prince Humperdink, but being a girl I lost out to a guy who made me cringe every time he spoke.)
My point is, I’m overly critical of productions. Any production. I’m able to see the good and the bad. But I focus in on the bad.
Mind you, I had a good time at the show. Truly I did. But I couldn’t help sitting there thinking about how I would make it better or why they would cast that person in that role.
Apparently I get this overly critical point of view from my father. Or so my mother told me this morning. We launched into a discussion about me on the way to work (one of my favorite topics, to be sure…more on this subject later) and she told me that she’s always noticed my father’s and my critical side. We just know too much about the medium to overlook the flaws. And then we get stuck on them.
At least I get it honest 
But back to my favorite subject, me. I recently had my evaluation for work and I quite literally asked my boss when we sat down to discuss my progress “Are you ready to talk about how awesome I am?” I am in no way modest.
I received rave reviews on my evaluation and word got back to my mother. And so in the car this morning on the way to work my mother may have made me cry. (but I’m not sure she noticed since it wasn’t one of those snotty, sniffly, boo hoo hoo cries, more of a hold them back, act like you almost sneezed cries.)
What did she say?
“I’m so proud of you.”
*kisses*
A paycheck is nice…but those evaluations (when they are good) are GREAT! Congrats!
i heard that from my dad recently and i definitely cried. i didn’t have to hide it though bc it was over the phone.
parents really know how to make you feel good about yourself don’t they?
I have to wholeheartedly agree that you are all SORTS of awesome.
But when you merge the criticism with the sarcasm it’s so charming.
Aww, there’s nothing like approval from a parent. Makes me all warm and gooey inside, also makes me appreciate my achievement that much more. Congrats
You are quite awesome!
It’s great hearing that someone is proud of you. One of the best feelings.
That part about your mom and crying made me smile. You are all sorts of adorable.
Awww…tears in my eyes. Really. It means so much coming from our parents.
And way to rock the eval! You’re awesome!
nice on the eval… i have one coming up – my first at the new job, color me nervous!
somehow its just different when coming unsolicited from parents…
Awww congrats on the great review! You ARE awesome!
Congratulations on the awesome review of your awesome self! You deserve it!
That is so touching coming from your mom. My mother almost never gives compliments and when she kept telling me how beautiful I looked at my sister’s wedding, it was really startling. But not entirely unpleasant.
Congrats on the awesome review, missy. You clearly deserved it.
Aw I’m so proud of you, congratulations on the reviews.
Being overly critical is not a bad thing, as long as you reason your criticism. Speculative critics are the ones to be feared.
What a sweet thing to hear–and congrats on the evaluation!!
My sister is going to school for musical theater now, and I can’t talk about a play or a movie or tv show with her without her criticizing the acting, the directing, the set, or whatever. I guess you just can’t be that immersed in the subject and NOT see all of the flaws!
Yay for good reviews! That comment from your mom is so sweet.
Congrats! And I’m the same way with performances, except, I always focus on the music part of it… especially if it is an orchestral production.
Oh, and by the way, I loved your pigtails yesterday. I am definitely still a pigtail kinda girl… ahem, I mean, woman.
Yay, that is SUCH an awesome thing to hear! Praise from a mother is absolutely priceless. What an excellent way to start the weekend. Have a good one!!
Awwwww.
Congrats on your wonderful review! I love hearing about how awesome I am.
congrats on the review! so proud of you – or, to jump on the non-modest train – so proud of myself for having a bloggie friend who had such an excellent review at work. how was that?
hope you’re having an amazing weekend!
That’s awesome for your good review! By the way, I’m overly critical of television shows and films… you’re not alone my dear!
Aw!! I miss my mom…
I loved RHPS in high school and would go all the time. But it’s been a good 20 years. But I don’t think it would be as good onstage. I don’t know.