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HAIR: A Van Sexy Review (and Third Date Sure Thing)

July 25, 2010 By 7 Comments

So I was talking yesterday about turning up the heat this weekend.  Truth be told, things got a little sizzling on Friday night on a date with my gal pal, Brie Mason, to Fighting Chances latest Production, HAIR, at Granville Island’s Waterfront Theatre.

In true Fighting Chance tradition, the cast of HAIR were fashionably unique. As a now fashionista, I was particularly fond of all the men with bare chests.

WOW!!!! What a well spent few hours of my life!  HAIR was incredible! It made me laugh, it made me cry, got me dancing and it TURNED ME ON.  Didn’t hurt either that one of the stars of the show, Burger (played by Sean Parsons) kissed me in his underwear.  Fighting Chance Productions seriously cranked things up a notch (or three) with their rendition of HAIR, which was beautifully directed (by Ryan Mooney), choreographed, sung and played (under the guidance of Vashti Fairburn) and acted by the players (including Michael Brock as Claude, Cesar Erba as Woof, Amy Jean Mcelwain as Crissy, Ranae Miller as Jeanie, Jenny Moase as Sheila, Sean Parsons as Berger, Hal Rogers as Hud, and Ariella Tuliao as Dionne). Well done!!!

Clad solely in his tightie whities, the man in the middle kissed me in the first Act!

So seriously, this is THE MAGICAL THIRD DATE to take someone on to seal the deal.  Hell, if Brie weren’t married, you may have caught me kissing her, it was so HOT!  It wasn’t 10 seconds into the first act before I whispered to Brie that the cast must be seriously chaised if they weren’t having some oh, so terribly HOT, HOT sex throughout the rehearsing and run of the show. Just be warned that this is not the show for the kids, and if you happen to be adverse to nudity, then its not the show for you, as I am happy to report that there is lots of it.  Which incidentally, brings me to a bit of constructive criticism.  Ryan – Brie and I think you need to linger LONGER on the nude scene at the end of the first act, we were still busy soaking in all the beauty, when you so rudely cut us off.  Speaking of which, Brie and I want to know what happens at intermission, after the entire cast goes backstage naked. Do you have robes waiting for every which one? That would be a lot of robes.

Have to admit, I can't look at this lot without my mind instantly turning to sex. I'd like to think I'm not alone in that though ... Brie?

If you aren’t aware of the story of HAIR, it is a beautiful one of belief, ideals, horrific decisions and growing up in the 60s. Couldn’t help but reflect on the youth of a very dear friend of mine from the 60s and how the horrors that he saw transformed the rest of his life.

So if you do nothing else between now and August 1st, be sure to go and see HAIR at the Waterfront Theatre.  Trust me, you and your date will be thanking me for it.

Here’s a little preview:

and they have more teasers here.

Kisses,

Emme xoxo

PS Now Ryan – if any cast get sick this week, Brie and I would be happy to fill in.

PPS To the Two Gentlemen at the Cat’s Meow after the Show: It doesn’t matter how titillated HAIR may make a gal, comparing her hair to that of a horses and then commenting on her fine set of chompers, as though she was a horse at an auction, is not at all likely to get you any action.

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Three Nights Left for a Good Laugh at Someone Else’s Wedding

May 20, 2010 By 1 Comment

Okay, I’ll admit it ….. sometimes other people’s weddings make me laugh.

Fighting Chance Productions' rendition of The Wedding Singer

I mean do they really need to spend over $10, 000 on one night (and I think that is likely on the thrifty side of weddings)?  Wouldn’t that be better spent on starting a life together?  Especially, as I think that $10, 000 is spent, in some cases, on just the dress. A dress for one night of your life that is often ironically white.  And then there is all the money you require your friends to spend on 10 different gifts for ten different showers, stag and does, bachlerettes, dresses that make you look hideous and cost you a small fortune, …….. therapy for dealing with you, the bride, when your freaking out over NOTHING!!!!

The Wedding Singer at Jericho Arts Centre

At one stage of the game, as a woman, this stressed me out and upset me.  Now it just makes me laugh, because really…. here you are, marry your Prince Charming and your stressing out, because the lilies you want aren’t in season?  Does somebody cast some sort of psycho mind meld on all (or just about all) future brides? Cause really being your best friends, this is not the normal sort of behavior that draws me to you and makes me love you.  Quite the contrary.

The Stars of Fighting Chance Productions' The Wedding Singer

So I laugh …. only that can be dangerous and is not really the politest or most cooth way to behave around someones impending nuptials.  So whats a gal to do?  Can’t speak for you, but I got my wedding laughter out for the season at The Wedding Singer.  There, laughter is encouraged.  They are playing for three more nights, if you need a good laugh too.

Kisses,

Emme  xoxo

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A Van Sexy Review: Awesome 80s Prom

March 20, 2010 By 4 Comments

In case you hadn’t guessed it yet, I’ll admit it, I’m a closet nerd.  Well I guess closet would imply that I don’t do anything uber embarrassing in public and the reality is most of what comes to me naturally and instinctively is uber embarrassing.  Hell, my brother dines out every night on stories of, “You won’t believe what she’s done now….” I wouldn’t change that for the world, my friends.  I love my uber geekiness and what I endearingly call my Emmisms. They are what makes me me.

Normally, these are what make me stick out like a sore thumb though.  Or get my friends saying, “Oh dear God!  What is she doing now?”.  And this is exactly why I loved last nights Awesome 80s Prom so much!!!!  Your inner geek was not only encouraged, it was celebrated!!!!  Never have I felt so at home, as you can see from the photos:

Now I know, whether you admit it or not, that you secretly hide an inner geek too and would love to relive your Prom, where that inner geekiness was totally cool.  So get out your Prom dress and call your old flame, because theres a second Prom tonight at the Alpen Club.  And best of all, the night is a fundraiser for Fighting Chance Productions, so that they can continue to bring a little more ridiculousness into our life’s.

Love and smooches,

Emme xoxo

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80?s Prom Anyone?

March 18, 2010 By 4 Comments

By now it should not come as a surprise to any of you that I have an affinity to the whackie and zany.  So when I got invited to an 80′s Prom this Friday, my answer was Hell Yeah!!!  Dragging @clippernolan along as my Prom Date, as really any man that will dress up in PJs and would go to a party with me at the Opus, I figure would also be man enough to don a tacky Prom suit and escort me for the evening in whatever ridiculous party dress I decide to don.  And so not to subject Rob to my antics all on his own, I have pair of tickets to give away to one reader.

Oh and don’t worry, you don’t actually have to dance with me or dance at all, as this is actually a Fighting Chance Production in the style of Tony n’ Tina’s wedding.  A little background on what to expect:

The Awesome 80s Prom is a brand new blast-from-the-past party in the style of Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding set at Wanaget High’s Senior Prom… in 1989! All your favorite characters from your favorite ’80s movies are at THE PROM, from the Captain of the Football Team to the Asian Exchange Student, from the Geek to the hottie Head Cheerleader, and they’re all competing for Prom King and Queen. And just like on “American Idol”, the audience decides who wins! Come back in time and join the breakdance circle or just sit back and watch the ’80s drama unfold.

To win a pair of tickets, tweet, facebook or email (emme@emmerogers.com) me with a pic of you at a Prom (or some sort of similar scene) by tonight (Thurs March 18th) at 8 pm and I will announce a winner by 9 pm.

And never fear, if you don’t win a pair of tickets, you don’t need to miss the prom. You can get your Prom tickets here for either Friday March 19th or Saturday March 20th at 7:30 pm.

Can’t wait to see your Prom pics!

Emme xoxo

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Cool Dates: A Forbidden Treat

January 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I’ve decided I am launching a new column of ‘cool dates’, because if your like me, you get into a rut after awhile of the same old.  Now to kick it all off , I have a bit of a forbidden treat!

That’s right, my first date recommendation for the New Year is Forbidden Broadway.  Now gentlemen, what makes this a perfect date, is that they encourage drinking during the performance. You see, they theatre is set up with lovely candle lit tables and you can purchase an entire bottle of wine to garnish that table.  From the female mind, we think, ‘Oh how very civilized!  We can sit here and sip wine on lovely white dollied tables while watching the show.  And how very thoughtful of our date to get us a bottle of wine to share.’

So what! You could do this at any show at the PAL Theatre.  Why Forbidden Broadway?  Well, it’s true, and I may suggest another show at the PAL Theatre again, but what makes this show such a great date, is that it is hilarious.  My date and I laughed the entire time!  And laughter is such a great ice breaker and turn on.  I’m totally attracted to a man that can laugh and has a good sense of humour. Hell, let’s face it, anyone that doesn’t, really shouldn’t be with me.

Even Ethel Merman Was There!

Reason #4: Forbidden Broadway is a spoof on musical theatre.  So by taking a date there, it makes you look rather worldly in the Arts.  Yet, another thing, I find insanely hot in a man!

Reason #5: The Players of Fighting Chance Productions are amazingly talented, pulling off a number of different voices, characters and songs between the five of them. I loved watching Aaron Lau prance around like a great big pussy cat, Andrea Bailey did such an uncanny Reece Witherspoon impression that I nearly peed my pants, Natalee Fera’s impression of the Wicked Witch of the West will scare you silly, Cathy Wilmot’s rendition of Hairspray was a show favourite of mine, and David Nicks looks awfully fine in a dress.  We even caught a glimpse of the show’s director skipping round the stage, like a giddy school girl.  Clearly he’s done a bit of performing himself.

Oh and as an added dating tip, invite the girl for a walk along the water in Coal Harbour after the show, or if you’re fortunate to live in the area, back to your place for a cocoa after the show.

I know ladies, I should probably be shot for giving men dating tips, but seeing as my gorgeous date was one of my best gal pals, I need to live out my fantasies somehow. Oh, and as a warning, be aware of men with parrots inviting you back to their boat after the show.  These sorts, even if poising as cute and furry woodland creatures, are usually pirates in disguise and highly dangerous creatures (yet totally lovable).

Kisses,

Emme xoxo

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