I have been watching a lot of old movies lately. I recorded a movie made in 1971 called, "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds". It stars the incredible Joanne Woodward. The movie is directed by her husband, Paul Newman. The movie wasn't popular, but the play; written by Paul Zindel, won the Pulitzer Prize. It's the text, and the rich message that made me watch it more than once....that and Woodwards performance. I LOVE watching an actor inhabit a character and I recommend the first scene of Woodward, trying on wigs as the first of many examples of this in this film. I just love the symbolism that Zindel, a former science teacher, uses to compare the family life to a science experiment. It's not a happy film. But it always makes me happy to observe actors at the top of their game, and Woodward delivers. Paul Newman said he thinks its his wifes best performance. I feel like I'm writing a movie review. I give it two thumbs up for serious actor types!
Speaking of actor types.... I am pleased that I have been cast in Performance Riversides production of Oklahoma! I am in the ensemble and I have been told that I will be in three or four of the production numbers. It is a true, old fashioned musical. FUN to sing the rich and robust music with a full cast! Ah, these things bring me joy. I am so happy that God still remembers the desires of my heart. This is the second time I have been cast with this company. I am thrilled to get the chance to do it again. My first rehearsal is next weekend and I can't wait.
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