There was this indeterminate slice of free time that I found myself with Friday night, between dropping off one daughter for “Annie” and picking up another from her soccer game. I thought that within this gap I could see most if not all of “Trailer Park Musical.” The return trip from ‘away’ soccer games is notoriously squirrelly in terms of time of arrival, running as much as an hour later than the stated return. Well, this time the squirrel was more punctual than expected and I ended up only seeing about 20 minutes of “TPM” before I had to sneak out. As I skittered toward the door, I caught the last bit of Kimberly Jones Clark’s first striptease (perhaps there are others?), complete with big-star pasties. While I was very disappointed to go, it was at least a memorable moment to leave on, that’s for sure.
I had another possible window on Sunday but thanks to the iffy weather, I ended up being responsible for one of the 8-n-under crowd at my house and, while I don’t know that they would have been exactly shocked or dismayed about the striptease, there certainly seemed to be enough other “adult moments” that suggested perhaps bringing a younger one along would not have been wise.
(Along those lines, I hope you’ve been keeping up with Mr. Porter’s reviews at the ideastations.org site or their archive. I had to chuckle though, as he recommends theatergoers leave their young ones at home when seeing “Chicago.” The missus and I brought an 8-year old and a 5-year old to that one. Please don’t call social services on us.)
So this week, the challenge will be how to fit in at least one, if not two, of the many shows that are imperative for us to see. I’ll be looking into acquiring one of those time-turner things that Hermione Granger has…
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FYI- John's posting on Trailer Park is not up yet, but should be soon.
I have to tell you that during intermission (before anyone could tell us the real reason you left) we were all wondering about your well timed exit...Kim flashes you and you stood up and walked out! Of course we all knew there had to be a good reason...the Dave we know and love would never walk out on a good flash!
you missed so much more from TPM. no more strip tease numbers, but lots of funny and humor. yes, it is adult, but clever and entertaining.
saw the show on sunday and judging by the audience folks were having a blast. lots of laughs. just when you think that the show cannot get any more off the wall, chris hester comes in as a magic marker sniffing hoot. worth the ticket just to see him swagger around stage in a psychotic haze.
Sorry to give anyone concerns. If I were going to leave in a huff, it would have been because of the pasties -- were those really necessary??? ;->
Seriously, I made it a point to tell Jase (and Billy Christopher who was also in attendance) before the show that I was going to have to leave early. I just didn't realize just how early it was going to be. The ONE time I wanted the soccer bus to be late and it was early. Phooey.
I'll try again this weekend...
Dave we were all cracking up at your exit up! I knew you had to leave early but not THAT early haha. Everyone was anxious to read your next blog posting!
Hope to see you this weekend. Chris Hester does NOT wear pasties in Act 2.
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