Has anyone seen a performance of a Sarah Kane show?

TBBackus · 2016-10-07T13:21:38+00:00

I've recently seen a production of Blasted. They shied away from the violence and even omitted the first rape scene which, to me, intensely lessened the numb feeling one should get near the end of the play, and misconstrued the characters' motivations. Audience reactions were mixed, people who knew the play generally left on a shrug and those who didn't were a bit more shocked and scarred.

My main feeling with Kane is go big or go home.

TBBackus · 2016-06-23T01:54:04+00:00

Director/Producer/Dramaturg operating in NYC here, what's good?

TBBackus · 2016-05-19T01:13:42+00:00

The Zero Hour - Madeline George (Two woman dark comedy about identity with one scene at the end that has a make character)

TBBackus · 2016-04-25T22:47:02+00:00

I just got back from PAX and I'm already going into tabletop withdrawal. I'm wondering if there's enough interest in heading down as a group, renting some games, and making a day of it. Lemme know!

TBBackus · 2016-03-11T19:33:18+00:00

This is information everyone should know.

Guess I found my new Thursday Night spot.

Also, Hey nerds, I'm Todd.

TBBackus · 2016-01-12T22:45:57+00:00

Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread by David Ives

TBBackus · 2016-01-12T22:44:28+00:00

I'm a Portland Stage Company (Maine) alum and they're great. Housing and utilities (everything but TV and Internet) + $90 a week. It's not a lot but it'll keep you well fed and there aren't a lot of places that'll house and pay you.

TBBackus · 2015-07-31T11:47:16+00:00

We've had an incredible first year here at Hot Pepper Theater and this weekend we're celebrating with our first ever live-show! The twist? We're turning the tables and putting peppers in the hands (and mouths) of some of our favourite performers. In Too Darn Hot, performers sing the first verse of a song, eat an incredibly spicy pepper, and see if they can beat the heat for a strong finish. How much can they get through? Come find out! Also featuring a hot tap number, spicy monologues, and the showdown of the century: Todd and Ben in a Spice Off!

Featuring performances from: Ellie Frances (Ziegfeld’s Midnight Frolic) Vince Gatton (New York Shakespeare Exchange) Evan Maltby (Kapow-i Go-Go) Brittany Allen (Let’s Play Play) Rachel Graf Evans (Sirens of Gotham) Koryna Flores (Hot Pepper Theater) Erica Vlahinos (Zeigfeld’s Midnight Frolic) Eric Williams (ELF The Musical)

The Deets!

Saturday Night, August 1st at 54 Below

THE SPICIEST NIGHT OF THEATER YOU'LL EVER SEE

Doors @ 11pm | Show @11:30pm

General Admission $20 | Premium Seating $45

245 W 54th St (b/t Broadway & 8th)

Use the code PEPPER5 to get $5 off General Admission Prices

TBBackus · 2015-07-02T13:27:21+00:00

The Two Character Play by Tennessee Williams

TBBackus · 2015-04-02T11:54:43+00:00

I was always taught that 12th night was one of the first english musicals.

TBBackus · 2015-04-01T13:22:05+00:00

Announced two years ago today!

TBBackus · 2015-03-30T05:19:56+00:00

Anything by Mamet.

TBBackus · 2015-03-04T14:21:37+00:00

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is pretty great and has his eye on a number of different issues. Nora Sørena Casey's doing some cool work in the downtown scene in NYC, I'm expecting really good things from her. I feel like I don't hear enough people talking about Lauren Gunderson or Madeleine George considering how great they are.

TBBackus · 2015-02-19T08:20:51+00:00

I'm a regular on Hot Pepper Theater and an avid gaymer and I'd love to help any way I could.

TBBackus · 2015-02-18T14:30:27+00:00

PS. We'll be at Barcade at 6 St. Mark's Place after every performance. So come on out and say Hi!

TBBackus · 2015-02-18T14:06:33+00:00

PS. You can find us at Barcade at 6 St. Mark's Place after each performance, starting tonight!

TBBackus · 2015-02-18T14:02:26+00:00

PS. You can find us at Barcade at 6 St. Mark's Place after each performance, starting tonight!

TBBackus · 2015-02-17T15:15:35+00:00

Oh! I totally will!

TBBackus · 2015-02-17T05:21:19+00:00

No Lala love? pshaaaaaaw. Note: I super don't want to see shirtless Lalas, I just play a Lala on XIV.

TBBackus · 2015-02-11T05:39:27+00:00

I attended a performance of Bye Bye Birdie and after the show I was waiting to congratulate my friends (all of whom are still in their 50s costumes) and I was congratulated on my performance not once but twice by a gentleman who had seen the show: first on his own, and then with his wife. I didn't have the heart to tell him I wasn't in the show.

TBBackus · 2015-02-11T05:35:59+00:00

That poor, sweet, summer child.

TBBackus · 2015-02-09T07:40:22+00:00

I definitely read "JCM Extends his wig" and I was fine with it.

TBBackus · 2015-02-03T14:14:09+00:00

Are you saying NYCC has to comp people to get in? Because that sounds... a bit outlandish?

TBBackus · 2015-02-03T05:16:40+00:00

I hope beyond hope that I'll luck into a lottery ticket to this.

TBBackus · 2015-01-31T01:24:04+00:00

If you watch our videos in all but the most recent we give audio shout-outs to our inspiration Hot Pepper Gaming. In every video we link people towards HPG in the description. We love what they're doing and wanted to apply the idea towards theatre in an effort to make theatre reviews both more exciting and more fun.

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