Comments on izenmania: Professional Theatre Returning to Tacoma

Hey now... My 9th grade only started 8.5 years ago...

2008-05-15T22:34:00.000-07:00

Hey now... My 9th grade only started 8.5 years ago, and I don't think I'm even close to old. So I'm pretty sure you're safe.

I first worked with Gildner running lights for Guys and Dolls, which was also directed by the aforementioned Chris Nardine. They were both such great people to work with... good at their jobs at a professional level, but also willing to recognize that a 19 year old kid who only had volunteer experience was skilled enough and passionate enough to make technical and creative decisions when needed. One of my favorite overall theatre experiences.

For my 9th grade project (almost 12 years ago--Boy...

2008-05-15T09:52:00.000-07:00

For my 9th grade project (almost 12 years ago--Boy, I'm getting old), I crewed for "Of Thee I Sing" at TLT. Chris Gildner was the stage manager. I met Alex shortly thereafter during a self-defense class. Nice to see they're both still in the biz.

I've been mostly out of it for the last couple yea...

2008-05-15T09:01:00.000-07:00

I've been mostly out of it for the last couple years, but I spend most of junior high and high school working on shows at TLT and TMP, and have personally worked with most of the involved parties at one point or another. They're all both very talented and very passionate about theatre, on both a professional level, so I have high hopes for their success.

Great news, and reported in great detail, Izenmani...

2008-05-15T08:54:00.000-07:00

Great news, and reported in great detail, Izenmania.

After experiencing an evening when the Theater district was buzzing between the 72 film fest and a happening at the Pantages, I am excited that more life and theater is being brought back to the downtown area.

I am deeply entrenched in theater here in the South Sound and can't wait to see Theater Northwest Groups productions at Theater on the Square. Not only is there an additional opportunity for Tacoma players to participate, but I have seen many excellent semi-pros from the North Sound coming down to be part of productions.

Thanks so much for the info and insight, Izenmania...

2008-05-15T06:58:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much for the info and insight, Izenmania. Well reported! Especially after getting to know Frinklin and watching him at the Lakewood Playhouse I have a new-found appreciation for local theater. Even with small budgets they put on great shows in their theater on the round which makes me interested and somewhat excited to see what will come of this new Tacoma group. To them I say: break a leg!