Over a Bushel

The second review has been seen, and the show is now out of the printed word woods. Last night, on the way to the theatre, I picked up a copy of Chula Vista's free weekly newspaper, The Star-News, and quickly skimmed the article, making sure no one had been singled out or skewered before acquiring copies for everyone. It seemed that a synopsis had been written, a comment on our changes made, and actors named only for portraying the parts which propel the plot. On closer inspection in the dressing room, however, I realized that two of us had been singled out -- myself and our Miss Prism.

To further stir up the pot there are a couple of well-meaning mother-types – Gwendolyn’s mother, Mrs. Bracknell, and Cecily’s tutor, Miss Prism – who hover over the scene convinced they are out for the good of their charges.

Kelly Lapczynski (Mrs. Bracknell) and [actor P. H.] (Miss Prism) help illuminate the production, particularly Lapczynski, whose brashness complements her New York accent. Other cast members include ....

Leave it to me to provide copies of a review that lists the leads only as "other cast members" but mentions me specifically. Brilliant.

That little bit of unintended "look at me!" aside, I certainly don't mind reading that I particularly illuminate a production.

Not at all.