TA’s traditional Metsäpirtti visit happened this year on May 13–14. We started, as usual, in front of Kamppi’s K-market where we, as usual, bought as many groceries as 15-or-so indulgent theatre people would need in a bit over 24 hours and, as usual, confused the poor cashier with the thick …
Squish! Thoughts on Cell Block Tango And now, the six merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail in their rendition of the Cell Block Tango… Lipstick, high heels, fishnet tights. Only three of the reasons why I could not pass the opportunity to take part in this Chicago piece after …
It’s usually quite difficult for me to pretend being anything that I’m not. I dare say I play myself better than anyone else on this planet, but in the world of theatre, that’s not quite enough. During my acting history, I’ve played five different characters in five different plays. Although …
Theatre is practically real life… only it’s fake. When characters in a play are, say, fighting or crying hysterically, we know that it’s not real – apart from happening right when we see it. But everything else is scripted, acted, rehearsed, pretended. A important thing about theatre is that it …
So you want to be a Thespian? Better beware, newbie! Just kidding. As one of the newest Thespians Anonymous members, I know how you’re feeling. At least I think so. You may be a bit wary – everyone seems to know each other already, and you feel… well, new. However, …
