The Fabulous Lipitones Lucky Chapter 13 by Bill Murphey
Posted on April 13, 2013
This post is being made almost exclusively because I told Daniel Hilton I would write about him. Daniel plays Bob, the young Sikh the three remaining Lipitones consider as a replacement...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter 12 by Bill Murphey
Posted on April 6, 2013
We're up and running now, and the response has been very positive so far. If I'm not mistaken, Thursday was the first night we didn't have to be here a little early to change something. The ending...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter 11 by Bill Murphey
Posted on March 30, 2013
And so we've arrived at Opening Night. After three nights of preview performances it all comes down to this. Previews are really dress rehearsals with a paying audience. We have time for rehearsal...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter 10 by Bill Murphey
Posted on March 27, 2013
After a much-needed day off, we're back at the Balzer. Of course a day off doesn't mean you don't think about the play - you spend hours reviewing the script and the music, just alone rather than...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter 9 by Bill Murphey
Posted on March 24, 2013
4:19 Here's where we stand: We broke for lunch about 20 minutes ago. Unlike yesterday, when most of the company went to Slice for lunch together, today we've all scattered. We may...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter 8 by Bill Murphey
Posted on March 24, 2013
Dateline Sunday, 1:21pm We were back at 11 this morning, have finished doing works on the show, and will begin a run, adding in tech and costumes, at 2:00. We've come so far since yesterday...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter 7 by Bill Murphey
Posted on March 24, 2013
From Saturday Match 23: Time now, 9:03pm. We've worked through and teched the whole show, and are now going back through working problem areas…which are legion. Discoveries and...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter 6 by Bill Murphey
Posted on March 23, 2013
Good morning, theatre fans! I'm here at the Outfit, just before the beginning our our final weekend of rehearsals. It's Saturday morning, 11am. We'll be here until 11pm tonight, then...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter 5 by Bill Murphey
Posted on March 13, 2013
Folks, we are a week into rehearsals. We've been so busy it's been hard to find time to catch you up on what's been going on. So, here's a recap…. We began on Monday night, working on...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter 4 by Bill Murphey
Posted on March 7, 2013
Monday March 4 It's the first day of rehearsal, and I can't wait to get started. I'll finally have something to talk about here! By my reckoning we have 23 days to get this thing together, so...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter 3 by Bill Murphey (belated post from Feb 14)
Posted on February 27, 2013
I'm glad to report that our cast is now finally complete! Daniel Hilton has accepted the role of Bob, our Sikh tenor, and we're glad to have him. You may have seen him in Fabrefaction's...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter Two by Bill Murphey
Posted on January 31, 2013
Well, January is done. It once seemed like an eternity before rehearsals would start, and now we're only about a month out. I'm really looking forward to working with Tom Key again, and with Glenn...
The Fabulous Lipitones Chapter One by Bill Murphey
Posted on January 5, 2013
Hi, I'm Bill Murphey. I'm in the cast of the upcoming Theatrical Outfit production of The Fabulous Lipitones, and have been invited to keep an online production journal....
Giving HARABEL Wings
Posted on December 18, 2012
by Justin Anderson | December 18, 2012 After a handful of meetings over the past few months, and after three intensive days last week of working through and crafting the programming of this...
Meet "Fly" Director Patdro Harris
Posted on November 28, 2012
Thank you to Patdro Harris for taking the time to answer some questions about the upcoming production of Fly. This tap-dancing high-energy story about the Tuskegee Airmen is a must-see!...
Meet Jonida Beqo, Costume Designer for "The Gifts of the Magi"
Posted on November 16, 2012
Jonida Beqo wears many artistic hats. She is known on the international slam and performance poetry scene as Gypsee Yo. Speaking of, do you have your tickets to: Harabel yet? Harabel is...
DINNER & A SHOW: "Magi" & Pittypat's Porch
Posted on November 13, 2012
Enjoy dinner before or after The Gifts of the Magi just steps away from the theater at Pittypat's Porch, a hub of traditional Southern cousine including dishes like shrimp and grits, fried chicken...
Meet Joe Futral, Lighting Designer for "The Gifts of the Magi"
Posted on November 7, 2012
You may remember Joe Futral’s wonderful work from last season's production of Red. (Excuse us, last season's Suzi Award winner for Best Production of a Play: Red.) Joe is back with us at...
"MAGI": Interview with Director Heidi Cline McKerley
Posted on November 1, 2012
The Gifts of the MagiNov. 29 - Dec. 23, 2012 By Mark St. GermainMusic by Randy CourtsBased on the Classic Story by O. Henry BUY TICKETS ONLINE or call...
Meet Scottie Rowell, Puppet Designer & Builder for "Two Drink Minimum"
Posted on October 26, 2012
By Tracy Moore, Marketing Intern Two Drink Minimum utilizes the puppets from the brains of not one but TWO excellent Puppet Designers: Michael Haverty & Scottie Rowell. Scottie...
Meet Maclare "MC" Park, Props Designer of "Two Drink Minimum"
Posted on October 23, 2012
By Tracy Moore, Marketing Intern We had an opportunity to chat with MC Park, the props designer for Two Drink Minimum. Check it out: Tell us about yourself & your work outside of...
Meet James Maloof, Set Designer of "Two Drink Minimum"
Posted on October 17, 2012
By Tracy Moore, Marketing Intern We had an opportunity to chat with James Maloof, the set designer for Two Drink Minimum to find out about his design concept & what he hopes you’ll...
DINNER & A SHOW: "The Gifts of the Magi" & Alma Cocina
Posted on October 10, 2012
Enjoy dinner before or after The Gifts of the Magi just steps away from the theater at Alma Cocina, a delicious Latin American-inspired restaurant with big flavors and an inviting...
"TWO DRINK MINIMUM": Interview with Scott Warren, Director
Posted on October 8, 2012
Interview with Scott Warren Director of Two Drink Minimum TWO DRINK MINIMUMBy Bill BalzerOct. 24 - Nov. 18, 2012BUY TICKETS ONLINE or call 1.877.725.8849 What is Two Drink Minimum...
Turner Volunteer Day!
Posted on October 3, 2012
We'd like to send a special 'Thank You' to our wonderful Turner Volunteers for all of their help yesterday. The Balzer Theater at Herren's looks GREAT today, and it's all thanks to...