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Title: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: oldbike54 on October 02, 2018, 01:33:07 PM
 Yeah, kind of a strange question, just curios if we have a few experienced amatuer thespians on WG?

 Dusty
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Groover on October 02, 2018, 01:36:43 PM
I act like I know stuff. Does that count?  :grin:
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: wittangamo on October 02, 2018, 01:39:52 PM
I am a member of the Screen Actors Guild, but I still sometimes work for free. Does that count?

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Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: oldbike54 on October 02, 2018, 02:24:14 PM
 One actor and two comedians  :rolleyes:

 Wit, I have an idea, are you interested? Anyone else?

 Dusty
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: dustybarn on October 02, 2018, 02:39:06 PM
Yeah, I've been acting since 1997 and have been in something like 60 different productions, mostly Shakespeare and Irish theater. What do you have in mind?
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: oldbike54 on October 02, 2018, 02:41:16 PM
Yeah, I've been acting since 1997 and have been in something like 60 different productions, mostly Shakespeare and Irish theater. What do you have in mind?

 Before we go any farther, how far away from Cedar Vale KS are you?

 Dusty
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: wittangamo on October 02, 2018, 02:46:20 PM

 Wit, I have an idea, are you interested?

 Dusty

Well, I’m a long way from Kansas. But now I am curious. Is it a GOOD idea?

Shoot me a PM.
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: dustybarn on October 02, 2018, 02:54:51 PM
According to Google Maps, I'm about 1200 miles away.
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: yogidozer on October 02, 2018, 03:27:06 PM
Ut oh, reading that question makes me think it's winter in Kansas  :shocked:
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Rhodan on October 02, 2018, 03:42:03 PM
Well, I�m a long way from Kansas. But now I am curious. Is it a GOOD idea?

Shoot me a PM.
A reenactment of the early days of Guzzi?  Complete with Brontosaurus or the extra sporty Velociraptor?  ;)

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Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: oldbike54 on October 02, 2018, 03:52:49 PM
 Was just thinking about a live performance in the 100 year old pavilion might be fun. Thinking maybe we could sell a few tickets to the locals.  This is just the seed of an idea at the moment.

 Dusty
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: yogidozer on October 02, 2018, 04:04:48 PM
Kansas? Maybe do Wizard of Oz, or maybe Little House on the Prairie?
Used to be a playhouse in the town I live in, long ago.
Local talent, very popular with the town people.
Until someone thought it was a good idea to knock it down to put stores there.  :sad:
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Texas Turnip on October 02, 2018, 04:24:16 PM
Dusty,
I had a lady come up to me and she said, "you remind me of a movie star".
I got all excited and I said "who." She said, "Lassie taking a shit.""

Tex
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: bad Chad on October 02, 2018, 04:46:58 PM
I act, therefor I am.
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: cloudbase on October 02, 2018, 05:33:19 PM
Dusty,
I had a lady come up to me and she said, "you remind me of a movie star".
I got all excited and I said "who." She said, "Lassie taking a shit.""

Tex

Count yer blessings.  She coulda said Rock Hudson.
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: rodekyll on October 02, 2018, 06:09:57 PM
I was in Idaho once, having dinner at some greasy spoon with my son.  The waitresses were flirting with him, and he tried to deflect the attention by telling them I was a famous actor travelling incognito.  I played along until one of them proudly announced that she knew who I was.  To prove it, she found a picture on the internet -- of Tommy Chong.   :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on October 02, 2018, 06:11:25 PM
Dusty.. you're losing it pal. Sorry, but that's just MHO. Sure, you *might* sell a few tix to the locals, but I've been there. I don't think it would be an SRO performance from the locals at even 5 bux a head. Sell more bike raffle tickets to help out the town. :undecided:
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: oldbike54 on October 02, 2018, 06:26:24 PM
Dusty.. you're losing it pal. Sorry, but that's just MHO. Sure, you *might* sell a few tix to the locals, but I've been there. I don't think it would be an SRO performance from the locals at even 5 bux a head. Sell more bike raffle tickets to help out the town. :undecided:

 Dunno,  wasn't my idea.  You might be surprised.

 Dusty
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on October 02, 2018, 06:31:45 PM
Hey! I've been wrong before.. <shrug>
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: wittangamo on October 03, 2018, 10:50:47 AM
Some food for thought:

It is nearly impossible to do a decent live performance without rehearsals, and that would mean getting your actors there at least a few days ahead. Even if you round up a cast willing to donate time and expenses, you’ll need an experienced director to whip it into shape. Scripts are copyrighted, and you have to pay to play. There are other details to consider like lighting, costumes, makeup and props if you want to put on a good enough show to justify charging people for tickets.

Is there a local theater group — community, school, church, etc. — that might be willing to schedule and perform a play there for a split of the proceeds? If not, maybe a musician or comedian, even a motorcycle-themed movie night?

Maybe I’m overthinking it, and where there is a will there is a way. My only point is that doing it right might not be as simple as you think, and doing it badly might backfire as a fundraiser.

Most of the people who come to a Guzzi rally have a sense of humor and enjoy laughing at our own BS. Charging civilians for the privilege is a taller order. All IMHO, and unsolicited at that.
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: oldbike54 on October 03, 2018, 10:55:24 AM
 Never said it would be easy.  As stated before, it was mentioned by someone else, just floating the concept.

 Dusty
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Shorty on October 03, 2018, 11:07:24 AM
What!? Is this a dagger before me? Come! Let me clutch thee!!

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Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Sheepdog on October 03, 2018, 11:17:59 AM
I worked in the theater department in college, but I think they just needed someone who could weld...

Maybe a talent show would work better. That way, individuals can rehearse on their own. There's a bunch of us that play music, who are good at telling jokes, or who can juggle (okay, maybe not juggling).
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: oldbike54 on October 03, 2018, 11:50:41 AM
 Sounds like Shorty is volunteering  :laugh:

 Keith, a talent show would work, Paul R keeps promising to perform a comedy set,  except some of his material might be a bit, well, you know :shocked:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: dguzzi on October 03, 2018, 12:04:25 PM
I was trying to find that picture of the bumper sticker.  "I make x-rate videos"
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Shorty on October 03, 2018, 04:49:31 PM
Perhaps Roper could suggest some wee entertainment...

 :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: SmithSwede on October 03, 2018, 10:24:04 PM
Dusty;

I am a semi-professional actor.   Will send you a draft contract.   

Please pay particular attention to my M&M Rider.   No brown M&Ms in my dressing room or there will be hell to pay. 
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: oldbike54 on October 03, 2018, 10:40:06 PM
Dusty;

I�m a semi-professional actor.   Will send you a draft contract.   

Please pay particular attention to my M&M Rider.   No brown M&Ms in my dressing room or there will be hell to pay.

 You primadona actors  :shocked:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: John A on October 04, 2018, 07:04:33 AM
What's the per diem rate and is the limo & driver not just a old bus with a old hippie?
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Socalrob on October 04, 2018, 07:06:18 AM
Never said it would be easy.  As stated before, it was mentioned by someone else, just floating the concept.

 Dusty

Might start with a screening of On Any Sunday and just invite the town in for free for some good will.  See how many show.  Not like there is lots to do on Saturday evening there.
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: John A on October 04, 2018, 07:19:17 AM
How much nudity?
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: vstevens on October 04, 2018, 08:07:44 AM
How much nudity?

Oklahoma... outdoor theater in winter... lol 😂
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: oldbike54 on October 04, 2018, 08:15:36 AM
Oklahoma... outdoor theater in winter... lol 😂

 Did they move Cedar Vale from KS to OK again?  :shocked:

 Actually we haven't had any Winter to speak of in years 90F in Feb this year.

 Dusty
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: PJPR01 on October 04, 2018, 09:39:39 AM
Sounds like Shorty is volunteering  :laugh:

 Keith, a talent show would work, Paul R keeps promising to perform a comedy set,  except some of his material might be a bit, well, you know :shocked:

 Dusty

Ok Ok...I'll strap my 6 foot Giraffe Schwinn Unicycle to the bike, bring up the illuminated juggling clubs and balls and tell a few ribald jokes. 

I'll probably get run out of town by the locals...but it might make the paper or the folks at the diner will be just shaking their head at the event called "Chaos at Hewins"...

:)
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Texas Turnip on October 04, 2018, 10:40:15 AM
Count yer blessings.  She coulda said Rock Hudson.

I didn't realize how lucky I was!

Tex
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: cloudbase on October 04, 2018, 02:45:08 PM
Oklahoma... outdoor theater in winter... lol 😂

I've watched The Lawton Story several times.  I heard they had to dub it into English.
Title: Re: Any amatuer actors here?
Post by: Shorty on October 05, 2018, 12:35:45 AM
I've watched The Lawton Story several times.  I heard they had to dub it into English.

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