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If you jam with us on Jammin’ with Jamie, I’m going to take a risk and say… you love music.
So let’s go deeper!
Let’s express our appreciation for music and share that love with others with a mix of…
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After workshops and staged readings, Refracted Light by Dana Hall is getting its world premiere in Chicago!
See the world premiere of Refracted Light at the Edge Theater Thursdays through Sundays from August 29-September 27! Get tickets here!
Lucy is preparing for Penny to leave for college when she discovers information that casts doubt on whether now is the right time. Before she can address her concerns, an unexpected turn of events occurs—Penny goes missing. With loss, mental health struggles, and a whirlwind of changes, the family finds itself unraveling. The question arises: How can a typical suburban family cope with these challenges without losing their sanity?
Cast (in order of appearance):
Penny Harris: Jamie Lee
Ted Harris: Zach Kunde
Lucy Harris: Jessica Lauren Fisher
Dr. David Daker: Charles Schoenherr
Becky Mazur: Kim Wilson Buck
Director: Natividad Selgado
Produced by Eclectic Full Contact Theatre
Being Penny Harris is such a wonderful gift. As part of this world premiere, we really got to help shape and mold our characters as we watched them grow from our first workshop reading, to our first official rehearsal, to even now, as we prepare to open! Through our workshops and staged readings, Dana told all of us in the cast specifically how we each helped breathe even more life into these characters and were in her head as she further refined the script. I find it so amazing that I get to bring Penny to life for the first time and introduce her to the world.
Come see us in Refracted Light!
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I had a pretty hectic Halloween season this year, so I wasn’t able to continue my series about Halloween movies. However, I know that my subsequent series on holiday/Christmas/winter movies (and specials) only had half the amount of entries… that is, only two. Yikes.
So, I’m going to rectify that this year, starting…
… now!
For those of you who are new (or just don’t remember), this is how this series works…
This month, I’m going to watch (and, in some cases, re-watch) some movies that are perfect for the holiday/Christmas/winter season. These are not reviews, because I’ll only be writing about films I love and recommend. There’s no plan, method, or scientific algorithm to what movies I’m going to watch or how I’m going to structure these entries. I’m just going to have fun with it, and I hope you will, too!
First up, a TV movie that I believe is ridiculously underrated…
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)!
I do not own any of the following images or videos!
Here’s the trailer:
It’s ALWAYS a merry Christmas with The Muppets!
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
Plot: The Muppets are putting on a big Christmas show to save their theater, but when everything goes wrong and Kermit the Frog’s spirit seems broken, an angel comes to show him what the world––– and his friends––– would be like if he’d never been born.
I also have a very personal connection to this movie, which you’ll have to read on to find out about!
Spoilers lurk beyond this point!
This month, I’m going to watch (and, in some cases, re-watch) some movies that are perfect for the Halloween season. These are not reviews, because I’ll only be writing about films I love and recommend. There’s no plan, method, or scientific algorithm to what movies I’m going to watch or how I’m going to structure these entries. I’m just going to have fun with it, and I hope you will, too!
The one promise I’ll make is that I’ll only include spoilers after the jump.
For this inaugural entry, I’m going to write about a movie I just saw for the first time––– well, all the way through, anyway…
The Monster Squad (1987)!
I do not own any of the following images or videos!
Here’s the trailer…
I’ve known about The Monster Squad for a while, though I don’t know exactly how long. When you love the Universal Monsters as much as I do (and I’m sure many of you do), you read a lot about them and other films that reference or utilize them. I was bound to come across The Monster Squad at some point. And I did. I read about the plot, found out some trivia, and watched some clips. All signs pointed to this being a film I’d love.
So recently, I finally ordered the twentieth anniversary DVD online. I watched it with my family, who had never even heard of it until I told them about it. Luckily for all of us, my gut instinct turned out to be a bullseye: we loved every minute of it––– and if you love monster movies, you will, too!
Here’s the basic, spoiler-free rundown…
The Monster Squad (1987)
Plot: Some young friends obsessed with monsters suddenly find themselves face-to-face with the Universal Monsters and must stop Dracula’s plan before it’s too late.
Monsters: Count Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, the Wolfman, the Gillman, and the Mummy
Scare Factor: It may be scary to kids about five years old or younger, but it all depends on the kid. If this kid has already seen some monster movies, especially ones with the Universal Monsters, he or she will probably be fine. For everyone else, watch it and have fun!
Gore Factor: The gore’s pretty minimal.
Family-Friendly Factor: There’s some scattered swearing and some suggestive comments. Some people may find a couple of words offensive.
Look out! Behind you!
ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK! Spoilers lurk beyond this point!
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Tune in to our Jammin’ with Jamie jam session this week for a code for discount tickets to the world premiere of Refracted Light!
It’s Labor Day weekend! Whether you’re on the clock, off the clock, applying, interviewing, auditioning, or jumping through any of the other hoops careers make you jump through, join us to celebrate a job well done! … And to vent a little.
Let’s jam to a load of…
UPDATE: We’re jammin’ to this Jammin’ with Jamie jam session Saturday, September 6! Same time, same station (or stream)!
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Since we’re in tech rehearsals for the world premiere of Refracted Light, I want to celebrate!
Stay tuned to the end of our Jammin’ with Jamie jam session this week for a code for discount tickets!
Whether you have an accomplishment you’re celebrating, are working toward one and are celebrating your progress, or are feeling totally stuck, this jam session is for you. It’s good for our own spirits, it lifts others’ spirits… and it really confuses people who may want you to feel miserable!
So let’s party with streamers of…
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This time of year, a lot of us are going back to school after summer vacation! And even if you’re not, the start of fall brings a lot of schedule changes.
So let’s sharpen our pencils, crack open our textbooks, and lift weights so we can lift our backpack of…
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We’re at a weird time of year. Many summer happenings are winding down, but many fall happenings haven’t quite started up yet. We’re in between… just waiting… biding our time…
So as we wait, let’s not twiddle our thumbs, but sing and dance to a ton of…
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The different weather and schedules of summer mean that many take some time to get out of the house… or, at least, out of their usual routine… and take a journey!
So pack your bags, because we’re taking a trip to…
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Have you noticed a growing swell rising up recently? … Besides the radiating heat?
We’re witnessing a strange phenomenon of spooky season coming out into the sun to enjoy the summer…
So let’s jam to a set of…
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This week brings another holiday many will be celebrating…
Of course, the history is complicated, and while we don’t have time to delve into all the nuances, we will address some of them, and I hope this jam session can also lift your mood if you’re feeling down right now.
So let’s start the countdown and set off a whole display of…
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It’s the summer solstice!
While the weather’s still deciding whether it wants to be winter or summer, whether you want to beat the heat, feel the heat, or just imagine it, jam with us to a set of…