She is a treasure. I saw that production of Baltimore Waltz - I think I was 21 years old maybe. Someone said Cherry Jones was going to be the next big thing, and she leaned out of a dressing room to say hello to someone on the street. It was a preview, and they were deciding whether to have a program insert saying what inspired the play (from what I heard later). No one knew. It was so funny, hilarious, and then you realize when the brother dies that you have been in denial the entire play. The whole audience was weeping. Could not move - it was NYC during the AIDS crisis. It remains one of the most powerful theatrical experiences I've ever had - so much so I get annoyed at that restaurant that's been there since Circle Rep closed in the nineties. I've yet to see a Paula Vogel play yet where people were not laughing and then reduced to tears. How I learned to drive, same - the person next to me couldn't get up for crying after the play. When I saw Indecent I stood up and then just felt a sob come out. The house manager said she'd never seen so many men have to go to the restroom to wipe away tears after the show. A marvel. Thank you for this.
This series continues to be the greatest gift.
An hour of listening to Paula Vogel stories is heaven!
She is a treasure. I saw that production of Baltimore Waltz - I think I was 21 years old maybe. Someone said Cherry Jones was going to be the next big thing, and she leaned out of a dressing room to say hello to someone on the street. It was a preview, and they were deciding whether to have a program insert saying what inspired the play (from what I heard later). No one knew. It was so funny, hilarious, and then you realize when the brother dies that you have been in denial the entire play. The whole audience was weeping. Could not move - it was NYC during the AIDS crisis. It remains one of the most powerful theatrical experiences I've ever had - so much so I get annoyed at that restaurant that's been there since Circle Rep closed in the nineties. I've yet to see a Paula Vogel play yet where people were not laughing and then reduced to tears. How I learned to drive, same - the person next to me couldn't get up for crying after the play. When I saw Indecent I stood up and then just felt a sob come out. The house manager said she'd never seen so many men have to go to the restroom to wipe away tears after the show. A marvel. Thank you for this.
Absolutely loved this one .. one of my biggest inspirations as a writer
Anyone notice the random cut T 18:04?
Yes, Paula Vogel. She's fabulous, could have done without the musical underscore that was a bit over score in parts.
Love hearing from Paula, but the background music is so very annoying.