Dealing with royalty is a maze of do and don’ts, all of which are geared towards assuring proper obeisance and respect towards the royal personage. Yet one slip up could lead towards utter and complete social catastrophe (meaning one doesn’t get invited to any more royal parties.) Needless to say, dropping one’s drawers in public,… Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Long Wharf Theatre advice: How to deal with royalty
Posted in Long Wharf Theatre insider
Tagged Jeff McCarthy, The Underpants, bowing, curtsy, royalty
First rehearsal: The Underpants, “a gloriously hilarious comedy”
With all of the preparation to get ready for the first rehearsal of The Underpants by Steve Martin, one would have to forgive Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein for being a bit confused. “It’s a beautiful day today, which is an auspicious beginning for the opening of our 19 … 19? 2013-14 season,” he said to… Continue reading →
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Tagged Burke Moses, Carl Sternheim, Didi Conn, Hartford Stage, Steve Martin, The Underpants, first rehearsal
Meet Carl Sternheim, the author of Die Hose, Steve Martin’s inspiration for The Underpants
Steve Martin may be the most famous name attached to The Underpants, but he wouldn’t be anywhere if not for the initial efforts of German dramatist Carl Sternheim. “Sternheim’s play is ribald, satirical, self-referential, and quirky. I hope I have retained those elements and assured my place in heaven – I mean, served the playwright’s… Continue reading →
Posted in Creative team profiles
Tagged Carl Sternheim, Steve Martin, The Underpants, comedy