In reflection of my previous comment, please don't get me wrong, Nick. I can understand your point, somewhat. However, saying "I kind of get tired of trying to support those guys" does nothing but hurt the cause. Granted, you're being honest. I can appreciate that. However, DSSP needs all the positive mojo it can get, especially from members of the community. This park being built is more than just providing a place for locals to skate, it's also taking into considering the positive impact it would have on shops such as yours. Shops like PURE closed down, because without a legitimate skatepark, locals weren't spending the $$ on equipment. Anyhow, just something to consider. We all need to work together to make something happen, DSSP or otherwise.
I'm with you guys - If Nick REALLY wanted to support Division Street or see a legitimate park built, he'd volunteer to be a part of the group, vs standing back and judging the project from afar. It's easy to point fingers, shake your head, and throw your arms up in the air, when you're not seeing the scope of the project from the perspective of those involved. You'd think as a skate shop owner that he'd be all OVER rallying the troops and supporting guys like Travis and Topher to get the park built, because guess what? - a skatepark WILL instantly create business for his shop. Go figure. Granted, yes, things have taken a long time. Yes, there's no official word on Division Street happening. However, I'd like to see anyone else in town do a better job of keeping the dream alive, and putting in the hours, no days, no YEARS of work that the DSSP team has put in. A park is not going to fall out of the sky. Support those who are willing to put their neck out there for the betterment of the City. Make Local HAPPEN.
Amazing show! When he hit the mid-crowd mini-stage I was right there. Too cool for words. Incredible energy. Never been a huge fan, but I am now.
Franti: turning metal heads (like me) into believers ;-)
--DM
Best FREE show I've ever seen! LAHF were amazing! Perfect day out too. Gotta love this town, and the incredible talent pool that call this place "home".
Yen were also really good. Killer vibe.
Ok. I finally had a chance to check out the play for myself today for the first time. Since the the title of this letter is "Local Play is Cruel" I'll simply deal with that topic, vs giving my full review of the performance (though in a nutshell "I really liked it)
Anyone out there watched any of Louis C.K's work on HBO ("Lucky Louie") or "Curb Your Enthusiasm" or pretty-much anything that appears on 'adult' television? If so, they you *get* 'Couple Dating'. Sure, it's not for the faint of heart, nor those raised under a rock. Sure it's not for everyone. One thing it isn't FOR SURE is "Cruel".
I had the pleasure of meeting Cricket for the first time during intermission, and the thing that immediately struck me is that she's genuine. She knows East Coast situations and people. This piece is based on people that actually exist, not some fabricated interpretation of NYC living from someone who's never left Central Oregon.
Though, that-said, I think that Bend has its fair share of "Bobby" characters that this play could easily be based off of. Just swap The Knicks for The Ducks, keep the ice cold PBR, and toss in some reference to marijuana in there, and bingo -- 'Couple Dating' Bend-style.
Should we applaud Bobby for being who he is? Not necessarily. That's not what this is about. It's about developing situational comedy around a stereotypical character (this kind of guy isn't anything radically new, folks) but set in the context of modern day couple dating.
Hats off to Cricket for putting together a solid piece, and to the cast for putting on an entertaining show, and for standing your ground.
This show has balls. Enough said.
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