Archive for May 26th, 2007

Seriously- why do guys cheat?

I don’t know, but while you’re still trying to figure out the answer to that one, go see the clever & quirky new play The Chronological Secrets of Tim produced by the Impetuous Theatre Group.

If you take my advice here are some of the things you’ll encounter: an X with an addiction to Mexican food, a straight man with a fetish for Madonna music, painful truths, comforting lies, sordid affairs, a broken hearted man that may or may not try to throw himself from a window in an “overdramatic suicide attempt”, lesbians (of course), drunken roommates & a soundtrack straight from your college days.

Best thing about this play is the kickass writing by playwright Janet Zarecor. Great lines like: A toast “To two women stuck in one man’s life.” and “Is that Malibu rum?” asked by an X-girlfriend while our sweet, disfunctional hero is hanging out the window. But, my favorite exchange:

MANDA: If they are still standing around when I’m finished rambling it’s a key indicator that they can make it to the next step.

TIM: Next step?

MANDA: Yeah, marriage.

TIM: What?!

MANDA: Did I say marriage? I meant coffee.

The whole cast was great. Notable performance by Kira Blaskovich, playing Alexandra- she had a great look, a nifty stage presence and I really felt that her lines were her own words spilling from her mouth. You go girl!

The theatre was a cool space if you don’t mind a 4th floor walk-up & broiling in a room with 63 other theatre-goers… ahhhhhh, welcome to NY Off Broadway Theatre in the summertime. They do sell bottled water, so just dress in a swimsuit & you’ll be okay. (I’m kidding- so please don’t wear a swimsuit unless you just look ravishingly smashing in it.)

Back to the play: If you’re 30 you’ll totally GET it & totally LOVE it!! I’m not sure it is that relevant to other age groups, though, hmmmm…. have to think on that one… but hey, the mature chicks (aka old ladies) in the audience were giggling, so maybe I’m wrong. Anyways- the entire audience was cracking up laughing, so check it out, it’s fun.

Two things I learned from this play: 1) Be careful what you write down in your diary or journal- it just might come back to bite you AND 2) Flashback sex… sounds fabulous- I’m going to have to try that!

The Chronological Secrets of Tim runs through June 3rd, Thursday through Sunday, 8 PM (& 1 Monday, May 28th 8 PM performance) at The Gallery Theatre at Access Theatre. Buy tickets online or just show up & buy them at the door.