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November 25, 2005
Measure in, tears?
Apparently, something besides high levels of cortisol are occuring in my body - it would seem as if my lacrimal glands are out of control.
I saw Rent tonight and cried. I'm not talking about a single, lonely tear - I am talking about rivers of saline making the quest (at record breaking speeds) down my cheeks.
I cried when I saw the play. Once you get passed all the whining, there is a story there that's worthy of a few tears. Jonathon Larson (writer, creator of Rent) died on opening day, never being able to see his creation come alive in front of an audience. I cried for him. I cried because I have people I love, and I know loss. When I put those two together and replay the feeling of that loss with the people I love while listening (watching isn't necessary) to the music of this play and hearing Larson's plea for love, I weep.
Jesse L. Martin did a fantasic job as Tom Collins and carried the role with that shy smile of his and his compasssionate voice. I am a little in love with Jesse Martin and noticed a resemblance to Gregory Hines, and then I cried a little more, because he's dead too.
Over all, Rent was a horrible replication of the original Broadway show, but it certainly carries all the drama of the original with it.
Happy Thanksgiving, all.
Posted by lysa at November 25, 2005 1:21 AM
Comments
:-P ~~~~~
Posted by: Scottie at November 26, 2005 11:59 PM
Is that first sentence in English?
Posted by: K at November 27, 2005 9:36 PM
You should hear her repeat it 5 times in a row so it can stick in the software memory array that is in her head.
Lacrimal glands...secrete lacrimal fluid..stimulated by parasympathetic fibers...lacrimal glands...secrete lacrimal fluid..stimulated by parasympathetic fibers...lacrimal glands...secrete lacrimal fluid..stimulated by parasympathetic fibers...
Bio, youre a right bastard.
btw, almost went to sleep during Rent...same as the play.
Posted by: S at November 27, 2005 11:23 PM
Aw, honey do do do do do do, aw sugar sugar...
Posted by: K at November 29, 2005 7:43 PM