After a remarkably fun and incredibly successful Cast and Crew meeting, which featured a screening of 'Plan 9 From Outer Space', introductions, orientation, scheduling, and the most hilarious Read-Thru ever - the undead are rising, rockets are being quickly set up, and the flying saucers will be in the air any minute!
A million Thanks go out to the entire Cast and Production Staff.
This would not be happening without your talent, time, and dedication.
And remember, my friends - we're not just making fun of a cheesy black & white sci-fi thriller from the 50's - we're LIVING a cheesy black & white sci-fi thriller from the 50's.
These are moments, and memories, that will last us a lifetime - now, and IN THE FUTURE.
Let's venture into the unknown. Unravel the mysterious. Unveil the unexplainable.
And let's have some fun.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Rehearsals Start This Week!
Monday Night Plans 1 Thru 9, From Outer Space
Following a Cast and Crew screening of the original 1959 Ed Wood sci-fi thriller/zombie horror masterpiece 'Plan 9 From Outer Space', we dive right in, with introductions, rehearsal schedules, and a Q&A.
After that, a full cast Read-Thru and a Production Meeting.
A busy night - with enough laughs, thrills, chills, spills, new friendships, life lessons, and homemade cupcakes for everyone.
And special thanks to Nick, for scoring us the VIP Clubhouse.
More Updates On The Way
Keep Watching The Skies!
Following a Cast and Crew screening of the original 1959 Ed Wood sci-fi thriller/zombie horror masterpiece 'Plan 9 From Outer Space', we dive right in, with introductions, rehearsal schedules, and a Q&A.
After that, a full cast Read-Thru and a Production Meeting.
A busy night - with enough laughs, thrills, chills, spills, new friendships, life lessons, and homemade cupcakes for everyone.
And special thanks to Nick, for scoring us the VIP Clubhouse.
More Updates On The Way
Keep Watching The Skies!
Monday, January 23, 2012
The cast is complete!
Please welcome Nathan Dawson aboard as Jeff Trent, our Leading Man Airline Pilot Hero.
And please stow your tray tables and return your seats to their full and upright positions, as we are now cleared for takeoff!
And please stow your tray tables and return your seats to their full and upright positions, as we are now cleared for takeoff!
Friday, January 20, 2012
This Kickstarter thing is getting crazy.
In just two days we've managed to get pledges totaling over one thousand dollars. That means we're halfway to our lowball goal in just two days. That is absolutely unreal. We'd like to raise at least three thousand - the more we raise, the better we can make everything. We've got a lot of insanely talented people lined up to do set design, prop design, and costuming. They are going to create amazing things, and they're going to be able to do it because of all of you.
The more we raise, the more we can absolutely blow this out of the water. And, in the end, the more the actors and crew will get paid. Everyone wins! So keep spreading the word, keep telling your friends about us. Your generosity so far has been spectacular, and we can't thank you enough.
Thank you. Thank you so, so much.
The more we raise, the more we can absolutely blow this out of the water. And, in the end, the more the actors and crew will get paid. Everyone wins! So keep spreading the word, keep telling your friends about us. Your generosity so far has been spectacular, and we can't thank you enough.
Thank you. Thank you so, so much.
Sneak peek at Vampira
Hey, here's a sneak peek at Mandy Applegate as Vampira, minus the wig. This is what you're in for, this is the sort of thing we're bringing to the table and we haven't even started really working on it yet, holy crap.
I don't even have words to express how happy this makes me.
New cast members announced! AGAIN!
We've got two new cast members to announce today!
First, welcome Chip Stubbs to the cast. He'll be playing General "find out what the HELL they want" Roberts. He's being joined by the world-famous Larry Hembree, who is joining the cast as Bela Lugosi.
This has quickly shaped up to be an amazing cast, and I'm pretty damned sure this is going to be the best time I have ever had in my entire life. But only because I haven't managed to convince Salma Hayek to marry me yet. Working on it. Until then, PLAN 9!
First, welcome Chip Stubbs to the cast. He'll be playing General "find out what the HELL they want" Roberts. He's being joined by the world-famous Larry Hembree, who is joining the cast as Bela Lugosi.
This has quickly shaped up to be an amazing cast, and I'm pretty damned sure this is going to be the best time I have ever had in my entire life. But only because I haven't managed to convince Salma Hayek to marry me yet. Working on it. Until then, PLAN 9!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
New cast member announced
We're filling the last few roles over the next few days. Today we're welcoming Mandy Applegate to the cast; she'll be playing Vampira. It's going to take a lot of work to memorize all of those lines, but we're absolutely sure that Mandy's got what it takes to do it. Congratulations, Mandy, and welcome to something beautiful.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Kickstarter is live, not undead!
Theater productions cost money. It would be wonderful if they didn't, but the reality is that they're expensive as hell. Even something like "Plan 9" is expensive. At the same time, we're not rich, and we want to keep ticket costs as reasonable as possible. How can we do that?
By raising as much money as possible. So, we need your help. Check out our Kickstarter page, here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/875046548/plan-9-from-outer-space-live-and-undead
Then, just go nuts. Donate as much as you feel comfortable donating. Each donation will earn you a reward of some sort, because we love you and want to make you happy. If you want to sign up for multiple rewards but find that, for some reason, you cannot, please let me know on the Facebook event page. I will create a reward that combines the elements you want and add it to the list.
And if there's a reward that you'd LIKE to see, but don't see on there, let me know that as well. I'll see what I can do.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. You are beautiful.
By raising as much money as possible. So, we need your help. Check out our Kickstarter page, here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/875046548/plan-9-from-outer-space-live-and-undead
Then, just go nuts. Donate as much as you feel comfortable donating. Each donation will earn you a reward of some sort, because we love you and want to make you happy. If you want to sign up for multiple rewards but find that, for some reason, you cannot, please let me know on the Facebook event page. I will create a reward that combines the elements you want and add it to the list.
And if there's a reward that you'd LIKE to see, but don't see on there, let me know that as well. I'll see what I can do.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. You are beautiful.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Cast and crew announced!
The majority of the cast and crew have been announced; the rest will be announced in the next few days. Click on the "Cast and Crew" tab at the top of the page to see the list, and keep checking back - the full list will be available soon.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
In the Beginning...
Years ago, while revisiting Ed Wood's undisputed masterpiece, 'Plan 9 From Outer Space', for the 19th time, it dawned on me that the backdrops and situations presented were uniformly simple enough that you could feasibly produce this story as a live action play. With all the hilariously bad dialogue, cheap sets, and terrible special effects intact.
As bad as it is, 'Plan 9' is a cinema classic, in my opinion. And I consider Edward D. Wood, Jr, to be a misunderstood genius, who was born too soon. In this day and age, he might have been an independent film giant, right alongside the likes of David Lynch and John Waters.
Far from being 'The Worst Movie Of All Time', 'Plan 9' is like an ugly puppy that you can't help but love.
In truth, I just wanted to be in it - be a part of it - inhabiting Ed Wood's strange universe.
Live in it.
Recreate it.
Leave my handprint on it, while remaining true to Ed Wood's original vision.
I set the idea aside in my mind and went on with my life.
Fast forward several years, to the rehearsals for the live action version of 'Reservoir Dogs', directed by Scott Means, and starring myself as Mr. Blonde, and my friend Nick Dunn as Mr White.
One night, between shootouts, the backstage discussion inevitably turned to the pros and cons of Movie-To-Stage adaptations.
"I always wanted to do a live version of 'Plan 9 From Outer Space", I told Nick.
Nick's response, as his face lit up, was beautiful in its inspiration and simplicity.
"That would be totally amazing! Why don't you do it?"
Suddenly that question wouldn't leave me alone. And neither would the answer, which was essentially, "There's no reason not to."
After further logistical talks with Nick, and with the encouragement of several other people, the idea quickly became a plan. Then the plan began to take definitive shape on paper, and in reality.
During a meeting-of-the-minds lunch with our mutual friend, Chris Bickel, the subject was brought up, to his enthusiatic approval. When asked if he wanted to be involved in the production, his reply was "Can I be Criswell?" - and our deal with the Dark Lord was done.
Now, here we are, months later - the perfect performance space secured, auditions over, personnel and cast being determined as of this writing, and we are now finally on our way, firmly poised on the precipice of Outer Space, putting the 9th Plan into action...
As bad as it is, 'Plan 9' is a cinema classic, in my opinion. And I consider Edward D. Wood, Jr, to be a misunderstood genius, who was born too soon. In this day and age, he might have been an independent film giant, right alongside the likes of David Lynch and John Waters.
Far from being 'The Worst Movie Of All Time', 'Plan 9' is like an ugly puppy that you can't help but love.
In truth, I just wanted to be in it - be a part of it - inhabiting Ed Wood's strange universe.
Live in it.
Recreate it.
Leave my handprint on it, while remaining true to Ed Wood's original vision.
I set the idea aside in my mind and went on with my life.
Fast forward several years, to the rehearsals for the live action version of 'Reservoir Dogs', directed by Scott Means, and starring myself as Mr. Blonde, and my friend Nick Dunn as Mr White.
One night, between shootouts, the backstage discussion inevitably turned to the pros and cons of Movie-To-Stage adaptations.
"I always wanted to do a live version of 'Plan 9 From Outer Space", I told Nick.
Nick's response, as his face lit up, was beautiful in its inspiration and simplicity.
"That would be totally amazing! Why don't you do it?"
Suddenly that question wouldn't leave me alone. And neither would the answer, which was essentially, "There's no reason not to."
After further logistical talks with Nick, and with the encouragement of several other people, the idea quickly became a plan. Then the plan began to take definitive shape on paper, and in reality.
During a meeting-of-the-minds lunch with our mutual friend, Chris Bickel, the subject was brought up, to his enthusiatic approval. When asked if he wanted to be involved in the production, his reply was "Can I be Criswell?" - and our deal with the Dark Lord was done.
Now, here we are, months later - the perfect performance space secured, auditions over, personnel and cast being determined as of this writing, and we are now finally on our way, firmly poised on the precipice of Outer Space, putting the 9th Plan into action...
The performance space - a quick and blurry photo.
Lesson learned - I should have used the flash. NEXT TIME I WILL USE THE FLASH.
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