The Story behind the photographs - A Christmas Carol

The Story behind the Photographs A Christmas Carol

Dave Steakley’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is going into it’s final week at ZACH in the Topfer theatre.

The story remains the same, but there were some tweaking of songs and changes in the cast. Since I had photographed the show last year, I had decided I would focus on the new faces and any of the changes that I could spot.

Some of the new faces were people I’ve been wanting to photograph, but our schedules haven’t permitted that opportunity.

opportunity.Boyce Templin

Who was recently scene in Priscilla Queen of the Desert returns for another production at ZACH. Boyce like many of the actors plays several characters including the Ghost of Christmas Future.

Jaston Williams appears as Scrooge. The first time I ever saw Jaston perform at ZACH was when he channeled Truman Copote in his one man show Tru. Jaston's Scrooge is really great. Roderick returns as the ghost of Jacob Marley.

Roderick Sanford and Kim Stacy bust a move as Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig in one of the get out of your seat and dance moments during the show.

Celeste Castillo and Boyce Templin, part of the Adult ensemble and Below Boyce in one of the many dance numbers.

Sometimes I get lucky and I get a shot that even takes my breath way. I found the show to be very emotional this year. Perhaps it has to do with getting older or the fact that I don’t get to see my family as often as I’d like.

Life is a journey and we don’t know where that journey is going to take us. I am hoping I can push the journey along. I am hoping I can take back the house in New Orleans and create a living space and a place for artists to be inspired and create.

Vincent Hooper, who recently filled in as the Ghost of Christmas Past is quite the performer. He can act, sing and dance. 

Michael Valentine reprises his role as Fred.

 Another moment in the show with Vincent Hooper.

The moment in the show that I found to be very emotional. Anderson Zoll, Megan Richards Wright, Marianel Marquez, Paul Sanchez and Javier Garcia. There are many standing ovation moments in the show and Marianel gets one with her rendition of Halo.

Jaston Williams when he is visited by one of the Ghosts.

Jaston Williams embracing Christmas after he has seen his future.

 Vincent Hooper in one of his earlier moments in the show as a charitable gentleman.

Sometimes I get lucky and I get a shot that even takes my breath way. I found the show to be very emotional this year. Perhaps it has to do with getting older or the fact that I don’t get to see my family as often as I’d like.

Life is a journey and we don’t know where that journey is going to take us. I am hoping I can push the journey along. I am hoping I can take back the house in New Orleans and create a living space and a place for artists to be inspired and create.




Artography by Dlonzo “It’s not just a Photograph, it’s Art!”

If you are in need of an artist/photographer to capture your event from concept to completion contact me, 1960Photo@gmail.com or Photo1960@aol.com

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Life Can be a Drag or Just an Illusion

(Kim Stacy plays several characters in Priscilla, including the awkward woman.)

I'm experimenting with this entry as I started it on one computer and I want to see if I can insert or combine the information. If not there will be two separate entries.

(Jack Donahue plays Bernadette, the role played by Terrence Stamp in the film.)

(Anthony Vincent Toudjarov plays Felicia)

(Kwame Michael Remy as Miss Understanding)

(Stephen Anthony plays various roles in Prescilla Queen of the Desert)

(Boyce Templin plays Farrah and is a part of the Ensemble)

I had been wanting to write this for quite some time. Currently, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Musical, is being performed at ZACH. It’s an incredible musical based upon the film of the same name. The show runs Wednesdays through Sundays, with two shows on Saturdays until Sunday October 30, 2016. There are still tickets available.

Abe Reybold directs this lavish and colorful production. Of course there are some differences in the musical, but the story remains the same. There’s more music and this time they actually do sing when the get to the top of Ayers Rock.

When I met the film makers at the Seattle International Film Festival we discussed musical rights and getting Terrence Stamp to play the part of Bernadette.

In the ZACH production, Jack Donahue does an incredible job with the role.

There are many events in New Orleans where I can take pictures of people in costumes, mainly during Mardi Gras, Southern Decadence and Halloween.

In 2009 I was introduced to Coca and I decided I would try to photograph the process of the transformation. I shot video and still images and it was quite interesting.

(Coca beginning the transformation process)

These images are from a benefit that was held at the Golden Lantern.

I’ve written about this when I used to write about my travels. In 2005 I went to Louisville, Kentucky to visit a friend and he liked watching drag. I went to one of those competitions and I was blown away. I was never a big fan of drag other than watching people on TV doing it and Jim Baily who considered himself an illusionist.

In 2002, I had gone to a club in Pensacola called Emerald City and I saw something so unusual that I was changing my mind about the art form. Anorexia performed: an alien like creature that was just so theatrical you felt as if you were somewhere else.

(Coca as Lucille Ball in the famous Vita Vita Vegeman commercial)

So, back to Louisville, quite a few of the acts actually sang, there was no lip syncing. Some of the costumes and dancing was so professional. Now that I write this it reminds me of a line from Bernadette, that the art of drag is gone, but everyone is finding their way to be a star thanks to RuPaul. Although Sylvester paved the way.

There was one person that did Tina Turner and there was another number that I don’t recall, but the costume was a leather antebellum gothic look that was just awesome.
Then there was a group that sang Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, they were dressed in black an white like children from the corn, but the lead was Edward Scissor hands and this was just the best thing I had seen in quite some time.

(Rikki Redd performing at a benefit at the Golden Lantern in New Orleans)

More and more those that do drag are bringing out their art just like the entertainers that they impersonate. Of course there can be a thin line between impersonation and drag.

Like all art, it’s not for everyone. Some people don’t understand it and there are others that see too much of themselves on the stage or it’s a secret fantasy to perform.
That’s why Halloween and Mardi Gras gives them the chance to embrace those hidden fantasies.

(Monique Michaels performing at the Golden Lantern for a benefit)

Artography by Dlonzo “It’s not just a Photograph, it’s Art!”

If you are in need of an artist/photographer to capture your event from concept to completion contact me, 1960Photo@gmail.com or Photo1960@aol.com

Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind and do come back again to see where the journey leads.

Check out my other blogs for more insight.
http://dlonzo-OpenYourMind.blogspot.com
http://filmlover4pg.blogspot.com
http://artbyDlonzo.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by; and keep an open mind.
Taking it one day at a time. Keep the faith.

Remember Artist Trading Cards (ATC) are available simply by asking. Send an email with ATC in the subject and I can email one to you.

http://www.dlonzo-OpenYourMind.blogspot.com

While you’re here, why not become a follower (fan).

Check out the links below for some of my videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmgUzGZGt98

The above link is a video for an organic flutist in New Orleans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hciIcHFm3Yw&NR=1

The above is a link of a performance from Oz in New Orleans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-qcybZsUzc

The above link is for a promo of a DJ in New Orleans.

http://www.myspace.com/darqueleight/music/songs/d-bohemian-31098704

Computer generated music.

Happy Mardi Gras

I've decided I would connect all of my blogs with the theme of Mardi Gras. Each one will cover Mardi Gras in the sense of how it connects to New Orleans.

This image is a drawing I did many years ago. It was just a doodle and then it turned into this elaborate piece of art on a little piece of paper. I want to try and redo it on a larger piece of paper. Maybe I'll even put it on canvas.

Mardi Gras is as big of a deal to some New Orleanians as is Christmas or Halloween to others. This photograph represents a home in a which someone probably belongs to one of the Mardi Gras organizations.

      In New Orleans the Carnival season begins on January 6. It is also known as Twelfth Night. The season comes to a close on Fat Tuesday, but in between there are parties, balls, parades and fun.

            Mardi Gras in New Orleans is something everyone should experience at least once. There is nothing like it anywhere else. The entire city gets involved. The Krewe - this is the organization that puts together a specific parade. They select a theme and then sketches are created to bring that idea to life in the form of a float. The number of floats that will be a part of the parade depends on the number or members. Some parades have as little as ten floats and the larger Krewe’s can have up to 30 or more.

Some of the Krewes throw unique items, such as this stuffed animal.

The floats started out as paper mache coverings over wagon bases. As time went on and technology progressed so did the artist value of these floats. As newer Krewes came on to the scene fresher ideas were introduced and by the early 70’s something known as the Super Krewe was created. Endymion and Bacchus began the competition to see who would put on the better show.

Night time Parade goers throw their hands up for beads. "Throw me somethin' Mister." is the signature phrase. The beads that were thrown from the floats were once made out of glass and over time they were made out of plastic. It was a little less dangerous. Some terminology to know: Krewe beads are beads that have a medallion with the Krewe's name on it. Doubloons are coins with information about the Krewe. The theme of the parade, the year and if you're lucky you made get a special dabloon from the king, captain or one of the co captains. Some organizations have doubloons representing the Mardi Gras colors, purple, green and gold. Purple represents Justice, green represents faith and gold represents power. I'll be writing on the main blog about Mardi Gras ending on Tuesday just as it all comes to an end. I will include some of my favorite images and the stories behind them.

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