Nikola Tesla/Jonathon Young Thunk/Discussion/Appreciation

[Vampgaia]

The play sounds amazing, also Vampgaia, he told a friend of mine that he prefered to be called Jon when she went and saw his play No Exit in San Francisco, so I always call him Jon *shrugs*[/QUOTE]

The play was amazing. So physical, so intense, so well acted. I would love to see it again.

Sorry if I sounded rude. I've had some bad experiences on MB's before and I brought that with me without knowing the people here better. Sorry if I insulted anyone.

[Vampgaia]

Starjade, glad you got to see the play. It was great, wasn't it? Where did you sit? I sat on the front row. There was no way I was gonna let some tall, big haired person get in front of me. LOL.

[NumberSix]

I just went to Stockholm tonight and ad other people said it was really amazing. Both actors are incredible physical and really commit to their actions and words. We met Jonathon afterwards, chatted for a few minutes and then I got a pic with him. He is VERY skinny! Haha. Anyways, he is permanently moved to Toronto (as he told us) so expect more shows in this area. Will try to post the pic!
We also briefly mentioned Sanctuary; he sounded disappointed

I wonder how that will affect his work with Electric Company Theatre. I know they're doing Tear the Curtain this fall, but then after that??? I wish he would perform in some cities I wouldn't have to fly to, BUT I did fly to Toronto and saw this play and finally got an autograph from him. I loved seeing him perform on stage, but instead of being satisfied, now I just want to see him again!

Did he say anything about Sanctuary?

Stockholm was wonderfully disturbing! Jonathon and Melissa Jane (MJ) Shaw were amazing. I did get to meet Jonathon and MJ after the show. From a purely superficial fangirl point of view, Jonathon is MUCH hotter in person than on screen. And really very nice. They both were. I was able to chat with them for a bit and get their autographs on my playbill as well as one I will be donating for the charity auction held at the Polaris Sci-Fi Convention in Toronto.

"Wonderfully disturbing" is a good way to describe it. And I agree on both points: he is hotter in person, and very nice.
Thanks for sharing your pics and review.

Thanks for the caps Yamii. I'm very behind with them though. Even though I've upgraded my connection it still takes a while to get through the pictures so I hope you'll leave them up for a long time.

FO: Sounds like you need to take some time and treat yourself to something you love to lift your spirits.

[yamiinsane]

You're welcome Six I'll keep them up as long as those sites let me

[SnowWhite]

*hops in*
I'm seaching for something. Maybe someone here can help me:

Pinky and the Brain - Henry and Nikola

There was this awsome vid on youtube with the theme song of P&tB.. but I can't find it anymore ( does anybody know where I could find it or who made it?
I'd be very happy about that!
hugs, Snow

[FromOutside]

Six, true indeed. Too bad I don't have time... But today was a lot better. My relationship isn' doing great and I got a wrong gas bottle at work but later on I got to see an old paper mill turned to museum (very interesting!), then I got free food. Some formal program was canceled, instead we tasted wines from a local winery. I chatted with people with whom I share lab and now I feel much better about asking things from them ^^

SnowWhite, I'd love to see the video I haven't seen it but I love the comparison.

Btw there is an episode of Pinky and the Brain where we got to see Edison He doesn't have much screen time but the ep is so hilarious it is insane. Especially if you watch it first time while searching some material you could use for some hilarious comparisons (If I may shamelessly self-advertise, the fic I ended up with: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508215/1/bBrain_b Gave me giggles but then, I am easy to amuse)

[Glitch33]

Vampgaia I don't think anyone was offended. If you want you can join my fansite and post your review there as well. If you want I'll give you the url

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I know which video you're talking about Snow, and it was deleted due to copyright infringment .... They've been deleting a lot of videos for that reason. Sorry i don't remember who made it

[SnowWhite]

I know which video you're talking about Snow, and it was deleted due to copyright infringment .... They've been deleting a lot of videos for that reason. Sorry i don't remember who made it

Oh no... (( I feared something like that!
I hope somebody has saved it on their computer.. I thought I had it on my hard drive, but I can't find it and I've lost quite some vids after moving to a new computer..

[Glitch33]

It was a great video though

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[Dinoman]

I stumbled across this while googling something else:

Nikola Tesla's Birthday

[Vampgaia]

Vampgaia I don't think anyone was offended. If you want you can join my fansite and post your review there as well. If you want I'll give you the url.

I'd love to join. Thanks.

[Glitch33]

I snurched it Dino

Vampgaia, great! The url is http://jonathonyoung.proboards.com. Registration is easy, all you have to do once you're registered is read the rules and post that you've read them. It's quite simple

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[ellymelly]

Stockholm

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I wrote pages about the play in my journal. I'm not so sure y'all will want to read that much. LOL.

The Tarragon Theatre Extra Space is a very intimate space with only 113 seats. I sat on the first row. I had no intention of ending up sitting behind some tall person with big hair! The first row is the stage floor. So at times I could have reached out and touched Jonathon or MJ. (Before anyone gets insulted by my use of their first names, this is how they introduced themselves to me.)

Just before the play begins, the theatre lights go out - it becomes pitch black. When the lights come up, Jonathon is standing center stage with a couple of bags of groceries. Throughout the play the characters of Todd and Kali address the audience. Todd begins by telling us that he and Kali have just been to a matinee. It's his birthday. Kali appears and they tell us about the movie - not a chick flick or a dick flick - but an artsy movie with subtitles. They are loving and fun with each other. They tell us about their upcoming trip to Stockholm. They are both excited about the trip and about their day filled with birthday plans.

When they get home, there is a letter from Todd's mother just inside the door. Kali begins a rant about what a horrid woman his mother is. He agrees with her but you can tell from Todd's behavior that his agreement is to keep the peace with her and not because he truly believes it. Kali taunts him with the letter calling him a momma's boy. He is hurt by what Kali says, but he tells her he will not allow his mother to ruin their day and he will not read the letter. Kali then distracts him with fellatio. At first he isn't particularly receptive. He is distracted by the letter and tells the audience so, but he's a man and pleasure wins out. He ends up on the floor breathing mighty hard with his pants unzipped. And Kali looks smugly satisfied with herself and her skills. (For the fangirls and guys, we get a glimpse of tummy when Todd buttons up his pants.)

I believe everyone here has seen the youtube promo clip of them putting up the groceries. (I was IMPRESSED with the athletics display by both MJ and Jonathon. It's a VERY physical play.)

Todd's mother calls him. She and his father sing him happy birthday. We hear it as it is recorded on the answering machine. The message changes the mood. Kali again taunts him about his mother telling him she knows he wants to call his mom. He says no.

While Todd is off stage, Kali tells us how they met at a restaurant. He had been there with someone else. But the chemistry between them was electric and they soon became inseparable. However, you can tell by the way Kali talks that she is still jealous of his ex - unreasonably so.

Upon Todd's return to the kitchen, Kali questions him about his horrid ex-girlfriend. Her jealousy is obviously unreasonable. And Todd reminds her calmly that they have agree that retro jealously is just dumb. Kali seems to calm down and agrees with him. It is obvious that this is not the first time they have been over this.

In order to prevent Todd from calling his mother, Kali asks to borrow his phone. He questions her about why she doesn't want to use her phone, but relents and gives her his. She leaves the kitchen heading for the stairs to the attic. Halfway up the stairs she tells us that Todd will not call his mother now. He doesn't have his phone and he won't use the landline. He will probably come up with an excuse to leave the house. Todd has been chopping vegetables in the background. As if on cue, he calls out telling her they forgot fennel. She looks to the audience as if to say 'I told you so.' She tells him to forget the fennel. He again argues briefly but gives in. While he continues making dinner, she searches his phone. She gets more irritated as she looks. It's as if she won't be satisfied until she finds something incriminating. She finally finds a female name she doesn't know. Her anger is vicious. When she returns to the kitchen, she breaks out the champagne she bought as a surprise. He doesn't want it and you immediately know that bad things happen when she drinks. They have a toast and while Todd sips his glass, Kali downs hers in one big gulp and reaches for the bottle. She asks him about the woman saying a friend of Todd's mentioned her. Todd tells her he doesn't know who she is talking about. She then asks him what the best meal he ever had was. She rejects his first answer refining her question. Finally he tells her about a meal he shared with a friend while traveling through France just after college. She questions him more until she finds out his companion was a woman that he was in a sexual relationship with. He tries to calm her by reminding her he was very young and it was just a fun casual relationship. That angers her more. She tells him a leopard cannot change his spots.

Kali finally looses all control. She attacks Todd with a frightening viciousness. The scene was terrifying in it's intensity. She attacks and he tries to protect himself. She hits and kicks and bites all the time accusing him of all sorts of things. He finally fights back and slaps her. She immediately tells him she is calling the police to report him. Todd grabs the phone and tries to give it to her telling her to go ahead that he can't take it anymore. (The scene is beautifully done by Jonathon and MJ.) Kali breaks into tears and tells him she is sorry, she knows that she's wrong, that something is wrong with her, she promises to get help, she is on her knees crying and begging. Todd then talks to the audience explaining to us how the fight is actually a relief since it had been building for most of the day and he tries to explain to us why he is going to forgive her. He tells us that we don't know how seductive her total remorse is. That she feels if from the top her of head to her very toes. We see how the cycle will continue. He takes her in his arms, forgiving her and believing somehow that it will be better. Kali has said she is smarter than this, she will get help. We know that will never happen.

The next scene has them in the basement looking shell shocked. They are curled up together. Todd talks to the audience again - this time about the future. About the children they will have that they will traumatize with their violence. About what happens when he finally leaves. About how Kali will one night put sleeping pills in the children's drinks and have their oldest son call him. His last memory of his children will be his eldest telling him over and over that he loves him. Todd won't get there in time and his family will die. It's a horrible story and the audience believes it and can see it. (Jonathon's performance is so powerful. I got chills.) Todd shakes the horrible vision of his future off and once again believes in vain that things will get better. He and Kali again focus on their trip to Stockholm. We see hopefulness again and we know the cycle will continue.

The play was gut wrenching. Jonathon and MJ's performances were mesmerizing. I am so glad I was able to go. I just wish everyone here could have seen it.

May I post a copy of this to Lair or Lab? It is an excellent review of the play for those of us trying to work out what it was like

[Vampgaia]

Sure, Ellymelly, you can post it. I certainly don't mind.

[Glitch33]

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Sorry took me forever to post, net was being a pain