{"id":764,"date":"2023-06-07T01:16:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T01:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stageraw.com\/remake\/?p=764"},"modified":"2023-06-12T00:39:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T00:39:23","slug":"did-you-see-what-walter-paisley-did-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stageraw.com\/remake\/did-you-see-what-walter-paisley-did-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You See What Walter Paisley Did Today?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Did You See What Walter Paisley Did Today?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Reviewed by Julyza Commodore<\/strong>
\nLa Mirada Theatre\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nThru April 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

RECOMMENDED\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In Randy Rogel\u2019s new \u201cbeatnik horror comedy musical,\u201d \u00a0a sculptor, Walter Paisley (Steven Booth), struggling in San Francisco, feels as though he lacks skill. It isn\u2019t until he starts working in a particular style that he is able to achieve fame and fortune. However, the same thing that catapults him to his highest of heights, is the same thing that causes his downfall.<\/p>\n

The show opens with an upbeat number in a jazz cafe, \u201cThat\u2019s Art\u201d featuring a pretentious, blowhard poet named Maxwell (Ross Hellwig) and Company. It is both hilarious and entertaining as it takes us through a parody definition of art from Maxwell\u2019s dubious perspective. Amusement is also found within the characters and their development. For instance, Walter\u2019s neighbor, Mrs. Swickert (Kathy Fitzgerald) is obsessed with him in a way that\u2019s decidedly warped, supported by Fitzgerald\u2019s gail-force commitment. Of course, there is a woman, Carla (Vanessa Sierra) whom Walter has taken a liking to; Carla has big dreams of her own, and of course, Walter has a competitor in Maxwell. You get the idea.<\/p>\n

Sierra\u2019s portrayal of Carla is just magnificent, oozing passion as she sings and dances. Her voice is strong, yet delicate and beautiful.<\/p>\n

Yearning for his big break as a sculptor, Walter is willing to do just about anything.\u00a0 Although he commits a shameful act, because of Booth\u2019s portrayal, he becomes an anti hero you can feel for, in a Roger Corman kind of way.<\/p>\n

Rogel wrote book, lyrics and music, and the songs, beautifully written and sung, linger in the air. Musical direction is by Andrew Orbison with musical supervision by Kimberly Grigsby.<\/p>\n

There is not one actor who hits the stage and gives a mediocre performance, while the pacing remains brisk. Connor Gallagher\u2019s choreography is also energizing and keeps up with the jazzy, bright numbers, complemented by John Iacovelli\u2019s fine set design and David Lander\u2019s lighting, all serving the tone for each scene.<\/p>\n

Though it parodies the B-movie genre, which could feel derivative, the show feels fresh nonetheless \u2014 maybe because it\u2019s so funny, with the story being so well told.<\/p>\n

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, Thurs., 7:30 pm; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 1:30 & 6:30 pm; thru\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>April 2nd.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>https:\/\/lamiradatheatre.com<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Running time: Two hours with intermission.<\/em><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”902″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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