Comments on: Theatre Review: “Octopus” at the Phoenix

By: Hope

Hope — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:20:40 +0000

Thanks very much, Naoma, for reading my blog and for leaving your comment! I am very glad to hear that “Octopus” is being produced, and produced well, in other places.

By: naoma foreman

naoma foreman — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:27:30 +0000

My husband and I saw the play in the Phoenix area last evening and were moved by it. We talked about it all the way home and both began humming the fade-out song at the same time. Thank you for your review. It was a message on many levels. I had a front row seat and got a bit splashed, but was wearing a trench coat and felt part of the action. The actors were superb.

By: Hope

Hope — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:05:07 +0000

Scot, I’m sorry I missed you, too! I know I don’t come across as shy, but I really am, especially in “crowd” situations like a party, so I focus on the person I’m with and just sort of let other people come to me if they want to. I guess this helps me stay put rather than fleeing, but it also means I miss noticing a lot of people I like.

Anyway, if I _had_ seen you at the party, I would have told you that I loved your portrayal of the Delivery Boy’s progression from pleasantly insistent to aggressively insistent. And you were just so cute and funny! I am laughing again, remembering.

Oh, man, is it Thursday yet? I want to see this show again!

By: Hope

Hope — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:46:04 +0000

Thanks, Gail and Zona, for reading and commenting.

Zona, I am delighted that you, too, had such a profound experience with this show. I’ll be returning to see it at least once more, too, so maybe I’ll see you at the theatre!

By: Scot

Scot — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:41:45 +0000

Wowsers, Zona, what an endorsement! Thank you!
And Hope, thank YOU for all your kind words. I’m sorry I didn’t get to chat with you at the reception Thursday night.
Since I first read Octopus over a year ago, I’ve loved it and known how important it is to produce. I’m overjoyed that it’s been so well-received, and I’m honored to be in the cast.

By: Zona

Zona — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:39:26 +0000

I just wanted to share that in 10 years of seeing theatre in Indianapolis, “Octopus” has been my favorite production I’ve watched in the city.

The play is quirky and beautiful and the Phoenix cast and crew handles it dynamically.

I’ll be returning to see the show at least once more.

Kudos, Phoenix.

By: gail bray

gail bray — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:09:51 +0000

as always, enjoyed reading your review and am looking forward to seeing “octopus.”

THANKS, HOPE!

By: Hope

Hope — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:54:20 +0000

Thanks, Nate! I will add “Octopus script” to my Christmas wish list.

By: Nate

Nate — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:57:51 +0000

thanks for coming, hope. glad the play connected with you.

as far as getting a copy of the script, Samuel French just published it, so you can buy a copy from them if you’re interested.

By: Hope

Hope — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:52:14 +0000

You’re welcome, Ben and Jason. Thank YOU for a great night at the theatre!

And Ben – hah! – that is so great that the Octopus float won Most Original. I saw some photos of it that Zach Rosing took and laughed out loud in delight.