New Believers

Fever Theater's New Believers is a continuation of work begun in January with their show Believers. While Believers examined cult behavior in a fairly straightforward fashion, the new show takes a more abstract approach to the broader questions of why people need to believe in things, and why they believe the things that they do.-Alison Hallett (Portland Mercury)

(I saw this show last night and in my opinion) New Believers is a lively interactive glance into a new world where the familiar becomes the obscure and commonplace objects become magic. I was unsure about this play at first I have never been to such a nontraditional show and was weary of the lack of costumes, sets and heavy dependence on a confusing abstract script. I was pleasantly surprised by the show’s somber tone with sudden flavors of, anger, insanity, joy, sadness, and humor. I found myself running through the full gamut of emotions. At many points I had no idea what was going on in the plot but the beauty of this show was that (like any good abstract art) it speaks to everyone in a different way and in that way becomes something very personalized and dear.
There are lots of interactions between cast and audience that bring you into the show’s lap. I found myself part of the action and on my toes confused but curious about what would come next. Even in the subtlest moments I was never bored or disappointed. The magic of this show is fueled by the wonderfully odd cast, their full commitment to each step, movement and line, made me care about what was going to happen even when I didn’t know what was going on.
Sets and costumes although minimalist where appropriate, to set the proper mood. The use of sounds, did more for the setting than any amount of set dressing, expensive costuming and lighting could have ever done for a show like this.
I was skeptical at first but left the theater with a light and perplexed feeling as if I needed to adjust back to normal life after spending a few hours in someone else’s dream. I loved this show. It was fun and engrossing it was art and it was emotional, I was moved by it.

For more info on this and other Fever Theater shows visit http://www.fevertheater.com/

New Believers

Fever Theater at the Casket, 403 NW 5th, 381-6814, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, through July 5 (no show on July 4), $10-15 (Thurs pay what you will)

I love a new idea.

Reverse graffiti. it is worth watching the 3 min video to experience an original thought.

Because it is the first week in June and it continues to rain...

...here are some posts about depression to cheer you up.


www.marriedtothesea.com

I have realized lately that I haven't been writing very much, just haphazardly posting things, perhaps this will change soon... perhaps.

Music

Jose Gonzalez


Rosie Thomas


Rocky Votolato

Genius.

The question on everyone's mind is... why didn't I think of that?

Oh I love you Jemaine

Vedera

Last night Chelsea and I went to an Eisley show @ the Wonder Ballroom, it was a blast Eisley was absolutely euphoric I also really loved their opening act Vedera, give them a listen


http://www.myspace.com/vedera

A Summer Place.

Kidder Creek Orchard Camp is a tiny rustic summer camp in Greenview CA, it is one of the major loves of my life. These pictures represent some of the best candid moments from 8 years of ministry (I do not take credit for most of the photography a lot of it was done by Craig Thompson and Darin McQuoid click the images enlarge)

Snow in the Russian wilderness on the hike to the Rocks site.
Sleeping under the stars @ Curley Jack
I did take this picture of kids @ Ukanam falls 2002
It is one of my all time favorite hikes on the way to Ukanam falls.

Ministry moments on the Klamath look something like this.
Ukanam falls hike

Bingham lake, Rocks site.


Kidder Creek @ Sunset
Kidder apple orchards

If you look closely in this picture you can see my friend Josh jumping from the top of the falls.

PDH Jump

The only horses I love.
Craig Thompson
Clear Creek
The tiny person in the corner of this picture is me leading the Ukanam hike 2003

Rock climbing with jr high kids is a blast.
long hot beautiful days in the RW



Lion's head Jump

The whirlpool

Home

I found this picture of Nuevo on Wikipedia, isn't it perfect? I am so lucky to have such a happy bond with the past, when I think of this little town I am flooded with lovely thoughts of stars, hot asphalt, olive trees, damp grass fields, goats, Long walks and engrossing conversation at the lake, adventures at the bubble and camel rock , memories of community, family,friendship and simple pleasures.

Before I die

I want to spend some nights beneath the Aurora Borealis, in a tiny tent with no companion but a telescope, and when the sun comes up, begin to dream and ponder wrapped in warm stuffy sleep.