Review of Bach at Leipzig
October 9th, 2006
My brother Sean made his Orange County, CA theatrical debut last week in “Bach at Leipzig” (See show details below for times and location). Sean plays the “Greatest organist in Germany”, standing at approximatley 7 feet tall with platform shoes and wig.
Even though he doesn’t say a word (not part of the actors union yet) he does make a statement, with not just one, but two distinct appearances. Basic premise of the play, a bunch of musician/composers are competing to replace the recent dead organist in a famous church in Germany, which houses a world-famous organ. This play gives the audience a great deal of cerebral credit, challenging you to keep up with all the puns and humor. Go check it out, it will be done by the 15th. You will laugh so hard, the back of your head will hurt from grinning.
However, please don’t laugh when Sean makes his entrance (a very serious moment). When Sean first enters he gives a flourishing bow, the other musicians look at him with awe and wonder (because he is the greatest organist in Germany), and at the peak of this moment, my mom just can’t contain herself, and starts to laugh. Out loud. Not just a giggle, but constant repressed whinnies, sounding like a mixture between a balloon when you stretch the opening to let the air out and a repressed sneeze. Sean obviously heard the noise, as it was THE ONLY NOISE IN THE THEATer - his face from confident composer man to smiling blushing man. Thankfully, his entrance was over in a matter of seconds and he was able to escape and leave the stage. Sean has expressed so much gratitude for the opportunity to learn from some amazing actors and tells us this is just the begining to a long career. Sean, rest assured, I’ll come watch you in drag anytime.
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‘Bach at Leipzig’
Where: South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center, Costa Mesa
When: 7:45 p.m. Tues. - Fri., 2 and 7:45 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
Ends: Oct. 15
Price: $28 to $60
Contact: (714) 708-5555, http://www.scr.org/
Running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
October 9th, 2006 at 11:06 am
Congrats to your bro!!! And playing a german…I am so proud. By the way, your brother is hot!