Author Topic: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain  (Read 12082 times)

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Re: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2011, 03:08:12 pm »
She stared at me when she answered.  Blush.  Blush.

I'd say the ball is in your court.

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Re: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2011, 03:25:56 pm »
I'm all set.

I know how to say "Señor?"

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Re: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2011, 03:42:46 pm »
'Just as artists are an engine for creativity in our culture, so are fans.  An artist on their own can make a work of art, but only fans can make it mean something in our society.  Fans take art and translate it into culture.  They invest in it, obsess over it, share it, and spread it to others.  They turn it from an isolated item into a means of communication. "

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Re: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2011, 03:44:47 pm »
I know two BetterMostians who have written plays, and at least one who is a professional in the industry. There's help out there, all we need is a leader!! Go for it Oregondoggie!
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Re: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2011, 03:54:25 pm »
You can do it Larry  ;)

I have limited experience with this sort of stuff.

I wanted to see 'Beyond Brokeback' on stage. I was able to get the ball rolling by putting the players together. Greg Hinton, Shawn Kirchner, and Bryon Heinrich would never have known about each other if I hadn't pushed my agenda to make these shows happen. There were copyright issues that were handled easily and at no cost.

After that, I stayed out of the mechanics of the shows although I was asked for my opinion a few times.

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Re: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain
« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2011, 04:02:18 pm »
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Re: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain
« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2011, 04:25:57 pm »
Brokeback mountain opera! In 2014in Madrid. WOW! I am all IN.

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Re: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain
« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2011, 04:29:33 pm »
Brokeback mountain opera! In 2014in Madrid. WOW! I am all IN.

It's also scheduled to be performed as a chamber opera in Vancouver in 2015.

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Re: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain
« Reply #18 on: September 23, 2011, 05:05:26 pm »
i guess that means a trip to westcoast is in proper order too.  ;D

thank you so much for all the updates

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Re: Annie Proulx open to stage version of Brokeback Mountain
« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2011, 05:38:10 pm »
Thanks for the report, Larry, and for being there to represent!  I'm glad Annie was smiling and glad to talk about Brokeback.  8)

A bunch of our Brokies saw a play based on BBM in Europe, Belgium, I think.  Leslie (MaineWriter) went over and saw it.  I can't find the thread, though.  It was awhile ago.
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