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Brokeback Mountain: Our Community's Common Bond => Brokeback Mountain Open Forum => Topic started by: Oregondoggie on September 23, 2011, 02:21:40 am
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Tonight, Annie Proulx led off the 2011-22012 season of Portland's Arts & Lectures to a sold out house of over 2500. Oregondoggie was there.
In a relaxed and twinkling mood, she spoke for an hour about herself and her writing with an understandable emphasis on a new work under way whose theme is world-wide forest degradation. The loss of chestnuts, elms, butternuts, etc.. Then the microphones were opened up for questioning.
I was the first to step forward: "Ms. Proulx," I said, "The Laramie Project, the play based on the murder of Matthew Shepard, has become a formidable vehicle against Gay bashing and hatred. I know you have said, unlike Charles Dickens, story telling trumps social issues, but given that Brokeback Mountain changed many lives, brought resolution to long lost love, would you bless a stage version that could be performed in rural colleges and by local theater groups? If not, why not?"
With a big smile, she said at the moment no one except some Finns are interested. She looked at me. "If you are in theater, perhaps you can take on Brokeback Mountain!" She then went on to recall seeing the Laramie Project in the town of Laramie and the reaction of the local people. After the program I caught her exiting the stage door giving her a post card from Hamley's Saddle Store. "In honor Ennis Del Mar," I said. (It was the only thing Ennis read.) "Why I didn't know Hamleys was still around," she said grinning like the cheshire cat. "Sure is", I said. "Over in Pendleton. Love Brokeback Mountain. Like to leave copies in motels on top of Gideon Bibles!." We shook hands and she was off.
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Good for you, Larry!
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On behalf of Brokies everywhere, thank you, Larry!
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This is showing up on Google searches for Annie Proulx, so you need to move quickly.
Find out who actually owns the adaptation and performance rights for Brokeback. It's possible that A.P. has no say in the matter.
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Hope I'm not fanning a misunderstanding. My question to her was not an offer to do it myself. I didn't ask that. Rather had in mind folks like Diana Ossana and established playwrites. My stories must come from my own world. My gold is in that gravel and mud.
By the way, Annie invited us all to Madrid to see the operatic version of Brokeback Mountain in 2014.
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Yes but Annie knows you now and is open to your idea of a non-profit, educational stage version of the story.
And who did she address her answer to?
"If you are in theater, perhaps you can take on Brokeback Mountain!" ;D
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By the way, Annie invited us all to Madrid to see the operatic version of Brokeback Mountain in 2014.
Oh that would be great? Do I need to brush up on my Spanish?
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Oh that would be great? Do I need to brush up on my Spanish?
I'm all set.
I know how to say "Señor?"
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Yes but Annie knows you now and is open to your idea of a non-profit, educational stage version of the story.
And who did she address her answer to?
"If you are in theater, perhaps you can take on Brokeback Mountain!" ;D
Question made no mention of non-profit or educational aspects.
She stared at me when she answered. Blush. Blush.
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Question made no mention of non-profit or educational aspects.
It's implied by referencing The Laramie Project and 'rural colleges'
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She stared at me when she answered. Blush. Blush.
I'd say the ball is in your court.
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I'm all set.
I know how to say "Señor?"
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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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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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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Brokeback mountain opera! In 2014in Madrid. WOW! I am all IN.
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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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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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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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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.
She sure liked the idea of copies of Brokeback squashing Gideon Bibles in motel rooms!
A few years ago, printed out much of the comment on and description of the Dutch two-man play. Was surprised she didn't mention it. Maybe that's what she meant when she said there was interest in Finland.
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A few years ago, printed out much of the comment on and description of the Dutch two-man play. Was surprised she didn't mention it. Maybe that's what she meant when she said there was interest in Finland.
Finland, Netherlands, they're all fish-slapping lands over there somewhere! ::)
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Little darlins,
Great news. Diana Ossana just responded on Facebook to my account about last night: "Hmmm....maybe she's had a change of heart....thanks, Larry! I will definitely look into this."
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Well played Oregondoggie!
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John... yu sure have gained weight!
Should never have sent you that cowboy cookbook this week for your birthday.
No more beans!
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Finland, Netherlands, they're all fish-slapping lands over there somewhere! ::)
You'd better be careful, Little Darlin'. I believe they "slap fish" in Sweden and Norway, too. 8)
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Little darlins,
Great news. Diana Ossana just responded on Facebook to my account about last night: "Hmmm....maybe she's had a change of heart....thanks, Larry! I will definitely look into this."
That's exciting news! One gets the feeling from Story to Screenplay that they got along and worked well together, Diana and Annie, I mean.
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The new Joe Aguirre? ;D
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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.
Here's the thread about our EuroBrokies gathering for the play:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,8306.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,8306.0.html)
Our reports about the play begin here:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,8306.0.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,8306.0.html)
The actors met our Brokie group after the play. :)
Good times! :)
Here's another thread about the play:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,8004.0/topicseen.html (http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,8004.0/topicseen.html)
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Thanks, Chrissi. I don't know how I missed seeing that thread. Sometimes you miss the very thing you're looking for. :P
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Brokeback Mountain
« on: Yesterday at 02:21:40 am »
Tonight, Annie Proulx led off the 2011-22012 season of Portland's Arts & Lectures to a sold out house of over 2500. Oregondoggie was there.
In a relaxed and twinkling mood, she spoke for an hour about herself and her writing with an understandable emphasis on a new work under way whose theme is world-wide forest degradation. The loss of chestnuts, elms, butternuts, etc.. Then the microphones were opened up for questioning.
I was the first to step forward: "Ms. Proulx," I said, "The Laramie Project, the play based on the murder of Matthew Shepard, has become a formidable vehicle against Gay bashing and hatred. I know you have said, unlike Charles Dickens, story telling trumps social issues, but given that Brokeback Mountain changed many lives, brought resolution to long lost love, would you bless a stage version that could be performed in rural colleges and by local theater groups? If not, why not?"
With a big smile, she said at the moment no one except some Finns are interested. She looked at me. "If you are in theater, perhaps you can take on Brokeback Mountain!" She then went on to recall seeing the Laramie Project in the town of Laramie and the reaction of the local people. After the program I caught her exiting the stage door giving her a post card from Hamley's Saddle Store. "In honor Ennis Del Mar," I said. (It was the only thing Ennis read.) "Why I didn't know Hamleys was still around," she said grinning like the cheshire cat. "Sure is", I said. "Over in Pendleton. Love Brokeback Mountain. Like to leave copies in motels on top of Gideon Bibles!." We shook hands and she was off.
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This was quite surprising to me. After the remark she made about the story she
had previously written. "I wish I had never written it." That was so disturbing to me, that I can sadly never place a lot of respect to her anymore. It is obvious if it will help her in some way, like add more money or publicity to her new projects, it must have more import now.
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This is exciting news. Well done, Larry!
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Wish I was a young actor. What roles to sink one's teeth into! What nuances to chew!
Each stage production a different part of the mountain. Different weather.
Imagine the opening scene.... On one side, in a shabby trailer, an aging man stirs his boiling coffee, looks through a window.
Then the lights come up outside another trailer.
One by one, two ranch hands approach, not movie stars, just average looking boys, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist.
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Wish I was a young actor. What roles to sink one's teeth into! What nuances to chew!
I think you'd make a perfect John C. Twist. You should audition for the part.
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Hell, I kinda picture you as Laureen's father L.D. Newsome.
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The cast is getting set, it seems. All we need now is the play. 8) ;D
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Thank for your report Larry. How exciting! And very good to hear that Annie Proulx seemed relaxed and happy.