Aiming High and Almost Hitting the Mark in ‘Defacing Michael Jackson’
This is not a musical about Michael Jackson.
That might not seem like something that needs to be said but, even the mention of Michael Jackson could lead others to expect some grand musical odyssey through the life of the King of Pop. While it isn’t a play technically about him, the playwright Aurin Squire has put together a coming-of-age journey that uses Michael Jackson as a metaphor. This world premiere play focuses on a group of friends, the main and only members of the Opa-Locka Michael Jackson Fan Club, and their hopeful attempt at creating the perfect mural of their musical idol.
Big Life Update!
I’m straying away from my typical theater blog post this month for a more personal one because I have a BIG life update… I got ENGAGED!
The “7 Friendship” Theory
The “7 friendship” theory has existed for well over a long time, but thanks to the biggest social media platform TikTok, it has become a new trend for users of the platform to create and share the aforementioned viral videos. You usually learn about friendship statistics and theories in philosophy class by a philosopher who focused their efforts on studying friendship patterns throughout History. I did at least. But, it wasn’t until a 60-second slideshow put to fun music featuring the seven types of friendship, that I learned what the “7 Friends” theory was.
Behind the Scenes with the Cast of ‘Always Patsy Cline’
Theatremaking Outside of the Box in “Trainspotting”
If you think you might be offended by simulated sex, extensive drug references, or toilet humor, Trainspotting is probably not the play for you. However, if you’re a fan of the film—or are up for something a little more out there in your theatregoing adventures—then you might want to make a priority of catching the upcoming final weekend of what is certainly among the craziest productions I’ve ever been in the cast of.
CIMAFUNK PLUS KOOL AND THE GANG ‘THE FINAL SET’ CONCERTS MIX OF MUSIC WITH TENNIS AT MIAMI OPEN HARD ROCK STADIUM
Afro Cuban funk musician Cimafunk and Rhythm and Blues band Kool & The Gang will each perform in “The Final Set” series of two concerts on March 31 and April 1 respectively at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens at the Miami Open tennis tournament that is currently taking place now through April 2.
MIAMI NEW DRAMA’S ‘DEFACING MICHAEL JACKSON’ WELL ACTED BUT MISSES ITS CHANCE TO SOAR
Originally Published on artburstmiami.com
Written By Christine Dolen
Aurin Squire’s “Defacing Michael Jackson” is a memory play, at least in part.
Getting its world premiere by Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road, the piece is about five teens trying to navigate life, love and a turbulent world in Opa-locka circa 1984. It was sparked by the playwright’s memories of himself and his friends doing the same, albeit some years later.
BRÉVO THEATRE’S ‘FRESHLY ROOTED’ PRESENTS 4 SHORT PLAYS EACH HOUR AT LITTLE HAITI CULTURAL COMPLEX
Originally published on artburstmiami.com