{"id":1849,"date":"2018-05-31T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T13:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1849"},"modified":"2018-05-30T17:22:02","modified_gmt":"2018-05-30T21:22:02","slug":"love-loss-and-what-i-wore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1849","title":{"rendered":"Love, Loss, and What I Wore"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting to Know the Producer and Director\u00a0<\/em><\/h1>\n

This month, Theatre Du Jour\u2019sTammyWilkinson and director Moe Harrington bring us Nora Ephron\u2019s \u201cLove, Loss, and What I Wore.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Moe and Tammy casted members of the Central NewYork community, including our very own editor, Lorna Oppedisano, to be part of this performance. \u201cLove, Loss, andWhat IWore\u201d is a play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects \u2014 mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. <\/em><\/p>\n

We chatted with Moe and Tammy to learn more about the performance.<\/em><\/p>\n

SWM: Give us a short synopsis of \u201cLove, Loss, and What I Wore.\u201d What can we expect from the show?<\/h4>\n

Tammy: Lighthearted and witty, \u201cLove, Loss and What I Wore\u201d is perfect for a girls\u2019 night out or date night. Some have called it a chick flick for the stage. That\u2019s a fair assessment. It has all the qualities of a great chick flick: relatable characters and quotable comedy with the right amount of sentimental moments mixed in.<\/p>\n

Moe: You can expect to feel surprised, engaged, nostalgic, thrilled and flooded with your own memories. Remember that purse your mother carried? The smell of that perfume your aunt wore?<\/p>\n

SWM: What drew you to this show in particular?<\/h4>\n

Moe: I\u2019ve always loved Nora Ephron, but it was my friend, KJ Leary, who told me about it. The great thing about the show is there is something familiar to everyone.<\/p>\n

Tammy: We did \u201cSteel Magnolias\u201d last year and it was such a joy to explore as an interactive reading. We utilized minimal props and staging, really focusing on the actors and story. This show allows for that same simple journey, and the patrons love taking it with us!<\/p>\n

SWM: Talk about the process of putting together this show. What was different from a more typical play?<\/h4>\n

Tammy: With an interactive reading, there\u2019s a huge focus on the story and the actor bringing that story to life. Actors are doing their homework independently and working one-on-one with Moe to bring the stories to life!<\/p>\n

Moe: There isn\u2019t a long rehearsal process for this show, given the nature of a different cast every night. That\u2019s the beauty of it: you can prepare, but you never know what\u2019s going to happen.<\/p>\n

SWM: How did you decide which people to cast?<\/h4>\n

Moe: We wanted women of strength, with strong voices, but also women who aren\u2019t afraid of telling a story and being real. Cast members might be people you\u2019ve never seen on a stage before, but always wanted to. How exciting is that?!<\/p>\n

Tammy: It\u2019s always been in the back of my mind to craft a cast of community \u201ccelebrities.\u201d I longed to involve fellow business owners or\u00a0rockstar community volunteers, folks who shine in their community but may not have considered \u201cwalking the boards,\u201d so to speak! It really elevates the project for so many reasons. We raise awareness for theater. We are able to honor our mission for mentoring \u2014 creating an environment where all involved are learning and growing. We just might end up with a few more amazing humans who catch the bug for performing!<\/p>\n

SWM: How is the rehearsal process for this show different from a typical performance?<\/h4>\n

Tammy: We\u2019ll still have tech rehearsals to work out the lighting and sound cues and make sure we are all in-sync, but there will be less traditional blocking and direction driven rehearsals.<\/p>\n

Moe: Rehearsal process begins with a get-together with some interesting women. Tech will be set and a rehearsal reading will happen with any questions or concerns answered. And then, it\u2019s showtime!<\/p>\n

SWM: Are there any differences people can expect from venue to venue?<\/h4>\n

Moe: Every show will be different because every reading sparks a different emotion. The pieces that affect me may not affect you in the same way.<\/p>\n

Tammy: Each of our exclusive venues have something special to offer. Opening night at The Eis House will be full of great vibes and smiling faces because the Trimble family simply loves what they do. The mirror room has a cozy atmosphere that\u2019s perfect for a dinner theatre experience and the food is out of this world! The historic Barnes Hiscock Mansion is a treasure. It\u2019s a joy to utilize each room for a piece of the experience. We start in the glorious parlor for live piano music and cocktail hour in the exquisite bar. Then we move up to the pink room for the show! GS Steamers (Riverside Banquet Room) has the city of Oswego and flowing water as it\u2019s backdrop, making for a relaxing mood like no other!<\/p>\n

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SWM: Do you have a favorite scene from the show?<\/h4>\n

Tammy: It has to be \u201cMadonna.\u201d To quote the script: \u201cAny American woman under the age of 30 who says she\u2019s never dressed as Madonna is either lying or Amish.\u201d<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll never forget the talent show in Catholic school. I was decked out in a hot pink sweatshirt, safety-orange belt, bright yellow star earrings, glaringly green fishnets. I danced to Madonna\u2019s \u201cLucky Star.\u201d I\u2019d be remiss if I didn\u2019t mention: I was asked to go home and change! Ha! Good times!<\/p>\n

Moe: My favorite scene is the bathrobe story. It\u2019s so heartbreaking and yet simply kind.<\/p>\n

SWM: What\u2019s been your favorite part of working on this show?<\/h4>\n

Tammy: My favorite part of working on this show will be experiencing\u00a0my fellow community members who are new to performing step off the ledge and enjoy the joy that comes from a theatre experience. It\u2019s also always inspiring to work alongside the incomparable Moe Harrington. But I think the absolute best part of any show I produce is standing in the back of the room as the show is happening and watching our beautiful patrons engage in the world we create for them.<\/p>\n

Moe: My favorite thing is bringing these women together and also watching Tammy\u2019s process. She is meticulous and truly cares that her audience always gets an \u201cexperience.”<\/p>\n

SWM: Anything else you\u2019d like to add?<\/h4>\n

Moe: Reading this script reminded me of this dress my mother wore. It was a classic \u201950s circle skirt with buttons up the front and a short collar. Covered in horses, it looked as though they were running around her. I loved that dress. She looked so beautiful. Imagine my surprise when she had one made for me in the same fabric. I don\u2019t know what I loved more \u2014 the dress or looking just like my mother.<\/p>\n

Tammy: I feel truly blessed to be making art alongside these strong, passionate and inspirational women. Thank you Syracuse Woman for not only taking the journey with us, but sharing the experience with your readers!<\/p>\n

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Syracuse Woman Magazine – Syracuse Photographers, New York<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Join Moe, Tammy, our editor, Lorna, and the rest of the cast at the Barnes Hiscock Mansion on Tuesday, June 19.<\/h4>\n

Where: Barnes Hiscock Mansion, 930 James St., Syracuse.<\/h4>\n

When: Music and cocktail hour, 5 p.m.; dinner and show, 7 p.m.<\/h4>\n

Cost: Tickets are available online now for $60 per person.<\/h4>\n

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit dujourcny.com.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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