Is What It Is Productions

Old School

Jan 25, 2005

I admit it, I'm guilty of using the term "old school" a lot. It's a fairly common expression that basically means "the way things used to be done" or the way things used to be. The full expression, as far as my ignorant slang knows, is "kickin' it old school."

Well, that's what we're doing here at IWII in more ways than one. Not only are we producing our first original play since 1997 (when we staged "How To Decide What To Sell At Your Next Garage Sale"), but we're doing a play I've not only directed twice before, but *written* twice before!

102 began as a story my freshman year of high school; morphed into a one-act play my sophomore year; was re-written and produced my senior year; and now, 13 years later, has been rewritten once more and will be staged in April by IWII.

Why keep re-producing a show? There's a lot of answers to that one; suffice it to say that 1) this is not the same show it used to be, and 2) the theme -- while slightly changed from 1992 -- is still relevent and important. It's a dark, tragic piece, perhaps the darkest IWII has ever done. But we wouldn't be IWII unless we gave you something to smile about and think about by the time the show was over. It'll be a rough ride getting there, but the result will be worth it.

Auditions are coming up; sets are being designed; the script is in its final stages of editing and tweaking. I'm supremely confident about this show after having taken almost two years away from directing. The crew at IWII is equally excited to get this show on its feet. I think you'll find our excitement is contagious.

So look us up in April as we kick it old school with 102!

Okay, that was cheesy. Come see us anyway!