"Footage You Won't See On Real World PDX!" & "Trek In The Park" Coverage
Thurs. 8/23 (9:26 am)
Let me start by saying that I have confirmed from a VERY credible source that (as I guessed in my last blog) Real World Portland cast member Zach was NOT arrested, despite an earlier rumor. Guess this marks the first time that someone has ever lied on Facebook.
Now, here is the footage you definitely won't see on the Real World Portland when it airs. Last week, a female cast member was sitting on the ledge of the deck looking longingly off into the distance. It would have been a beautifully poignant moment that the cameras (and the girl) would have loved. The only problem? The cameras were nowhere to be found. No matter how deeply or how longingly she looked off, those damn camera people just didn't make their way out there. I'd like to say I was going for this effect in the photo, but I wasn't. Here is a picture of the situation:
In other footage you won't see on Real World PDX, a mystery girl (could be a cast member?) was out on the deck Tuesday morning. I don't think this girl has shown up previously in pictures, but with the identity of two of the girls not yet determined, she could definitely be living in the house. It might seem like I sit at my window and spy all day, but to be honest, I really don't. This is not my real day job. I just got lucky.
First, the girl walked up the hot tub stairs on to the top of the hot tub cover, and bent down to pick up her cigarettes. I was terrified I was about to witness a hot tub catastrophe (I totally saw the news story in my head) so I was ready to call am ambulance if needed. After all, she could have just walked around ON THE GROUND to the other side and picked the cigarettes up, right? Instead, she did not injure herself and just hung out with the star of the show, Daisy the dog. Here are a couple photos:
Here is a short video of her playing with the dog:
Another quick update. It turns out that cast member Jordan (wakeboarder discussed in last blog) is missing four fingers on his left hand. I read this in a post by "Elizabethany," who lives up to her title as "Real World guru." Even though I took the picture she used, I hadn't noticed that.
On a final Real World Portland note, you have to wonder if and when these kids will ever start working. Did Pizza Schmizza decide it wasn't worth the hassle? I keep waiting for a report of them working, but it is just not coming. People say that have seen them in there (possibly training) but no work so far. I will continue to keep an eye on these "foreigners" possibly stealing our Portland jobs. Regardless they were spotted at Pizza Schmizza having a few drinks last night, so I suppose it's still likely.
If you are only interested in Real World Portland, this part might not be for you, but on another note, if you are a Portland-area resident (or just in town) and you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, look no further than Star Trek in the Park. Trek is put on by Atomic Arts (a Portland-based theater company) and has had a very successful run over the last few years. Portland mayor Sam Adams even declared August 19th "Star Trek in the Park day." Here is a news story about Trek that CBS Sunday Morning did on them a few weeks back:
Thurs. 8/23 (9:26 am)
Let me start by saying that I have confirmed from a VERY credible source that (as I guessed in my last blog) Real World Portland cast member Zach was NOT arrested, despite an earlier rumor. Guess this marks the first time that someone has ever lied on Facebook.
Now, here is the footage you definitely won't see on the Real World Portland when it airs. Last week, a female cast member was sitting on the ledge of the deck looking longingly off into the distance. It would have been a beautifully poignant moment that the cameras (and the girl) would have loved. The only problem? The cameras were nowhere to be found. No matter how deeply or how longingly she looked off, those damn camera people just didn't make their way out there. I'd like to say I was going for this effect in the photo, but I wasn't. Here is a picture of the situation:
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| Cue the music: "I don't wanna wait, for this liiiiiiife to be over . . ." |
First, the girl walked up the hot tub stairs on to the top of the hot tub cover, and bent down to pick up her cigarettes. I was terrified I was about to witness a hot tub catastrophe (I totally saw the news story in my head) so I was ready to call am ambulance if needed. After all, she could have just walked around ON THE GROUND to the other side and picked the cigarettes up, right? Instead, she did not injure herself and just hung out with the star of the show, Daisy the dog. Here are a couple photos:
Here is a short video of her playing with the dog:
Another quick update. It turns out that cast member Jordan (wakeboarder discussed in last blog) is missing four fingers on his left hand. I read this in a post by "Elizabethany," who lives up to her title as "Real World guru." Even though I took the picture she used, I hadn't noticed that.
On a final Real World Portland note, you have to wonder if and when these kids will ever start working. Did Pizza Schmizza decide it wasn't worth the hassle? I keep waiting for a report of them working, but it is just not coming. People say that have seen them in there (possibly training) but no work so far. I will continue to keep an eye on these "foreigners" possibly stealing our Portland jobs. Regardless they were spotted at Pizza Schmizza having a few drinks last night, so I suppose it's still likely.
If you are only interested in Real World Portland, this part might not be for you, but on another note, if you are a Portland-area resident (or just in town) and you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, look no further than Star Trek in the Park. Trek is put on by Atomic Arts (a Portland-based theater company) and has had a very successful run over the last few years. Portland mayor Sam Adams even declared August 19th "Star Trek in the Park day." Here is a news story about Trek that CBS Sunday Morning did on them a few weeks back:
Trek in the Park is down to its final two performances of the year at the Cathedral Park Theater (under the St. John's Bridge). Their final shows will be on Saturday and Sunday at 5pm (directions on Atomic Arts website). You used to have to get there crazy early to get a good seat, but the new location and mics on the actors have made that much less of an issue. The group does not charge admission but they will accept donations and they do sell shirts, so tip well if you like the performance. They really work hard to put on a good show. I thoroughly enjoyed it last year and will be there again this weekend.
Here are some pictures I found on my friend's Facebook page, but don't worry - I'm still giving credit to the people that took the pictures.
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A space age setting (photo by Dan Robertson)
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The Cast (photo by Chris Christian)
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| Sweet costumes (photo by Merrick Monroe) |
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| It just might work (photo by Jim Colvill) |
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Paul Pistey as "Dr. McCoy" (photo by Al Rosko)
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Kirk(Adam Rosko) fighting a blue dude (photo by Dan Robertson).
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| Let Spock (Jesse Graff) handle it (photo by Merrick Monroe) |
Make sure to take specific notice of Paul Pistey's performance as Dr. McCoy. A Willamette Week review of Trek praised him for having the "best comic timing of the bunch."
As I said before, the show is awesome and everyone I know that has gone this year has loved it. But, don't tell that to the people who run the "Drammys," Portland's theater awards. They have overlooked this ground-breaking group every year. Last Sunday, Trek in the Park drew over 2,000 people to their show, the largest theater crowd in Portland history. Theater people are always jealous when they get upstaged by a show that people actually want to see, so maybe that explains their disdain. Get it together Drammys!
Hopefully Real World Portland will show up this weekend to make this all mesh together. Continue to follow me on Twitter @RealWorldPDXspy for the latest updates on the cast!
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