{"id":285,"date":"2015-03-09T10:34:11","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T10:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo.athemes.com\/sydney\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2024-11-02T21:26:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T21:26:01","slug":"my-front-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Laid Plans finishes successful run on a high note: SOLD OUT!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rave Reviews for Best Laid Plans:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>&#8220;Best Laid Plans,&#8221; a provocative world premiere from Vantage Theatre, offers insight on inner vision and innovation. Starring outstanding Blake Stadnik, the blind actor from TV&#8217;s &#8220;This is Us,&#8221; as a newly blind architect who&#8217;s guided by a fellow creative spirit: Beethoven (excellent Richard Trujillo). Expertly written by Robert Salerno and forcefully directed by Sam Woodhouse, this one&#8217;s a winner. See it!&#8221;<\/em> <em>&#8212; Pat Launer<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cCompelling&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;Inspiring.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>Performed with dignity and commitment by Stadnik.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>Trujillo is a powerful and irresistible force.<\/em>&#8220;<br><br>&#8220;<em>Best Laid Plans feels so authentic and will elicit such serious thought and empathy from an audience.\u201c<br>&#8211;David Coddon, Stage West<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The play is entertaining, uplifting and enlightening&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Thoughtful and funny&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Stadnik brings fury, intensity and pain to the role of Lucas&#8230; delivers a multilayered and emotionally charged performance &#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;great chemistry between the two lead actors&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8211;San Diego Union-Tribune<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>View audience reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BLP Audience Comments\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/podUezdoVgY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/steve-murdock-photo_orig-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/steve-murdock-photo_orig-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/steve-murdock-photo_orig-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/steve-murdock-photo_orig-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/steve-murdock-photo_orig-830x553.png 830w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/steve-murdock-photo_orig-230x153.png 230w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/steve-murdock-photo_orig-350x233.png 350w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/steve-murdock-photo_orig-480x320.png 480w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/steve-murdock-photo_orig.png 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Blake Stadnik and Richard Trujillo                                     (Photo Steve Murdock)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-994x1536.jpg 994w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-1325x2048.jpg 1325w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-830x1283.jpg 830w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-230x355.jpg 230w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-350x541.jpg 350w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-480x742.jpg 480w, https:\/\/vantagetheatre.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BLP-FLIER-20-scaled.jpg 1656w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Blindness,&nbsp; Bravery, Beethoven<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vantage&nbsp; Theatre Presents the World premiere of <strong><em>BEST LAID PLANS<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>&nbsp;by Robert Salerno. Inspired by a true story, a brilliant young architect has surgery for a brain tumor and wakes up unexpectedly blind. Alone, lost, and despondent, he cannot envision a path back to life, much less architecture\u2026 Then Beethoven shows up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blake Stadnik<\/strong>, a well-known&nbsp;blind actor (some&nbsp;might remember him from the series This Is US as Jack, Kate\u2019s blind infant who grows up to become a famous rock musician), is playing the lead role. \u201cLucas\u2019s story is one of transformation after his world comes crashing&nbsp;down. Through facing fear and uncertainty, he discovers a far more compassionate, mindful, and creative version of himself. I\u2019m very excited to help bring him to life.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salerno has had a lifelong connection with the disabled community and was drawn to the story of Chris Downey, the real-life blind architect who overcame the odds. \u201cLosing an essential part of oneself that is integral to one\u2019s life work is devastating. Thinking of people who adapt, change direction and find meaningful lives despite such a loss brings to mind the quintessential example of sheer energy, heroic fortitude, and creative genius. This is, of course, Ludwig van Beethoven, who acts as Lucas&#8217;s guide on the journey from tragedy to triumph. After all, Beethoven composed the best music of his life after he became completely deaf.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The extra surprise was casting Beethoven. After auditioning many fine actors, <strong>Richard Trujillo <\/strong>seemed to have a special affinity for the role of the deaf composer. At the time he won the role, we were completely unaware that he has sclerosis of the cochlea and, without special hearing aids, is deaf. Was this a mere coincidence? These brilliant actors demonstrate one of the central themes of the play: that &#8220;disability does not mean inability.\u201d&nbsp;Rounding out the cast is <strong>Lee Ann Kim<\/strong>, previous anchor of ABC 10 news and <strong>Steve Murdock<\/strong>, the new AD of PowPac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to attending Best Laid Plans,\u201d said architect <strong>Chris Downey<\/strong>. \u201cIt mirrors some of my journey, though I never met Beethoven! I came to realize that the creative process is an intellectual process, walking through buildings, experiencing them in a different way, hearing the architecture and feeling the space. I am absolutely convinced I\u2019m a better architect today than I was sighted. It took my disability and turned it upside down. All of a sudden it defined a unique, unusual value that virtually nobody else had to offer. I believe in what\u2019s called universal design \u2014that accommodates people with disabilities but is just as appealing to people without them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director <strong>Sam Woodhouse<\/strong> (Founder and Artistic Director of San Diego Rep) was lured out of retirement after participating in a reading of the play. \u201cI love stories where we meet powerful personalities who are faced with daunting and even near impossible challenges. And I love it when these everyday heroes find inspirational and surprising ways to rise to meet these challenges. In the case of BEST LAID PLANS, we walk with a brilliant architect who is discovering the very first draft of his altogether brand-new life. The play incorporates visual and auditory elements to create an environment where the audience can experience the world of the blind. Finding new ways to translate words on a page to movement in this world is an exciting prospect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cProducing theatre that provides an \u2018AHA\u2019 moment is our mission,\u201d said Vantage Theatre\u2019s Executive Artistic Director <strong>Dori Salois<\/strong>. \u201cI knew when I read the play that whoever plays the part of Lucas must have an authentic understanding of the character\u2019s challenges. Blake&nbsp;is&nbsp;such a&nbsp;good fit for the lead character,&nbsp;since there are many parallels to his own life&nbsp;journey.&nbsp; Having found&nbsp;his&nbsp;way through&nbsp;unexpected adversity&nbsp;to&nbsp;pursue his&nbsp;artistic gift, Mr. Stadnik is a trailblazer for the differently abled actor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coordinating the logistics of the production, bringing Blake, his wife Anne, and of course his wonderful service dog Sherlock from the East Coast to San Diego can be daunting. Thankfully, the Sofia Hotel came on board to host them, where Sherlock can check in to get his daily treat from the concierge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See recent article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2024\/08\/23\/vantage-theatres-world-premiere-play-best-laid-plans-to-explore-triumphing-over-adversity\">https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/2024\/08\/23\/vantage-theatres-world-premiere-play-best-laid-plans-to-explore-triumphing-over-adversity<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and listen to the radio interview:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazz88.org\/MP3\/IA082524BestLaidPlans.mp3\">https:\/\/www.jazz88.org\/MP3\/IA082524BestLaidPlans.mp3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local TV coverage: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FJ6dY_M9bxBG2U7_Br2SPDfrUB-uG1Be\/view\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FJ6dY_M9bxBG2U7_Br2SPDfrUB-uG1Be\/view<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BEST LAID PLANS : Preview Aug 29th Opens Aug 30th thru Sept 22nd. 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provocative world premiere from Vantage Theatre, offers insight on inner vision and innovation. Starring outstanding Blake Stadnik, the blind actor from TV&#8217;s &#8220;This is Us,&#8221; as a newly blind architect who&#8217;s guided by a fellow creative spirit: Beethoven (excellent Richard Trujillo). Expertly written by Robert Salerno and forcefully directed by Sam Woodhouse, this one&#8217;s a winner. See it!&#8221; &#8212; Pat Launer \u201cCompelling&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;Inspiring.&#8221; &#8220;Performed with dignity and commitment by Stadnik.&#8221; &#8220;Trujillo is a powerful and irresistible force.&#8220; &#8220;Best Laid Plans feels so authentic and will elicit such serious thought and empathy from an audience.\u201c&#8211;David Coddon, Stage West &#8220;The play is entertaining, uplifting and enlightening&#8221; &#8220;Thoughtful and funny&#8221; &#8220;Stadnik brings fury, intensity and pain to the role of Lucas&#8230; delivers a multilayered and emotionally charged performance &#8221; &#8220;great chemistry between the two lead actors&#8221; &#8211;San Diego Union-Tribune View audience reactions Blake Stadnik and Richard Trujillo (Photo Steve Murdock) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blindness,&nbsp; Bravery, Beethoven Vantage&nbsp; Theatre Presents the World premiere of BEST LAID PLANS &nbsp;by Robert Salerno. Inspired by a true story, a brilliant young architect has surgery for a brain tumor and wakes up unexpectedly blind. 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