DARK SHADOWS FORUMS
General Discussions => Current Talk Archive => Current Talk '25 I => Current Talk '02 II => Topic started by: Gothick on November 21, 2002, 08:16:47 PM
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Since nobody else has apparently bothered to notice, I just have to say what a luscious bit of Broadway charm we have in Don Briscoe's Tim Shaw. The character may be a creep, but I just love looking at him in those Victorian clothes. And imagining him out of them, heh heh heh.
That little collar is so dear. So very Dudley Do-right. Love the little flips on the hair, too. Of course in the real 1897 it would have been lacquered solid with hair oil.
This was around the time when Don was doing DS by day, and appearing as Donald in Boys in the Band by night. I've tried and failed to find a publicity photo of him in the role. I would be obliged if anybody ever does put their hands on one if they could let me know.
Regards, Steve
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Oh, I've noticed, I've noticed. He is looking exceptionally fine. Who would think he could go from Tom the vampire to this?!
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Ditto!!!!!
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Since nobody else has apparently bothered to notice, I just have to say what a luscious bit of Broadway charm we have in Don Briscoe's Tim Shaw.
Well, I have to concur. He looks pretty damned good to me -- especially when his hair is flopping over onto his forehead. Not bad at all. Rather cute.
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Gothick Wrote:
Love the little flips on the hair, too. Of course in the real 1897 it would have been lacquered solid with hair oil.
I was gonna mention what's up with this hair flip? Whatever it is, it does look pretty good on him!
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Although I'm liking Don Brisoce as Tim Shaw (and agree that the character is a jerk!), I pine for the days of shirtless Chris Jennings - yummy!
This was around the time when Don was doing DS by day, and appearing as Donald in Boys in the Band by night. I've tried and failed to find a publicity photo of him in the role. I would be obliged if anybody ever does put their hands on one if they could let me know.
Gothick, I've seen references to Don Briscoe appearing in this play a couple of other places on the web. I know generally what it's about but have never seen the play (or the movie). What can you tell us about the character Briscoe played?
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I have to admit: Don Briscoe became a little less wooden as time went on...but what's up with his 1897 hair?
Donny boy: pick a style and go with it!
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Dear Cassandra,
Don Briscoe's character, Donald, is the best friend (and former, uh, snuggle buddy) of the protagonist of the ensemble play, Michael. (I believe that future DS performer Christopher Bernau played Michael opposite Don Briscoe, and I've often wondered whether Briscoe might have encouraged Bernau to join the cast of DS). In the film version Donald was played by Frederick Combs, who originated the part in the initial production. I think Don and Chris were the replacement cast while the originals were making the movie which was directed by William Friedkin.
Boys in the Band is set at a birthday party and tells the story of a group of friends through the snapshot of one evening they spend together. It was the first successful gay play in which the fact that the characters were gay was just a given, not some major dramatic revelation unveiled at the climax of the play, and is often described as the first gay play in which none of the characters is killed or commits suicide.
The style of it ranges from acid wit to florid melodrama, with occasional flashes of innocence and debauchery to leaven the mix. I quite like the movie version--some people hate it.
To Scout: Don Briscoe wasn't responsible for his hair on the show; stylist Irene Hamalain was.
Gothick
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Thanks for the information, Gothick! Wish I could've seen Donnie boy in the play, it sounds really cool & groundbreaking.
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Well Steve you know how i feel but have to agree Chris J
is my fav because of those shirtless scenes!
jennifer
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>Boys in the Band is set at a birthday party and tells the story of a group of friends through the snapshot of one evening they spend together. It was the first successful gay play in which the fact that the characters were gay was just a given, not some major dramatic revelation unveiled at the climax of the play, and is often described as the first gay play in which none of the characters is killed or commits suicide.
The style of it ranges from acid wit to florid melodrama, with occasional flashes of innocence and debauchery to leaven the mix. I quite like the movie version--some people hate it.
And we mustn't forget the other DS connection to Boys in the Band. Keith Prentice was in the movie so I assume he was in the original cast as well. I'm afraid I forget the name of the character he played, but I certainly do remember that he wore tight, white pants.
Bette
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I'm afraid I forget the name of the character he played, but I certainly do remember that he wore tight, white pants.
Now, THERE is a selective memory! All I can remember about is that I thought it was quite well done and raunchy in a fun way. It may not be a popular opinion, but I think Keith Prentice is gorgeous.
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Now, THERE is a selective memory! All I can remember about is that I thought it was quite well done and raunchy in a fun way. It may not be a popular opinion, but I think Keith Prentice is gorgeous.
Oh yes, you'll get no argument from me. I guess I am one of the few who really enjoyed him as Morgan Collins, though I hated 1841PT for the most part.
Bette
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Now, THERE is a selective memory! All I can remember about is that I thought it was quite well done and raunchy in a fun way. It may not be a popular opinion, but I think Keith Prentice is gorgeous.
I always found Keith Prentice attractive also.
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Keith was great and sexy in Boys in the Band, the movie. It shows how good he could be in a situation where he was well rehearsed and directed.
Gothick