November 3, 2017 By Rachel Jones Comments are Off
By Jessica Fondo
Kevin Kantor makes their Gainesville debut as Rexy in “The Legend of Georgia McBride” onstage at the Hippodrome.
Originally from Chicago, Kantor began acting as a child and, before graduating high school, decided they wanted to pursue it professionally. They studied playwriting in Denver, and finished a nine-month apprenticeship at the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville before coming to Gainesville. They currently live in New York, but often travel for theatre.
Kevin Kantor and Mark Chambers star in “The Legend of Georgia McBride” on the Hipp Mainstage. (Photo by Rachel Jones)
Kantor identifies as genderqueer and chooses the pronouns they and them for themself. Kantor said they have enjoyed this particular show as an opportunity to make their Gainesville debut.
“I’m always excited to be playing queer characters, complex, three-dimensional queer characters who get to survive their own stories and celebrate their existence,” they said.
Kantor’s character, Rexy, provides exactly that.
“She is a sardonic, cutting, strong and powerful drag queen who has worked so hard to carve out a space or herself in her life. She’s a warrior. She’s hard-fought, but she’s incredibly flawed,” Kantor said. “She has battle scars, and I love being able to showcase that you can be resilient but not at the cost of your humanity.”
Kantor said they hope the audience takes “The Legend of Georgia Mcbride” as an opportunity to celebrate the people whom Rexy represents.
“There is room for all of us to take time to celebrate queer joy,” they said. “I think that this show is so full of life and fun and love.”
This production welcomes everyone into a space that queer people had to fight for, Kantor said.
“It’s inviting people into our inner circle and saying, ‘We love you. We want you here. We want you to celebrate with us,’ while also realizing and paying respect to the hardships that we had to overcome to earn this space.”
Kantor has enjoyed how supportive the community of Gainesville has been for this production to be featured on the Hippodrome’s Mainstage. They said the audiences seem warm, welcoming, excited and supportive of the arts.
Finding that support makes creating art possible, Kantor said.
“Ultimately, I’ve found that it’s about finding your people who will, you know, take those free hours they have between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., in the middle of the night, to get their hands dirty and just create some magical art together.”
In addition to being an actor, Kantor is also a poet and a playwright. They said they admire the way young artists refuse to limit themselves to one artform.
“There used to be this sort of, I think, belief that you have to choose what you wanted to do,” Kantor said. “You wanted to be an actor, or you were a writer, or you were a director. And now we are saying, ‘Screw that. We are interdisciplinary creators.’”
Kevin Kantor and Mark Chambers in “The Legend of Georgia McBride” on the Hippodrome Mainstage. (Photo by Rachel Jones)
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december, 2019
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
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When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm
11dec8:00 pm11:00 pmImprov Comedy Night
Improv Comedy Night is back again! Get ready to laugh ’til it hurts! Don’t miss Gainesville’s MUST SEE comedy teams: A Class Act, Surprise Retirement Party, and Mandy’s Mangos! Gainesville’s MUST
Improv Comedy Night is back again! Get ready to laugh ’til it hurts! Don’t miss Gainesville’s MUST SEE comedy teams: A Class Act, Surprise Retirement Party, and Mandy’s Mangos!
Gainesville’s MUST SEE Improv Comedy Teams take over the Cinema at The Hippodrome! Come ready to laugh and enjoy these talented improvisers!
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Thursday) 1:00 am
12dec8:30 pm10:30 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
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Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Thursday) 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
13dec6:00 pm8:00 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Friday) 8:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
14dec3:00 pm5:00 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 4:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
14dec8:30 pm10:30 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Saturday) 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
15dec3:30 pm5:30 pmThe Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and
more
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver, B.C. sidewalk when brutality and fear drives one of them out from her home and into the cold rain. As this intimate yet challenging encounter develops, what began as violent and terrifying tentatively expands as the women’s shared imagery and cultural experience weave a fragile bond between them. Both women now must face their own unique struggle as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. (105 minutes)
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
(Sunday) 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Sunday) 6:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Thursday) 1:00 am
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Friday) 8:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Saturday) 4:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a
more
When the “Royal Music Hall Variety Players” come to perform, “A Christmas Carol”, a bad case of food poisoning leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance originally intended for a cast of twenty!
If you loved Every Christmas Story Ever Told, get ready for Scrooge in Rouge!
This quick-witted, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic, done in the style of the British Music Hall, abounds in bad puns, bawdy humor, and witty songs.
“Scrooge in Rouge proves to be a delightful shared experience… encouraging waves of laughter with its well-timed one-liners and treasure trove of double-entendres.” – Richmond Times-Dispatch.
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale! A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing
A Christmas Carol returns for the 42nd year to the Hippodrome stage with a brand new adaption of this cherished holiday tale!
A Christmas Carol is a Gainesville holiday tradition of singing and storytelling all ages will enjoy! This show of wonderment and joy is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones for the holidays.
There are only twelve public performances of A Christmas Carol.
(Sunday) 6:00 pm
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