@violent-urges and I went together and it was so much fun!
So first off- it was so good!!! The set design was SO COOL! The ensemble was a few sailors, who moved the props around during the show in a way that really worked and didn't distract from the scene. The setting starts in New York and eventually gets to Boston and off the coast of Provincetown. THAT'S LITERALLY LIKE RIGHT WHERE I LIVE and hearing him just say the word Boston for some reason was so hot 😂
Everyone in the show was amazing- the chemistry, the emotional displays- everything was great.... but Tom.
Tom was just... brilliant. For those who haven't seen the show, he talks in this insanely gruff, authentic sexy Irish accent that like. actively had me gaping and honestly blushing from time to time 🤣 his character is totally unhinged and raunchy and he was just absolutely incredible. My jaw was on the floor by the end.
Also watching him kiss someone in real life made my brain short circuit for sure 😳
Waited in the freezing cold for a bit after (worth it). The very first thing I said to him was "is this real life?" and he looked at me like 🤨🤨 LMAOOOOO
He's like..unreal in person idk how to even describe it. I was expecting him to tower over me but he's just about my height, which was more intimidating because eye contact is scary 🤣 he's smol lol. But also he's SO BUFF HIS ARMS ARE HUGE???
He looked absolutely exhausted and I said that to him without thinking lol! He agreed cause it was a two show day, so I really hope he went home and slept so good he deserves it
I asked him how he manages accents so well and he was just like "it takes a little bit of practice" 😂😂
I wanted to mention I live where the show is set and tell him to go to Provincetown during pride week, but forgot that part
I also definitely embarrassed myself gushing at him. I told him something really personal and he was so kind. He's really inspiring to me because I've always wanted to be an actress, but never had the confidence (or time lol). There was a Comic Con panel in Holland he did a couple years ago where he gave acting advice to someone who asked. He basically said to just always be acting when you can- to make videos with friends, practice monologues. I've actually tried to do stuff like that and it helped my confidence a lot! I offhandedly mentioned that I haven't been able to do it recently because I have a two year old now, and his face just LIT UP and he said "congratulations" really excitedly, I think my ovaries exploded 🤣🤣 also, I got my book recommendation! When I asked he obviously had a million thoughts in his head so I narrowed it down to old school stuff, and he immediately had one-
"The Mayor of Casterbridge" if anyone else wants to check it out. With my unmedicated ADHD I'm sure it will take me forever but I'm determined to read it all, then see him in another show and share my thoughts (or so I hope lmaoooo)
Jae gave him a BEAUTIFUL piece of art they made and he definitely loved it. He said "oh wow" and that it was amazing (it was!!!) he's just so fucking sweet 😭😭
Also holy handsome. unbelievably handsome. brain exploding in person.
ALSO ALSO!!! you could definitely tell he doesn't like to sit still because he occasionally would fidget with his hands. it worked with the scenes but it was so endearing
All in all 10/10 experience and I may never recover, send help
