GLEE: Gleek On

That's right, horror hounds. I said it. Mother loving GLEE.

What the hell, Jen? Are you drunk again? No. Not yet. But I DO I have a confession to make.

I watch GLEE.

Yep, I watch the hell out of GLEE. Never missed an episode. From the beginning I was skeptical, I must admit, though I am a sucker for musicals. When I heard there was going to be a show that was done musical style, I got excited. VERY excited. But I didn't muster up the courage to watch the premiere. What if I hated it? Or worse, what if I loved it? I ultimately took the plunge and here I am.

I firmly believe the very best of us are geeks and what a wonderful time to live in when geek is chic. Super hero movies are all the rage, Comic Con is now a star studded event, and GLEE has found it's way into even the hardest of hearts. I wasn't all that cool in school. You'd find me haunting the drama room, dreaming of playing Catwoman some day. I wouldn't have been caught dead in the choir room, though. The thought of singing in front of a crowd terrified me. But, secretly, I love to sing.

I had a chance to once. In front of the WHOLE school. It was when that film, DUETS, came out. I was a mere actor, but my friend, a talented singer, asked me to sing with him. I was so excited. Me? Singing? Wow. I enlisted the help of a singer to tutor me. I was terrified to sing for her. I sang anyways. And she told me I was awful. It shattered my self esteem, I backed out of the performance, and I have regretted that decision ever since. I was just too damn scared.

You wouldn't have found me amongst the Cheerleaders either. Being a Buffy fan, I wanted to be one of them so badly, but the school's social structure made it an impossibility. I have always regretted not just saying, "fuck it" and going for both opportunities.

Glee has brought those two secret dreams to light. No doubt about it that we love Halloween with a fiery passion and we have some of the coolest super hero and film heroine duds that you've ever laid eyes on. Now added to that collection? Oh, c'mon, like you can't guess where I'm going with this...

I love to be covered in blood, guts, and gore, but I must also be true to my inner Gleek. After all, a Gleek is just a geek that likes to get their rock on. And how could I not love it when my beloved Joss Whedon guest directs? If you haven't seen DREAM ON, his amazing episode guest starring the sensational Neil Patrick Harris, do treat yourselves (get your GLEE on here). I'm not saying GLEE is without flaw. I tear apart many an episode, but their heart is in the right place. If all us under dogs and outcasts band together we'd realize there's a hell of a lot more of us than the "normies" out there and we wouldn't feel alone or out of place. I love that about GLEE.

I want to send out a very special thank you to our dear friend Henry Ordway Jr. He was kind enough to send me this incredible book from the live performance of GLEE when it was in his town and even gave me the play by play. Friends like that are absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much, Henry. You're wonderful.

And a special thank you to Maggie Wallis for the gore~geous Cheerios uniform. I love it and love you even more.

Candice Fisher of Dehen, Inc helped make my GLEE dream a reality. Check out DEHEN, INC to get your very own CHEERIOS UNIFORM. Thank you for being so awesome, Candice!

So, all you Gleeks out there, say it loud and proud. You can see more of my Gleek Fest Photos here by Sylvia Soska. And to the rest of you? I promise next time you see me I'll be killing some nice stranger ;)

Bloody Best!
Jen

Project Greenman

Introducing Project Greenman. Here's their story...



This video is brought to you by CJ Wallis of FortyFPS Productions. Twisted Twins Productions was there on set to assist this noble cause. What noble cause? This one --

"Start by being aware of issues affecting our environment and what you personally can do to make a difference. Now imagine what an informed and organized group could accomplish! Discover the art and science of gardening as you embark on an awesome lifetime adventure.

Project Greenman will allow you to follow a tiny seed through its life cycle. Planting seeds and growing plants represent the continuation of life; a rebirth of our world and promise for tomorrow. We want you to be part of this future. When you become an "Agent for Change" you will have the chance to assist other members fulfilling a commitment to rejuvenate our Earth. Plant a tree, share seeds and draw public attention to what we're doing right and where we're going wrong. You will have pride in knowing you are part of an organization committed to the betterment of our planet. Demonstrate compassion towards others and offer assistance whenever possible."

I remember on Earth Day as a kid in school, we went to this huge site where there was a bunch of us with bags and bags of seedlings to plant. It was really fun and I got that 'Wo, I'm helping make the world a better place' feeling. You hear a lot about environmental issues and the problem sometimes seems so overwhelming that you don't know how to start. Education for young people, heck, us older fucks too, is the best way to introduce people to greener thinking. Project Greenman is one of those initiatives that gets you thinking, starting just with a small seed.

Narration by: Clay St. Thomas

Agents: Connor Stanhope, Megan McKinnon, Eric Clark & Janette Bundic
Couple: Maggie & Chuck Wallis

Direction & Editing: CJ Wallis
Client: Jeff Arsenault
AD: Jen & Sylvia Soska

Camera: CJ Wallis

Music by: The Belle Game
http://www.thebellegame.com



~Sylv

PS Adam Nanji of The Belle Game is the artist behind the music in the end sequence of DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK. Check him and his song, 'Won't Get You Now', here.