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Category Archives: Ranting with Cyle

Cyle Durkee is a local actor, director and ranter. Go inside the not-so-easy life of a DC actor. He’s funny, somewhat abrasive and totally blunt.

Ranting With Cyle: What is an Artist? In Memory of Jason Cook by Cyle Durkee

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Cyle Durkee
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What is an artist? An artist is many things. An artist is an individual who creates, certainly. But, there is so much more to the description. Artists are those who strive for something new, even if it is only a … Continue reading →

Ranting With Cyle: ‘When the Show Speaks to Me’ by Cyle Durkee

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Cyle Durkee
Cyle Durkee.

In our last foray into the philosophies of theater we began our journey into the relationship that we, as people, have with the art that we call theater (and pretentious people call theatre). We began with the story of silence. … Continue reading →

‘Galactica’ with Jeffrey Johnson at Black Fox Lounge by Cyle Durkee

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Cyle Durkee

Galactica is the drag queen. Jeffrey Johnson is the man behind the makeup. It’s important that you know that as you go into his cabarets, because you get to spend the night with both. And what a lovely night it … Continue reading →

Ranting With Cyle: ‘Sounds of Silence’ by Cyle Durkee

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Cyle Durkee
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Silence. Makes people…. Nervous. Which I find a bit odd. You would think that it would take the pressure off, right? We could all just not talk, and everyone should be fine with that (now replace “everyone” with “The Dalai … Continue reading →

‘La-Ti-Do’ at Black Fox Lounge by Cyle Durkee

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Cyle Durkee
Joshua Morgan and Carolyn Cole sing "Short People.' Photo by

In one word: Amazing (I wish people would just trust me on that and go see it, but I also understand that I should probably let you know why {so here goes})! Ok, this is unique. La-Ti-Do (Monday nights at the … Continue reading →

Gia Mora’s ‘Sweethearts and Singletons’ at The Black Fox Lounge by Cyle Durkee

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Cyle Durkee
Gia Mora. Photo courtesy of Gia Mora's website.

Are you a little nerdy (I certainly am)? Do you think the hottest thing about someone is their ability to discuss the almost science fiction levels of technology we are creating (shout out to the discoverers of the Higgs boson!)? … Continue reading →

Ranting With Cyle: ‘Come to the Cabaret’ by Cyle Durkee

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Cyle Durkee
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Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring comedy, song, dance, and theatre. It is mainly distinguished by the performance venue, a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances with the audience sitting at tables, often dining or drinking (cabaret … Continue reading →

Ranting With Cyle: ‘On the Fringe After the Fringe’ by Cyle Durkee

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Cyle Durkee
Cyle Durkee.

Well, that was quite a Fringe! The revelry (drunkeness), the pageantry (drunkeness), and the ecstasy (there were several moments where I could have used some)!! I can’t wait for next year! I was truly surprised at the caliber of shows … Continue reading →

Cyle Raving: ‘On the Brink of the Waterfront’ by Cyle Durkee

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Cyle Durkee
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There are few relationships as complex as those that are created by actors and directors working together.  They’re soggy with shared experience and emotion.  They’re dry and cracked like the kindling that bursts into flame when the match is struck … Continue reading →

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