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2016-08-19T05:33:00.000-07:00

Thank you, Richard Lambert for making Sleeping With A Straight Men a hit in London!

5 Stars - Gay Times
http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/theatre/45061/review-secret-crush-sleeping-straight-men/

5 Stars - 5 Stars Boyz Online Scene Magazine, Page 36
https://www.joomag.com/magazine/boyz-magazine-1300/0523231001470826684?short

4 Stars - London Theatre1
https://www.londontheatre1.com/news/144345/do-you-have-a-secret-crush-sleeping-with-straight-men/

4 Stars - Gay Uk Magazine
http://www.thegayuk.com/theatre-review-do-you-have-a-secret-crush/

3 Stars - Express
http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/theatre/699063/Review-Do-You-Have-A-Secret-Crush-at-The-Lost-Theatre

Goodbye, Gino Colbert • Thank you for everything!

2015-10-16T04:53:00.001-07:00

What a strange and disturbing week. Too much death. Got a phonecall last night from a close friend who wanted to talk about the death of three important people. I said, "Blue Blake? Yes. I heard. Just awful. Who else?" He says, "Gino Colbert and David Forrest." What?????? My jaw dropped to the floor and I couldn't speak. Totally shocking. Still in shock. David Forrest was a porn agent and we had to deal with him when we cast some of his clients in our plays and I didn't really know him personally. Gino Colbert on the other hand was one of my closet friends for a while. I met him when we brought Making Porn to LA. He was the first person in the industry to bring porn stars to come see the show and he invited me to his set where I met Blue Blake and got the idea to do the documentary. Gino starred in the movie we made and him and I became great friends and he appeared in some of my plays around the country. He was a very nice man. He seemed to know everyone on the planet. He introduced me to some fascinating people. Eventually our friendship drifted apart and we lost contact. In recent years our relationship consisted of him sending me a birthday e-mail saying, "Happy Birthday, Playwright Larsen." I would write back inviting him to lunch, which never happened, and then another year would pass...then last year he showed up at The Penis Talk Show in LA and it was great to see him again and that was it. I find out yesterday he died this summer of a heart attack, alone in his apartment, just like Blue Blake. Both starred in my plays and my documentary and both died in their 50's. Way too young. So sad. Life is way too short. I relearn that lesson every single day.

Blue Blake, July 14, 1963 - Oct. 13th, 2015

2015-10-13T19:18:00.001-07:00

"You know, your life is a journey. And you climb on and off you go. And it's not like, you know, I've had a great life. I've met some incredible people. I've been to some incredible places. I've seen some incredible things. I've been so, so, so lucky. If I died tomorrow, I wouldn't regret, I wouldn't feel oh god I wish I'd done this, I wish I'd done that. And so porn for me is part of the journey at the moment." Blue Blake, July 14, 1963 - Oct. 13th, 2015

I'm delusional

2014-03-09T09:31:00.002-07:00

Sometimes I convince myself I'm gonna start blogging again. But I know it's just a delusion.

Get Out The Vote! Vote and vote early!!!

2012-10-28T10:02:00.001-07:00

Interesting Goldstar audience reviews. Gives me hope.

2011-11-28T16:54:00.001-08:00

"Really well done one man show! Powerful, interesting, and definitely unique. Also funny and thought provoking. Prepare yourself for the subject material. Makes for an interesting evening out..."

"While this definitely feels like a work in progress, it still is an intense piece. Particularly for the Gacy segment, you are riveted to the action in a disturbing way."

"Great performance. Okay writing. Still trying to figure out the link between Divine and Gacy. Gacy part was riveting. Divine part was funny, but didn't make me really care that much about her."

"Play needs a bit more work. The part about Gacy is really intense and developed but the part on Divine needs work. I didn't feel that his demons where as apparent but good first production of the play. Ronnie Larson did a good job."

"It was chilling at times. I found it very interesting and enjoyable. The only negative thing was the lighting. I'd recommend it."

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2011-11-24T18:24:00.000-08:00

Just saw Hugo and The Muppets. Seeing J. Edgar now. Didn't really luke
The Muppets. I admired Hugo more than I liked it. Saw the trailer for
Titanic where they are promoting it as the most beloved film of all
time. LOL. That's news to me. James Cameron is so talented and
sooooooo arrogant.

What a sweet letter!

2011-11-23T07:54:00.000-08:00

Hi Ronnie,

I was disappointed that I didn't see you after the performance at the Boxcar last night.

I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your delightful show. I always feel lucky when I see a show that makes me laugh or when a show makes me think. When a show touches my heart, that is especially rare and precious.

"Making Porn" does all of that, and more. Add to that, the fact that the entire cast, each in his or her own way is beautiful, makes for a very special experience.

I've been lucky enough to see a couple of your previous shows. Obviously, I liked them enough to see this one. I was sure I would enjoy "Making Porn", I am so grateful that you created this show. I truly loved it.

On the way out of the theater after the production I got to talk to a couple of the actors. It was suggested that I come see the show again. Usually I don't get into San Francisco often and rarely see a show twice but this time I am taking their suggestion and am looking forward to seeing you all again this coming Sunday.

Thanks again. See you soon,

Best wishes always,
Perry M.

View from backstage.

2011-10-23T20:14:00.000-07:00

2011-10-23T20:10:00.000-07:00

Backstage with Ricky!!!

Backstage

2011-09-30T20:54:00.000-07:00

Here we are in SD in Edward 2nd and next weekend we'll be in SF doing
Making Porn

Ricky and Arthur

2011-09-30T20:47:00.000-07:00

An Elizabethan profuction of Making Porn?

Backstage at Edward 2nd

2011-09-30T20:45:00.000-07:00

Melqui helping get SF ready.

2011-09-27T06:05:00.000-07:00

I'm very lucky to have him.

Casting Announcement

2011-09-02T16:33:00.001-07:00

Hey can you send this to anyone you think might be interested or right for for this project?

Casting Announcement

Making Porn
Written and Directed by Ronnie Larsen
Boxcar Studio Theatre
San Francisco • October 2011

Ronnie Larsen is currently casting a new production of Making Porn to open in San Francisco on Oct. 8th.

Two roles are already cast but 4 roles are still open.

Making Porn is a play about the gay pornography industry. It has played all over the world including 500 performances off-Broadway.

Schedule
Making Porn begins at the Boxcar Theatre in SF on Friday, Oct. 7th and plays for 23 performances. It closes on Oct. 30th.

The performance schedule is:

Thursdays @ 8:00PM
Friday @ 7:00PM and 10:00PM
Saturdays at 7:00PM and 10:00PM
Sundays at 7:00PM

There is no Thursday performance the first week.

The performance dates are Oct. 7th thru Oct. 30.

There is a slight possibility of an extension in to November.

Actor Pay

Actors will be paid $120.00 a week for performance weeks only. There is no pay for the rehearsal period.

This is a non-equity, non-union production.

Filming

We intend to film the play and make it available on DVD. The filming part of the production will be funded through Kickstarter.com and if the Kickstarter campaign is successful the 5 actors will divide 50% of all money raised. Ronnie Larsen, though acting in the play will not be included in the profit pool for the Kickstarter campaign.The other 50% of the money will go toward the creation and distribution of the DVD. Actors will not receive future residuals or royalties from the DVD. Sole ownership of the DVD will belong to Ronnie Larsen

Below is the cast breakdown as well as a synopsis of the play. More information can be found at RonnieLarsen.com and scripts can be accessed and downloaded there as well.

Synopsis

Set in San Francisco in the early 1980s, Making Porn, focuses on the lives of six people involved in the gay pornography industry. Jack Hawk, a straight, out-of-work actor is hired by gay porn producer, Arthur Mack, to star in his newest porn movie entitled, Cops. Included in the films cast are Ray Tanner, a jaded porn star of 70 films and a bright, young new-commer named Ricky. Complications arise when Jacks wife, Linda, finds out about her husbands new career and Arthur's lover, Jamie, falls in love with one of the actors.

Character Breakdown

Arthur - Age Range 30-50. A middle-aged porn director. This role is already cast and will be played by Ronnie Larsen.

Jamie - Age range 30's. Arthur's partner who falls in love with Ricky. This role is already cast and will be played by Jared Scott.

Jack - Age range 20-30. A straight actor who gets in to gay porn films for the money. Must be masculine, handsome and in great shape. Full-frontal nudity required.

Linda - Age range 20-30. Jack's loving wife who has no idea her husband is making porn. No nudity.

Ray - Age range 20-40 A bitter and jaded gay porn star with a wry sense of humor. Full frontal nudity required.

Ricky - Age 19. A young kid who is brand-new to the gay porn industry. Should be extremely cute and energetic. Full-frontal nudity required.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will begin Sept. 12th. Dates and times to be announced.

We will be in the theater for 2 weekends in the evening before opening on Sept. 22, 23, 24 and 25 and Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1 and 2. These dates are incredibly important. It is incredibly important for all actors to be at all rehearsals. So if you're not available for these dates, please don't submit your resume.

Ronnie Larsen, the director will be in town Sept, 12, 13, 14 and will be available all day and night to meet with actors and rehearse anytime around actor's schedules. The more flexible your schedule is the better.

Auditioning

If you are serious about auditioning, contact Ronnie Larsen at RonnieLarsenPresents@gmail.com to schedule a time to audition.

There is not an official audition day. Auditions will be scheduled around actor availability.

We look forward to meeting you and discussing this project.

Backstage with Dangerfield Moore

2011-08-28T16:25:00.000-07:00

That's really his name!!! His parents named him Dangerfield Moore.

Back in the theatah!

2011-08-17T19:40:00.000-07:00

Edward II opens Sept. 8th at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego.

I'll Pass

2011-08-05T19:56:00.000-07:00

Smurfs in Mexico

2011-08-05T19:55:00.000-07:00

Pitufos

Nice Pants

2011-07-31T23:48:00.000-07:00

Bar Reno has no dress code.

The World's Skankiest Mannequin.

2011-07-31T23:46:00.000-07:00

Hot?

Nipples

2011-07-31T23:43:00.000-07:00

No arms, no head, but NIPPLES.

Raided

2011-07-31T23:41:00.000-07:00

This is what a dvd store at a Mexican swap meet looks like after a
police raid. All those Harry Potter dvd's gone. Don't worry, they'll
be back next weekend.

Harry Potter Zzzzzzzzzz

2011-07-26T06:55:00.001-07:00

Harry Potter: Great Actors! Great Design! Great Effects! Totally boring. I've seen every one, each time hoping that I might actually care emotionally about anything on the screen but it rarely happens. I'm jealous of those who find an emotional connection in the movies cause I've never cared about any of the drama/conflict/story. I love looking at the design and listening to great actors talk but mostly I just sit there scratching my head.

Everything's coming up roses.

2011-07-23T18:23:00.000-07:00

These just bloomed over night. Yesterday, nada. Ahora, bonita!