Sean Hayes Back in New York

The Will & Grace star opened earlier this month in  Damn Yankees with Cheyenne Jackson and Jane Krakowski, making his New York stage debut in the Encores! Summer Stars series at City Center.

According to The New York Times interview; “To [Hayes] Damn Yankees isn’t about sin and salvation, “it’s about how the grass is always greener on the other side, but in the end knowing who you are, being true to yourself and being happy with that.”

Break-Up Etiquette, Don’t be a jerk

 

It’s scary to see people go around shooting ex-lovers after breaking up. Makes me wonder if breaking up means you have to hate your ex’s guts and give him the kiss of death. Of course not everyone can remain friends after the relationship has ended, but being able to end it well reflects your ability to handle things.

Some tips breaking-ups:

• Build up the finale- give hints and tips ahead, drift apart slowly to allow space and time for him/her to accept the fact and the reason (Start going out less with excuses like “I’m busy” or “I’m tired”. He’ll get it and realize the day will come sooner or later, then it’s time to give him the reason)

• Do it in person- Give him/her some respect, via phone/emails/text/IM is just too IMPERSONAL

• Don’t blame- avoid personal attacks, a little less “you” a little more “I”. Instead of “You have many problems” try “I feel like we don’t get a long etc”

• Time & Place- Never do it at home, it’s too awkward and you never know what happens (especially if there are only two of you) Go somewhere semi-public, such as a cafe or a quiet corner of a restaurant. Never do it in a rushed lunch hour or late at night when both of you are tired.

The worst way:

• Unexpected, along with nothing but “It’s over” and walk away. This is not determined, but irresponsible.

However, if he/she does not take a hint, and continues to reconcile, then you should just stay away from him. NEVER call him or meet him to discuss further. You have expressed yourself clearly and given enough respect. More talks or “let’s just be friends for now” would just give him/her false hopes that there’s still a chance to get back together. (He/She might get the impression of “You still miss me.” What you should do is to make sure your mutual friends are looking after him and pay attention to his moods.

Whether ultimately the two can become friends depends on the maturity of minds.

“The Killing of Sister George” is still alive and kicking

Yes, the play written by Frank Marcus in the 60’s is brought back alive to Hong Kong by Wordybird Theatre Company. Watch our alcoholic lesbian, June Buckridge, spiral out of control when her character in a radio play is scheduled to be killed off. To add more drama, June suspects her live-in lover, Alice, is cheating on her with a predatory tv producer.

The play is showing in Hong Kong Fringe Club from February 27 to March 1

Tickets available at Fringe Club or HK Ticketing

For more information about the play, click here