NYC EVENT - VL FANS BLOG

[bsgnut]

Hi All--

Bsgnut here.

This will be the place to catch the latest info on the Gays of Our Lives event in New York City featuring our very own Jo Weil and Thore Scholermann!

We will be reporting to you on all the fabulous events throughout the weekend, with pictures of your favorite stars and behind the scenes tidbits.

So check back starting tomorrow when we'll report on the Verbotene Liebe/Gute Zeiten Schlecte Zeiten/One Life to Live fans Pre-Party at 2nd on 2nd.

[kes]

Am I the only one sad not to be there? I feel very sad, indeed!

[chrolliforever7]

Mar 24, 2010 20:12:31 GMT -5 kes said:

Am I the only one sad not to be there? I feel very sad, indeed!

Nope, I've been moping this whole week...
I wanted to go so badly!
I wanted to kidnap Jo even more badly!
life is unfair..

lol

[kes]

Oh Well! I just couldn't afford it this year. Glad to know I'm not the only one Chrolliforever, though I wish you could have gone!

[chrolliforever7]

That's the only reason I'm not there, I just couldn't afford it. So expensive. wtf. we can have our own party right here...woopwoop.

[Nitty]

Kes - I thought you were going! Don't you live very close? I do understand not having enough money, or time.

I'm not sad that I'm not there, because if I really wanted to, I would've made it happen. (It's actually just not my kinda thing)

I'm just excited to hear back from our wonderful and fortunate friends, who did end up going! I'm happy they get to live out their dreams to meet these wonderful actors!

And Zam ... you know what you have to do.

[tihkon2]

Moderator Post

Hi Folks,

Lets save this thread for the actual blogging from the event .

Thank you.

[dalphine]

I hope everyone has a ball and I hope Thore and Jo enjoy NEW YORK. I can;t wait for all the updates and pictures.

[bsgnut]

Blog Post #1
3/25/10 – 5:09pm EST

Hi Everyone! Greetings from New York City!!!!

As I think about what I’d like to tell Jo and Thore when I meet them, I think about all the great scenes large and small that they’ve played over the past 2+ years, all the times they were just background for other characters and still managed to portray some charming bit of intimacy or cute moment. They are consummate professionals but they also care about what they’re doing, about promoting gay visibility and social acceptance through artistic excellence.

Jo and Thore have given us a loving couple, and as mundane as that might sound, it’s really pretty revolutionary. Christian and Olli are a committed, non-stereotypical gay couple that has stayed together against the odds and are treated like any other couple, both by the other characters and by the show itself. Given what we’re used to in American TV, this really IS revolutionary.

When I watch the fan videos I’m struck by how many beautiful kisses these two have had, how many passionate love scenes, and how many emotional reconciliations—it’s really pretty amazing. And while I might complain about the current storyline, the absurdity that is Chrebecca, I cannot help but be thankful that Das Erste has stuck with the couple for so long. The HBO deal is evidence that they made the right decision!

As a playwright and screenwriter myself, I’ve worked with a lot of actors, and Jo and Thore are truly special. Not only because they are 100% committed to presenting their characters honestly and fearlessly, but also because they have the most amazing onscreen chemistry I’ve ever seen. Their friendship, which is so deep and intense many people assume they’re a couple in real life, enables them to be so free and intimate with each other onscreen. Whatever their sexual orientation as actors, Jo and Thore are able to achieve a level of realness and erotic charge in their love scenes that is often missing in gay portrayals on TV or film.

So what do I want to say to Jo and Thore? I guess the main thing is thank you. Thank you for sticking with the show even when you had very little to do, thank you for making the most of every scene, and thank you for making so much magic for us to enjoy.

NEXT: Get ready for the Pre-Party! Fans of VL, GZSZ and OLTL will meet, drink and sing Karaoke. So who will take the stage to sing ‘Breathe Me?”

[favoritetree]

What a thoughtful post 'bsgnut'. Thank you for putting into words what obviously many of us feel. Good luck with your own work.

[bsgnut]

Lots of great pictures from the karaoke pre-party last night. Will be posting soon. No Jo or Thore sightings yet, but they are here!

[bsgnut]

Here is a pic from last night's fan pre-party at 2nd on 2nd!

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[bsgnut]

Another pic!

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[dalphine]

Can anyone see the pictures because it's not working for me.

[rosebud]

Last night was a blast. There were about 30 of us, all told, that gathered for the 2nd on 2nd pre-party. We began breaking the ice by gathering in a reserved room - thanks SoloMom and Thunderkat for arranging. It was an inspired idea as it made putting faces with screen names (and real names) very easy. Fifteen minutes, one drink and a resounding chorus of New York, New York later and we were best buds. Awkwardness gone, good times began. After the hour we moved to general karaoke area where our enthusiasm attracted much attention from the crowd (gets a little X rated here - you know who you are . I was blown away by the number of Chrolli fans who can SING. I don't mean karaoke sing, I mean get up on stage professionally sing. Those who couldn't - like me - enjoyed our role as back up dancers. We all must contribute as best we can!

I'm looking at the clock and in three short hours we meet Jo and Thore! I'm generally not the nervous type but definitely am staying busy so I don't have time to think too much. As much as I'm looking forward to finally meeting the boys, I am also looking forward with equal delight to hanging out with the "Crazy Chrolli Crew" again tonight. Cheers for now and more updates when they're available - or we're sober enough to write them

[thunderkat]

^Rosebud might not be able to sing but she can
1. Do math like an ACE
2. Hava Nagila like nobodies business.
It was pretty amazing.

[bsgnut]

Okay, pics from the party!

[sio127]

thanks so much......any chance of putting names to faces for us?

[bsgnut]

I will do captions later. Running behind!

[bsgnut]

Blog Post #2 - Jo & Thore Sighting!!!!

I am happy to report a completely-by-chance sighting of Jo and Thore checking in to the Hampton Inn in Chelsea. Our own Solomom67 and Scarpien just happen to be dropping off another Chrolli fan when Scarpien caught a random glimpse of blonde highlights and thought to himself, "gee that looks a lot like Thore." Well, of course, it was the man himself, chatting casually with a certain Jo Weil.

Now, any of you who know Scarpien at all will realize the enormity of this moment. Luckily Solomom67 was there to stop Scarpien from charging Jo and tackling him.

In the interest of decorum, they decided to give the boys a bit of privacy while they checked in, but tonight it's going to be open season!

We can also report that Thore had ALOT of luggage-- because you know the boy has to look pretty for us all.

[bsgnut]

OMG, Jo and Thore are up onstage right now and Scott Evans just came up. We are all watching the breathe me scene!

[bsgnut]

The cameras are flashing. They are like rock stars!

[bsgnut]

Dennis, Igor, Felix, Hal and Gregory all just showed up. They are really bowled over by the appreciation. We are giving them your love!

[digby]

new here, but i've been lurking for awhile, just wanted to say thanks for the updates, and you all are so lucky to be there

[chrollifan211]

Brian, thank you for doing this for us! Tell Thore and Jo we ABSOLUTELY LOVED the lovescene today!!!! They did us proud!