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Hey there! Here you can read up a bit about the original person behind-the-scenes of this site :) There's not really a whole lot to say about me, but here's a few little tidbits:
Me and Idina - 3/21/05
NAME: Kim
AGE: 24
FROM: San Fransisco Bay Area, CA (hella, yo!)
HOW LONG HAVE I BEEN A FAN OF IDINA?: About 8 years, but hardcore since Summer 2003 -- I first heard of the musical Rent in 1999 when it had one of it's tours in the Bay Area, but I didn't see or hear the music until I saw the touring company in 2001 (my birthday present!) - From then on, I began to grow a deep love and respect for theater and music. I fell in love with the entire Rent original Broadway cast from the recording, particularly Idina.
HAVE I EVER SEEN IDINA PERFORM LIVE?: Yep, I saw Wicked twice in New York at the Gershwin while Idina was still performing (I stupidly procrastinated getting tickets to the premiere in SF, so I didn't get to see it there.) I'm hoping to see Idina again if/when she does a concert here on the West Coast (or if I can get my butt over to New York while something's going on.)
HAVE I EVER MET IDINA IN PERSON?: Yes, while she was filming Rent in San Francisco back in March 2005, I visited the set and was able to talk to her for a little while -- Idina was kind enough to take pictures and sign some things for my friends and I, and it was a great "first meeting" experience.
Click here to read more about my first "Meeting Idina" story
FAVORITE IDINA SHOW: Definitely The Wild Party, as far as music goes. I really am a fan of darker, passionate shows, and that particular show has such a remarkable cast with vocals that surpass anything I've ever heard. Wicked is the only show I've seen Idina perform in live, and it really holds a special place in my heart, being the first Broadway show I ever saw. And as Joe Mantello said on her final night in the show, she really will be remembered in history for that remarkable role. But she continues to take part in shows that impress her audiences and build her skills, so I can hardly secure a favorite since she keeps bringing something new to the table.
FAVORITE IDINA SONG: I'm a fan of Idina's original music, particularly the soothing intimate songs on her "Here" album -- personal favorites include "If I Told You" for it's incredible lyrics, and "You'd Be Surprised" for the powerful and emotional vocals. As far as theatre tunes go, there is no denying her astounding singing in "Defying Gravity" in Wicked -- But my all-time favorite is her rendition of the Funny Girl tune "Cornet Man" that she sang at a benefit concert in 2002. The fluidity of her belting and the sexiness in her attitude really show off her incredible talent.
ANYTHING ELSE?: Well, I have a twin sister, Stacy, who is equally the theater/film lover that I am -- I'm a Film Studies/Screenwriting major at a University near Los Angeles, and I have dreams of adapting Lippa's The Wild Party for the Silver Screen (what a masterpiece that could be.) -- I was involved in theater through High School, and now continue to study it (and of course, get some good, healthy obsessions from it :])
I'm a total film geek, and I've seen an incredible amount of movies, of ALL genres. I love classic Hollywood films, in particular, and I think modern filmmakers can learn a lot from those "old black & white pictures". I also love collecting movies, as well as collecting autographs (a gallery of my collection can be found here.) -- Um... I love food. :) Sleep. All the other procrastinating tools that college students thrive on.
Alright, enough about me. I'm not too interesting, but... If you have any questions? Comments? (Concerns?) Whatever! -- You can e-mail me at kim[at]idina-here.com :)
♥ Kim
Hello! I'm Erin, and I now help Kim out by maintaining her great site on a day-to-day basis. Here's some info about me:
Me and Idina - 6/17/10
NAME: Erin
AGE: 28
FROM: North Dakota, but a current resident of San Antonio, Texas
HOW LONG HAVE I BEEN A FAN OF IDINA?: Going on 4 years. I was always a fan of The Wizard of Oz, and a friend of mine recommended I read Wicked, which led to discovering the musical, and in turn, Idina.
HAVE I EVER SEEN IDINA PERFORM LIVE?: Yes! I've seen Idina in concert many, many times. I'm still waiting for my chance to see her in a stage production, though!
HAVE I EVER MET IDINA IN PERSON?: Yes, several times on her tours I was fortunate enough to spend some time with Idina backstage after her concerts. She's the sweetest, most gracious artist I've ever met.
FAVORITE IDINA SHOW: Hard to say for certain as I've never seen her in any show, but I have an inkling that See What I Wanna See would be my favorite, if I'd had the fortune of seeing it back in 2005. The music is crazy great, and I love that Idina plays so many characters in it, and portrays them all so very well.
FAVORITE IDINA SONG: I think the oldies "Jealous" and "It Only Hurts When I Breathe" qualify as my truest favorite Idina songs. There's no watering down the emotion in those songs - it's pure, raw feelings and I admire her ability to be brave enough to share those intense emotions with the public.
ANYTHING ELSE?: Not much! I'm still trying to decide what I want to be when I grow up, which is exciting in its own way. Hopefully I'll be successful in my desire to move to New York City in a couple years where I can be closer to my passion that is musical theatre!
Similar to Kim and her film geekness, I'm a total computer geek. I love technology and learning new things. My MacBook might be one of my favorite possessions, and I feel lost without it. I run several blog fan communities, including communities for Idina, Eden Espinosa, Shoshana Bean, and Madonna.
Should you ever need anything, you can e-mail me at erin[at]idina-here.com
♥ Erin
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