RIP Paul "Pee Wee" Reubens, aged 70.

Beez McKeever, longtime Wardrobe, bot costume maker, and Prop Mistress of MST3k (even in the new seasons) shared a nice memory of him on her IG bezzworx:

"Paul Reubens was my comedy hero. After receiving my fan letter back in the 80s, he called me on the phone, he upgraded my seats to his show at the Guthrie where he called me on stage for a bit of improv. He coaxed me to do my rendition of his "Hand Monster Game", an impersonation that I'd boasted about in my letter. The crowd ROARED with laughter and Pee Wee pretended to stamp away having been upstaged. I've never been so happy. That beautiful moment lit a fire in me, an aspiration to find a place in comedy for myself. It's no exaggeration to say he helped shape my life. I'm absolutely gutted that he's gone."

garadinervi: Helen Frankenthaler, Mornings, 1971 [© 2021 Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc./ARS, New York/Photography by Rob McKeever. Gagosian Gallery, New York, NY] (via subnitida) ::

[h/t Beth Levin]

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“Through these assaults of the left hemisphere on the body, spirituality and art, essentially mocking, discounting or dismantling what it does not understand and cannot use, we are at risk of becoming trapped in the I–it world, with all the exits through which we might rediscover the I–thou world being progressively blocked off.”

― Iain McGilchrist, The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World

She was a wardrobe stylist & prop designer for MST3K and appeared in the episodes featuring The Incredible Melting Man, The Deadly Mantis, Terror From The Year 5000, Devil Doll, Invasion Of The Neptune Men, Overdrawn At The Memory Bank, The Phantom Planet, The Pumaman, Werewolf, The Touch Of Satan, Devil Fish, is featured prominently in the behind-the-scenes featurette for Diabolik AND SHE JUST REPLIED TO ME ON TWITTER!!!!

LUCID | a short film from SUBLUNAR FILMS on Vimeo.

At an art school in the 90s, young outsider Mia (Caitlin Taylor) embarks on a morbid quest for pure self-expression when she creates a self-portrait for her classmates that ultimately reveals her true heart’s enchantment with the grotesque. 16 mins 37 sec

Directed by Deanna Milligan @sublunarfilms Produced by Deanna Milligan @sublunarfilms, Ramsey Fendall @sublunarfilms and Claire Robertson @clairerobertsonart Cinematography by Ramsey Fendall @sublunarfilms Written by Claire Robertson @clairerobertsonart Executive Producers Vivian Su + Elizabeth Yake @elizabethyake Composer Marta Jaciubek-McKeever @martamckeever Starring Caitlin Taylor as Mia @oakandbone Stacy Grant as Ms Wendy @stacyandthegang Georgia Acken as Little Mia @georgia_acken Peter Hoskins as Bernie Metta Rose as Agatha @mettarose Keith Picot as Hugh @keithpicot Christie Roome as Sister Anna-Maria @christieroome John Luna as Frederick Ferdinand @johnluna George William Lambert as Christof @georgewilliamlambert Goth Girls Nicole Bartosinski + @nicole.anna_ Sadie Dufour sadie_mariie + Jana Morrison janamorrison.getusedtoit Nathan + Abby Corpus as Sam + Sarah @abbycorpus.soprano @nathan.corpus Shane Strom as Squid @shane.strom Kane OScalleigh as Sheena @knockoutscallywag Elisabeth Hinshelwood as Veronique @lizardela Susan Ko as Marilyn the Life Model @susanko2116 Gene Sargent as Alberto @genetsarg Avalon Barber as Pinkie @avalonchey Rianne Delahunt as Charlotte @riannedelahunt Atticus Cohen-Yelle as Alex @acohenyelle Liz Colangelo as Receptionist mzz_lizzie Bobby Cleveland Butcher & Skater @crail_skatan Claire E Robertson as Bad Driver @clairerobertsonart Graham McDonald as Janitor @ug.mcd Jared Warren as Rolf Zander Jacobs + Sage Dyck + Mia Luna + Grace Fanstone + Chase Rhodes as Tipper + Naomi + Ellie + Pip + Kingsley Ben LaBarre Sparkle Brite Window Washer @bmovieben

Production Designer Claire E Robertson @clairerobertsonart Editors Deanna Milligan + Ramsey Fendall @sublunarfilms Associate Producers Margaret Sclafani + Abby Wang @razzmargo First Assistant Director Sonya Chwyl @sonyachwyl Second Assistant Director Anik Desmarais-Spencer @adspencer_ First Assistant Director (SaltSpring) Jesi Pearce Art Director Emma Banner @emamary88 Set Decorators Kris Banner + Samantha Harvey Set Dresser Rob Robertson @robr.yeti Camera Operator/Steadicam Guochen Wang @guochew 1st AC Aly Van Akker @alyvana 1st AC (SaltSpring) Jo Gaffney @jo.gaffney 2nd AC Andrew Dodd Clippingdale @doddseye Digital Imaging Technician Ben LaBarre @bmovieben Script Supervisor Amelia McCluskey @ameliamcclux Production Sound Patrick Coble + Bobby Cleveland @patrickcoble @crail_skatan Boom Operator Bobby Cleveland @crail_skatan Second Boom (Salt Spring) Cameron Proudfoot @proudfoot1975 Gaffer Karl Schoepp @schoeppfilm Key Grip Chris Akehurst Special Effects Supervisor David Springbett Props Claire E Robertson + Phil McCluskey + Ruby Lipsett @philmc Assistant Costume Designer Lily McCluskey @lobster.soul Costume Supervisor Beth Parker @bethrparker Costumer Christie Roome @christieroome Makeup Artist Ruby Jones @rubysfx Hair Stylist Mo Crété @hair.mocrete Hair Stylist (SaltSpring) Casey Troop Casting Director Lynne Carrow @lcarrow99 BTS Photos Michael Levy + Andrew Dodd Clippingdale + Bobby Cleveland @doddseye @crail_skatan Publicity Photographs Beth Parker + Danielle Acken @bethrparker @dlackenphotos Production Assistant Kahlila Ball + Yuxin Mao @kahlila.b Slime dance song “Black Sea” by Kellarissa courtesy of Mint Records @oceanelectro Sound Mix Kirk Douglas @kirkairdouglas Craft Services Lisah Smith + Jan Robertson + Darcy Graham @lisahloo @darcy_bishop_graham Colorist Sam Gilling @sgllng

Thank You Peggy Milligan + Rob Pingle + Lisa Alice Bailey + Hilary Watson + Melissa Cutshall + Jen MacLellan + Bob Twaits + Jason Stevens + Andrew Robertson + Paul Lloyd + Dawn Boudreau + Christie Roome + Rachel Irons + Dax Stringer + Fletcher Donovan + Jason Donaldson + Heather Hopkins + Patrick McCallum + David Corbet + Sandra Charge + Dave French + Annika Hagen + Carrie Oloriz + Julia Hutchings + Mearo + Emily Gooden + Melanie Mulherin + Diana Day + Patrick Ramsey + Kirk Irwin + Linnea Ritland + Veronika Kurz +Martin Tran + David Geiss + Daniel Carruthers + Julie MacKinnon + Sandra Smith

Special Thanks Victoria College of Art & Michel Matil Twig & Buoy Sparkle Bright Laundrette Country Grocer, Salt Spring Island Hey Happy Coffee Old Victoria Water Company Nick Orchard Ryan Dyck + Adrienne LaBelle, Mint Records Natasha Duprey Peter Foreman Danielle Acken & James Acken

Camera Red Gemini + Arri 435 4-perf Cooke 20-100 + Lomo standard speed lenses Shot on Kodak 5219 + 5298 @kodak_shootfilm

Performed by: CountryVive (Rachael Allman, Olivia-Grace Beale, Laura Carvill, Paul Culshaw, Hannah Day, Beth Forsyth, Lauren Forsyth, Abbie Ingram, Lewis Jenkins, Nicola Lafferty, Shane McKeever, Emmy-Jo Munro, Daina Peters, Jodi Riddoch, Danielle Rowe, Jenny Stephenson, Nicola Tubman, and Fred Whitehouse)

Number: “Backwards”

Style: Line Dance

From: Britain’s Got Talent, Series 8 (2014)

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011), Provincetown Window, 1963-64. Acrylic on canvas, 82 3/8 x 81 7/8 inches. Collection of Josh and Beth Friedman. © 2019 Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photograph by Tim Pyle, Light Blue Studio, courtesy Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, New York

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011), Cool Summer, 1962. Oil on canvas, 69 ¾ x 120 inches. Collection Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, New York. © 2019 Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photograph by Rob McKeever, courtesy Gagosian Gallery

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011), Orange Breaking Through, 1961. Oil on canvas, 95 x 93 inches. Private Collection. © 2019 Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photograph by Michael Cullen, courtesy Private Collection

Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011), Provincetown Window, 1963-64. Acrylic on canvas, 82 3/8 x 81 7/8 inches. Collection of Josh and Beth Friedman. © 2019 Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photograph by Tim Pyle, Light Blue Studio, courtesy Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, New York

Photo: Gary Mamay

https://parrishart.org/exhibitions/abstract-climates/

Bio

Jana Barros is the name of a rapper and hip hop artist. Jana Barros packed houses and sold out performances in American theatre for the past fourteen years. At age 16, Jana Barros made her national film debut in Reckon 7 Down. The movie starred Dirk Benedict, and was directed by William Cheney.  

Jana Barros trained over a decade at the Grandstreet Theatre in Helena, MT. The department of English at UM awarded Jana Barros for writing while she was simultaneously completing her Sophomore and Junior year in Honors English. In three years, Jana Barros completed graduation from the four year curriculum. American Legion Auxilliary Award recipient Jana Barros attended the Savannah College of Art and Design on substantial scholarships. In 2008, Jana Barros unveiled The Barbie Chair in the Capital City of Montana. The art works of Jana Barros have been featured in the Holter Museum of Art. For Paola Hernandez, in 2011, Jana Barros exhibited her drawings in the Presentation of Fashion at "A Look Within" in the H Hotel during {A Dove's Flight} New York Fashion Week. Jana Barros's art has been described as "controversial," and "distasteful."  While in school, Jana Barros's drawings and poems were selected for publications including  Writings On the Wall and Pen and Ink.

August 2007, Jana Barros won the title of Montana's Junior Miss 2008, at which point she was awarded satellite scholarships for fitness, elocution of wit in interview, and unquestionable or indescribable poise. Two years in a row, 2007 and 2008, Jana Barros received recognition by the National Endowment for the Arts for her genius command of language and was awarded as a poetic orator.

June 2010, Jana Barros was invited by Mike Beaty to attend the MB Talent Expo. November 2010, Jana Barros competed for a spot in the MB Dallas show. Winning one of fifteen coveted spots, Jana Barros performed in the Dancer, Singer, Songwriter show for Producers, Agents, and Talent Scouts from across the United States. Though the New York Film Academy offered Jana Barros a scholarship, she continued to work on her rap music. In 2010, Jana Barros joined with The Texas Band and performed night after night on songs such as "Cowboy Sweetheart" by Patsy Montana, "Jackson" by Johnny Cash, and "Walking After Midnight" by Patsy Cline, to name a few. In February 2009, Jana Barros performed with the Broadway Artist Alliance Master Class Winter Workshop Series. November 2010, Jana Barros performed with the Broadway Artist Alliance in New York City for the Pop Genre workshop with Kyle Dean Massy of Tony Award Winning Next to Normal. Jana Barros walked the runway for four designers during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in February, 2011.

Jana Barros has voluntarily supported organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Big Brother's Big Sisters, Girl Scouts of America, Y.M.C.A., and the Spay and Neudor Task Force.

Performances include: 1999-2000 Bugsy Malone Jr. (U/S Lena, Lena's Girl, Down and Out) (1999) MainStage Directed by Marianne Adams Bugsy Malone Jr. Tour (U/S Lena, Lena's Girl, Down and Out) (1999) MainStage Directed by Marianne Adams Spring Showcase (2000) (Jill) Directed by Martha Sprague Anne Frank (2000) Directed by Matt Flanders

Jana Barros performed with Grandstreet's Improv Troupe (2000) A Christmas Carol (Dancer), (2000) MainStage Directed by Marianne Adams and Choreographed by Martha Sprague Words by Kids  (Company Player) (2001), Directed by Marianne Adams Words by Kids Tour (Company Player) (2001), Directed by Marianne Adams The Rainbow Connection (as herself) (2001) Directed by Sarah Louise Hannah Showcase (Class of 2001) Directed by Sarah Louise Hannah

Jana Barros performed with Grandstreet's Improv Troupe (2001) Jana Barros performed for Hometown Helena. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Veruca Salt) (2001), Mainstage Directed by Marianne Adams and Choreographed by Blair Bybee Grandstreet Kids Sing Broadway (as herself) (2002) MainStage Directed by Blair Bybee Dearly Departed (2002) Maintstage Directed by Marianne Adams The Crucible (Beth) (2002) MainStage Jana Barros performed shadow box with the Last Chance Stampede & Fair. Summer Showcase (2002) Directed by Romyl Mabanta of the Montana Shakespeare Company.

Jana Barros performed with Grandstreet's Improv Troupe (2002) Once Upon a Mattress (Lady Barros) (2002) MainStage Directed by Martha Sprague Pinocchio (2002) Mainstage Directed by Marianne Adams The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Unicorn) (2003) Mainstage Show Me What's On, Stage Manager (2003) Directed by Marianne Adams Summer Showcase (2003) Directed by Retta Leaphart

Honk! (Basset Hen) (2003) Mainstage Directed by Marianne Adams Footloose (Girl 5, Ensemble) (2004) MainStage Directed by Blair Bybee Spring Showcase (2004) (Directed by Martha Sprague) Summer Showcase (2004) (Gameshow Announcer) Directed by Tanner Cosgrove

The King and I (2004) MainStage Directed by Blair Bybee Grandstreet Treat (as herself) (2004) Directed by Blair Bybee Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl) (2004) MainStage Directed by Marianne Adams Seussical (Gertrude McFuzz) (2005) MainStage Directed by Blair Bybee Aladdin Jr. (Ensemble) (2005) Mainstage Directed by Blair Bybee Spring Showcase (2005) Directed by Marianne Adams School House Rock (Interplanet Janet) (2005) Directed by Blair Bybee A Chorus Line (2005) (at the age of 15 Jana was cast as Wrong Arms Rachel, but when the director Blair Bybee was unable to find a dancer to play the role of Larry, the dance captain, the role was assigned to Jana Barros and the name was changed to "Laurie" (after the Director's first wife). Jana Barros was also cast as one of three swing's for the entire cast of female performers. Annie (Jana Barros was cast as the Star to Be and performed for four weeks. She was also cast as the U/S for Grace,  a lead role which she performed. Jana Barros was the Dance Captain for Annie as well.) (2005) MainStage Directed by Marianne Adams A Chorus Line Revival (Maggie) (2006) RMTA Festivention Mainstage Directed by Blair Bybee Cheaper by the Dozen (Anne Gilbert) (2006) MainStage Directed by Dawn Lee Kangas Crazy for You (Tess) (2006) MainStage Directed by Blair Bybee Spring Showcase (2006) Directed by Marianne Adams Summer Showcase (2006), Assistant Director (Directed by Tanner Cosgrove)

Lucky Stiff  (Dominique DuMonaco, The Roulette Wheel, Subway Passenger, Server) (2006) MainStage Conservatory Directed by Jeff Downing Bat Boy (Bud, and Daisy) (2006) MainStage Directed by Blair Bybee The Wizard of Oz,  Light Board Operator (2006) MainStage Directed by Marianne Adams Showcase (2006) Directed by Marianne Adams Alice in Wonderland, Director (2006) "Short Shorts" Produced by Erin Ortman Words by Kids, Assistant Director (2007) Directed by Marianne Adams In 2007, Jana Barros was nominated as Vice President to the board of choir for Ambiance. At the Western Music Festival of Montana, Jana Barros was awarded by the highest achievement for her perfect singing performance in a sola aria titled "Voi Che Sapete" from the Marriage of Figarro.

The Sound of Music (Nun) (2007) MainStage Directed by Katy Strote-Wright As Montana's Junior Miss, Jana Barros represented Montana at the Miss Montana Convention in 2007. In December 2007, Jana Barros performed on the Diamond Block.  Entertaining as Montana's Junior Miss 2008, Jana Barros spoke on behalf of the Be Your Best Self Platform at the Montana Club during a luncheon for The Republican Women's. Jana Barros performed in December 2008 again for the Republican Women. Jana Barros performed at The Festival of Trees in December 2007. Cinderella (Queen Gertrude) (2007) MainStage Directed by Marianne Adams January 2008, Jana Barros appeared on behalf of Helena's Live! @ the Civic. January 2008, Jana Barros performed for the Laurel Jaycees of Montana Awards Gala. April 2008, Jana Barros performed for the Internationally acclaimed Destino Popera Trio. Jeckyll and Hyde (Lucy Harris) (2008) Night to Shine Directed by Manny Lopez Jana Barros directed a fundraiser that Grandstreet Theatre produced on June 3, 2008 for Junior Miss. big! the musical, Dance Captain, Assistant Choreographer (2008) MainStage Directed by Blair Bybee and Choreographed by Lisa Fox June 2008, Jana Barros performed for the National Distinguished Young Woman of America. August 2008, Jana Barros performed for the Distinguished Young Woman of Montana. While hosting the Distinguished Young Woman of Montana 2009, Jana Barros Directed and Choreographed the Little Sister's Performance.

The Secret Garden (Rose) (2008) MainStage Conservatory Directed by Jeff Downing Till We Have Faces (Redival) (2008) Directed by Rachel Jones Jana Barros was selected as a SCAD Student Ambassador for the College. In 2008, Jana Barros was cast for the project  Performance Ensemble whose performances aimed to promote the SCAD's school of Film, Television, Media and Performing Arts. As a member of the group the Performance Ensemble, directed by Kevin Wallace, Jana Barros performed in October at SCAD Day, and in December 2008 at the Winter Concert in the Mondanaro Theatre. In Winter 2009, Jana Barros performed with the Performance Ensemble in the Savannah Squares at a SCAD Day oriented towards Juniors, and in the Spring of 2000, the Performane Ensemble Group performed again with Jana Barros in the Savannah Squares.  Jana Barros performed at the Spring Concert  with the Performance Ensemble Group in 2009. Carousel (U/S Julie Jordan, Ensemble) (2009) Directed by Michael Wainstein Closing Notice (Woman 5 Ensemble) (2009) Directed by Derek T. Pickens All in the Timing (Dawn Divito) (2009) Directed by Mark Tymshyshm Suite Surrender (U/S Athena Sinclair) (2009) (Directed by Michael McKeever) Bye Bye Birdie (Kim MacAfee) (2009) Directed by Michael Wainstein. Mountain Shorts, Co:Director, (Company Player) Directed by the Blowing Rock Stage Company Interns Jana Barros costumed and designed for Time Machine Portrait Studio from 2009 to 2010. Impossible Marriage (2009) (Pandora) Directed by Sharon Ott

"Her performance is over-the-top, but the audience believes the joyous optimism she brings to the stage," according to the District Newspaper. Jana Barros has built costumes for Regional and Community Theatres, and built sets in more than two dozen performances. Jana Barros was hired to play Ingrid Bergman at the Hal Miner Memorial CASAblanca Gala for Amarillo Area Casa in October 2010.

Anderson Model and Talent Agency signed Jana Barros in June 2010.   In January 2011, Jana Barros became a Talent Scout and Coach for classes in Professional Runway and Improvisation at the Anderson Model and Talent Agency.

Awards:              Sarah Louise Hannah's "Marianne Adams Award" (Vocal Scholarship)              Dancer of the Year (Grandstreet Theatre)              MB Expo 1st Runner Up in Adult Female Actor Photography              MB Expo 1st Runner Up in Adult Female Fashion Model Swimsuit              MB Expo 2nd Runner Up in Adult Female Fashion Model Composite Card              MB Expo 2nd Runner Up in Adult Female Fashion Model Runway              Summer Theatre Award 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007              Theatre School Board Festivention Award 2008              Montana's Junior Miss 2008             Nominations:             Best Supporting Actress Ovation 2010

Film Credits Include: Rekon 7 Down (Daughter) (National) Directed by William Cheney b.l.i.s.s (Melanie) (Indi) Directed by Kyler Ernst The Last Five Years (Josie's Best Friend) (Indi) Directed by Joel Wilson Big Time (Picketer) (Indi) Directed by Matt Flanders (Indi) Directed by Errol Koch The Senior Movie (Josie Adams) (Indi) Directed by Errol Koch In 2008 Jana Barros was the lead in an independent Film Noir directed by Robby Silcox. In the Winter of 2009, Jana Barros played the Best Friend in an unfinished independent film directed by Felipe Midieros Lurk Steady All Stars (post production), Jana Barros plays a lead role in this independent film directed by Michael Ellwood Oh, God! (Mary) (Indi) Directed by Tyler Stuart Open House (Jen) (Indi) Directed by Max Golden Through Sames of Am (Lead) (Indi) Directed by Robert Costello The Chopin Study (Lead) (Indi) Directed by Pieter Ribbens Recycle This! (Amber) (Indi) Directed by Matthew Timothy Demarko Hands and Feet (Dancer) (Indi) Directed by Laura Renz Through Haves of Give (Lead), Cinematographer (Indi) Directed by Robert Costello

Commercial Contracts: Webster National Bank The Floor Show Alive @ Five Carlyle & Co., Inc. (2011) 360 Events & Promotions (2011) Adelante Live Inc. (2011) GC Marketing Services (2011) network promotions & events (2011) Talent Tree Staffing (2011) Sunflower Staffing (2011) Deluvia Inc. (2012) Trilogy, L.L.C. (2012) Crossmarks (2012) Extreme Marketing and Promotions (2011)

Modeling Credits Include: New York Fashion Week (2011) Julstar Fashions (2011) BKNS (2009) Tiara Austini (2011) Steven Daniel (2011) Paola Hernandez (2011) The Fashion Bug (2010) Rod Latta (2010) Wyatt Ramsey (2009) Nate Abramowski (2008) Elle Ross Dimitra Renée Williams Martin Battilana Mike Laura (2009) Marcelas Furs (2010) National Sunflower Association (2010) Dannon (2011) Chiquita Banana (2011) Zyrtec (2011) Kellog's (2011) Centrum (2011) Axe (2011) Dr. Pepper Ten(2012) Taste Adventure (2012) Patron XO  Cafe Dark (2012) Rosa Regale (2011) Ashley Spencer Jay Photo

Performed by: CountryVive (Rachael Allman, Olivia-Grace Beale, Laura Carvill, Paul Culshaw, Hannah Day, Beth Forsyth, Lauren Forsyth, Abbie Ingram, Lewis Jenkins, Nicola Lafferty, Shane McKeever, Emmy-Jo Munro, Daina Peters, Jodi Riddoch, Danielle Rowe, Jenny Stephenson, Nicola Tubman, and Fred Whitehouse) 

Number: “Country Girl/Timber”

Style: Line Dance

From: Britain’s Got Talent, Series 8 (2014)