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Alex Syiek
New York, NY
Writer/Performer, currently attending NYU's Graduate Musical Theater Writing Program
Interests: Musicals, film, television, video games, dogs
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SAINT PATTY'S DAY OF BAD CHOICES
My second favorite holiday is showing its weak points... by Alex Syiek (Writer/Performer/Grog Drinker) This past Friday, I noticed something strange. I think St. Patrick's Day might be the only holiday where the bars get progressively more empty as the day goes on. I mean, you can't blame people for rolling out of bed into their green beer and corned beef hash and cabbage. That slop is delicious. But for a person who happened to venture out into the city at 9 PM, the streets were surprisingly quiet for a Friday night in midtown. On the other hand, the subways... Continue reading
Posted Mar 20, 2017 at Crazytown
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STUPID PEOPLE
Posted Feb 27, 2017 at Crazytown
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SINGING PRESIDENTS!
Don't think about the current POTUS, there's plenty more out there. by Alex Syiek (Writer/Performer) Happy President's Day everyone! As we enjoy this day off from our worries, and celebrate the greatest office in the world, remember, we don't have to respect our current president, when there are plenty of others in the past to look back fondly on. And many of them are in musicals! Yep, let's look at the greatest musical moments of the American presidency in our history! 1. 1776 (John Adams and Thomas Jefferson) In our first example, we have two future presidents in one show!... Continue reading
Posted Feb 20, 2017 at Crazytown
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HAPPY V-DAY FROM GABE
Gabe the Dog is a Youtube meme king, and I just recently found out he passed away, via the official Gabe the Dog Facebook page. In honor of his borkliness, and in honor of the impending arrival of Valentine's Day, please enjoy Gabe borking to "Careless Whisper." Bork on, sweet prince... And since I'm not leaving many words with y'all this week 'round, I'll let Gabe take care of it. That's right, an hour of Gabe. Enjoy if you will...for him. Continue reading
Posted Feb 13, 2017 at Crazytown
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FASCISM CAN BE FUN
How to laugh through the difficult times. by Alex Syiek (Writer/Performer) Donald Trump is not immune to the internet. While it is his greatest tool (thanks, Twitter), it is also his greatest enemy. Here are just a few ways you can laugh at the biggest joke American politics has given us since Vermin Supreme. Of course, there is Alec Baldwin's spot-on portrayal of our Commander-in-Chief, readily available on the Youtube: Tremendous. And this wonderful webtoy where you can literally 'trump' the Trump. And of course, Trumpsults, a wonderful soundboard, where you can hear just a sampling of all the horrible... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2017 at Crazytown
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AN ETIQUETTE GUIDE FOR 2017
Posted Jan 30, 2017 at Crazytown
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DRIFT AWAY...
Escape reality for an hour or two. by Alex Syiek (Writer/Performer) Ever since Friday, my shoulders have rested a little bit higher than usual. I'm sure many of y'all feel the same thing. I wondered how I could relax my mind and body, when everything going on around me was telling me, "HOLY SHIT, FREAK OUT! FREAK OUT! THE WORLD IS ENDING!!!" Luckily I stumbled upon a savior of an experience on the ol' Tube of Yous. The most relaxed I've ever felt in my life is while sitting on my buddy's couch in Painesville, Ohio, sipping some sweet tea,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2017 at Crazytown
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GOODBYE SWEET WONDERFUL BROMANCE
Posted Jan 16, 2017 at Crazytown
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HAPPY HOLIDAZE
It's the day after Christmas/the second day of Hanukkah, and like me, y'all are probly done with family time and want to hole up in a cave with your new ugly sweaters and nondescript gift cards to places you'll never go to and eat all the leftovers from the dinner you made that nobody appreciated. Good times. Also, even worse, I'm in California this year, and if any of ya know me, you know I love a great white Christmas. The best we have here is a couple of gloomy rainy days, properly channeling my mood during this season. Julia... Continue reading
Posted Dec 26, 2016 at Crazytown
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GIRAFFES...IN DANGER?!
Posted Dec 12, 2016 at Crazytown
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AN AMERICAN IN PARIS...ON THANKSGIVING
Posted Nov 28, 2016 at Crazytown
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PARIS, HERE I COME!
Posted Nov 21, 2016 at Crazytown
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DON'T GIVE UP
A crushing week almost at a close. by Alex Syiek (Writer/Performer) So, I know we've been talking a lot about the outcome of the election on this blog since Tuesday, but I just have to drop my two cents in, and then I'll return to musing about corgis and Brechtian theatre next week. If y'all didn't watch SNL this past weekend, Kate McKinnon (as Clinton) delivered a stunning performance of "Hallelujah" by the late Leonard Cohen. No more words on that, just watch: Two upsetting losses this week. Beautiful. I've also been writing a lot since the outcome, and I... Continue reading
Posted Nov 14, 2016 at Crazytown
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VOTE VOTE VOTE!
This election can not be ignored. by Alex Syiek (Writer/Performer/Voter) You cannot sit on your butts tomorrow. You cannot ignore your right to vote. This election determines a whole hell of a lot about our nation. Do not stand back with apathy. Care. Get angry. Vote with passion, whoever your choice might be. Just do it. Now, a lot of wonderful artists feel the same passionate feelings. I would like to share some of their viewpoints through song. First up, Sara Bareilles' wonderful take on what President Obama might be feeling about the current race, sung by the magnificent Leslie... Continue reading
Posted Nov 7, 2016 at Crazytown
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Posted Oct 31, 2016 at Crazytown
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SWITCHIN' IT UP
Nintendo's new system might be the best idea they've ever had. by Alex Syiek (Writer/Performer/Gamer) If you're a person who happens to love video gaming, then last Thursday was probably a very exciting day for you. Nintendo, father of Mario, Link, Samus, and many more, unveiled their new console, Nintendo Switch, set to release in March of 2017. They shared this news with the masses through a three minute video on Youtube that I will share with you now: So sleek, very Nintendo, wow. Now, aside from the fact that I was freaking out while watching this, because, I mean...look... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2016 at Crazytown
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TIME TO SAY GOODNIGHT
Music...when being tired just isn't cutting it. by Alex Syiek (Writer/Performer/Tired) So, sometimes you have weeks that seem to go on and on and on and on and on and etc. And sometimes you don't get a lot of sleep in those weeks. But sometimes, that week ends and you get to have sleeptime again. Those are the best sometimes. But, even then, sometimes, you find it hard to sleep now that you have to opportunity. So, hypothetically, if I were in that situation right now, well, I suppose this would be the ULTIMATE SLEEPYTIME PLAYLIST. 1. 'Nessun Dorma' by... Continue reading
Posted Oct 17, 2016 at Crazytown
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COME TOGETHER
Posted Oct 10, 2016 at Crazytown
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A HORROR UNLIKE ALL OTHERS
Okay, I don't usually get that excited about months. But this month is Halloween month. And there is a certain video that lurks quietly on the internet...waiting for its chance to emerge. And when Halloween month rolls around, it bursts forward in all its grand and spoopy nature. This video haunts me to my core. It whispers demonic utterances into my virgin ears. It violates me in ways I didn't think possible. And it compels me to share the horror. So, without further ado, Tim Curry in the film The Worst Witch: If you aren't scared, wait until he finds... Continue reading
Posted Oct 3, 2016 at Crazytown
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I RODE ALEXANDER HAMILTON?
Posted Sep 26, 2016 at Crazytown
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MUSINGS ABOUT RIDING A BUS
Posted Sep 23, 2016 at Crazytown
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LOST BUT NOT GONE
Posted Sep 2, 2016 at Crazytown
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DON'T HUG ME, I'M EXHAUSTED
Does time give you nightmares too? by Alex Syiek (Writer/Performer/Tired) After being in California for a week and a half, I flew back to NYC the other night. However, I wasn't able to sleep on the flight (guy snoring next to me, generally uncomfortable seats, stress from being a human being). So when I arrived back in my apartment at 7 in the morning, I promptly fell asleep. I have have no clue what time zone I am on. It's been two days now, and I haven't seen a morning hour yet. I think I can get back to normal... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2016 at Crazytown
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BI-COASTAL
Posted Aug 19, 2016 at Crazytown
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TWO TRAGEDY, OR NOT TWO TRAGEDY?
Posted Aug 12, 2016 at Crazytown
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