Fans Look Back To Their Favourite 2011 Quinto Moments

It's the start of the New Year!

And with all the fireworks and celebrations, I am eager to see what else Zachary Quinto and Before The Door will have in store for us in 2012.

At the top of my personal list is Sian Heder's short film "Dog Eat Dog"! I can't wait to receive my DVD of the little movie, which I'm sure will be entertaining and funny at the same time!

Just before 2011 wrapped up, I asked ZQ fans to send me messages about their fave Quinto moments. I had intended to post them before the New Year arrived, but a host of evil digitalized nano-elves decided to chew up and crash my internet connection. So while I was surviving by the skin of my fingers, on my telco's 3G to stay connected, I was unable to write online and post blogs last week.

Hence, pardon ... for having a rather late, and a little retrospective post. But I can assure you, it's an enjoyable peek back at some wonderful Zachary Quinto fan memories!

Zachary Quinto At The 2011 Theatre World Awards

For several months between mid-2010 till early 2011, Zachary Quinto had been busy working his naked biceps (and other body parts) at the off-Broadway Signature Theatre in New York for the award-winning Tony Krushner play, "Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes".

Zachary played the role of Louis Ironson with much acclaim from the theatre critics. So it's no surprise, that Zachary is on the list of winners for the 67th Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performances during the 2010-2011 theatrical season. Other winners include Ellen Barkin, Jim Parsons and John Larroquette.

The award ceremony was just held on Tuesday, 7 June at the August Wilson Theatre in New York.

A French Fan's Meeting With Zachary Quinto

It is always a joy hearing or reading stories about fans from various countries who get to meet the gracious Zachary Quinto.

Whatever one thinks of Zach and his sometimes curt behaviour towards some press folks, he has, in most cases, been very patient with his fans.

In the 2009 Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas which I attended, Zach had one of the longest lines for his autograph-session and he took his time - whether that be a few seconds or half a minute or more - for each fan. He chatted with them and acknowledged each fan's thank you with the same. Count me impressed that day. For I have met many celebs, and I wasn't expecting too much from one as galactically popular as he.

He had also exceeded this time allocated for the very short autograph (paid!) session, but he made sure that he signed for as many fans as he could - to the chagrin of the organizers that Sunday afternoon.

So, I am absolutely pleased to publish this fan story from Isabelle, who flew all the way across the Atlantic from France to watch Zachary Quinto in Signature Theatre's "Angels In America" in NYC earlier this year.

ZQC Meetup at NYC and with Zachary Quinto!

Zach and some ZQC-ers!

On 8th January 2011, a few of the ZQC-ers (Zachary Quinto Community members) met up in NYC to watch the "Angels in America" play at the Signature Theatre.

And they were lucky enough to get real close to the genuine Zachary Quinto biceps. ;)

Here's the report by Lindsay, one the fortunate ZQC-ers that weekend!!

Margin Call To Go Sundance-ing

As you all might already know (.. well, unless you have been living thousands of feet underground in caves with some grumpy dwarves.... ), "Margin Call", the first movie produced by production company Before The Door, and directed by newcomer J.C .Chandor, is one of the films showing at the Sundance Festival 2011.

This is super exciting news for those who have been stalking ... er.. following Zachary Quinto's endeavours post-"Heroes" and BTD's list of projects.

Angel Soaring Off-Broadway

On October 28, 2010 after weeks of performances to mainly press and privileged ticket holders, Signature Theatre's off-Broadway production of "Angels in America" finally spread its wings and soared to generally positive reviews.

Most critics have labelled the production as good or satisfying.

Leading up to opening night, our bb Zachary Quinto managed to some garner in-depth press, including one from NY Times! (Click here for the article.) I thought this article was fairly written and showed Zach's focus on things that he feels are *truly* important to him.

Are Angels Naked?

From my intrepid forays around the internet regarding the subject "Angels in Art" - the answer seems to be No.

And if you are mistakenly having an image of cute naked Cupid in your head, here's news: He is actually NOT a cherub. Cherubic, maybe. But a cherub - Nope.

That bare-bottomed winged creature is actually the God of Love or eros in Greco-Roman mythology. I find him an annoying, pesky being. I feel like clipping his wings off and sticking that dastardly arrow up his .... . *evil diva smirk*

Regarding the subject of nudity - angelic or otherwise - some weeks ago, there were murmurings about nudity in Signature Theatre's production of Tony Kushner's "Angels In America" which stars Christian Boyle, Robin Bartlett and our bb, Zachary Quinto, amongst others. The rumour was sparked off (kinda) when Zach himself tweeted a picture of a warning sign for the play (see next pic below).

A Not-So-Heavenly Initial Rush

ZQ's tweet: "The great work begins"

Not long ago ago, it was announced that Zachary Quinto will star in Tony Kushner's award-winning play "Angels in America" at the Signature Theatre, NYC.

Zach will act as Louis Ironson, the weak, frightened and unfaithful lover to a gay man with AIDS (played by Christian Borle). (Although I feel that standing by what you know you must do, may not be so weak after all.)

Since the announcement, ardent Quinto fans who wanted to watch the play have been keeping an eye out for the tickets to go on sale on 3rd August.

Remember The Time...

(sings) Do you remember..... when we ...

*ahem* Pardon me for the Michael Jackson interlude there. As this year's San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) draws nearer, I have been reminiscing a bit lately on my previous convention-partying days. Lots of Good Times - with Fabulous Peeps. :D I will not regret any of the time and money spent for those very memorable adventures.

While having retro-thoughts, I am certain there are times when one remembers embarassing moments - especially those involving what-you-used-to-think-was-cool hairstyles or clothes.