Seven Interesting People We Met at "The Night Alive" Opening

We love a good party — and we throw a darn great one here at the Geffen, if we do say so ourselves.

Last night’s opening night party for Conor McPherson’s The Night Alive was no exception. Los Angeles magazine graciously sponsored the festivities, which included munchies from the ever-tasty Napa Valley Grille, wines from Malibu Family Wines (love our bartenders’ pour!) and deep, dark Keurig coffees. The weather was unseasonably balmy even for L.A., and jazz trio Angel Town Combo made mingling on the patio even more appealing.

We did a little mingling ourselves. Meet seven theater lovers who caught our eye.

Dominique
Age: 27
Occupation: Actor/Singer
Most Memorable Play I’ve Ever Seen: August: Osage County
Favorite Seat in the House: Center balcony
Pre-show Cocktail of Choice: Chardonnay
Flowers or candy: Sunflowers
Greatest Love Song of All Time: “Saving All My Love For You,” Whitney Houston

Shane Upson and Micheal Wilson
Age: Shane, 39 / Micheal, “Pass.”
Occupation: Director at Bliss Spa / Regional Director at Bliss Spa
Most Memorable Play I’ve Ever Seen: Rent / Choir Boy
Favorite Seat in the House: “Anything VIP.” / Box
Pre-show Cocktail of Choice: Vodka and lemonade / Vodka and soda
Flowers or candy: “Flowers. Anything besides basic red roses.” / Flowers
Greatest Love Song of All Time: “I Will Always Love You,” Whitney Houston / Anything Luther Vandross

Matt
Age: 25
Occupation: Studio manager for voiceover talent
Most Memorable Play I’ve Ever Seen: Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin
Favorite Seat in the House: “I have reserved seats due to my long legs!”
Pre-show Cocktail of Choice: Vodka tonic
Flowers or candy: “Both. What woman doesn’t want chocolate?”
Greatest Love Song of All Time: “These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You),” jazz standard. “I play saxophone.”

Devon
Age: 24
Occupation: Brand Strategist
Most Memorable Play I’ve Ever Seen: Wicked
Favorite Seat in the House: Center and back 10 rows
Pre-show Cocktail of Choice: Champagne and St. Germain
Flowers or candy: White roses [Ed. note: Her boyfriend won opening night tickets playing poker against Ben Affleck. Who needs roses?!]
Greatest Love Song of All Time: “Ho Hey,” The Lumineers

Jason Decker
Age: 30
Occupation: Actor
Most Memorable Play I’ve Ever Seen: August: Osage County
Favorite Seat in the House: Back
Pre-show Cocktail of Choice: Pegu Club — gin, Cointreau and bitters.
Flowers or candy: “Depends on the woman. Roses are default, but I like to pick wild bouquets.”
Greatest Love Song of All Time: “Don’t Know Why,” Norah Jones

Margaret
Age: 32
Occupation: Actress
Most Memorable Play I’ve Ever Seen: August: Osage County
Favorite Seat in the House: Middle
Pre-show Cocktail of Choice: “I don’t drink.”
Flowers or candy: “I don’t like Valentine’s Day.”
Greatest Love Song of All Time: “Dream Lover,” Bobby Darin