Art to Heart

Mix together a communication studies student and a physics
student, add in a sketch comedy show about sex and a dash of some
orange blossom and chocolate cake. Despite all this, love was still
not in the air Sunday night for these two who discovered that
opposites don’t always attract.

Khara Pechtes, a third-year communication studies student and
Nathan Wright, a fourth-year physics student, traveled to West
Hollywood for a night of comedy and cake. Pechtes ““ who calls
herself a social butterfly ““ is described by her friends as
an honest, friendly person who is conscious of other people’s
feelings. Wright, on the other hand, describes himself as more the
reserved and quiet type, much like a vagabond.

“When I first saw Khara, I thought, “˜She’s
pretty, what am I going to say to her?!'” said Wright.
“But the date was more comfortable than I thought it was
going to be.”

The two first went to the Urth Caffé on Melrose Avenue to
enjoy everything from fruit smoothies to flourless chocolate cake.
According to Pechtes, the Urth Caffé has one of the most
amazing desserts in Los Angeles. In this environment, they
discussed everything from school to entertainment in Los
Angeles.

“Nathan seemed like a very intelligent guy, but he was
really quiet ““ there wasn’t a real spark between
us,” said Pechtes. “I like guys who are more outgoing,
spontaneous and very social.”

After snacking, the two went to see the “Live Sex
Comedy,” at the Court Theater in West Hollywood. A two-man
sketch show, “Live Sex Comedy” is made up of short
sketches that incorporate people’s views and ideas about sex.
“The comedy performance had amazing actors,” said
Pechtes. “The actors were extremely convincing with their
roles ““ they were very true to life and realistic with how
they portrayed their characters.”

Wright also thought the actors did a great job with their roles
and their versatility in changing characters so quickly.

“The actors went from playing psychotic evangelists to
playing psychotic hick killers,” said Wright. “Their
full range of talent was very impressive ““ the two people
were able to play a variety of characters.”

Besides the acting, the pair found the stage sets impressive
because of their detail and careful accuracy.

“Each different sketch h ad a completely different
backdrop,” said Pechtes. “They had transformed the
stage from a hospital to a circus to a house to fake
doors.”

While the acting and the sets impressed both of them, Wright
thought the overall performance wasn’t worth his time, while
Pechtes considered it a good reflection of how sex is handled in
today’s society.

“I didn’t really see how the show was relevant to
the title,” said Wright. “The sketches of the play
didn’t really specifically relate to sex ““ I
would’ve rather seen something that actually had something to
do with the title.”

Pechtes, however, thought it was an interesting show that showed
people how to make sex less taboo and forbidden. It also tried to
change images about sex and people who are into the sex industry by
poking fun at what people think about sex in different fields.

“This is the type of performance for people who are
interested in a light-hearted comedy,” said Pechtes.
“It’s more of a show for college students who can enjoy
relaxed humor.”

On the other hand, according to Wright the show was suited for
no one and really wasn’t worth anyone’s time.

Overall, the date seemed to further show how both Pechtes and
Wright were on opposite ends of the spectrum: he liked chocolate
cake, she liked orange blossom, he hated the show while she liked
it.

“She didn’t really strike me as my type ““ she
was very L.A.,” said Wright. “She was nice, but
I’m not sure we clicked very much.”

So these two may not have found love on their Sunday night
adventure, but they did learn where to find some of the best
pastries in Los Angeles.