Patrick Ball doesn’t want to play the good guy. Or the bad guy. “Anything I do — whether it be ‘The Pitt’ or ‘Hamlet,’ whether it be ‘Becky Shaw’ — I look for stories where there isn’t a clear good guy-bad guy dynamic,” says the actor. Ball is currently on TV screens as Dr. Frank Langdon as “The Pitt” wraps up its second season, and also onstage in New York making his Broadway debut as one of the stars of “Becky Shaw.” The dark comedy, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2009, explores simmering power dynamics in the aftermath of a blind date. Ball stars as the young “feminist” husband of a woman grieving the loss of her dad. He introduces his new coworker, the titular Becky Shaw, into a complicated family dynamic. “Each one of these characters are equally flawed and damaged — and also equally justifiable and redeemable,” says Ball, adding that he was attracted to the show’s overt versus covert power dynamics at play. “I thought that was really interesting, especi...
Chase Infiniti channeled deconstruction and prima ballerina core in a custom look by Louis Vuitton at “The Testaments” premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. The “One Battle After Another” breakout star wore a strapless corset dress with a dramatic tulle skirt. Crafted in varying shades of sand and mocha, the dress was designed with a corseted bodice, with exposed clasps and contrasting horizontal and vertical lines. Chase Infiniti Michael Buckner The corset bodice transitioned at the drop waist, where fabric contrast showcased a full tulle skirt, mimicking a ballerina’s tutu. Infiniti’s strapless Louis Vuitton dress’ colorway continued with her pumps, also designed by the French luxury fashion house. As for accessories, Infiniti wore yellow gold and diamond earrings by Effy Jewelry. Infiniti’s glam continued the ballerina-style inspo, with the actress’ hair braided and tossed into a ballerina bun, with one braid framing her face. Makeup spotlighted a clean visage, save for lightly ...