"We were at a laundromat in Queens. Between setups, the actors were given room to relax in an empty office space two doors down the block. I checked in to find Kyle in his shirtsleeves, looking polished and poised, the script in his lap. Close by were Steve Zahn and Ethan Hawke, resting on their backs on the floor. The conversation took a turn and they were suddenly trading lyrics from Oklahoma! Kyle proceeded to belt out entire choruses with a strong hearty voice and a confident recall of the lyrics. Dechen Thurman was also on hand, looking as perplexed as I was. I could take it only for a few moments. I had to leave the room."

Michael Almereyda