I would like to say I am busy - but MR BK's schedule makes me look as if I am standing still.
At last night's rehearsal - of Act Two - which we did twice.....we did okay.....and the second time through both scenes were better.
As I gave one note - one actor decided to talk about how he agreed with me and that is was the right thing to do....I let him finish, and then went on without comment. I think he was the only person in the room who didn't know I was annoyed....he also gives notes and direction to the other actors no matter how many times I tell him to stop....
There is another actor playing the same role here that he had played before - and I give him DIFFERENT things to do, and especially different ways to say things.....he does what I say for one rehearsal and then it's back to the old way - which is NOT GOOD. I gave him some actions to do during one long speech - and he did them half assed for two rehearsals, so last night I said: "Just forget it. You can't get your actions to match your words, which they SHOULD."
As another oblivious person, he thought he was being praised, and said: "Thank you. I didn't like it either."
It wasn't working because you WEREN'T doing it correctly, dummy. This last sentence of course was understood rather than spoken aloud.
And the word of the day is: ABSTERGENT!
We seem to be running on one engine.I don't know that I'm running on any engine today. It feels very much stuck in neutral.
Here is a photo album from the local paper of SHAKESPEARED! - the Youth Theatre Workshop. I HATE THAT IT'S KEEPING ME FROM BUILDING MY SET FOR TWO WEEKS, but it's hard to be mad when the kids look like they are having so much fun.
http://www.bannergraphic.com/gallery/12205
This is a song that I wrote with my son, David, for our (still in development) musical version of HAIL ON THE CHIEF!.
We eventually cut the number because it didn't work within the book, but I happened to listen to the demo again last week, and was (once again) so taken with Cindy Robinson's terrific rendition that I decided to turn it into a music video for her.
Please enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsvO-kWGURE
At last night's rehearsal - of Act Two - which we did twice.....we did okay.....and the second time through both scenes were better.
As I gave one note - one actor decided to talk about how he agreed with me and that is was the right thing to do....I let him finish, and then went on without comment. I think he was the only person in the room who didn't know I was annoyed....he also gives notes and direction to the other actors no matter how many times I tell him to stop....
There is another actor playing the same role here that he had played before - and I give him DIFFERENT things to do, and especially different ways to say things.....he does what I say for one rehearsal and then it's back to the old way - which is NOT GOOD. I gave him some actions to do during one long speech - and he did them half assed for two rehearsals, so last night I said: "Just forget it. You can't get your actions to match your words, which they SHOULD."
As another oblivious person, he thought he was being praised, and said: "Thank you. I didn't like it either."
It wasn't working because you WEREN'T doing it correctly, dummy. This last sentence of course was understood rather than spoken aloud.
Over the weekend, I had two of the most delicious chocolate desserts ever. That is all.Stop playing the tease, MBarnum. We want more. Even if you can't share.
Did a three mile walk (well it's better than nothing!) and as I'd only had a tomato and tiny piece of ham for breakfast, I stopped off for a bacon, tomato and cheese baguette - I only ate half the bread though.
DR JRand,
I watched SUSAN SLADE the other day and thought of you. I had never seen the whole movie before. I liked it, mostly. And the baby catching on fire gave me a start, even though I knew it was coming.
Was Dorothy McGuire pregnant when she made that film...she sure looks a bit hefty in the middle during some scenes.
Over the weekend, I had two of the most delicious chocolate desserts ever. That is all.Stop playing the tease, MBarnum. We want more. Even if you can't share.
Hot Hot Hot
Here is a photo album from the local paper of SHAKESPEARED! - the Youth Theatre Workshop. I HATE THAT IT'S KEEPING ME FROM BUILDING MY SET FOR TWO WEEKS, but it's hard to be mad when the kids look like they are having so much fun.
http://www.bannergraphic.com/gallery/12205
This is a song that I wrote with my son, David, for our (still in development) musical version of HAIL ON THE CHIEF!.
We eventually cut the number because it didn't work within the book, but I happened to listen to the demo again last week, and was (once again) so taken with Cindy Robinson's terrific rendition that I decided to turn it into a music video for her.
Please enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsvO-kWGURE
Just came back from a drive to the Wawa to get my lunch (my friend at the office takes me there) and it is still a completely beautiful day out there.
After I meet Ben, I'll take the bus home and see what fresh hell awaits. There's usually something.
This is a song that I wrote with my son, David, for our (still in development) musical version of HAIL ON THE CHIEF!.
We eventually cut the number because it didn't work within the book, but I happened to listen to the demo again last week, and was (once again) so taken with Cindy Robinson's terrific rendition that I decided to turn it into a music video for her.
Please enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsvO-kWGURE
Sweet. Who is the half-naked man?
So, did anyone know (or care) that Donnybrook! is now available as a CD-R (http://www.amazon.com/Donnybrook-Soundtrack-Various-Artists/dp/B008B078H4/ref=pd_bxgy_m_img_b) from Amazon? It also has not one (http://www.amazon.com/Donnybrook-Soundtrack/dp/B004NC3KQM/ref=tmm_msc_title_0), but two (http://www.amazon.com/Donnybrook-Original-Broadway-Cast/dp/B0075JWB4M/ref=pd_sim_sbs_dmusic_a_1) different downloadable MP3 options! The CD-R was just released two weeks ago.
The samples all sound like the exact same samples.
Did a three mile walk (well it's better than nothing!) and as I'd only had a tomato and tiny piece of ham for breakfast, I stopped off for a bacon, tomato and cheese baguette - I only ate half the bread though.
Did I miss something? Are you dieting? It would have been easier to diet when you didn't have a frig.
Back from the aviation debate which was interesting but we were outnumbered by the greeny, environmental, anti-flying lobby.
What is THE TEMPEST IN PARADISE adopted from?
elmore, who's the horror?
George, those are blatant bootlegs - they know Warners and Universal won't be bothered to come after them - it's taken from vinyl and sounds like crap. And it makes companies like mine even more reluctant to release them.
What is THE TEMPEST IN PARADISE adopted from?
Which type of flying are you trying to promote or protect? Private/General Aviation?
George, those are blatant bootlegs - they know Warners and Universal won't be bothered to come after them - it's taken from vinyl and sounds like crap. And it makes companies like mine even more reluctant to release them.
What is THE TEMPEST IN PARADISE adopted from?
What is THE TEMPEST IN PARADISE adopted from?
The Phantom of the Paradise??
;)
Elmore is probably drunk and passed out at his computer.
Elmore is probably drunk and passed out at his computer.
You see right through me.
Here's the shocker of the day: I'm close to having to repress the Nudie Musical Blu and Ray - which means we've sold almost five hundred copies, which is most wonderful. I know it may not seem like a lot, but selling that number means the disc is actually into profit and has covered all of its costs - transfer (remember that the Kickstarter covered a bit less than half that cost), pressing, design, and printing.
Here's the shocker of the day: I'm close to having to repress the Nudie Musical Blu and Ray - which means we've sold almost five hundred copies, which is most wonderful. I know it may not seem like a lot, but selling that number means the disc is actually into profit and has covered all of its costs - transfer (remember that the Kickstarter covered a bit less than half that cost), pressing, design, and printing.
So, then, here's the dilemma. I can listen to my vinyl of "Donnybrook," but I never could get my hands on a copy of "A Time for Singing." So, buy the bad CD to hear the score or never hear the score?George, those are blatant bootlegs - they know Warners and Universal won't be bothered to come after them - it's taken from vinyl and sounds like crap. And it makes companies like mine even more reluctant to release them.
I wondered about that.
Here's the shocker of the day: I'm close to having to repress the Nudie Musical Blu and Ray - which means we've sold almost five hundred copies, which is most wonderful. I know it may not seem like a lot, but selling that number means the disc is actually into profit and has covered all of its costs - transfer (remember that the Kickstarter covered a bit less than half that cost), pressing, design, and printing.Happy news, indeed. Oops (or spoo), wrong show.
Good morning, all! I slept well, i think. In my last dream I was in a laundromat with a ton of laundry, deciding how to sort it and waiting for Liz Callaway.
Today, I am heading down to Toyland to check on things and make some corrections in the orchestra parts. Around 1:30, i will head to midtown to meet Ben Davis for coffee. Then, home.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Good mid-week vibes to one and all! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Where did everybody go?
Where did everybody go?
I was enjoying a nice haboob.
I was looking for antique drawer pulls
The tendonitis came back today. Guess i was a little over confident. it hit me this morning, so I came back home and got the ankle wrap and the solid shoes. I iced it tonight, elevated it and took a couple aleve. Hopefully it will start healing again. I actually went about a week without any pain.
Gray skies are gonna clear up, put on a happy face......(my attempt to make Vixmom smile)
You have lots of friends who love you!
Vixmom...can you take a vacation?
Where did everybody go?
I was enjoying a nice haboob.
How does one enjoy a haboob?
You have lots of blessings, Vixmom. Too bad your current job isn't one of them.