Topic: WHAT CARE I FOR TINSEL AND GLAMOUR? (Read 43039 times)

elmore3003 · « **Reply #240 on:** September 11, 2007, 11:56:18 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2007, 11:41:41 AM

In other news...

Well... I think it's all right to post this news...

Let's just say there's a pretty good reason that a certain DR has been errant and truant the past few days... And as a result of the past few days, in another few weeks, he will have an even better reason for being errant and truant. And, hopefully, after that, there will be many more "good reasons".

-Cryptic enough for ya'?

Clear as mud.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #241 on:** September 11, 2007, 11:57:48 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2007, 11:54:20 AM

Not a Broadway Debut, but he will be getting his Equity Card! -Broadway will be just an EPA away!

Is the contract signed? What's the show?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #242 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:00:34 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on September 11, 2007, 11:49:30 AM

DR JoseSPiano, your post about your Mary Poppins rehearsal just before your trip sounded a bit frazzled. Hope things are settling down for you.

It was. And I'm feeling better about it. Still a bit nervous, but there's only so much I can do right now except to keep practicing, and not let myself get overwhelmed. Friday was just one of those days where even if I wasn't perfect - or even "practically perfect" - I at least wanted to be "good". And I didn't think I was even "good" on Friday.

I realized over the weekend, that the past couple of times I've sat in the pit, I've been "distracted" by the piano parts - and, trust me, they're quite "distracting". So, now I just have to go back through the piano/conductor's score, and sort of relearn it. I just need to play what I need to play in rehearsal, and not all that extra stuff that's in the piano keyboard parts. Simplify.

Ben · « **Reply #243 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:10:33 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 11, 2007, 11:41:41 AM

In other news...

Well... I think it's all right to post this news...

Let's just say there's a pretty good reason that a certain DR has been errant and truant the past few days... And as a result of the past few days, in another few weeks, he will have an even better reason for being errant and truant. And, hopefully, after that, there will be many more "good reasons".

-Cryptic enough for ya'?

One assumes from the tone of the quote that he will be going on the road. That's nice since if one works it right, one comes back from a road tour with at least enough cash that if one chooses to, one would not have to work for a while but just hustle up those auditions. Congratulations on getting your card whoever you are

Hope he has a laptop so he can post from the road and regale us with stories of an actor's life.

I received my actual physical Equity card while on the campus of Notre Dame University in April of 1982 while performing the very difficult role of Oscar the Grouch in a live touring version of "Sesame Street Live" It was one of the most exciting days of my life.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #244 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:11:40 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on September 11, 2007, 11:57:48 AM

Is the contract signed? What's the show?

The contract is in process, and he'll be playing Mr. Fezziwig in the upcoming TheatreWorks USA tour of A Christmas Carol.

singdaw · « **Reply #245 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:14:42 PM »

Typecasting?

Ben · « **Reply #246 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:16:55 PM »

As I grow older, perhaps it is

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #247 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:17:40 PM »

I've never seen such beautiful shirts before

That's the best a girl can hope for these days.To be a pretty little fool.

You can't repeat the past
Can't repeat the past? Of course you can

You want anything, You just ask for it,old sport

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #248 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:18:25 PM »

I'll be around in the dark,I'll be everywhere

Jeanne · « **Reply #249 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:18:58 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on September 11, 2007, 12:14:42 PM

Typecasting?

Aw, you're BOTH so lovable!

singdaw · « **Reply #250 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:19:12 PM »

DR Ben, you are one of the least grouchy people on HHW!

Jeanne · « **Reply #251 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:19:48 PM »

Oh, you, too, Sing.

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #252 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:21:45 PM »

Of all the gin joints,in all the world,she walks into mine

Round up the Usual Suspects

Here's looking at you ,Kid

Jeanne · « **Reply #253 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:22:11 PM »

May I be the first?

Major CONGRATS to the new holder of an Equity card!

Jason · « **Reply #254 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:23:48 PM »

Hold you hats and hallelujah!
JASON'S GOIN' ON A TOU-AH!

It's me! It's ME! IT'S MEEEEEE!!!

Sorry I've been E&T this week, but, as DR Jose so cryptically implied, I have had good reason. Friday I went in for my FIFTH audition for TheatreWorks USA, and let me tell you, the audition was disastrous. I sang a song that I've never done in an audition (without having the forethought to ask DR Jose if he would play through it with me at least once before I went in with it). The pianist gave me my starting pitch, as requested, and I began to sing in a totally different key. Which, of course, threw me off, causing me to forget which verse I was singing, so I screwed up the lyrics and ultimately broke one of the cardinal rules of auditioning - I got flustered and stopped the song and re-started. Somehow, out of that mess, I got a callback, which happened yesterday, and I just got the call this afternoon that they want me to do the tour!

I'll be playing Mr. Fezziwig/Marley's Ghost/The Ghost of Christmas Present in the TheatreWorks USA tour of A CHRISTMAS CAROL (the Gallagher/Waldrop version) starting in November. I just looked over the audition notice and found that rehearsals won't start until November 5, so I've got a couple of months to get things together.

As mentioned, by taking this tour, I will become a member of Actor's Equity Association, which has been a major goal for me since I began performing, so it's great to be fulfilling that dream...AND I'M FINALLY DOING WHAT I CAME HERE TO DO!!!

I'm really excited about all of this, and I have to say that it probably wouldn't have happened without all of you guys - especially DR Jose, who has been incredibly supportive and helpful in getting me back to auditions. Knowing that there are people who want you to succeed makes it a lot easier to go into a room and risk making a fool of yourself to realize your dreams.

And now...the Broad Way!!!

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #255 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:25:25 PM »

You know how to whistle,don't you Steve.? You just put your lips together and...blow

Jrand73 · « **Reply #256 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:25:27 PM »

I only have an EMC....and I am decades older!!!!!!!!

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #257 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:25:59 PM »

Frankly my dear,I don't give a damn !!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #258 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:27:42 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on September 11, 2007, 08:46:24 AM

DerBrucer, that world's tallest fountain was built as a marketing ploy by the developer that developed Fountain Hills. It is quite an expense to the Town, who now has to keep maintain it.

On the plus side, the artificial lake draws some nice birds, sometimes.

and it looks pretty sometimes

Jrand73 · « **Reply #259 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:28:00 PM »

"I'm going out for a smoke."

"He's going out to call his mother."

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #260 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:29:24 PM »

Jason-

On Your Grand Tour will you be coming to Florida?

Congratulations,by the way

Jason · « **Reply #261 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:29:31 PM »

By the by, here's a list of some of the states the tour will be playing. I'll have a more detailed itinerary once I get the contract. There are two companies of the show going out...I'm assuming they're dividing us up into the northern and southern regions...

NY, PA, MD, CT, RI, VA, NJ, MO, FL, TN, SC, NC, MI, GA, OH

Jrand73 · « **Reply #262 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:29:58 PM »

Another beautiful fountain.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxo7TGBEq14

Jrand73 · « **Reply #263 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:30:30 PM »

No Indiana.

Jason · « **Reply #264 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:31:06 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on September 11, 2007, 12:29:58 PM

Another beautiful fountain.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxo7TGBEq14

Well, hello, Stuart Damon!!

Jason · « **Reply #265 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:32:08 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on September 11, 2007, 12:30:30 PM

No Indiana.

According to the breakdown, those are just some of the states the show will be playing. Indiana (and maybe Kentucky) could be on the list, too... I'll know for sure when I get the paperwork.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #266 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:33:11 PM »

Quote from: Jason on September 11, 2007, 12:23:48 PM

... so I've got a couple of months to get things together.

Such as assembling your collection of pink wigs?

der Brucer

CONGRATS!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #267 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:33:27 PM »

Quote from: Jason on September 11, 2007, 12:31:06 PM

Well, hello, Stuart Damon!!

Paperwork is important.

Stuart is a Champion, but we knew that.

singdaw · « **Reply #268 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:33:46 PM »

***CONGRATULATIONS ***[/size][/color]

to newest Actor's Equity member, DR Jason!!!!!

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #269 on:** September 11, 2007, 12:34:49 PM »

"I used to swallow things as a child. My mother never left me alone in the room with an armchair." MIDNIGHT

"We use 'em for women." THE MAJOR & THE MINOR

"PUT YOUR PANTS ON, SPARTACUS!" ONE, TWO, THREE

"Impetuous! Homeric!." THE QUIET MAN

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