Topic: THE PLANETS (Read 23045 times)

TCB · « **Reply #90 on:** February 10, 2007, 01:20:16 PM »

Quote from: FJL on February 10, 2007, 12:52:32 PM

TCB - How are you finding the audience's reactions to the added aspects of the play, dealing with the personal aspects of Anne Frank, that were not part of the original play? Any audible murmurs in the audience about the (so to speak) frankness of these issues?

So far, FJL, during the preview and the opening night performances, I haven't heard any murmurs from the audience during the (pardon the pun) frank moments. Several audience members questioned me about the changes during the reception last night, but no one seemed shocked. The only shocking thing, so far, seems to be the fact that the cast strips down before going to bed (long underwear, slips, etc) during the course of the play.

Jeanne · « **Reply #91 on:** February 10, 2007, 01:21:07 PM »

In fact, Matt just finished restoring an old door on the 3rd floor. The thing was in REALLY bad shape--layers and layers of old paint, a 3" diameter hole where the door knob should be, and, of course, it's not a standard size. He did a fabulous job with it. He sanded it down to bare wood, filled all the seams and filled in the hole. It looks like a new door, but without the "new" look; he kept enough character (read "dents") to keep it charming. And he also found an old rimlock to use for a door knob. I'm thrilled. I always prefer to restore than replace, but this door, well, I wasn't sure how much could be done.

Jeanne · « **Reply #92 on:** February 10, 2007, 01:31:18 PM »

A carpenter friend, who works primarily on old houses, used to keep many of the doors and such that his clients were tossing. Brian installed many of them in his house. I never saw the house, but every piece had a story--whose house it came from, what they replaced it with (good or bad), etc. I imagine there was quite an array of styles, too. Must have been interesting!

May you live in interesting times.
My version: May you live in an interesting house.

Jeanne · « **Reply #93 on:** February 10, 2007, 01:34:20 PM »

EDISAURUS,
How's your new house coming? I love all that land around the house!

Jane · « **Reply #94 on:** February 10, 2007, 01:45:38 PM »

TCB-CONGRATULATIONS!

TCB · « **Reply #95 on:** February 10, 2007, 01:57:07 PM »

Quote from: Jane on February 10, 2007, 01:45:38 PM

TCB-CONGRATULATIONS!

Thanks, Jane.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #96 on:** February 10, 2007, 01:57:57 PM »

Glad you survived the show, TCB. And glad the audience was moved.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #97 on:** February 10, 2007, 01:58:17 PM »

I planted two passionvines today. Spring is here!

Matt H. · « **Reply #98 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:16:47 PM »

Quote from: JRand56 on February 10, 2007, 08:31:54 AM

I certainly feel like babyfatso in my dress. Rehearsal was dismal, one more this afternoon and then the show this evening.

If nothing else...it will be OVER!

I have been a part of the entertainment personnel for several awards night presentations during the years, and I often felt this way. Good or bad, it least it will be OVER! I haven't done one of those for about ten years, and it's no accident that I haven't. I really loathe to be a part of something thrown together without proper rehearsal or thoughtful staging.

Matt H. · « **Reply #99 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:17:36 PM »

DR Matthew, your positive comments about LEGALLY BLONDE echo some other very positive things I had heard about it from various sources. So glad you enjoyed yourself. I hope it makes the move west with the same grace and success as WICKED.

Matt H. · « **Reply #100 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:21:28 PM »

Couldn't have been more beautiful today. Never got out of the 40s, but there isn't a cloud in the sky, and it's just so bracing outside to smell the fresh cool air. Wonderful!

Matt H. · « **Reply #101 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:22:52 PM »

So happy for your success, DR TCB. How long does the show run? (Have you told us already? If so, I apologize for forgetting and having to ask again.)

Matt H. · « **Reply #102 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:26:49 PM »

Very interesting LAW & ORDER episode from last night. With preacher Ted Haggard in the news this week proclaiming to now be 100% completely heterosexual, this week's "ripped from the headlines" story could have been based a bit on him: a gay actor who had an affair with a married minister of an "electronic church" is found dead, and the minister is arrested for the murder.

The murderer was very easy to spot in the story, but there did remain at the conclusion some questions about redemption, phoniness, and commercialism.

Pretty good episode.

Matt H. · « **Reply #103 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:27:59 PM »

I watched another forty minutes or so of SERENITY, but with a little less than an hour to go, and knowing how sad the movie ends, I think I may pass on finishing it and simply move on to MATCH POINT tonight. That's definitely first on the agenda.

bk · « **Reply #104 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:28:42 PM »

Back from the seminar thing, which was fun, I guess. Certainly the panel was an interesting cross section: Me, cult filmmaker Monte Hellman, and fellow directors Michael Dinner, Arthur Alan Seidelman, Penelope Spheeris, Mel Stuart, and a couple of others whose names escape me. Mr. Seidelman and Mr. Stuart spoke quite a bit, but I got a few comments in and the crowd seemed to like what I had to say - the crowd being aspiring screenwriters. I, of course, was the only panel member who was a writer/director, so I had something to say that they didn't.

Matt H. · « **Reply #105 on:** February 10, 2007, 03:13:11 PM »

Guess I'll head down now to read a bit and then back to MATCH POINT and (maybe) BREAKFAST ON PLUTO.

François · « **Reply #106 on:** February 10, 2007, 03:53:01 PM »

Mercury is in my solar plexus... and it hurts!

FJL · « **Reply #107 on:** February 10, 2007, 03:53:52 PM »

BREAKFAST ON PLUTO, LUNCH ON MICKEY AND DINNER ON ME - my new story about sharing dining expenses with Pluto and Mickey

elmore3003 · « **Reply #108 on:** February 10, 2007, 03:56:21 PM »

Well, the laundry is in the dryers, I've had some dinner, and all I have to do is pack, print out some computer lists, and pack. My brother called around 10:30 to say that dad was being released around 11:45 am and would be coming back to his house. He said that dad was looking better, but my mother rallied four days before she died.

The day has been good: we edited 3 numbers, I packed up edits to be shipped to me, and I was glad to be away from the personal angst. After the TOD, it was interesting to see that one horoscope for the day told me that family matters were a priority and the forecast for Monday was an emphasis on inheritance.

Thank you all again for the vibes, good wishes and sympathy, dear friends, and to the four DRs who offered mileage, air fare, and financial support, I can only tell you how much it was appreciated and how grateful I am for such generosity. Perhaps someday I will take you up on those offers!

bk · « **Reply #109 on:** February 10, 2007, 03:59:06 PM »

Lines we wish we'd have said (sometimes brain's don't work fast enough - I came up with this line about a half-hour ago as I was telling Cason about the seminar).

At our lunch table was Mr. Seidelman. They were bringing the sandwiches out and offered him a chicken salad sandwich. He said in a certain tone, "Do you have something else? I'm a VEGETARIAN." If only I'd been quick enough, I would have replied, "Oh, Arthur, you've eaten more meat than anyone in this room." I'm sure some here will get the humor.

bk · « **Reply #110 on:** February 10, 2007, 03:59:45 PM »

It was supposed to rain today, but ended up being warmish.

bk · « **Reply #111 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:00:15 PM »

I've now got three hours to myself, before I have to pick up Miss Barbara Deutsch to go see a play.

bk · « **Reply #112 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:00:35 PM »

Will we never get to page five?

bk · « **Reply #113 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:01:01 PM »

Where in tarnation IS everyone? You'd think it was a Saturday afternoon in February.

bk · « **Reply #114 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:02:04 PM »

Maybe I'll try to write a page or two, but I also want to finish the DVD I'm watching.

bk · « **Reply #115 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:02:30 PM »

I see everyone, don't think I don't see everyone.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #116 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:02:59 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on February 10, 2007, 01:58:17 PM

I planted two passionvines today. Spring is here!

I can give you lots of passion flower vines if you want. They are native and we have lots of them...purple blossoms---beautiful (but can be invasive!)

I don't know if ours are up yet but I would be happy to send some once they are. They are hardy and should last a few days in a box if packed well.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #117 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:09:20 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on February 10, 2007, 01:16:09 PM

Good for you, EDI! I hate to see these things go into landfills--I hate to see much of anything go into landfills. And old-house owners really do need this stuff. I am so glad there's eBay.

But my house is starting to look like a landfill!

Seriously, I have another friend who saves old house parts, since we know so many people who are restoring old houses, and we have often talked about starting up a salvage business, but we're too busy!

I must have 20 solid core doors at the house. You just can't buy doors like that at Home Deopt---they're all PLASTIC!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #118 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:11:00 PM »

I have spent the day upgrading just about everything on my computer...not an east task for a Luddite like me. But I'm so happy that I've been able to upgrade both my OS and editing system and they seem to be happy together. Later tonight I will introduce the Brain media and see how they react!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #119 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:12:13 PM »

We're off to find BBQ.

I do hope DR Jose was able to find some close to where he is. Of course, good BBQ is worth a cab ride, too. Or maybe some attendees who are BBQ fans have cars, too!

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