Topic: THE TELLER OF TALES (Read 28827 times)

Dan-in-Toronto · « **Reply #60 on:** August 10, 2004, 12:23:18 PM »

Quote from: Jay on August 10, 2004, 10:14:26 AM

Good manners were important to me even at that young age.

Jay,

After being invited to dinner, do you send your host a note? And is it an old-fashioned thank you or an e-mail? The DP does not think an e-mailed thank you is acceptable. Your opinion?

td · « **Reply #61 on:** August 10, 2004, 12:27:00 PM »

Quote from: JRand53 on August 10, 2004, 07:37:02 AM

So which one is Hugh Jackman and which one is Anthony?

The thinner one is Hugh.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #62 on:** August 10, 2004, 12:48:48 PM »

Stop saying THAT!!

bk · « **Reply #63 on:** August 10, 2004, 12:55:06 PM »

Might I just ask where in tarnation IS everyone? Hard to believe but in a mere 500 posts or so we will achieve our new landmark.

td · « **Reply #64 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:15:49 PM »

Quote from: JRand53 on August 10, 2004, 12:48:48 PM

Stop saying THAT!!

Remember, DR Jrand, the camera adds weight, doesn't take it away. . .

Sandra · « **Reply #65 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:24:14 PM »

I'm glad What If was such a hit. Congrats to BK and Jose.

I, of course, love the Harry Potter books and the Arthur books. I particularly like D.W. the Picky Eater.

I'm hungry.

bk · « **Reply #66 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:25:44 PM »

Well, we don't know if it's a HIT yet, but, for a first time with an audience it went very well. It needs to go better, however, and we'll be working on those items that have fallen short of what I want them to be today.

Matt H. · « **Reply #67 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:35:14 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 10, 2004, 11:49:10 AM

What childrens' books have y'all discovered and fell in love with in your adulthood?

A WRINKLE IN TIME

Matt H. · « **Reply #68 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:36:51 PM »

I started to amend my PETER PAN statement with "except HOOK," but figured I've railed enough against that terrible movie.

Matt H. · « **Reply #69 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:39:04 PM »

Just loved seeing the preview version of MY DARLING CLEMENTINE today. What gorgeous images John Ford created. Just stunning all the way around. I also watched part of the documentary on the differences between the preview and release versions, but didn't quite get to the end of it. I'll pick back up on it later today.

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #70 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:41:15 PM »

I know that children's books have changed with the times, but I never thought I'd see a list of best-selling children's books featuring a title like "Walter the Farting Dog".

Panni · « **Reply #71 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:45:06 PM »

Been writing like crazy this morning. I'm sitting at the computer with a toothpick in my mouth, talking to myself (playing all the characters, actually) as I type furiously. Forgot my daughter was here. I think she was staring at me, thinking I am totally nuts. She's now gone out to do some errands and reflect on her crazy mudder.

Jay · « **Reply #72 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:50:05 PM »

Quote from: Dan-in-Toronto on August 10, 2004, 12:23:18 PM

Jay,

After being invited to dinner, do you send your host a note? And is it an old-fashioned thank you or an e-mail? The DP does not think an e-mailed thank you is acceptable. Your opinion?

A handwritten expression of gratitude, using blue-black ink on cream vellum, is the only proper manner with which to acknowledge one's hosts' hospitality.

Jane · « **Reply #73 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:51:42 PM »

Quote from: bk on August 10, 2004, 12:18:23 AM

I forgot to mention the one elderly gent who came up to me and shook my hand and said, "How wonderful to have a revue like they used to do them - one good song after another." That's a wonderful complement because that's exactly what I wanted the show to be.

Really nice.

I sure wish I could go to the show.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #74 on:** August 10, 2004, 01:59:56 PM »

Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm here, I'm here.

I got back to the apartment last night in time to catch "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" - Bill Clinton was the guest... And then I proceeded to fall into bed, and the next thing I knew it was this morning.

It certainly was nice to have an audience last night. For me, at least, they provided - through their applause - a few extra precious moments for me to make my own transitions from number to number. Tempo. Feel/Mood. The Page Turns.

There are still a few adjustments I need to make - well, more like, modify - but I'm feeling better about my contributions to the evening.

The hardest part for me - and this happens with any type of revue show - is the endurance aspect of it - both physically and mentally. I have a lot of notes to play, and a lot of "other things" to keep in mind. The only real "breaks" I have are during the "What If" set-ups - but even then I'm providing a tremolo underneath the announcements. Oh, and I do get a nice break in the second half during the Coming Attractions sequence. *Which truly is very funny. In any case, as long as I keep a supply of protein/energy bars in my bag, I'm set for the evening.

Well, time for me to get the rest of my day in gear.

Laters...

Matt H. · « **Reply #75 on:** August 10, 2004, 02:13:37 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 10, 2004, 01:59:56 PM

The hardest part for me - and this happens with any type of revue show - is the endurance aspect of it - both physically and mentally. I have a lot of notes to play, and a lot of "other things" to keep in mind.
Laters...

My musical director for AND THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND told me that at the end of a performance, his fingers and forearms were severely aching from so many notes to play, especially since the bass and drums were the only other instruments on-stage. He carried the show, and it was daunting.

My hat's off to you, DR Jose.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #76 on:** August 10, 2004, 02:19:26 PM »

That put me in mind of Wally Harper accompanying Barbara Cook in her Sondheim Concert....90-plus non-stop minutes of music and song.

And the arrangements were incredible.

Jose truly has the "flow" of the show in his fingertips!!!

Panni · « **Reply #77 on:** August 10, 2004, 02:26:37 PM »

I can't decide whether I'm freezing of boiling as I work. I keep my ratty TV Guide free with your subscription sweatshirt by my chair and keep taking it off and putting it on. I realize this is monumentally boring if you're not intimately involved -- but thought I'd share.

Matt H. · « **Reply #78 on:** August 10, 2004, 02:35:06 PM »

We've been enjoying the most un-August like cool spell since last Friday. Alas, the cold front has moved on and now we're back to really humid days in the mid-80s. It could be far worse, mind you, but those nights in the 50s and days in the 70s were heaven.

Jay · « **Reply #79 on:** August 10, 2004, 02:35:20 PM »

Quote from: Panni on August 10, 2004, 02:26:37 PM

I can't decide whether I'm freezing of boiling as I work. I keep my ratty TV Guide free with your subscription sweatshirt by my chair and keep taking it off and putting it on. I realize this is monumentally boring if you're not intimately involved -- but thought I'd share.

Sounds like

The Change

to me.

td · « **Reply #80 on:** August 10, 2004, 03:12:41 PM »

THE SECRET GARDEN
MANDY
THE LAST OF THE REALLY GREAT WANGDOODLES
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR
THE NEVERENDING STORY
NATIONAL VELVET
THE YEARLING
CURIOUS GEORGE

I'm sure I'll think of more TOD entries before long.

Panni · « **Reply #81 on:** August 10, 2004, 03:41:50 PM »

Jay - A gentleman who knows just the right paper and ink for thank you notes, should know not to discuss THE CHANGE with a lady.

Panni · « **Reply #82 on:** August 10, 2004, 03:43:29 PM »

...PLUS the reason I'm hot and cold is because when I'm deep in the throes of writing, I sometimes perspire, other times shiver. Sort of like having sex with your laptop. (Feel free to run with this.)

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #83 on:** August 10, 2004, 03:48:02 PM »

SCI-FI Channel tonight at 9PM:

Charles Pogue's Sword and Sandal mealticket:

"KULL - THE CONQUERER"

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #84 on:** August 10, 2004, 03:49:50 PM »

Saw a bumper sticker for Emily:

GUN CONTROL
MEANS
USING BOTH HANDS

Danise · « **Reply #85 on:** August 10, 2004, 03:53:21 PM »

Evening all!

I have some questions for DR Jose. I know with the new keyboards, your not just playing piano but all kinds of instruments. How do you manage to keep it all straight and turn the pages of the music?

Don't your fingers/hands hurt after all of that playing? Do you wear those gloves like some people wear to type with?

Danise · « **Reply #86 on:** August 10, 2004, 03:58:37 PM »

Panni, I hope you are not coming down with something.

I had something else I wanted to say/ask and it went clean out of my head. I'll have to think what it was.

Jay · « **Reply #87 on:** August 10, 2004, 04:00:36 PM »

Quote from: Panni on August 10, 2004, 03:43:29 PM

...PLUS the reason I'm hot and cold is because when I'm deep in the throes of writing, I sometimes perspire, other times shiver. Sort of like having sex with your laptop. (Feel free to run with this.)

Oh great. So now tonight I'll dream of hard drives and docking stations.

Danise · « **Reply #88 on:** August 10, 2004, 04:01:12 PM »

In the meantime (let's make that waltz time)--one of the best bumper stickers I ever saw was:

Start a movement--Eat a prune.

bk · « **Reply #89 on:** August 10, 2004, 04:03:53 PM »

Had a spot of bad news this afternoon - will have to deal with it after we open, but, of course, could use all the excellent vibes and xylophones we can get in this neck of the woods.

News:

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