Topic: THE FIRST REHEARSAL (Read 18200 times)

Noel · « **Reply #90 on:** July 14, 2004, 03:26:25 PM »

For those that were wondering, my mother-in-law is now back on our shores after her long ordeal with a country that denied her entry. In fact, she's now on our couch. As far as I can tell, she's been watching a Lord of Rings DVD for 24 straight hours.

I haven't asked her about her experiences, because I'm so certain she'll launch into some brain-washed rant about how awful people are in the country she wanted to visit.

My thanks to the DR who posted the link to the article about Junie B. Jones. If I hadn't seen that I wouldn't have known that the actress playing Junie B. Jones is the same Mary Faber who sang many a Noel Katz song in the 2002 revue, A Time For Heroes and Hoagies.

PennyO · « **Reply #91 on:** July 14, 2004, 03:27:10 PM »

Oh, btw - I forgot to mention that I'm a choreographer... Bye Bye Birdie two years ago at Longview (great review for the dances), The Boy Friend in Westchester several years ago; and 2 years as Artistic Director of Radost Folk Ensemble (Northwest's premiere ethnic dance ensemble...) Do any of your quintet of actors really DANCE? or do you need dancelike MOVEMENT???

PennyO · « **Reply #92 on:** July 14, 2004, 03:31:05 PM »

Oh, Bwuce! Sad to hear we won't get an earful of your so sheine stimme! Maybe Guy H will make a guest appearance, with one of your lovely songs?

Emily · « **Reply #93 on:** July 14, 2004, 03:40:34 PM »

Allons enfants de la patrie...

In honour of Bastille Day I had a poutine for lunch with one of my French-from-France co-workers. Then I was sick.

Humid weather and cheese curds clearly don't mix.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #94 on:** July 14, 2004, 03:56:17 PM »

Just noticed on CD related site (HMV) that there is A Scottish group called "Dogs Die In Hot Cars". Their new album "Please Describe Yourself" has excellent reviews! I am so far "out of" pop music these days.

bk · « **Reply #95 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:08:40 PM »

I think it will be dance movement, although in the What Ifs we will be emulating the choreography of whatever show we're spoofing. I'm happy to report that we have our choreographers - a team. The male half will be with us this evening to hear the music to the What Ifs so he can start thinking about the staging of them.

bk · « **Reply #96 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:13:41 PM »

I've noticed that we have a couple of newly registered GUESTS from the UK. Welcome newly registered GUESTS from the UK. We're talkin' about - what ARE we talkin' about?

Danise · « **Reply #97 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:25:43 PM »

Evening all! I want to get this up ASAP as I see a couple of our writers are on the board.

I hope you can help me.

You remember I told you that I was asked to do a T-shirt design for the American Heart Walk. Obviously they would like something with heart theme.

I have a few ideas in mind but one of them involves using the Tin Man from Oz with a caption such as, “Even a Tin Man needs a heart."

My question being, if I draw a “Tin Man” or use the name “Tin Man” in the caption, would that be a violation of copyright laws? I have never had to deal with this type of situation before so I am unsure as to who to even ask to get permission (if it is needed). I will not be making any money off it. I would donate the design of whatever I come up just as I did last year.

Many thanks for any help.

Going back to read notes and posts now.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #98 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:31:05 PM »

Surprise! The wonders of HHW. I just has a surprise parcel arrive from DR Danise. Why can't the rest of the world get along as we all do (well - most of the time).
Where else would you find more thoughful and caring people. We Are Family. (almost a Sondheim, Jerry Herman and Nathan Lane reference- Thank you Sister Sledge).

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #99 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:37:53 PM »

So why are you thinking of sacking your publicist?

bk · « **Reply #100 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:38:45 PM »

Well, because he's sort of inept, or at least that's the vibe I'm getting. Too hard to get on the phone, too.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #101 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:44:18 PM »

Quote from: Danise on July 14, 2004, 04:25:43 PM

Evening all! I want to get this up ASAP as I see a couple of our writers are on the board.

I hope you can help me.

You remember I told you that I was asked to do a T-shirt design for the American Heart Walk. Obviously they would like something with heart theme.

I have a few ideas in mind but one of them involves using the Tin Man from Oz with a caption such as, “Even a Tin Man needs a heart."

My question being, if I draw a “Tin Man” or use the name “Tin Man” in the caption, would that be a violation of copyright laws? I have never had to deal with this type of situation before so I am unsure as to who to even ask to get permission (if it is needed). I will not be making any money off it. I would donate the design of whatever I come up just as I did last year.

Many thanks for any help.

Going back to read notes and posts now.

My gut tells me yes. You could do worse, though, than Googling L. Frank Baum and looking for whoever controls his Oz characters. They might grant you permission for the purposes you seek.

Or, you might consider simply doing an illustration of a heart with a clock face, a winder and a chain, and using some phrase like, "Got the time to hear your heart?"

It's only an outside allusion to the heart that the wizard gave to the Tin Man.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #102 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:48:23 PM »

Danise:

I found this FAQ passage at www.ozclub.org:

What are the copyright restrictions regarding The Wizard of Oz?
"The copyright in L. Frank Baum's work, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (later re-titled The Wizard of Oz), expired in 1956. From that point on, the book's original illustrations by W. W. Denslow and the text by L. Frank Baum, were in the Public Domain, and could be used freely by publishers and adapters alike. Derivative works, such as abridgments, adaptations, newly illustrated versions, and dramatic works (such as the MGM version of The Wizard of Oz) produced by arrangement of the copyright holders before 1956, are largely still protected by their individual copyrights. The International Wizard of Oz Club is unable to provide detailed information about later copyrights, but alerts all would-be users that they should verify the status of such copyrights before making use of possibly copyrighted works. The authoritative source for such information are the records of the United States Copyright Office, located at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The records are open to public inspection, although the Copyright Office offers a fee-for-service searching service. Additional information can be obtained from:

U.S. Copyright Office
101 Independence Ave., S.E.
Washington DC 20559-6000

Hours of public service are 8:30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. During these hours you may telephone the Copyright Office at (202) 707-3000 to speak to one of our copyright information specialists. The U.S. Copyright Office has a very well developed Web site at: http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/ "

I take this to mean that if you're doing your own drawing of a tin man, even if it's based on some previous design, you might be all right (surprise! surprise!). But contact the copyright office to make sure!

S. Woody White · « **Reply #103 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:48:31 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on July 14, 2004, 09:28:09 AM

Am I crazy? I mean when dividing the tab, don't people normally just say "it will be X dollars each" as opposed to just throwing money on the table.

Thanks.

You're not crazy, you're fair and generous. Take it as a good thing that you have friends who are also fair and generous, and loving and giving and...

On the flip side, I've been with plenty of tables where, even when everything has been divided up, people will just throw their money on the table. The real sticking point comes to leaving an appropriate tip. I know some people who never leave a tip. I know others who insist on leaving a large tip when the party is large, because of the extra work involved. Fortunately, I know more of the latter group than the former. And I try to avoid dining with the formers later.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #104 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:50:04 PM »

Big rolls of thunder going on my way! Both porterhouse and crescent. Marty the superwussdog is hiding at my feet as I type.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #105 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:50:51 PM »

Quote from: Danise on July 14, 2004, 04:25:43 PM

My question being, if I draw a “Tin Man” or use the name “Tin Man” in the caption, would that be a violation of copyright laws? I have never had to deal with this type of situation before so I am unsure as to who to even ask to get permission (if it is needed). I will not be making any money off it. I would donate the design of whatever I come up just as I did last year.

DRDanise, I suspect the MGM Jack Haley Tin Man is under copyright protection, but the original Denslow drawings from the first OZ book should not be.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #106 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:53:09 PM »

And DR RLP seems to have confirmed this. I should have read down before answering.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #107 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:53:10 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 14, 2004, 09:42:49 AM

Our cast, in no particular order: Tammy Minoff, Susanne Blakeslee, Alet Taylor, Paul Haber and Ryan Raftery.

I suggest going from top to bottom with the longest name to the shortest. Followed by line reading "and", in turn followed by a line reading "Jose the Wonder Pianist."

It would be interesting, graphically.

Michael · « **Reply #108 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:55:29 PM »

Ask BK Day:

When you have friends audition for you do you find it difficult to tell them that they didn't have the job?

Does the revue have the male nudity from the other play?

Michael · « **Reply #109 on:** July 14, 2004, 04:59:02 PM »

Now I did google searches for Paul Haber and came up with several possibilities,

Jane · « **Reply #110 on:** July 14, 2004, 05:01:07 PM »

JRand, yes I found and listened to, with Keith’s help, ESTATE SALE thank you. It’s a fun song.

Sandra, enjoy your old furniture and all the memories that go with it.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #111 on:** July 14, 2004, 05:03:17 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on July 14, 2004, 12:28:21 PM

I stand corrected

der Brucer (who is lying when he said he stands, 'cause he's sitting)

Lying, or laying?

Sandra · « **Reply #112 on:** July 14, 2004, 05:10:23 PM »

Lying! The verb "lay" takes an object. Tell all your friends. It really bugs me when people mess that up.

End of mini-rant.

Danise · « **Reply #113 on:** July 14, 2004, 05:12:45 PM »

Wow, RLP, the clock is a GREAT idea! I think I could draw that and with no copyright problem. Would you mind if I use it? I still have my other ideas but I like to do a few and then ask people which design they like the best.

DR Tom, I just hope you start feeling better sooner than soon.

TD, I am very glad to hear your news! Hoo and Ray!

I think I did a naughty today. I was asked if I was going stay in the hospital for a few days or going home right away so the people at work would know where to send some flowers. I said I would much rather have them spend the money on a party or a toaster for the group so we could have toasted bagels or some such. I love flowers but they seem such a waste!

I think I hurt their feelings. I didn't mean to. Was I bad?

Dan-in-Toronto · « **Reply #114 on:** July 14, 2004, 05:17:25 PM »

Quote from: Sandra on July 14, 2004, 05:10:23 PM

Lying! The verb "lay" takes an object. Tell all your friends. It really bugs me when people mess that up.

When director George Abbott took ill on the golf course - I believe he was older than 100 at the time - his concerned wife asked, "Do you want to lay down?" "Lie down," he corrected her.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #115 on:** July 14, 2004, 05:20:56 PM »

Quote from: Danise on July 14, 2004, 05:12:45 PM

I think I did a naughty today. I was asked if I was going stay in the hospital for a few days or going home right away so the people at work would know where to send some flowers. I said I would much rather have them spend the money on a party or a toaster for the group so we could have toasted bagels or some such. I love flowers but they seem such a waste!

I think I hurt their feelings. I didn't mean to. Was I bad?

No, you were honest. And it's nice to know you care about everyone else at times like this.

Michael · « **Reply #116 on:** July 14, 2004, 05:24:17 PM »

Who were/are The Talisman Quartet that performed on A Broadway Christmas?

When a label does the best of......(fill in the blank) do they have to pay the singers again even though it is previously released material.

Dan-in-Toronto · « **Reply #117 on:** July 14, 2004, 05:25:21 PM »

DRNoel'sM-i-L:

Glad you're back safely. Welcome home.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #118 on:** July 14, 2004, 05:27:22 PM »

I've got to get dinner going. I called der B from work, asking him to brine the pork chops in salted apple cider, and he seems to have had trouble doing that. How much trouble...

bk · « **Reply #119 on:** July 14, 2004, 05:29:27 PM »

Those aren't our Paul Haber.

No male nudity.

I don't usually have friends audition for me. If I have a friend who's a performer I know what they can do and I either cast them or not. That's how I've done all my albums. With new people, they audition or sing and then I use them or not. If I use them, they never have to audition again. If I were doing a musical play or a play and I wasn't sure about something, then they'd have to come in, but I'm a pretty good judge of what people can and can't do.

Off to rehearsal.

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