And the word of the day is: PESTILENT!
Good morning, all.
Scratchy throat here. This started yesterday, and simply will not do. Must take care.
BK, is there anything in Bricusse's SHERLOCK HOLMES musical?
DR Elmore, Orfhlaith's wedding gown is beautiful. When we see you in a few weeks, you'll have to tell me how to pronounce her name.
DR Elmore, Orfhlaith's wedding gown is beautiful. When we see you in a few weeks, you'll have to tell me how to pronounce her name.
Orla!
I am curious. Do most people here use the term "carry out". I don't know that i've really heard that term before.
That's the term here for when you make an order to go and go pick it up. Otherwise we call it delivery.
Except this.... here is my review for the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of The Wizard of Oz
I loved the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of "The Wizard of Oz" (now playing at the Orpheum Theatre in SF) - and here's why
Ever since the movie in 1939, there have been 1000's productions of "The Wizard of Oz" using the stage adaptation. In the 80's, the RSC in London mounted a production using the film score and all the songs from the movie. This version has become the more popular licensed version. Perfect for those who want to put the movie on stage. I've always felt that The Wizard of Oz was more of a play with music because when you think about it, the score is pretty sparse. In fact, in Act Two, there's not much there. 3 songs and a finale and that's about it - and A LOT of underscore. It's more of a workout for the orchestra than the actors.
People have been trying to put movies on stage for a long time. Some have succeeded - like "The Wedding Singer" - but in that case, a whole new score was written. "Meet Me In St Louis" went from screen to stage -but not really successfully. New songs were written and the movie script was pretty much un-touched. In other words, songs weren't used to advance the plot very well.
In this case of "The Wizard of Oz", Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice have written new songs, the script has been edited, but the integrity of the material has been retained. It's now a slick version of "The Wizard of Oz" There is an "opening" number, both witches have songs, the wizard has a song and now it's a real musical. The song "If I were King of the Forest" is no where to be found, but you don't really miss it because it really doesn't advance the plot at all. The "Jitterbug" is absent also, but who really cares? It's not in the movie.
If you love the material, see this show. If all you care about is the movie, don't bother.
TOD: G. Gershwin!
I will be directing Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart as an one night only reading. It will be a fundraiser for the "Worlds AIDS Museum and Education Center" that it is situated in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It will be presented on a Friday night in January to be determined. I am trying to get some out television/radio personalities to do the show with us in some cameo roles.
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/fall_zps7beeb970.jpg)
DR Elmore, Orfhlaith's wedding gown is beautiful. When we see you in a few weeks, you'll have to tell me how to pronounce her name.
DR Elmore, Orfhlaith's wedding gown is beautiful. When we see you in a few weeks, you'll have to tell me how to pronounce her name.
Orla!
I wrote:QuoteI am curious. Do most people here use the term "carry out". I don't know that i've really heard that term before.
DR Cillaliz wrote:QuoteThat's the term here for when you make an order to go and go pick it up. Otherwise we call it delivery.
Like DR Vixmom, we call it "take-out" here. I was just curious if "carry out" was a common term or only used in certain parts of the US.
That's just beautiful!
The reports are in. I have a cold. The cold is real. The cold has me. Hell and damnation.
Yesterday, Mike wrote:QuoteI will be directing Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart as an one night only reading. It will be a fundraiser for the "Worlds AIDS Museum and Education Center" that it is situated in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It will be presented on a Friday night in January to be determined. I am trying to get some out television/radio personalities to do the show with us in some cameo roles.
Let me say: GOOD LUCK AND BREAK LEGS, MIKE!! :D :D :D
we are going out to dinner soon
we are going out to dinner soon
I wrote:QuoteI am curious. Do most people here use the term "carry out". I don't know that i've really heard that term before.
DR Cillaliz wrote:QuoteThat's the term here for when you make an order to go and go pick it up. Otherwise we call it delivery.
Like DR Vixmom, we call it "take-out" here. I was just curious if "carry out" was a common term or only used in certain parts of the US.
I wrote:QuoteI am curious. Do most people here use the term "carry out". I don't know that i've really heard that term before.
DR Cillaliz wrote:QuoteThat's the term here for when you make an order to go and go pick it up. Otherwise we call it delivery.
Like DR Vixmom, we call it "take-out" here. I was just curious if "carry out" was a common term or only used in certain parts of the US.
Some people here use "take-out" too.
The reports are in. I have a cold. The cold is real. The cold has me. Hell and damnation."Out damn cold"!!!!!
I also have a pork roast in the oven. I decided to try cooking it with apples and onions for flavor I may also make some apple sauce to eat with it and will probably do home made mashed potatoes. The roast will last me for a few days
My last load of wash is about to go in the clothes dryer and then I can dry my own hair.
Here's a photo of my friend Orfhlaith's wedding gown. I'm still waiting for ne of her and Jonathan in full regalia.
DR elmore thank you for sharing the lovely photos of the happy couple.
Of course I really should be doing errands and chores...grocery shopping and laundry, to be exact. Oh well.
My last load of wash is about to go in the clothes dryer and then I can dry my own hair.
By sticking it in the clothes dryer?? :-\
;D
My last load of wash is about to go in the clothes dryer and then I can dry my own hair.
By sticking it in the clothes dryer?? :-\
;D
LOL It does seem that when when my head has been in and out of the dryer so often.
When I was a young we had a wall heater in the bathroom I would sit in front of while I brushed my hair dry. The coils down the middle would get red hot. These days I use a hair dryer. Our first house in Reseda, California had one of these. When Bryan was about 1 year old he stuck his finger in it, while it was off, and before I could prevent him from tugging his hand out he cut himself. When I called the neighbor to come hold him still while I stopped the bleeding she, an experienced mother of three, said she would take us to the ER for stitches.
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/101/303327777_45e91ef7c8.jpg?v=0)
My last load of wash is about to go in the clothes dryer and then I can dry my own hair. Exciting news ;)
My bathroom has a heater just like that. It's never been cold enough to need it.My last load of wash is about to go in the clothes dryer and then I can dry my own hair.
By sticking it in the clothes dryer?? :-\
;D
LOL It does seem that when when my head has been in and out of the dryer so often.
When I was a young we had a wall heater in the bathroom I would sit in front of while I brushed my hair dry. The coils down the middle would get red hot. These days I use a hair dryer. Our first house in Reseda, California had one of these. When Bryan was about 1 year old he stuck his finger in it, while it was off, and before I could prevent him from tugging his hand out he cut himself. When I called the neighbor to come hold him still while I stopped the bleeding she, an experienced mother of three, said she would take us to the ER for stitches.
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/101/303327777_45e91ef7c8.jpg?v=0)
My last load of wash is about to go in the clothes dryer and then I can dry my own hair.
By sticking it in the clothes dryer?? :-\
;D
LOL It does seem that when when my head has been in and out of the dryer so often.
When I was a young we had a wall heater in the bathroom I would sit in front of while I brushed my hair dry. The coils down the middle would get red hot. These days I use a hair dryer. Our first house in Reseda, California had one of these. When Bryan was about 1 year old he stuck his finger in it, while it was off, and before I could prevent him from tugging his hand out he cut himself. When I called the neighbor to come hold him still while I stopped the bleeding she, an experienced mother of three, said she would take us to the ER for stitches.
Oh my goodness! If that were made today, that would be a lawsuit just waiting to happen!
Final score: Michigan 63, Indiana 47
NEW GLASSES AND GOOD VISION VIBES!!!!
The house was bought by a very exclusive (meaning expensive) elementary school that only has grades K-4, so I don't know if it's because the kids are just very young or if they've been protected a bit too much, but these kids have been scared a little more than kids from our "regular" audiences. Three, count 'em, THREE kids have had to be taken out before the first act ended because it was all too scary for them. We'll see if more don't come back after intermission.
DR Jennifer - I actually saw the alternate and didn't see Danielle :(
Congratulations to DR Mike on his directing gig!
~ ~ ~ GET WELL PRONTO VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR ChasSmith!
My fave photo of the bride and groom!
Good evening. A busy but fun day.
I downloaded the new DEAREST ENEMY from Amazon, but DR elmore3003 was kind enough to send me a copy of the physical CD. The booklet is superb -- I'm just diving in now. Would that all forgotten shows could get this treatment!
Thanks for your thoughts on TWOO, DR Matthew!
Good morning, all.
Scratchy throat here. This started yesterday, and simply will not do. Must take care.
Same with me. Sore throat, headache and cough. Barely slept at all last night. Ironically I had my first ever flu jab last week!
Not at the moment and I'm not sure he wrote the music - wasn't it Michel Legrand?
Here's a photo of my friend Orfhlaith's wedding gown. I'm still waiting for ne of her and Jonathan in full regalia.
DR upperco, if I'd known you were going to download the CD, I would have suggested you not!
Our stage manager just told me that Kimya Dawson (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2306742/), who wrote the songs for "Juno," is in the audience with her daughter! I didn't know that Kimya lives here in Olympia and comes to all the Olympia Family Theater shows! That's pretty darned cool!
Of course I really should be doing errands and chores...grocery shopping and laundry, to be exact. Oh well.
For the last several days, I've kept thinking that I need to go to Fred Meyer to get something, but I absolutely cannot think of what I might've needed. I hate it when that happens. :P
Act two has started and we figure that probably another dozen people (kids and parents) have left. Oh, well...they paid their money and there are no refunds.
;)
Great photos, TCB. Did you have as much fun in the role as it looks like you're having?
Here's a couple of shots:(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Scrooge5_edited-1_zps618b5eef.jpg) (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/actr2000/media/Scrooge5_edited-1_zps618b5eef.jpg.html)(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/Scroge16_zps28bcb01d.jpg) (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/actr2000/media/Scroge16_zps28bcb01d.jpg.html)
What a good looking Scrooge!
Of course I really should be doing errands and chores...grocery shopping and laundry, to be exact. Oh well.
For the last several days, I've kept thinking that I need to go to Fred Meyer to get something, but I absolutely cannot think of what I might've needed. I hate it when that happens. :P
Maybe you were thinking of stocking up on groceries before the strike Monday evening.