Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on February 26, 2014, 12:04:08 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had the cover art for Red Gold, and now it is time for you to post until the artful cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: SCIAMACHY!
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Read that the first performance of FJL's show went very well, so congrats.
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I love the cover, BK! I love orange/yellow/red sunny kinds of pictures. ;D
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Well, it's the end of an era. Last night, I got an e-mail from Capital Playhouse saying that they are no more. They were a local community theater group that has been around for probably more than 25 years and put on some wonderful shows. They owed $7500 in back rent AND another $64,502.22 in back taxes! The IRS accepted "an Offer In Compromise"...the original debt owed was $220,000!! :o
Theater Artists Olympia was hoping to put on The Rocky Horror Show at their space. We'll obviously have to make some other arrangements. We did raise some money from Indiegogo.com, so we have to honor those pledges in some appropriate way. There is a possibility to buy some of their equipment (any sales would go towards the IRS back taxes), so even though we don't have a lot of money to spend, we could help them a little...and help ourselves a bit, too.
Anyway, the very first shows that I performed in Olympia after I graduated from college were with Capital Playhouse (actually, their official name was "Capitol Playhouse '24" back then...yes, the '24 was part of their name...I don't know why). I made some very good friends during that time and learned a LOT about acting, just by watching and doing.
They will be missed.
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Lovely cover art!!!
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Good morning, all.
You know what I need. Ah, here it is.
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Good morning, all! I slept quite well, and I am ready to finish up ROBERTA this morning. I'll leave here around 9:30 and head to the studio. i suspect we will finish up in early afternoon, hopefully before 2:00.
Yes, the cover is quite wonderful.
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Really, really love that cover art for the new book. :)
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I'm afraid I still don't understand exactly what "peggers" are. But Google is my friend.
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~ ~ ~ CONTINUED SMOOTH & EASY SESSION VIBES ~ ~ ~ for DR elmore3003!
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Sir David Attenborough narrates a curling event. ;D
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/19/sir-david-attenborough-olympic-curling_n_4818347.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009
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Good morning.
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Gonna?
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Read that the first performance of FJL's show went very well, so congrats.
Thank you, Bruce!
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Sunday at 7 is turning out to be a tough sell, because it's Oscar night it seems, PLUS we're video-ing that night - so if anyone on HHW [or castrecl] wants a ticket (as the show's guest, that is), just email me by Thursday afternoon and I'll send you back a confirm that your ticket will be waiting for you. It's a 30-minute one-act show, so should be plenty of time to get home for the Oscars if you're in NYC!
Here's info
http://music-and-comedy.blogspot.com/2014/01/info-about-our-one-act-parody-musical.html
AOL address FJL1960
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GREAT CoVER ART!!!
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DR SINGDAW nobody looks very happy to be on that sheet music cover.
Congrats to DR FJL on his success!
Yes.....my Sunday rehearsal is supposed to end at 4 p.m. so I also have plenty of time to get home before the Academy Awards ceremony.
I am hopeful that I will win something this year....
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Good luck, DR Jrand63. Nevertheless, better to have both speeches prepared.
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Morning, all!
Cover art looks fantastic, Bruce!
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Wish I could take you up on that, FJL, but my weekend is shot. Break legs for the last two performances!
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I hate when a weekend is shot. :) Thanks for the wishes, Chas.
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Sunday at 7 is turning out to be a tough sell, because it's Oscar night it seems, PLUS we're video-ing that night - so if anyone on HHW [or castrecl] wants a ticket (as the show's guest, that is), just email me by Thursday afternoon and I'll send you back a confirm that your ticket will be waiting for you. It's a 30-minute one-act show, so should be plenty of time to get home for the Oscars if you're in NYC!
Here's info
http://music-and-comedy.blogspot.com/2014/01/info-about-our-one-act-parody-musical.html
AOL address FJL1960
Holy piano bar memories, Batman!
I'm sorry for not checking out your show in more detail, FJL. I've known and loved both your cast members for centuries, although I haven't seen them in ages. Jennifer Pace used to work at my beloved Eighty-Eights (and The Lovely Wife[tm] and I caught her "Every Goodbye is Hello" show there), and I remember Clare Cooper very fondly from the late (nearly as beloved) Rose's Turn. Her album "Valentine" is still pretty regularly played on Ye Olde iPod.
I don't know if they'd remember the goofy Jewish guy who used to sing Tom Lehrer songs, but please send my regards.
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And I am off to 9th Avenue and 45th Street. Last session, great cast!
Billy Boyden, the band’s manager . . . . . . . . . Tally Sessions
Sophie Teale, the debutante . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Daniel
John Kent, the fullback . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Cummings
Huckleberry Haines, the crooner . . . . . . . . . . Jason Graae
Mrs Teale, the mother . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanne Lehman
Aunt Minnie, Madame Roberta . . . . . . . . Diana Montague
Ladislaw, the doorman . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eamonn Mulhall
Stephanie, her assistant . . . . . . . . . . . Annalene Beechey
Lord Henry Delves, friend of Madame Roberta . . . . John Molloy
Scharwenka, the cabaret star . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Criswell
Anna, the fitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aine Mulvey
Luella LaVerne, the model . . . . . . . . . . . Michele McKenzie
Marie, the cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christina Whyte
Sidonie, the presser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary O'Sullivan
Buyer, Bartender, Cafe Russe Owner . . . . . . . . Stephen Cole
The Collegians: Adam Alexander, Kyle Guglielmo, Justin Keyes,
Michael Marcotte, Tim McDevitt, Patrick Mellen, Kevin Vortmann
Orchestra of Ireland
Conducted by Rob Berman
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~ ~ ~ MOST EXCELLENT VIBES OF SUCCESS ~ ~ ~ for the remaining performances of DR FJL's show!
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DR elmore3003 - Kevin Vortmann was a standout in Bernstein's Mass at Carnegie Hall under Marin Alsop a few years back.
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Gonna?
:-*
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Sunday at 7 is turning out to be a tough sell, because it's Oscar night it seems, PLUS we're video-ing that night - so if anyone on HHW [or castrecl] wants a ticket (as the show's guest, that is), just email me by Thursday afternoon and I'll send you back a confirm that your ticket will be waiting for you. It's a 30-minute one-act show, so should be plenty of time to get home for the Oscars if you're in NYC!
Here's info
http://music-and-comedy.blogspot.com/2014/01/info-about-our-one-act-parody-musical.html
AOL address FJL1960
Holy piano bar memories, Batman!
I'm sorry for not checking out your show in more detail, FJL. I've known and loved both your cast members for centuries, although I haven't seen them in ages. Jennifer Pace used to work at my beloved Eighty-Eights (and The Lovely Wife[tm] and I caught her "Every Goodbye is Hello" show there), and I remember Clare Cooper very fondly from the late (nearly as beloved) Rose's Turn. Her album "Valentine" is still pretty regularly played on Ye Olde iPod.
I don't know if they'd remember the goofy Jewish guy who used to sing Tom Lehrer songs, but please send my regards.
I'll ask them, Elan! They are all wonderful!
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Thanks, singdaw!
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Page 2?
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Yes, page 2!
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Continued recording vibes for DR ELMORE & Co.
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Morning all.
That is all.
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Good Luck to Larry!
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Good final show luck to Fred!
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I really like the orange in the cover and look forward to seeing the cover with the title and author info.
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Hello Everyone:
BK, I LOVE the potential Book Cover!
I am looking forward to reading the book.
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My library DVD picks and Books this week are:
THE DAVINCI CODE
FOR ONE MORE DAY
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MIRROW CRACK'D
FOREVER DARLING
MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY
FREEDOMLAND
CRACKS
THE INSIDER
CRAZY STUPID LOVE
MEET THE MILLERS
ONE DAY
MEATBALLS
THE DEER HUNTER
BOOKS:
MOTHER ANGELICA'S PRIVATE AND PITHY LESSONS FROM THE SCRIPTURES (i just love her!) SHE IS VERY INSPIRATIONAL!!!
BLESSED AMONG WOMEN ( I just Adore the Blessed Mother) SHE IS MY COMFORT AND SHIELD!!!
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TOD:
BK,
Who is your favorite Author?
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Goodbye for now!!!
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I'm up, I'm up, barely. Must get ready for the haircut.
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By Freddy.
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Wednesday morning greetings! Sheesh, I've been on line and on the phone all morning. Last week I discovered that my credit card was being reissued by the company with a new number, so I had to update with all the places where I use it for automatic payments. I think I'm done, except for one I need to do in person. What a bother!
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Podcast by George Feltenstein of Warner Bros., re the new Archives release of James Whale's 1936 Show Boat and the possible/eventual release of the others:
http://warnerarchive.tumblr.com/post/77839965851/warner-archive-podcast-february-25th-2014-we
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Here is my friend Tina, one of our book sale chairs, being interviewed about next weekend's event:
AAUW Middletown's 58th Annual Book Sale on TV Middletown (http://player.vimeo.com/video/87190991)
Isn't the new venue beautiful?
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BK, I also like the cover art for your new book.
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Nice links from DR GINNY and DR CHAS SMITH....
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And now they are are saying another snowstorm for us on Sunday/Monday.....
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And now they are are saying another snowstorm for us on Sunday/Monday.....
Shut up! Shut up!!! (screamed like Norman Bates)
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Very nice cover, BK!
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One snow storm was enough, for us on the west coast that is.
We are back to warmer temps in the 50s, and sunshine at times.
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And now they are are saying another snowstorm for us on Sunday/Monday.....
:P
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Back from a lovelier than lovely haircut with Teddy. He's doing several folks for the Vanity Fair Oscar bash, including Liza, Jackie Collins and Raquel.
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Thanks for the vibes DR TCB
I'm home from a short hike, tea with a friend, and errands. The water is back on and they are currently installing the hot water heater :)
Once they are done I can run the dishwasher.
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And I am home. ROBERTA is recorded and we will do the final edit in May. Everything went smoothly, and I think we got some good performances committed to sound.
Now I need a nap.
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Well, it's the end of an era. Last night, I got an e-mail from Capital Playhouse saying that they are no more. They were a local community theater group that has been around for probably more than 25 years and put on some wonderful shows. They owed $7500 in back rent AND another $64,502.22 in back taxes! The IRS accepted "an Offer In Compromise"...the original debt owed was $220,000!! :o
Theater Artists Olympia was hoping to put on The Rocky Horror Show at their space. We'll obviously have to make some other arrangements. We did raise some money from Indiegogo.com, so we have to honor those pledges in some appropriate way. There is a possibility to buy some of their equipment (any sales would go towards the IRS back taxes), so even though we don't have a lot of money to spend, we could help them a little...and help ourselves a bit, too.
Anyway, the very first shows that I performed in Olympia after I graduated from college were with Capital Playhouse (actually, their official name was "Capitol Playhouse '24" back then...yes, the '24 was part of their name...I don't know why). I made some very good friends during that time and learned a LOT about acting, just by watching and doing.
They will be missed.
It is sad when place like this close up.
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~ ~ ~ MOST EXCELLENT VIBES OF SUCCESS ~ ~ ~ for the remaining performances of DR FJL's show!
DITTO!!
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Here is my friend Tina, one of our book sale chairs, being interviewed about next weekend's event:
AAUW Middletown's 58th Annual Book Sale on TV Middletown (http://player.vimeo.com/video/87190991)
Isn't the new venue beautiful?
It is very nice Ginny. Is it also much larger than your old space?
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Congratulations DR elmore and enjoy your nap.
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DR Jane, my library finally got the new Lisa Gardner book. I think they got 4 copies. So i would imagine i would be one of the first ones. It's in verification so I should know by tomorrow. For some reason a lot of new books that i've reserved/suggested are coming out now. I already have 3 library books (two due in a week and a half). So i will have to read those before Fear Nothing.
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I see my library also just got Captain Phillips and Dallas Buyer's Club.
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Great looking book cover art BK!
Ask BK Day:
Did you ever have the opportunity to meet and/or talk with Hugo Montenegro?
I am a big fan of what orchestrators/arrangers do and he was among the best. To me, it's always fascinating to hear different arrangers, stylists, etc. take the same melody and each make it their own. For example, I enjoy the numerous "takes" on "September Song" that have been recorded over the years.
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Here is my friend Tina, one of our book sale chairs, being interviewed about next weekend's event:
AAUW Middletown's 58th Annual Book Sale on TV Middletown (http://player.vimeo.com/video/87190991)
Isn't the new venue beautiful?
It is very nice Ginny. Is it also much larger than your old space?
Yes, it's larger and seems even more so because of the high ceiling and those big windows.
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Podcast by George Feltenstein of Warner Bros., re the new Archives release of James Whale's 1936 Show Boat and the possible/eventual release of the others:
http://warnerarchive.tumblr.com/post/77839965851/warner-archive-podcast-february-25th-2014-we
I have the three movies on laserdisc. After I got the three Star Wars movies recorded from the laserdisc copies that I'd recently purchased from eBay, I thought that I'd record to DVD the three "Show Boat" movies. I guess I won't have to...maybe.
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And I am home. ROBERTA is recorded and we will do the final edit in May. Everything went smoothly, and I think we got some good performances committed to sound.
Now I need a nap.
Congrats, Larry!!
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DR Jane, my library finally got the new Lisa Gardner book. I think they got 4 copies. So i would imagine i would be one of the first ones. It's in verification so I should know by tomorrow. For some reason a lot of new books that i've reserved/suggested are coming out now. I already have 3 library books (two due in a week and a half). So i will have to read those before Fear Nothing.
We also have 4 eBook copies and I am now 7th on the queue. You might very likely have a copy before I do. Jo Nesbo's recently released book COCKROACHES that I was able to pre-request and am already 1/3 through it, my brother's Los Angeles library still doesn't have. I would have thought a big system like that would have books sooner than our small one. Often I get books before he does.
I currently only have the current book plus my March book for my discussion group checked out. Maybe Fear will come in just as I finish these but I suspect that will be too soon.
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And I am home. ROBERTA is recorded and we will do the final edit in May. Everything went smoothly, and I think we got some good performances committed to sound.
Now I need a nap.
Congratulations to DR Elmore!
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I see my library also just got Captain Phillips and Dallas Buyer's Club.
The advantage of having them made into movies.
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DR Jane it is quite unusual for a book that came out January 7th to only be coming to the library now. I got 2 books that came out February 4th a week after that date.
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Here is my friend Tina, one of our book sale chairs, being interviewed about next weekend's event:
AAUW Middletown's 58th Annual Book Sale on TV Middletown (http://player.vimeo.com/video/87190991)
Isn't the new venue beautiful?
It is very nice Ginny. Is it also much larger than your old space?
Yes, it's larger and seems even more so because of the high ceiling and those big windows.
People should enjoy your new location.
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I never heard of the pants being called Peggers. I can understand I wasn't up on boys clothes when I was young, however, in the 80's I would have thought so.
Keith remembers having pants with the brand name Peggers, not that they had a special roll to the cuffs.
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Bruce the new book cover is just waiting for RED GOLD to be added :)
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Peggers were tight and high-waisted and very tight at the ankles..... DR JANE I think you added an extra "r" to the word.
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Peggers were tight and high-waisted and very tight at the ankles..... DR JANE I think you added an extra "r" to the word.
Unless she's channeling Miss Emily Litella.
;)
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Ah.....Never mind....
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That was a sad story DR GEORGE.....what kind of taxes could they owe? Weren't they a non-profit....or was it payroll taxes?
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I watched "Gravity" on Blu ray disc last night.
I ordered it because I thought it would be right up my alley.
It wasn't. I'm just not cut out for edge-of-my-seat suspence and histrionics.
Fast-forwarded through some of it. Beautiful photography, though.
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I reported for jury duty this morning. Seven group numbers were told to report.
Several hundred of us jammed the jury assembly room.
Around 10 a.m., 35 names were called to report to a courtroom.
Around 10:30 a.m. another 35 (or so) names were called to report to a different courtroom.
We had been told four jury pools would be called before 5 p.m.
We waited patiently. Around 11 a.m., a judge came in and told us we were excused...two trials they had hoped to start today had been delayed by two weeks. We are free from jury duty for the next year.
Yippee-yay-ki-oh!
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That was a sad story DR GEORGE.....what kind of taxes could they owe? Weren't they a non-profit....or was it payroll taxes?
That's what I was wondering. What the HELL? At any rate, news of something going kaput like that is always sad, and I'm sorry to hear it.
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Preggers.
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news of something going kaput
I resemble that remark! :P
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And THAT'S what comes from men and women dancing.
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Peggers were tight and high-waisted and very tight at the ankles..... DR JANE I think you added an extra "r" to the word.
I have corrected that-thanks. It is funny that I noticed a woman who was preggers showed up when I googled photos of peggers.
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The RED GOLD cover art is gorgeous. I'm a sucker for a "vintage" deep-color palette, and what a great design overall.
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Around 11 a.m., a judge came in and told us we were excused...two trials they had hoped to start today had been delayed by two weeks. We are free from jury duty for the next year.
Yippee-yay-ki-oh!
Congratulations!
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I am going to check if our water has heated up yet. I also need to clean the bathtub that I was told to run the water in first, the brown yucky water that initially came out. A sink would have been easier to clean. Boy, was it loud with all the air in the tanks.
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Good Afternoon
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Tonight is the read-through for Young Frankenstein, looking forward to beginning this show
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Is anyone watching "House of Cards"? Because I started, and I'm hooked.
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Page 4 dance!
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Love the book cover, bk. Looking forward to seeing the choice of font for the wording!
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Tonight is the read-through for Young Frankenstein, looking forward to beginning this show
I expect it will be fun.
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I'm back from all manner of things.
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Page 4 dance!
DR Matthew, referring to the movie "Young Frahn-ken-steen", and putting it into the context of 1974, the casting of Peter Boyle was really brilliant as he had just been seen in two tough crime dramas, "Joe" and "Crazy Joe". (In essence, he is sort-of brought back from the dead from those previous movies.) I'm sure this is old news to others, but I recently put this together along with the edgy choice of Marty Feldman, as he was "near beer" Monty Python having worked with Cleese and Chapman, but had not broken through despite a short-lived comedy series.
Good luck with the show!
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I'm back from all manner of things.
Reminds me of "Stately Wayne Manor" (of things). Or, was I not "Down"ton enough? ;)
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That was a sad story DR GEORGE.....what kind of taxes could they owe? Weren't they a non-profit....or was it payroll taxes?
I assume that it has to do with payroll. They hired everyone...staff, actors, tech people, directors, designers, etc., so I guess they weren't non-profit. :-\
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And THAT'S what comes from men and women dancing.
With a capitol "D," which rhymes with "P," that stands for POOL!
;)
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DR George - it's actually a Fiddler reference. But I like yours, too. :)
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You can pay people and still be a nonprofit. Payment of artistic staff has nothing to do with 501(c)(3) status.
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I'm glad to hear the recording went well, DR elmore! I'm sure Mr. Graae made it fun!
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Hello, everyone.
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That was a sad story DR GEORGE.....what kind of taxes could they owe? Weren't they a non-profit....or was it payroll taxes?
I assume that it has to do with payroll. They hired everyone...staff, actors, tech people, directors, designers, etc., so I guess they weren't non-profit. :-\
Non-profits pay salaries.
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The new book cover design is rather Benjamin Kritzeresque, which I find quite appropriate, even though I haven't read the new book. I am indeed looking forward to it.
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Glad to hear the recording sessions went so smoothly.
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DR George - it's actually a Fiddler reference. But I like yours, too. :)
It's free association...I knew that it wasn't a "Music Man" reference.
Just not as funny as I'd thought. ::)
;D
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Jason Graae plays Huckleberry Haines? I'm not clever enough to think of something witty, but it does seem like a good set-up: Jason Graae, HHW, Guy Haines.
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You can pay people and still be a nonprofit. Payment of artistic staff has nothing to do with 501(c)(3) status.
I just looked at their website (http://www.capitalplayhouse.com/) (it hasn't been updated since last year, but it's still on-line), and they say that they are (were) "the premier non-profit arts education and musical theater performance space in Olympia, Washington."
So they were non-profit...but they did pay a lot of people.
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~ ~ ~ MOST EXCELLENT VIBES OF SUCCESS ~ ~ ~ for the remaining performances of DR FJL's show!
Ditto!
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Thanks for the vibes DR TCB
I'm home from a short hike, tea with a friend, and errands. The water is back on and they are currently installing the hot water heater :)
Once they are done I can run the dishwasher.
Glad to hear it's almost done. Plumbing problems can be such a drag!
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I watched "Gravity" on Blu ray disc last night.
I ordered it because I thought it would be right up my alley.
It wasn't. I'm just not cut out for edge-of-my-seat suspence and histrionics.
Fast-forwarded through some of it. Beautiful photography, though.
I haven't seen it. I expected to have the same reaction to it as you described.
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Here's some good news...Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas Gay Marriage Ban (http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/federal-judge-strikes-down-texas-gay-marriage-ban-n39466)!
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Is anyone watching "House of Cards"? Because I started, and I'm hooked.
You're referring to the Kevin Spacey version? I watched season 1. I was a big fan of the BBC version with Ian Richardson, which I still prefer. The two versions are different enough that I think someone could enjoy both.
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I'll be rooting for you, JRand, on Oscar night. Maybe a Lifetime Achievement Award?
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DR Ginny, how's DS Rob's job search going?
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TTFN.
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Thanks for the vibes DR TCB
I'm home from a short hike, tea with a friend, and errands. The water is back on and they are currently installing the hot water heater :)
Once they are done I can run the dishwasher.
Glad to hear it's almost done. Plumbing problems can be such a drag!
Fortunately this one was too inconvenient. It is a great concern that too much water was lost with the leaks and then wasted repairing the problems.
My dishwasher is now running with HOT water.
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I watched "Gravity" on Blu ray disc last night.
I ordered it because I thought it would be right up my alley.
It wasn't. I'm just not cut out for edge-of-my-seat suspence and histrionics.
Fast-forwarded through some of it. Beautiful photography, though.
I haven't seen it. I expected to have the same reaction to it as you described.
I agree. I do not like either lead actor and would not watch the movie for that reason alone.
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TOD:
BK,
Who is your favorite Author?
I don't really have a single favorite. There are many authors I love, including Harper Lee, George Orwell, William Golding, Cornell Woolrich, Raymond Chandler, Ross MacDonald, early Stephen King, and many, many others.
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Great looking book cover art BK!
Ask BK Day:
Did you ever have the opportunity to meet and/or talk with Hugo Montenegro?
I am a big fan of what orchestrators/arrangers do and he was among the best. To me, it's always fascinating to hear different arrangers, stylists, etc. take the same melody and each make it their own. For example, I enjoy the numerous "takes" on "September Song" that have been recorded over the years.
I was a fan, but never met him, no.
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I fell asleep for a bit.
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Had some chicken corn chowder for lunch, but main meal will be at seven-thirty.
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The rains, the most huge rain we've had in years - what rain?
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DR Ginny, how's DS Rob's job search going?
Thanks for asking, DR Jeanne. We're not at liberty to disclose details yet, but he had a final interview today and received an offer!
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I got on a Jules Dassin kick recently, and within the past few weeks have watched Brute Force, Thieves Highway, Night and the City, and, just now, Rififi. Of those, I'd only ever seen the latter before. Great stuff.
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DR Ginny, how's DS Rob's job search going?
Thanks for asking, DR Jeanne. We're not at liberty to disclose details yet, but he had a final interview today and received an offer!
Excellent news! I hope he is pleased.
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He's very pleased, DR Jane!
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I got on a Jules Dassin kick recently, and within the past few weeks have watched Brute Force, Thieves Highway, Night and the City, and, just now, Rififi. Of those, I'd only ever seen the latter before. Great stuff.
"Topkapi" is a very enjoyable caper film. Also, "Never on Sunday". Both star Dassin's wife, Melina Mercouri, and both have great music by Manos Hadjidakis. Not to be a commercial placement item, but the "Topkapi" soundtrack was released on Kritzerland.
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And thanks to all for the nice comments on the cover art.
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ASK BK DAY:
Dear Administrator Bruce, would you list what you consider to be the most underappreciated actors, directors and movies (past or present)?
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ASK BK DAY:
DA Bruce: On Kritzerland, you have reissued improved versions of soundtracks that had been part of the Ryko/MGM series. Are there any titles from that series that you feel should be given the Kimmel touch?
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And thanks to all for the nice comments on the cover art.
It really is striking!
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ASK BK DAY:
DA Bruce: On Kritzerland, you have reissued improved versions of soundtracks that had been part of the Ryko/MGM series. Are there any titles from that series that you feel should be given the Kimmel touch?
There are a few more I'd like to do, but they are titles that would not sell well.
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ASK BK DAY:
Dear Administrator Bruce, would you list what you consider to be the most underappreciated actors, directors and movies (past or present)?
Too many to list, but at the top would be Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, two of my favorites. Many underappreciated directors - Frank Perry, Anthony Mann, Preminger, Martin Ritt, etc. Way too many movies.
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He's very pleased, DR Jane!
:D
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ASK BK DAY:
DA Bruce: On Kritzerland, you have reissued improved versions of soundtracks that had been part of the Ryko/MGM series. Are there any titles from that series that you feel should be given the Kimmel touch?
There are a few more I'd like to do, but they are titles that would not sell well.
You can count on me! Maybe a limited edition of 100? :D
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ASK BK DAY:
Dear Administrator Bruce, would you list what you consider to be the most underappreciated actors, directors and movies (past or present)?
Too many to list, but at the top would be Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, two of my favorites. Many underappreciated directors - Frank Perry, Anthony Mann, Preminger, Martin Ritt, etc. Way too many movies.
Thank you. I've often wondered what "Spartacus" would have been like had Anthony Mann completed the movie.
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Some of Mann's footage is still in the film.
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Page five? Really?
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I saw season one of House Of Cards on dvd (with Kevin Spacey). I liked it.
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Too many to list, but at the top would be Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, two of my favorites. Many underappreciated directors - Frank Perry, Anthony Mann, Preminger, Martin Ritt, etc. Way too many movies.
Yes, I agree with Veronica Lake; she was great in "I Married a Witch". The director, Rene Clair, also directed the best version of "Ten Little Indians" ("And Then There Were None"). To tie in with the Irish flavor theme of the other day, Barry Fitzgerald was excellent in that film.
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Too many to list, but at the top would be Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, two of my favorites. Many underappreciated directors - Frank Perry, Anthony Mann, Preminger, Martin Ritt, etc. Way too many movies.
Yes, I agree with Veronica Lake; she was great in "I Married a Witch". The director, Rene Clair, also directed the best version of "Ten Little Indians" ("And Then There Were None"). To tie in with the Irish flavor theme of the other day, Barry Fitzgerald was excellent in that film.
You didn't mention the best film of them together ;)
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And I am off to bed. I have physical therapy in the morning, and after missing it on Monday because of the referral mess, i'll be there tomorrow.
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Is anyone watching "House of Cards"? Because I started, and I'm hooked.
You're referring to the Kevin Spacey version? I watched season 1. I was a big fan of the BBC version with Ian Richardson, which I still prefer. The two versions are different enough that I think someone could enjoy both.
You may well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
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caught up ... now let's see what I remember
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Bruce, the cover art is beautiful! I am really looking forward to reading this book
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George what a shame to lose your local playhouse
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Ginny
1. the space looks lovely
2, Wonderful news about Rob! I am very pleased and wish him great success
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FJL - congratulations on your successful performance - break a leg vibes to all involved. I would love to see the show but other commitments may prevent that - if something changes and I can get away I will call to see if you can squeeze me in
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George what a shame to lose your local playhouse
I hadn't been directly involved with them for quite a while, so it's not as difficult for me, personally...but still, it's a loss for Olympia.
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Is anyone watching "House of Cards"? Because I started, and I'm hooked.
You're referring to the Kevin Spacey version? I watched season 1. I was a big fan of the BBC version with Ian Richardson, which I still prefer. The two versions are different enough that I think someone could enjoy both.
You may well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
And why the heck not??
;)
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I loved the original British House of Cards , all three series and really enjoyed the first season of the Kevin Spacey/American version. I have not yet watched the second season but am looking forward to it
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Too many to list, but at the top would be Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, two of my favorites. Many underappreciated directors - Frank Perry, Anthony Mann, Preminger, Martin Ritt, etc. Way too many movies.
Yes, I agree with Veronica Lake; she was great in "I Married a Witch". The director, Rene Clair, also directed the best version of "Ten Little Indians" ("And Then There Were None"). To tie in with the Irish flavor theme of the other day, Barry Fitzgerald was excellent in that film.
You didn't mention the best film of them together ;)
Sorry, forgot all about "Sullivan's Travels"!
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I got on a Jules Dassin kick recently, and within the past few weeks have watched Brute Force, Thieves Highway, Night and the City, and, just now, Rififi. Of those, I'd only ever seen the latter before. Great stuff.
"Topkapi" is a very enjoyable caper film. Also, "Never on Sunday". Both star Dassin's wife, Melina Mercouri, and both have great music by Manos Hadjidakis. Not to be a commercial placement item, but the "Topkapi" soundtrack was released on Kritzerland.
I have but vague memories of those later ones, and I need to revisit them in my adult life... something I'm sure will begin any day now. :)
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Vixdad and I really enjoyed Gravity We saw it in the theatre in IMAX/3D and I think that added to the experience
and we particularly like space stuff -
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Is anyone watching "House of Cards"? Because I started, and I'm hooked.
You're referring to the Kevin Spacey version? I watched season 1. I was a big fan of the BBC version with Ian Richardson, which I still prefer. The two versions are different enough that I think someone could enjoy both.
You may well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
And why the heck not??
;)
now Maddie....
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Well, I'm going home. I've been here almost long enough...that's what vacation time is for. :D
Until later!
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Thrilled for DR Ginny's DS Rob's good news and good fortune! :) :) :) :)
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Isn't it a little late?
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I'm back from a fun dinner meeting with a singer - I'll be putting an act together for her - looks like maybe three or four acts for different people this year.
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Sunday at 7 is turning out to be a tough sell, because it's Oscar night it seems, PLUS we're video-ing that night - so if anyone on HHW [or castrecl] wants a ticket (as the show's guest, that is), just email me by Thursday afternoon and I'll send you back a confirm that your ticket will be waiting for you. It's a 30-minute one-act show, so should be plenty of time to get home for the Oscars if you're in NYC!
Here's info
http://music-and-comedy.blogspot.com/2014/01/info-about-our-one-act-parody-musical.html
AOL address FJL1960
Wish I could see it. I wish I could go to New York, period.
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Great cover art, BK!
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I'm back from a fun dinner meeting with a singer - I'll be putting an act together for her - looks like maybe three or four acts for different people this year.
That's great, BK!