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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 12:14:34 AM: Well, you've read the notes, you've raised the notes, the notes have called you, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home, which will be as soon as one of them hits a royal flush.
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 12:15:36 AM: And the word of the day is: CANASTA!
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Post by: Iris* on June 04, 2005, 12:37:03 AM: TOD- I like plays by Tom Stoppard. I find them stimulating and intellectually challenging.

George-I went to every taping of Whose Line Is It Anyway, and have seen those guys live in Improv Allstars at least 6 times. There are entire sites devoted to what actually went on at the tapings which you would not believe! The entire season would be taped over 3 long weekends, each taping at least 6 hours, 3 of which would be cut. I had the chance to do "sound effects" with Ryan and Colin.

Ryan doesn't usually appear outside of the state of Washington, so you were lucky to see him. Did they end the show with Mousetrap?
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 12:39:38 AM: I truly adore Jean Anouilh, especially Becket and Waltz of the Toreadors.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 04, 2005, 12:45:48 AM: Easy for me:

Foreign playwrites; Tenessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Tom Stoppard, and Alan Bennett have all written great plays which I admire. Terrence Rattigan and Noel Coward's plays have much to admire too.

Ibsen, Chekhov, Molnar and Moliere's plays might be regarded as more "foreign" though.

As for the plays themselves - it's early so I'll leave those to the DR's when they wake.
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Post by: George on June 04, 2005, 12:51:54 AM: Quote from: Iris212 on June 04, 2005, 12:37:03 AM
George-I went to every taping of Whose Line Is It Anyway, and have seen those guys live at least 6 times. There are entire sites devoted to what actually went on at the tapings which you would not believe! The entire season would be taped over 3 long weekends, each taping at least 6 hours, 3 of which would be cut. I had the chance to do "sound effects" with Ryan and Colin.

That's so cool!! Last night's shows (two very different performances) were so funny! When I was leaving, someone told me that the guys are coming back in January!! Even though I had to stand from about 5:00 p.m. until about 11:15 (okay, I did get to sit down for about 45 minutes of the second show...but still ;)), it was worth it. They really have such quick wits. They come up with the funniest stuff in (literally) just no time at all (a Pippin reference)!
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 12:52:32 AM: You're all looking at my this, aren't you?

And now - LAMBADA (The Forbidden Dance)
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Post by: George on June 04, 2005, 12:56:55 AM: Well, I must go to sleep, now...no, I really must! After standing almost six hours, I'm plum tuckered out. And I want to go to work in the morning so that I don't have to use up the vacation that I'm going to need for BK's Portland visit! So, good night, all.
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Post by: Iris* on June 04, 2005, 01:04:29 AM: Glad you enjoyed the shows, George. They really are so talented and witty.

I have listened to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels for 2 hours straight now. It's time to call it a night.

It's a night.
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Post by: George on June 04, 2005, 01:18:22 AM: BK, a couple of quick questions to clarify the Trivia Contest:

Are the two plays non-musicals?
And are the two plays original productions or are either of the productions a revival?

If you feel that you're able to answer these two questions, thank you. If you feel that it might be giving away too much to even answer them, then that'll be a clew, too! ;) (I hope :-\)
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Post by: George on June 04, 2005, 01:19:08 AM: NOW, I'm going to bed! ;D
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 01:19:22 AM: Good Morning!

And the hits just keep on coming!!!

I heard a commotion in the hallway a few minutes ago. A good commotion.

My Mom played her birthday in the lottery tonight - 603. Well, guess what came up?

Actually, 306 came up, but she played the combinations, so...

She played it both "straight" and in "any order", so she won twice. And about $600 too!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 01:26:24 AM: And I'm guessing we have to name the season/year too?

-For a second, I almost thought you were talking about this season.

Or were you?

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 01:30:25 AM: As for plays and playwrights...

Well, since I've been up for almost 22 hours now...

Racine, Moliere, Ionesco
Shakespeare, Osborne, Sellars, Orton
Turgenev, Ibsen, Chekhov

Well, since I've been up for almost 22 hours...

Til anon...

Goodnight.
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Post by: Jed on June 04, 2005, 02:00:55 AM: I think my dear father, TCB, will agree with me that all your vibes worked and our opening performance was indeed a success. Took the audience a little while to wake up, but that was probably as much us as them. Once things really got rolling, they were wonderfully responsive and seemed to greatly enjoy themselves. Of course, they missed the most entertaining part of the evening, when our Dolly's slip fell to her feet standing in the wings during Act II, while chatting with TCB and myself. A bit of cake and champagne while schmoozing audience members in the lobby after the show, then I joined some non-actor members of the theatre for a drink afterwards. Good times had by all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 04, 2005, 03:51:54 AM: CANASTA come out and play? Good morning, all! Another day with BABES IN TOYLAND and an evening with Jerome Moross!

DRJose, the hotel is booked: June 29, 30, July 1 are my days at the Library. Tom Murray and I will arrive Wed morning and return Friday evening. We had to move dates since the Capitol Hill Suites were filled Monday and tuesday.

Favorite foreign playwrights:
FRENCH: Georges Feydeau, Jean Anouilh, Jean Giraudoux, Moliere
BRITISH/IRISH: Joe Orton, Oscar Wilde, Noel Coward, Sheridan, Shakespeare, and too many others
GERMAN: Brecht, even if he is a plagiarist and thief taking credit for many things his lady friends actually wrote, Peter Weiss who's actually Swiss, Durrenmatt
RUSSIAN: Chekhov
ITALIAN: Carlo Gozzi, Carlo Goldoni, Eduardo de Filippo

Much as I admire A DOLL'S HOUSE and HEDDA GABLER, I wouldn't claim Ibsen as a favorite since I loathe most of his plays; I feel much the same about Strindberg. I'm still out on Marivaux!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 04, 2005, 04:50:25 AM: We are having a cold snap today -- the expected high is about 94F. It's a good day to plant bushes at the church. See you later!
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Post by: Hisaka on June 04, 2005, 06:09:17 AM: Thank you for the lovely carpet photos, DR LAURA and SANDRA. I enjoyed and liked them, especially the Caesar’s Palace one!
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Post by: Hisaka on June 04, 2005, 06:14:03 AM: DR Jrand,yes,I watched 8 Women before and liked it,too, and also Catherine Deneuve still was beautiful and elegant in it. I read an article about the film in which the director said he had to take(shoot) all of 8 actresses in (at?) every their own best angle EVENLY and that was the heardest thing in shooting/filming the film. Can imagine it. ;D
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Post by: Hisaka on June 04, 2005, 06:37:20 AM: As for a logo, I don’t think Bruce Kimmel’s Kritzerland seems too egotistical and I like it because the Kritzerland is YOUR land, dear BK. However, I prefer just Kritzerland. I feel it, as a logo, is more sofisticated and stylish than with your name. And I assume that the Kritzerland logo without your name will be soon recognized as YOUR land (record label) by people as you think. If you’d strongly like to share the Kritzerland with everyone and to make the Kritzerland be everyone’s, it’s better to be the one without your name, I think.
Hope you understand what I'd like to say... :-[
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Post by: Hisaka on June 04, 2005, 06:39:32 AM: Tonight is rainy and soggy here in Tokyo.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 07:21:49 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up... Sort of...

And I think I'm gonna go back and try to catch a few more winks...

Hmmm... I wonder if I'm playing the matinee today...

Guess I should make a phone call...

Hmmm...
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 07:24:41 AM: DR elmore - I'll put those dates into my calendar. Thanks.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 07:35:07 AM: As for the Kritzerland logo...

Like DR Hisaka, I prefer just "Kritzerland".

Now depending upon the actual design of the site and logo, maybe it could be set up where, in smaller print, something like:

"Bruce Kimmel presents..."
"...Brought to you by Bruce Kimmel"
"A Bruce Kimmel production"
"A Bruce Kimmel creation"

-I'm envisioning something looking like a "classic" TV or movie logo. Very retro-cool.

This way you could have the option of dropping the lead in or lead out line from the logo - if "Kritzerland" is set up as it's own logo/font/style. *And is your designer also envisioning some sort of setting of the "K" of "Kritzerland" as a "button"? Like a "K" on a spinning 45rpm, etc.

Will you also be referencing your Benjamin Kritzer books on the site? Are they part of the whole concept/label? For me, that would be the ultimate deciding factor. If so, then "Bruce Kimmel's Kritzerland" has a slight sense of redundancy to it.

Does Guy Haines have any thoughts on the matter?
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 07:39:40 AM: Congrats to DRs Jed and TCB!

-Dontcha just love the stuff that happens out of the audience's site?

;)
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 07:44:37 AM: Trivia: As stated, the two shows in question are plays, not musicals. They are not revivals.

Kritzerland: No the Kritzer books will not be part of the label site. I'm beginning to think I'll drop the possessary and just hope people know what the deal is.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 07:50:40 AM: Sorry I wasn't able to check back in last night, but it was after 2 a.m. when I staggered into my house, and I was simply exhausted. Couldn't wait to get to bed.

Why were we so late? No LA CAGE doesn't run THAT long, but the majority of the cast went to a restaurant after the show, and it took them FOREVER to bring our checks after we ate. I had eaten mid-afternoon, so all I had was a big ice cream dessert - huge and probably the most ice cream I've ever had in a single serving. But I ate it all since Friday is usually my "ice cream day" on my diet, and I didn't have any after I ate my meal in the afternoon.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 07:51:31 AM: Quote from: bk on June 04, 2005, 07:44:37 AM
Kritzerland: No the Kritzer books will not be part of the label site. I'm beginning to think I'll drop the possessary and just hope people know what the deal is.

OK.

Do you think that you'll be getting a lot of "blind hits" to the site? I sense that anyone going to the site will be looking for recordings, and would more than likely have a passing acquaintance with you and Guy Haines.

Maybe you'll be Google-Whacked!
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 07:54:11 AM: I'll just say briefly that I listened to Light in the Piazza, based on all the "ravishing" raves I've read (does everyone who is raving have to use the word "ravishing" - aping what Frank Rich says in the booklet). I thought the Overture was very nice - it gave me hope. Sadly, those hopes were then dashed and ultimately the album gave me a headache for several reasons. Mr. Guettel does try to give us a song every now and then. But there is something in him that will not allow himself to just do that - he always has to go somewhere strange, and I find it off-putting. He's also veering into late-Sondheim land more than I would have thought, not to mention Ravel-land and Rota-land. It's almost as if the orchestrations were the point of the score - the textures and colors. Nothing wrong with that - one of my favorite composers, Claus Ogerman, is all about that. Except this isn't orchestral music, this is theater music. When track eleven came on as I was driving home last night, I thought, STOP IT! The actors are all very good, although they are allowed to sing as if they were playing the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion or an opera house. Recordings require a different energy - not one that changes the performance or intent, but one that dynamically doesn't smack you between the eyes. If one were performing these songs in a film or on TV, one would have to adjust their theater energy without losing the performance or intent. It's subtle, but you have to do it.

Not the worst thing I've ever heard, and there are bars here and there that are pleasing, melodically, but it's a one-time listen for me.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 08:17:50 AM: Well, I'm glad I went ahead and called the assistant conductor... I'm on for both show today. -Of course, the contractor was supposed to call me with the schedule... which was drawn up Thursday... Grrrr...

In any case...

I gotta get ready to head in. It's a Metro day - lots of stuff going on downtown today, including the Komen Race for the Cure.

Laters...
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Post by: Danise on June 04, 2005, 08:23:57 AM: Hi everyone!

I'm so glad the shows went wonderful for those doing them! I only wish I could have been there to see them!

Glad to hear that Mr. BK won at his poker game.

Have some good shows, DR Jose! Thank you so much for the house seat info!
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 08:24:50 AM: Where are all our early-morning denizens, that's what I want to know.

And now - Dino at the piano. He will now play his original compostition entitled Page Two.
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 08:26:57 AM: I did lose a couple of annoying hands last night, but only because I couldn't keep the "rules" straight for some of the wackier games. I really just like normal poker - I don't even like Texas Hold 'Em, which seems to be the only game people want to play because that's what they play on TV. We didn't play it once last night, I'm happy to say. All these supposed poker "fans" who really know nothing at all but what they see on TV - get outta town.
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Post by: Danise on June 04, 2005, 08:31:12 AM: Page 2 Dance--well, sort of.

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Post by: Danise on June 04, 2005, 08:32:28 AM: I know I shouldn't say this but I don't know how to play poker or hearts.

I know Blackjack...
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Post by: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 08:35:39 AM: I'd have to say Ibsen's HEDDA GABBLER is my favorite foreign play, but I do like BECKET a lot. I know British playwrights are foreigners to us Americans, but I guess I just think of British and American plays as occupying the same place in my mind. I just don't think of them as foreign so Stoppard or Pinter aren't included.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 08:37:04 AM: I do look forward to listening to LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA when it finally arrives, but I ordered it with some pre-ordered DVDs that aren't being released until next week, so I don't have it yet. Since it's not one of the shows I'll be seeing in August (I'd have loved to have seen it, but I wasn't going to risk a repeat of what happened with ASSASSINS last year), I'll listen to it as soon as I can.
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Post by: George on June 04, 2005, 08:38:14 AM: Quote from: bk on June 04, 2005, 07:44:37 AM
Trivia: As stated, the two shows in question are plays, not musicals. They are not revivals.

Thanks for the clarification, BK. :)

Now, I must take a shower and go to work. :P
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Post by: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 08:38:24 AM: Imight even get to a DVD myself today. I should be able to finish 8 1/2 today if all goes well.
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 08:41:38 AM: My guess is that Light in the Piazza is a better experience in the theater. I guess I just like Schmidt and Jones.
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Post by: Danise on June 04, 2005, 08:46:42 AM: Well, I've go to go and do the usual Saturday stuff. :)

Have a good day all!
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 08:58:56 AM: She of the Evil Eye has arrived, and shortly I shall be on my way to the book fair, although if I leave now I will get there far too early.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 04, 2005, 09:32:52 AM: My West Coast family taught me a great CANASTA-based card game called "Hand and Foot" that is an absolute blast.
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Post by: Ginny on June 04, 2005, 09:35:13 AM: My grandmother and I used spend hot Detroit summer afternoons on the screened porch playing CANASTA.

I'm at work today and the best thing I can say about it is that there are no managers here. Bryn Terfel is singing to me from my iPod.

DR Jose - the pressure cooker has already been delivered to the sale site. When we take the next load over, Sunday or Monday evening, I'll check the capacity and get back to you!

DR elmore - Have great trip to LC in DC. Will you get to see Jose play for Mamma Mia?
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Post by: Jennifer on June 04, 2005, 09:48:34 AM: I agree with DRs Jose and Hisaka, I think I prefer Kritzerland by itself. However is there some reason why you can't have your name featured somewhere on the front page. I definitely think that you should do this. Also, not sure what the logo will be, but if you have some cds pictured on the front page, then I think everyone will know what the site is about.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 04, 2005, 09:51:28 AM: It is a lovely hot sunny day here (I think it's like 83F+). Totally wonderful!

I must go out and do some errands and then head over to my sister's house and plant her flower garden.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 10:05:29 AM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 01:19:22 AM
Good Morning!

And the hits just keep on coming!!!

I heard a commotion in the hallway a few minutes ago. A good commotion.

My Mom played her birthday in the lottery tonight - 603. Well, guess what came up?

Actually, 306 came up, but she played the combinations, so...

She played it both "straight" and in "any order", so she won twice. And about $600 too!
DR Jose, I'm a little confused by this. In playing her birthday, do you mean that she was born in 603 AD? Or in June of '03?
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 10:15:16 AM: Dear DRs all, I have an announcement to make!

I am returning to the world of the working shlub!!!

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o[/move]

The grocery store just down the street from where der B and I live was holding a job fair, so I went in, filled out an application, got interviewed, and then went in again today to finalize the paperwork. I'll be working as a cashier, so I get to play with money and lasers and bar codes and plastic or paper! I even get to pay dues to a union!

(Well, that gets a :-\ but it's part of the job.)

It may be just for the summer, when the store does the biggest business (tourists, of course). But even so, the pay will be pretty good, and I could get picked up for post-season.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 10:33:42 AM: Bruce Kimmel's
[size=20]KRITZERLAND!!![/size]

or

[size=20]Bruce Kimmel's[/size]
Kritzerland!!!

(Just checking the difference between claiming ownership of a site and bragging about it.)
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:37:56 AM: DR HISAKA - glad you liked 8 WOMEN. I did, too! And I learned about it here on HHW!

DR RODZINSKI - I found a download of the Lightfoot song online, so I am attempting that. If all else fails - I will buy the CD, if available. Surely it is.

I ordered the THUNDER ALLEY/FIREBALL 500 DVD yesterday. It is being released (Finally) on Tuesday.

HMmmmmmmmmmm...

Hedda Gabbler, certainly. Waltz of the Toreadors, yes. The Importance of Being Earnest, definitely.

But my favorite play by a foreign playwright is THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD....it is hilarious and touching and so IRISH!
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 10:43:19 AM: As part of yesterday's ladsitting chores, der B and I took William and Alex to see Madagascarcrash. It's the sort of movie where, even though you really don't want to, you can't help watching. OK for the kids, but the only film I've seen recently that was worse was The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. (Don't ask. :P)
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:48:46 AM: I will work on the Trivia Contest when I get home from the theater. Cleaning and selling tickets for OLIVER! today.

As for the website - I was looking for a program that would demonstrate this, but can't find one....ANYWAY

Why not a dissolving text, like a movie title:

Bruce Kimmel [dissolves to] Kritzerland

I am sure your website designer would know how to do that.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:49:15 AM: back this evening!
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Post by: Jane on June 04, 2005, 11:10:51 AM: Hi. I'm in not so sunny LA. I am wearing my contacts and can't see what I'm doing so please excuse any errors.

Who want's to meet Tuesday morning? Around 10:30? I will see if Penny can be there too.

Family to visit. Bruce if you don't call my cell I will call you.
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Post by: Ginny on June 04, 2005, 11:15:00 AM: Nice to see you, Jane! Hope you're having fun on your vacation.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 04, 2005, 12:21:20 PM: Quote from: Ginny on June 04, 2005, 09:35:13 AM
DR elmore - Have great trip to LC in DC. Will you get to see Jose play for Mamma Mia?

DRGinny, I don't know yet, but it's a possibility. I have much to do in my three days there, even with an able assist from Mr Tom Murray, who knows one of the other keyboard players in MAMA MIA.

DRSWW, best of luck with the new job!

DRJane, I miss you!
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Post by: TCB on June 04, 2005, 12:21:30 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 07:51:31 AM
OK.

Do you think that you'll be getting a lot of "blind hits" to the site? I sense that anyone going to the site will be looking for recordings, and would more than likely have a passing acquaintance with you and Guy Haines.

Maybe you'll be Google-Whacked!

In my younger days, I used to be google-whacked; but, alas, no more.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 04, 2005, 12:27:17 PM: Quote from: TCB on June 04, 2005, 12:21:30 PM
In my younger days, I used to be google-whacked; but, alas, no more.

Is that a euphemism?
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Post by: TCB on June 04, 2005, 12:31:11 PM: Quote from: JRand54 on June 04, 2005, 10:48:46 AM
I will work on the Trivia Contest when I get home from the theater. Cleaning and selling tickets for OLIVER! today.

Jack, are you always required to clean the tickets before you sell them???
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Post by: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 12:36:36 PM: I was so happy to read that ANNIE GET YOUR GUN opened so well. It's always a great relief to get that opening performance out of the way.

Our audience last night was not as bright and sharp as Thursday night's crowd. Certainly they laughed at all the silly, low comedy antics, but some of the wittier lines brought no response whereas the night before they had generated hearty laughs.

As I recall, the first Friday night audience for NUNCRACKERS (at this same theater) had a similar "dim" audience but the following Friday night crowd was booisterous and responded to everything. It'll be interesting to see if next Friday's audience is similarly enthusiastic.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 12:39:07 PM: Finally got around to watching the season finale to LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT. John Dossett was the top billed guest star and he was marvelous. And, oh, to see those lustrous blue eyes of his in high definition is a sight to see, "a sight for sore eyes," so to speak :)

Michelle Pawk is one lucky lady.
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Post by: TCB on June 04, 2005, 12:39:14 PM: Thank you, Matt H, I am glad to know that your show is going well, despite all the cast problems. Friday night crowds are always a little strange. Too much rushing to get from work, I imagine.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 12:40:14 PM: Continued with 8 1/2, but due to the film's length, still have about 20 minutes more of it to view. The transfer, as I think I said before, is VERY impressive.
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Post by: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 12:43:52 PM: Quote from: TCB on June 04, 2005, 12:39:14 PM
Thank you, Matt H, I am glad to know that your show is going well, despite all the cast problems. Friday night crowds are always a little strange. Too much rushing to get from work I imagine.

Last night, the father of the young actress who came in one week before we opened to play Anne (she's a NC School of the Arts student and supremely talented) was there, and I raved and raved to him about his talented daughter. She will be someone some day, mark my words. Remember this name: Katie Metz.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 01:12:19 PM: Quote from: JRand54 on June 04, 2005, 10:48:46 AM
I will work on the Trivia Contest when I get home from the theater. Cleaning and selling tickets for OLIVER! today.
And how did the tickets get dirty in the first place?

;D
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 01:17:20 PM: Quote from: TCB on June 04, 2005, 12:31:11 PM

Jack, are you always required to clean the tickets before you sell them???
I'd say we have like minds. but that's scary! :o
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 04, 2005, 01:18:00 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 01:12:19 PM
And how did the tickets get dirty in the first place?

;D

Filthy lucre!
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Post by: MBarnum on June 04, 2005, 01:29:32 PM: TCB and Jed, very glad your opening went well! Hurray!

I do hope I get to see ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, but this month is turning into quite a busy one...but at least I hope to meet you guys, and DR Ann, at one of BK's Portland get-togethers!!!
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Post by: MBarnum on June 04, 2005, 01:31:26 PM: As most of you know, I know very little about plays, so I will skip the TOD. But it is nice to be able to learn something new, which, for me, happens rather frequently...no cracks DR Elmore!
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Post by: MBarnum on June 04, 2005, 01:33:29 PM: Sister Sue and niece Katie picked up mom and they are hightailing it up I-5 to go to the wedding shower for me soon to be niece-in-law Meredith...she is a very sweet girl. DR Jane, Meredith will be my brother Allen's daughter-in-law.

Now, I will relax and watch a movie.
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Post by: MBarnum on June 04, 2005, 01:35:48 PM: While having breakfast with my mom this morning I learned that when my brother was in Iraq this last time his 3 car convoy came under attack by insurgents, and they actually had a shoot out...my brother and the other guy in his car did not have guns, so they had to hide under the car while others shot it out and waited for back-up.

Rather scary news that my brother did not tell us about while he was over there.

I think that scared him enough that he will not offer to go back there again (he works for the Federal govt.).
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 01:36:18 PM: As noted earlier, yesterday was another grandladsitting day. Most of the day was spent with William, who has just turned five, and also spent going from store to store, with William in the back in one of those kid's car seats required by law. We made this up to him by letting him choose the music being played, an easy chore because he's in love with the score for A Year with Frog and Toad. When we collected Alex, soon to be eight, we let him choose the songs - still easy, he loves the same disc.

What's good about YwF&T is that, along with a catchy score that is kid appropriate (in ways that Avenue Q most assuredly is not), the booklet includes pictures and lyrics.

So, a question for all the other DRs: What other CDs do you think would be appropriate, and enjoyable, for a couple of lads aged five and eight? I've already picked out You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown as our next disc to introduce them to.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 01:45:33 PM: Today is National Frozen Yogurt Day!
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on June 04, 2005, 01:55:14 PM: More plants have been planted, more drip irrigation line has been installed, and I am tired.
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 01:55:41 PM: Back from the book fair and a lovely lunch at Islands with Pogue, and all I've got to say is - CANASTA, baby, CANASTA!

Pogue bought nothing at the book fair, but I bought a few fun items, the priciest of which wasn't that pricey at all and which is worth at least more than double what I paid for it - a lovely first edition of W.R. Burnett's The Asphalt Jungle in really excellent condition.

Okay, you know-it-alls - we've only had one guess for the trivia question, and that guess was correct, so we know it's doable. Put on your thinking caps, know-it-alls - it's really fun, but it takes some thinking and WORK.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 02:06:04 PM: I've checked my pantry, and I do not have a can a' s. t. a. (spicy Thai anchovies).
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 04, 2005, 02:18:25 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on June 04, 2005, 01:31:26 PM
As most of you know, I know very little about plays, so I will skip the TOD. But it is nice to be able to learn something new, which, for me, happens rather frequently...no cracks DR Elmore!

DRMBarnum, whatever do you mean?
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 03:03:02 PM: MBarnum, since the point of the contest is that both plays were turned into movies, you really ought to EXPAND, baby, EXPAND and try to play along.

No posts in almost an hour. I shall thrash each and every errant and truant WUSSBURGER to within an inch of his or her or its life.

Jane, I'd call your cell if I had the number. I can, most likely, tag along on Tuesday morning.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 04, 2005, 03:03:30 PM: BK, those fries and onion rings are just sitting in the bottom of my stomach like fish...lead fish.

BK, did you mean foreign playwrights or foreign-language playwrights?

Of the latter, I'm fond of Ibsen, Chekov, Gorky, Strindberg, Anouilh and Molnar. I'm very curious about the Spanish Golden Age Dramatists like Lope De Vega and intend to go on a reading binge of these shortly.

Favs Brits are really too many to name. Stoppard, Shaffer, and the Bard top the list.
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 03:04:03 PM: Pogue, those Lone Ranger books turned out to be the bargain of the day. Cheapest one on the ABE in like condition? $200. I paid less than fifty each.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on June 04, 2005, 03:39:12 PM: BK, Heigh-ho, Silver! You should run back and get the rest.
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Post by: Jane on June 04, 2005, 03:43:37 PM: Quote from: bk on June 04, 2005, 03:03:02 PM
Jane, I'd call your cell if I had the number. I can, most likely, tag along on Tuesday morning.

Okay. I will call you.

Charles what about you?
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Post by: Jane on June 04, 2005, 03:44:52 PM: MBarnum we haven't seen Allen in a long time. Say hello from us.
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Post by: Jane on June 04, 2005, 03:46:42 PM: Back to the family activities. We are visiting with Keith's cousins we haven't seen in years. It is nice.

Oh, Keith will be working at the Mormon Temple geneaology center on Tuesday.
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Post by: George on June 04, 2005, 04:04:18 PM: I'm back at work and have just listened to the OBC of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (from Ben!) and I thoroughly enjoy this score! Just had to share. ;D
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Post by: George on June 04, 2005, 04:28:10 PM: I'm now listening to Susan Egan's CD called "all that & more" (it's in all lower case). This CD is made up of tracks produced by our very own BK. It's quite delightful.
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 05:15:13 PM: I see people just sitting there like so much fish - in Sandra's case like so much Swedish fish. Let us not sit on our complacent butt cheeks staring at our collective navels, let us post.

And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: François de Paris on June 04, 2005, 05:34:00 PM: Navels????

My favourite oranges!

CANASTA con frutas, baby, CANASTA con frutas!
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Post by: Ginny on June 04, 2005, 05:51:46 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 01:36:18 PM
So, a question for all the other DRs: What other CDs do you think would be appropriate, and enjoyable, for a couple of lads aged five and eight? I've already picked out You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown as our next disc to introduce them to.

DR SWW - When our son was small, the "riding in the car" recording of choice (his) was the cast album from Cats. It got to the point where we finally turned off the front speakers so only he would have to listen to it!
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 05:52:44 PM: Well, I surely do hope we have some ACTION this evening. I'll be having an early supper with Miss B. Deutsch, and then I shall hie myself home to watch a DVD at long last.
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Post by: Sandra on June 04, 2005, 06:07:55 PM: I'm sorry BK, but I don't seem to have anything to say. I don't know much from foreign playwrights and I don't know how to play CANASTA.

S. Woody White, I think you should get the Arthur and Friends CD for the lads. I'm listening to my copy right now.
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Post by: Danise on June 04, 2005, 06:33:48 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on June 04, 2005, 01:35:48 PM
While having breakfast with my mom this morning I learned that when my brother was in Iraq this last time his 3 car convoy came under attack by insurgents, and they actually had a shoot out...my brother and the other guy in his car did not have guns, so they had to hide under the car while others shot it out and waited for back-up.

Rather scary news that my brother did not tell us about while he was over there.

I think that scared him enough that he will not offer to go back there again (he works for the Federal govt.).

Wow that IS scary! I'm so glad that yor brother and others are ok. I don't blame him a bit if he didn't go back. Shudder.
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Post by: Danise on June 04, 2005, 06:37:10 PM: Well, DR Ginny and everyone, the die is cast. The CI is it. I've booked my entire trip because the prices went up in just these past couple of days. I was afraid to wait and take a chance it would go up again.

I always feel funny after I hit the buy button on these trips but I'm glad it's decided.
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Post by: Danise on June 04, 2005, 06:38:56 PM: Quote from: Sandra on June 04, 2005, 06:07:55 PM
I'm sorry BK, but I don't seem to have anything to say. I don't know much from foreign playwrights and I don't know how to play CANASTA.

Don't feel bad, Sandra. I'm in the same boat. Except for the Bard, I could fall over a foreign playwright and not know it. I've heard of Canasta but never played it either. :-\
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Post by: Danise on June 04, 2005, 06:46:52 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 10:15:16 AM
Dear DRs all, I have an announcement to make!

I am returning to the world of the working shlub!!!

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o[/move]

The grocery store just down the street from where der B and I live was holding a job fair, so I went in, filled out an application, got interviewed, and then went in again today to finalize the paperwork. I'll be working as a cashier, so I get to play with money and lasers and bar codes and plastic or paper! I even get to pay dues to a union!

(Well, that gets a :-\ but it's part of the job.)

It may be just for the summer, when the store does the biggest business (tourists, of course). But even so, the pay will be pretty good, and I could get picked up for post-season.

Congrats on the employment! :D I don't know if I could do that kind of job or not. Handling anyones money except my own makes me very highly nervous. I don't know why but if anyone accused me of not giving them the right change or anything like that I would melt.

I would also probably be the worlds easiest mark for every scam in the world.

DR Elmore, I miss Jane too. :(
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Post by: Michael on June 04, 2005, 06:59:34 PM: Hey Ho!

Didn't realize I've been gone so long!

TOD
Beckett
Stoppard
Ibsen
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Post by: Michael on June 04, 2005, 07:00:30 PM: As for Bruce Kimmel's Kritzerland.

It was never Goddard Lieberson's Columbia. Be brave and take the first step.
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Post by: Michael on June 04, 2005, 07:01:26 PM: The DVD of Moonlighting does it include the original pilot movie?
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Post by: Michael on June 04, 2005, 07:17:20 PM: I was watching Down With Love and saw the HHW own Vincent Cirilli was credited as a "Digital Recordist"

Anyone know what that job entails?
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 04, 2005, 07:26:45 PM: Isn't Canasta a Mexican playwrite?
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 07:26:56 PM: Quote from: Danise on June 04, 2005, 06:46:52 PM
Congrats on the employment! :D I don't know if I could do that kind of job or not. Handling anyones money except my own makes me very highly nervous. I don't know why but if anyone accused me of not giving them the right change or anything like that I would melt.

I would also probably be the worlds easiest mark for every scam in the world.

DR Elmore, I miss Jane too. :(

Fortunately, a lot of the job, like adding everything up, is handled by computers. This store has screens that show everything that is being scanned AS it is being scanned, with a running total and any discounts shown in real time.

Any problems with a customer, the running order is to call over a manager, which makes sense. Takes a lot of pressure off of the cashiers.

Still, as with any clerical job, there are people out there who are bound and determined to make the clerk's life hell, just because they can. It pays to develop a thick skin. And the proper meds help, too. ;D

No, seriously, if I weren't on antidepressants I wouldn't want to even think of attempting a job like this. That, and a few philosophical roots should help me through the rough spots.

For one thing, I know better than to take the nasty bits personally. These people don't know me from Adam (or Eve), and will generally be venting their own anger with the world in general. It happens.

Second, it's up to me to deal with each and every customer as they come to me. Each one is an individual, worthy of my respect and attention. And while some of them will be rotten as hell, others will be wonderful people. Those will deserve to be celebrated, and I intend to.

And I'm not going to be working for tips! Take a gander at some of the writings at Waiter Rant, (http://waiterrant.blogspot.com/) and you'll learn a lot about how some people can behave.

Now, as for scams, that's going to be something I'll just have to learn, and learn fast. Actually, I'm glad you brought the subject up, so I'll remember to ask my bosses about what they know.
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Post by: Tomovoz on June 04, 2005, 07:27:55 PM: I'd post more but I playing in toyland today. That was not a cheap porn reference either.
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 07:30:24 PM: Less than fifty-five posts to a personal plateau!

Or a personal eau de plat?
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 07:36:57 PM: I tried something different with dinner tonight. Along with poached chicken breasts and a wild rice/long rice blend (packaged, but I used the poaching liquid instead of water), I made zucchini fritters.

Simple to make, really. I grated a couple of medium-sized zucchini and a small onion on the box grater, and squeezed as much water out of them as I could. Then I added a couple of eggs, a quarter cup of flour, some salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and gave them a good stir to blend. I fried them in a pot of oil (my favorite deep-fat frying method) by the tablespoonfull, until they were "golden brown and delicious". They were pretty dang good, too.

Of course, I suppose I could have made them as zucchini pancakes in a pan. And the recipe might have worked better with a little baking powder added (just a little, though). Still, they were light, crunchy, and had a good fresh zucchini taste.

Yummers!
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 07:40:52 PM: I was thinking Cats might be a good CD for the grandlads to experience. We have the show on DVD, which will help them understand the show. What bothers me is that our CD doesn't have the lyrics included, or much in the way of illustrations. The lads like having something to look at while they listen, particularly Alex, who has decided he does like to read after all.

We may need to get a book, with pics and lyrics.
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Post by: Ben on June 04, 2005, 07:48:28 PM: I'm a big fan of Coward. I also like The Bard and Stoppard. Anhouli and Wilde (France and Ireland) and Athol Fugard.

Not much more to say today. I relaxed and did very little. Tomorrow I will do the laundry and then after relaxing more I will head to the Upper West Side to watch the Tonys with my theatre buddies. I will then return to work on Monday morning. Will we have a surfeit of posts, similar to the record breaking posts after the Oscars???

Goodbye for now (a Sondheim reference or a Warren Beatty reference, whichever you prefer)
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 07:56:55 PM: Decisions, decisions, decisions.

The obvious choice for television viewing tomorrow is the Tony awards, of course.

But then we have taping conflicts.

On the one hand, the first two hours of "The Next Food TV Star," or whatever they're calling it, will be playing at the same time.

On the other hand, so will the two-hour season opener for The 4400, which der B and I enjoyed last year.

Decisions, decisions, decisions!
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Post by: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 07:57:51 PM: Fifty to go!

;D
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Post by: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 08:34:07 PM: Back from LA CAGE. Some of the younger members of the cast went out after the show, but we have a matinee tomorrow, and since I got in so late last night, I took a pass. I noticed the folks in the play of MY generation were doing likewise.

We had our best show tonight, and I definitely had my best show so far. I am honestly light-headed about how all my stuff went tonight. Last night was far rockier and a night I wouldn't want to remember for me personally. Good crowd and as usual they got more enthusiastic about the show as it progressed.

Tomorrow is a matinee with the "older generation" heavily represented in the audience, and I have an ominous feeling of dread about it. I suspect we're going to be hearing a lot of crickets as we proceed through the show tomorrow afternoon. Ah, well. I can come home to the Tonys.
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Post by: François de Paris on June 04, 2005, 08:43:36 PM: Quote from: Tomovoz on June 04, 2005, 07:27:55 PM
I'd post more but I playing in toyland today. That was not a cheap porn reference either.

Playing in Boyland might be! :D
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Post by: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 08:43:46 PM: And now, my Tony predictions in a few key categories (musicals only):

Best Musical: SPAMALOT
Best Musical Director: Mike Nichols, SPAMALOT
Best Musical Actor: Norbert Leo Butz, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
Best Musical Actress: Victoria Clark, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Best Featured Musical Actress: Sara Ramirez, SPAMALOT
Best Featured Musical Actor: Dan Fogler, PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
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Post by: François de Paris on June 04, 2005, 08:48:28 PM: Quote from: Ben on June 04, 2005, 07:48:28 PM
I'm a big fan of Coward. I also like The Bard and Stoppard. Anhouli and Wilde (France and Ireland)

Who's that Anhouli man? ;)

It's funny how his first name is hardly ever used, even in France!...
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 08:51:28 PM: Scary story, DRMBARNUM!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 08:54:39 PM: Well, I didn't properly place my verbs and objects - so I will just say, that I was cleaning THE THEATRE and selling THE TICKETS.

Of course people always like to complain about where they are sitting even if they are lucky to have tickets to a sold out show. Shortly before the curtain went up, a lady came to the box office and said: "We can't see a thing from these seats." And I said: "Uh, nothing has happened yet." We had had a couple of seats turned in, so I traded them for her, but you know, we have FIVE rows of seats....FIVE....the stage is a thrust stage. No set piece was down further than the side aisles, there is no way you can't NOT see everything.

Oh well.

Hmmmmmmm.....must get to working on the trivia question.

Stand by for news.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 04, 2005, 08:55:37 PM: Was Dario Fo's Death of an Anarchist a foreign play? I liked that one a lot. It closed quicker than either of the plays in today's Unseemly Trivia Contest, though.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 08:58:06 PM: My friend Zach who has worked a few seasons at Putnam County Playhouse (the above referenced jernt) - was also studying acting at Indiana University. Last December, Mr Scott LeFaber came to guest direct a production of HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE and Zach was in it as the Vacuum Cleaner Salesman.

Mr LeFaber told Zach to get himself to NYC and audition for the Circle in the Square Summer Program. Zach did so, and last week was offered a contract - he will be in NYC this summer! I am sure it is because he had Putnam County Playhouse on his resume, and Circle In The Square is where a show is playing called ---you know: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. I don't know what kind of public presentations the students do there, but if you go see one, NYC HHW'ers, look for Mr Zachary Spicer.
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 04, 2005, 08:59:47 PM: CANASTA...why does this word bring Kay Medford to mind?
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Post by: François de Paris on June 04, 2005, 09:00:52 PM: Quote from: JRand54 on June 04, 2005, 08:54:39 PM

Of course people always like to complain about where they are sitting even if they are lucky to have tickets to a sold out show. Shortly before the curtain went up, a lady came to the box office and said: "We can't see a thing from these seats." And I said: "Uh, nothing has happened yet."

LOL! :D

Yes, I guess it's in our nature of human beings to complain and think others get a better deal than we do!
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Post by: François de Paris on June 04, 2005, 09:02:12 PM: Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 04, 2005, 08:59:47 PM
CANASTA...why does this word bring Kay Medford to mind?

It does??? ??? ;)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 04, 2005, 09:06:50 PM: Quote from: François de Paris on June 04, 2005, 09:02:12 PM
It does??? ??? ;)

It does! It does! I can see and hear Kay saying something to the effect that "the ladies are here to play canasta". Am I thinking Funny Girl?
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 04, 2005, 09:09:15 PM: Late night question for BK: When the business for Kritzerland starts to take off, will you consider moving back to NYC?
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Post by: George on June 04, 2005, 09:11:59 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 01:36:18 PM
So, a question for all the other DRs: What other CDs do you think would be appropriate, and enjoyable, for a couple of lads aged five and eight? I've already picked out You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown as our next disc to introduce them to.

The library where I work just received the new CD of Captain Louie (http://www.psclassics.com/cd_louie.html), based on Ezra Jack Keats children's book THE TRIP, with songs by Stephen Schwartz. I haven't gotten it yet, but the one review on amazon.com gives it five stars.

Also, what about:

Bugys Malone
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Superman!
Snoopy (especially after Charlie Brown)
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on June 04, 2005, 09:13:23 PM: Page 5 Dance:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/phpa3XADF.jpg)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 09:14:48 PM: Good Evening!

Good matinee. FUN evening show. There was a small group in the front two rows, and they were all having a wonderful time. There were laughing at everything, and I mean everything! And it didn't even appear like they were drunk! ;)

There was one gentleman who kept singing along throughout the show. Singing along loud enough for me to hear him down in the pit. With my headphones on! I guess he just had one of those voices that carries very well. I would look up every now and then, and he would catch himself singing along and sort of clamp his hand over his mouth.

And then there were the ladies... They were admiring my origami before the show, and were scoping out my "station" - "Oh, look, that's a kangaroo. Oh, that's his pile of papers. See, there, he's started to fold something..." One of the ladies in the front row had a pair of binoculars with her - they didn't realize they had such good - and close seats. Well, when the young men of the ensemble came out in their wetsuits and flippers, she put her binoculars to use. As did her friends sitting around her. Lots of oooh-ing and aahhh-ing. Well, in the middle of the number, when Sky get pants'd, and is just standing on stage in his underwear/bathing suit, one of the friends in the row behind her grabbed the binoculars... While they were still strung around the ladie's (in the front row) neck! It was just like out of a sitcom.

Needless to say, they provided the pit with plenty of entertainment throughout the evening.

-And I did give them a few folds after the Playout music.

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 09:21:49 PM: Between shows, some of us headed over to AV Ristorante Italiano up on New York Avenue. This is a classic red-and-white-checked tablecloth sort of space. Dark wood paneling. And marinara sauce on everything. *In fact, they do not serve anything with a cream sauce - no Alfredo anything on the menu. And the prices and portions can't be beat.

We started off with their white pizza with fontina cheese. We all could have just supped on that alone. A great, crisp crust topped with olive oil, garlic, spices and fontina cheese. Very simple, and very good.

For me entree, I had the Spaghetti Caruso - spaghetti topped with peppers and onions and chicken livers. My tablemates had the lasagna and the pork cutlet. All very good, and in generous portions.

We almost did dessert, but after sitting there and digesting for a bit, we passed and headed back to theatre.

But, of course, that didn't stop me from making a stop at Teaism for a serving of their Coconut Rice Pudding (sooooooo good), and one of their Salted Oatmeal Cookies (for intermission).

;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 09:24:00 PM: As for MAMMA MIA! in October... I'm not sure if I'll be in any pit in NYC come that time. It's a possibility, but only one at this time. Besides, I'd rather be out with the bunch that night instead of pounding some keys.

:)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 09:27:54 PM: And in other Mamma Mia! news...

We finally got the "keyboard schedule" for the next three weeks.

I'm off tomorrow.

I'm off all next week.

And I'm only scheduled to play the two Saturday shows the following week.

And, best of all, I still get paid for the full week of shows regardless!

:)

DR Rodzinski - Is your guest room available?

;)

DR elmore - I should have definitely have time to meet up with you while you're in town. In fact, if I could tag along with you guys at the LoC, I would love to do that. It's been a while since I've paid a visit to the Music room there.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 09:36:06 PM: Quote from: JRand54 on June 04, 2005, 08:58:06 PM
My friend Zach who has worked a few seasons at Putnam County Playhouse (the above referenced jernt) - was also studying acting at Indiana University. Last December, Mr Scott LeFaber came to guest direct a production of HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE and Zach was in it as the Vacuum Cleaner Salesman.

Mr LeFaber told Zach to get himself to NYC and audition for the Circle in the Square Summer Program. Zach did so, and last week was offered a contract - he will be in NYC this summer! I am sure it is because he had Putnam County Playhouse on his resume, and Circle In The Square is where a show is playing called ---you know: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. I don't know what kind of public presentations the students do there, but if you go see one, NYC HHW'ers, look for Mr Zachary Spicer.

:)

Scott LaFeber is also the Artistic Director for The New Harmony Theatre in New Harmony, Indiana - where I almost would have been during this time right now - and he used to be on faculty at the University of Southern Indiana. Now, he splits his time between Boston and New York.

He's such a great guy, all around. And he has a great story of how he saved his own career back when he was doing soaps. And, how, consequently, he ended up racking up some ratings for the soap he was on. -Which I can't remember right now. It was one of those situations, where someone asked what he would like to happen to his character... And they ran with it! He was about to be killed off, but...

Scott is a great judge of talent, and is always is supportive of the the "new ones", especially those still and/or just out of school/training programs. I'm sure your friend, Zach, will have a wonderful time at Circle.
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 09:45:11 PM: A digital recordist operates the Pro Tools machine. It's what Vinnie has been doing for the last few years - it was nice to get him back doing what he does best, which is engineering.

I would not move back to NY permanently - but I'm sure I'll be going back and forth a lot.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 09:46:13 PM: Quote from: George on June 04, 2005, 09:11:59 PM
The library where I work just received the new CD of Captain Louie (http://www.psclassics.com/cd_louie.html), based on Ezra Jack Keats children's book THE TRIP, with songs by Stephen Schwartz. I haven't gotten it yet, but the one review on amazon.com gives it five stars.

Also, what about:

Bugys Malone
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Superman!
Snoopy (especially after Charlie Brown)

Hmmm....

I have a feeling that even though the songs may sound "innocent", Bugsy Malone, Forum, and Superman may cause some questions should the lads start to really listen to the lyrics. -Especially, Forum.

How about Seussical?

Willy Wonka - They just released the CD of the recent Kennedy Center presentation.

Tom Sawyer - The recent Broadway flop. A fun listen.
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 09:47:06 PM: Back from dinner with La Deutsch. She insisted on hearing the Guy Haines album in its entirety, so we drove around whilst I played it for her. She professed to love every minute of it, which was very nice to hear, since she's the first one to hear it all the way through. She went on and on about it, and her favorite track on the album is the Craig Carnelia song, Cowboy Waltz. I saw a potential cover today and it made me laugh out loud, so we may go with it.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 09:52:27 PM: Quote from: Matt H. on June 04, 2005, 12:39:07 PM
Finally got around to watching the season finale to LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT. John Dossett was the top billed guest star and he was marvelous. And, oh, to see those lustrous blue eyes of his in high definition is a sight to see, "a sight for sore eyes," so to speak :)

Michelle Pawk is one lucky lady.

I had the extreme pleasure of working with Mr. Dossett when I was the rehearsal pianist for A Little Night Music at the Kennedy Center. He was playing Fredrik. Truly one of the nicest people I've ever met and had the pleasure of working with.

And, yes, those eyes... Swoon, big time! And he has the neatest color of "gray" hair - it's sort of flaxen, lustrous. -Not that I was looking at him that much...

;)

And then when they would rehearse the "Now, Soon, Later," sequence, and John would undress down to his boxer-briefs...

;D
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Post by: Ann on June 04, 2005, 09:53:00 PM: Good evening all.
I made an impromptu trip over to Ellensburg last night to join in a poker night of my own. We played Texas Hold 'Em the entire time, and I rather enjoyed it. I didn't last very long...fourth or fifth to go out, out of about 10 people. It was fun, though. Then back over to Tacoma this afternoon, a quiet relaxing afternoon around the apartment, some yummy marinated chicken for dinner, a warm bath just now...and now I'm watching the 1987 Dan Akroyd (yes, I know i spelled that wrong) Tom Hanks version of Dragnet. A little guilty pleasure of mine, I confess.

I don't know from the TOD, so I'll remain silent on that matter
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 09:54:26 PM: Dr Jane - Good to "see" you in LA! Please give Penny a big hug for me when and if you get to see her.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on June 04, 2005, 09:56:44 PM: DR SWW - Congrats on the employment!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:05:10 PM: I have submitted my answer to the TRIVIA QUESTION...whew! It was hard, but if you can find a couple of the KEY pieces, you can get it!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:06:57 PM: Yes DRJOSE - oh dear I spelled Scott's name wrong, but yes he also works at the New Harmony facility, or did. I am very excited for Zachary, maybe I can find a picture of him so here at HHW you can see another star in the making. Jessica Skerritt and the girl MATTH mentioned earlier today....Metz....can't remember her first name....grrrrr... Age, you know.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:07:47 PM: Yes there are several "binocular" moments in MAMMA MIA!
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:09:37 PM: Well my cousin, bless her, who directed and choreographed OLIVER! is a dance-gymnastic teacher, and of course those kinds of directors do shows that end up looking a LOT like recitals, but ANYWAY - in "Food Glorious Food" one of the young orphans did a backflip (I know, I know) and lost a pair of dice out of his pocket. I commented to my ticket-selling mate: "That's what I call making seven the hard way."
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:38:08 PM: Future Tony Award Winner: Mr Zachary Spicer. ;D
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:38:54 PM: MR BK you did say that even though we get a "bounce" message, that you get our responses....did you not say? Did you not?
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:56:06 PM: MR BK can your web designer used DISSOLVING text?

Bruce Kimmel becomes KRITZERLAND
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:57:18 PM: I am watching COLOSSUS THE FORBIN PROJECT.

All of these 60's and 70's computer movies look so strange now. All of use probably have computers in our homes with the capability of the super computers they show.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:58:13 PM: Eric Braeden had been a favorite of mine since THE RAT PATROL next on ABC in Color! So I was very excited to see him on the BIG drive in SCREEN! And he turned up in his undies, too. An unexpected bonus.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 04, 2005, 10:58:48 PM: Okay....time for to go to bed.
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Post by: bk on June 04, 2005, 11:03:32 PM: Yes, the mail is getting to me, so no worries. I've pretty much decided not to have my name as part of the logo. No reason, really - people will know, and there's an "Ask Bruce Kimmel" icon on the menu bar.
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Post by: TCB on June 04, 2005, 11:12:14 PM: Quote from: S. Woody White on June 04, 2005, 07:40:52 PM
I was thinking Cats might be a good CD for the grandlads to experience. We have the show on DVD, which will help them understand the show. What bothers me is that our CD doesn't have the lyrics included, or much in the way of illustrations. The lads like having something to look at while they listen, particularly Alex, who has decided he does like to read after all.

We may need to get a book, with pics and lyrics.

SWW, I am sure you could find one of the color programs from the Broadway production of CATS on ebay. I doubt that it would be very expensive. If you kept it in the car for them when they listened to the CD, they might enjoy seeing the pictures from the production.
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Post by: George on June 04, 2005, 11:20:15 PM: It's almost 11:30 p.m. and I just remembered to check my mail (outside, in my actual mailbox). Guess what was in it! It was my sparkling prize for correctly answering one of the 30th Anniversary Nudie Musical trivia questions from last month (and the trivia contest was on my birthday!)! I received the CD "Widescreen: The Collector's Edition" by Rupert Holmes! Thanks, BK! ;D
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 04, 2005, 11:22:38 PM: I got Widescreen as well, George, and I've listened to it several times already. Great liner notes, and great bonus tracks. Lots of fun.
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Post by: TCB on June 04, 2005, 11:32:01 PM: Since my son is apparently out partying with the cast, I guess it will be up to me to report on tonight's show. Amazingly enough, the entire production seemed sharper and tighter tonight than it was last night. The audience was with us all the way. We received a standing ovation for the second night in a row, but unfortunately, since our leading lady doesn't believe in taking a second bow, we basically turned our back on the standing O, and left the stage.
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 04, 2005, 11:59:17 PM: 3am est
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Post by: Rodzinski on June 04, 2005, 11:59:33 PM: Yeah, page 6!