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Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on October 09, 2018, 12:42:23 AM

Title: STAGING 101
Post by: bk on October 09, 2018, 12:42:23 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes were staged, and now it is time for you to post until the staged cows come home.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: bk on October 09, 2018, 12:44:31 AM: And the word of the day is: MISCIBLE!
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 12:51:35 AM: First post after BK.
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 12:51:57 AM: George, you have a PM.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 12:53:28 AM: Quote from: TCB on October 09, 2018, 12:51:57 AM
George, you have a PM.

Thanks. Got it!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 01:11:28 AM: I don't know what competition (if any) there is for A Christmas Story, but it won't bother me if I'm just in the ensemble. That can be a lot of fun. :)
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 01:22:12 AM: And now, to bed.

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2018, 04:45:36 AM: Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2018, 04:46:32 AM: I must head out now for my lab work before my physical in two weeks.
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Post by: KevinH on October 09, 2018, 04:54:45 AM: Good morning!
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2018, 05:19:41 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2018, 05:21:05 AM: Quote from: bk on October 09, 2018, 12:44:31 AM
And the word of the day is: MISCIBLE!

And lest we forget: MIZZUBLE!
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2018, 05:23:23 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2018, 06:20:35 AM: I am home from the lab, and Annabelle and I made our patrol. The building is safe for another day.
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Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 07:20:01 AM: We just received a call that the carpet will be installed this morning, along with an apology for not telling us sooner.

I need to get moving.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 09, 2018, 07:36:08 AM: Callback vibes for DR GEORGE.

Casting vibes for DR TCB....it's not Thursday - yet.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 09, 2018, 07:36:28 AM: Continued rehearsal and blocking vibes for MR BK & Co.....and some sound vibes as well.
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 09, 2018, 07:39:29 AM: TOD:

September Song
Mack the Knife
Pirate Jenny
My Ship
The Bilbao Song
Surabaya Johnny
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Ginny on October 09, 2018, 07:59:20 AM: Tuesday morning greetings! Rebecca will be here soon and we're going to Mockingbirds Cafe downtown for lunch.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 08:36:50 AM: I have messed up my wrist and can barely use it. I put it in too many awkward positions in order to use my right arm. So much for all my little steps forward. Now I have a big one back ::)
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Post by: Jrand73 on October 09, 2018, 08:36:53 AM: I wonder if DR VIXMOM made it to Missouri yesterday?
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2018, 09:25:14 AM: Top Secret mission to the Synod.
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Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 09:25:51 AM: We had one lovely Egret sitting by the pond and another Egret was flying up above. Our Blue Heron chased away the Egret and now both Egrets are gone. My timing was perfect to watch it all.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: bk on October 09, 2018, 10:04:42 AM: I'm up, I'm up - maybe seven hours of sleep. Took some NyQuil before bed - I don't think that was a great idea.
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Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 10:33:12 AM: They are installing the carpet I was kind of forced into agreeing to. I do not like it.

Looking at it on the floor I think it will look nice once the furniture is back in the room. I will likely still have an issue looking at it down the hallway.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 10:33:50 AM: Quote from: bk on October 09, 2018, 10:04:42 AM
I'm up, I'm up - maybe seven hours of sleep. Took some NyQuil before bed - I don't think that was a great idea.

Why, because you are groggy? I have never taken it.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 12:14:04 PM: Quote from: Jrand68 on October 09, 2018, 07:36:08 AM
Callback vibes for DR GEORGE.

Casting vibes for DR TCB....it's not Thursday - yet.

Thanks, Jrand!

~~~And Ditto Vibes for TCB!!~~~
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 12:14:32 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on October 09, 2018, 05:21:05 AM
Quote from: bk on October 09, 2018, 12:44:31 AM
And the word of the day is: MISCIBLE!

And lest we forget: MIZZUBLE!

Gesundheit!
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 12:19:58 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 09, 2018, 08:36:50 AM
I have messed up my wrist and can barely use it. I put it in too many awkward positions in order to use my right arm. So much for all my little steps forward. Now I have a big one back ::)

~~~Continued Wrist-Get-Better Vibes for Jane!!~~~
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 01:00:09 PM: Thank you. I hope they work.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2018, 01:13:08 PM: This should get us to page 2.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2018, 01:13:41 PM: Yep!
!! 2 !!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 01:17:30 PM: Topic of the Day (in alphabetical order):

I'm a Stranger Here Myself
Lost in the Stars
Mack the Knife
Make up Your Mind
My Ship
The Saga of Jenny
September Song
Speak Low
Surabaya Johnny
Tschaikowsky

And Honorable Mention: Surabaya Santa ;)
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: bk on October 09, 2018, 02:29:42 PM: Back from lunch meeting and picking up packages. I had an omelet and a bagel.
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Post by: John G. on October 09, 2018, 03:14:15 PM: It was another one of those days at work.
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Post by: John G. on October 09, 2018, 03:15:09 PM: It’s not bad like Vixmom’s work place environment. It’s just a lot of work expected to come from too few people.
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Post by: John G. on October 09, 2018, 03:16:22 PM: And it was suggested today that I go for something called an executive MBA. Time?
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Post by: John G. on October 09, 2018, 03:16:41 PM: Shall I make time for it?
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Post by: John G. on October 09, 2018, 03:21:53 PM: Weill is a favorite. Just about anything from Love Life is wonderful, especially:

Mr. Right
Economics
Progress
Susan’s Dream
Here I’ll Stay

The scores for Lady in the Dark, Lost in the Stars, Street Scene, One Touch of Venus, Threepenny Opera and Mahogany (sp?) are all wonderful.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: John G. on October 09, 2018, 03:22:55 PM: I remember Madeline Kahn singing a wonderful version of Lost in the Stars on SNL from way back in the day.
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Post by: John G. on October 09, 2018, 03:25:48 PM: It’s not on YouTube
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2018, 03:37:09 PM: Looking over Kurt Weill’s oeuvre (but not his hor d’oeuvres), I am shocked, shocked, at what a small percentage of his work I know.

Are there any duds among it? I’m easy. I dearly love Threepenny, Mahagonny, Street Scene to the extent I’m familiar with it, and most every song I’ve heard in various settings.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 03:54:10 PM: Quote from: John G. on October 09, 2018, 03:16:22 PM
And it was suggested today that I go for something called an executive MBA. Time?

That sounds interesting.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Jennifer on October 09, 2018, 04:15:12 PM: Feel better vibes for DR Jane!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 04:16:01 PM: Thank you. Did you enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend?
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Post by: Jennifer on October 09, 2018, 04:16:17 PM: The weather was crazy today. It was 85F+++. I loved it! I just don't understand how it can be so warm in mid-October. A few days ago it was something like 45F in the morning.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: elmore3003 on October 09, 2018, 04:48:41 PM: Quote from: ChasSmith on October 09, 2018, 03:37:09 PM
Looking over Kurt Weill’s oeuvre (but not his hor d’oeuvres), I am shocked, shocked, at what a small percentage of his work I know.

Are there any duds among it? I’m easy. I dearly love Threepenny, Mahagonny, Street Scene to the extent I’m familiar with it, and most every song I’ve heard in various settings.

The scores to Happy End, Lost in the Stars, and Seven Deadly Sins. Lady in the Dark is amazing, a play with three operatic dream sequences. I may actually prefer the Salvation Army comedy Happy End to Threepenny Opera.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: bk on October 09, 2018, 05:17:09 PM: I'm at that point where I cannot tell if I'm actually sick or it's just these damn allergies. I am not feeling all that well but would like to think it's just the odd lack of sleep and the allergies.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 05:17:57 PM: And I am happy it is 62 degrees, warmer would be nicer.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 06:38:04 PM: Well, I'm off to the call-backs for A Christmas Story!

Be back later!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 06:38:21 PM: But before I go...Gratuitous Post #50!

;)
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Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 06:50:45 PM: Good luck George.
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Post by: FJL on October 09, 2018, 06:54:25 PM: Ditto from New York, George!!!
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 09, 2018, 07:13:32 PM: I go through this at least once every summer. I’m always amazed at how these allergy attacks are so indistinguishable from colds.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:38:49 PM: Quote from: Jane on October 09, 2018, 06:50:45 PM
Good luck George.

Thanks, Jane!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:39:03 PM: Quote from: FJL on October 09, 2018, 06:54:25 PM
Ditto from New York, George!!!

Thanks, Fred!
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:39:16 PM: I'm still at the auditions.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:39:39 PM: The music director is having three of the boys sing.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:39:59 PM: I think they're singing Ralphie's stuff.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:40:20 PM: When I got here, we all danced first.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:40:52 PM: They used a section from the original cast recording.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:41:27 PM: PAGE FOUR AT 8:41 PM DANCE!!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:42:23 PM: The music director is also the MD for ROCKY, which is rehearsing in another space here at the mall.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:46:07 PM: Anyway, the three boys obviously have rehearsed the song selection.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:46:28 PM: We were e-mailed a link to download the vocal parts.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:47:03 PM: I listened and kind of sang through the section for The Old Man.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:47:20 PM: These kids really know the song!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 08:48:16 PM: I'm worried that I won't be able to sight read well enough to not embarrass myself! :-\
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:06:50 PM: Well, I'm done with the audition!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:07:25 PM: I managed to not embarrass myself, so that's good.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:08:23 PM: There were only four adult men who auditioned, and one was only interested in the narrator, who doesn't sing, so I only had two other competitors.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:08:52 PM: I think we all read and sang well, so it's up to the directors to make decisions.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:09:22 PM: I'm surprised that they only had monologues to read, and no scenes.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:10:01 PM: They didn't pair up Mothers and Old Men to see how we looked/reacted to each other.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:10:08 PM: Oh, well.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:10:36 PM: As I always say, "It'll be what it'll be."
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:10:51 PM: And now, I'm going home.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:11:05 PM: Until later!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 09:11:13 PM: :D
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Post by: FJL on October 09, 2018, 09:15:41 PM: Is this the point where they make the decision, or are there more callback steps?
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Post by: FJL on October 09, 2018, 09:46:49 PM: Not quite politics, but this headline struck me as odd:

"Ivanka breaks silence on chatter she'll replace Haley."

She was silent for what - about three hours? Is that even a silence?
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 09:53:20 PM: Quote from: George on October 09, 2018, 09:07:25 PM
I managed to not embarrass myself, so that's good.

A relief and good.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 09:56:54 PM: Quote from: FJL on October 09, 2018, 09:46:49 PM
Not quite politics, but this headline struck me as odd:

"Ivanka breaks silence on chatter she'll replace Haley."

She was silent for what - about three hours? Is that even a silence?

Yup, stupid headline but I guess it sells news.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: Jane on October 09, 2018, 09:57:09 PM: 'night
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 10:31:39 PM: Quote from: FJL on October 09, 2018, 09:15:41 PM
Is this the point where they make the decision, or are there more callback steps?

They'll make a decision from this.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 10:32:37 PM: I guess a few other people made arrangements to audition at other times, so there may actually be other men, but I got the impression that there might only be one other man.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: bk on October 09, 2018, 10:33:54 PM: Back from this evening's rehearsal, which was Kay's two numbers. That was a good thing because I am trashed. Terrible throat, heavy chest, and congestion. I'll NyQuil tonight and basically I'll stay in bed tomorrow and only go out to get some chicken soup. Then hopefully I'll be okay enough to at least rehearse. I actually left twenty minutes before they finished, stopped at Jerry's Deli and got a bowl of matzoh ball soup and a bagel to take home. The soup was absolutely the perfect thing for me.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 10:47:48 PM: As to when we will be told if we're cast, they said that possibly by the end of this week, but some people might still be cast and not told until next week.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: jan on October 09, 2018, 10:48:25 PM: Has anyone found a good jarred pasta sauce or a way to make them taste better?
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 10:49:54 PM: I assume that that's to accommodate the people who weren't there tonight.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 10:59:45 PM: 4!!!!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:04:38 PM: Quote from: jan on October 09, 2018, 10:48:25 PM
Has anyone found a good jarred pasta sauce or a way to make them taste better?

I don't know about "good" jarred pasta, but I like Prego. I sometimes like to add sour cream, or melt some cheese into the sauce. :)
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:18:14 PM: Well...
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:19:00 PM: ...I'm pretty excited about being in A Christmas Story.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:19:30 PM: I think it is a pretty sure thing that I'll be in the cast.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:20:05 PM: And I've said before that I won't mind being in the ensemble.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:20:52 PM: I've had a lot of good ensemble experiences.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:21:18 PM: Annie.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:21:31 PM: Brigadoon.
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:22:02 PM: Good evening.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:22:15 PM: Carmen, the opera.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:22:48 PM: Camelot.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:24:15 PM: The first time that I was in Man of La Mancha.
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:25:06 PM: I was CARMEN in college. They wanted me to play the bull.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:25:06 PM: The second time I was in Man of La Mancha, I played Sancho Panza.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:25:56 PM: The first time I was in Cannibal: The Musical.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:26:40 PM: Nite of the Living Dead: The Musical.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:27:11 PM: The Brain From Planet X!
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:27:48 PM: Second Story Theater is holding auditions for LaMancha. All roles are available, except for Don Quixote.
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:28:38 PM: That role was already given to Micheal O’Hara.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:28:39 PM: Fun experiences, all!
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:28:57 PM: Gratuitous Post #111!
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:30:16 PM: I don’t do chorus unless I am also Dance Captain!
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:32:18 PM: I am keeping my fingers crossed that you are cast, George
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:33:27 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:32:18 PM
I am keeping my fingers crossed that you are cast, George

Thanks, Tom!
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:34:05 PM: For me, it is still a long time until Thursday night.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:34:31 PM: When will they announce the cast of the show for which you auditioned?
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:35:01 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:34:05 PM
For me, it is still a long time until Thursday night.

Oh, you answered before I typed my question. ;)
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:37:26 PM: We are “supposed” to get an emai on Thursday evening.
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:37:51 PM: One more post.
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:39:17 PM: Page 5
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:40:00 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:37:26 PM
We are “supposed” to get an emai on Thursday evening.

Good luck to you, Tom! :D
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:40:06 PM: Hurricane Michael is now a Categoy Four storm.
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:40:35 PM: Quote from: George on October 09, 2018, 11:40:00 PM
Quote from: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:37:26 PM
We are “supposed” to get an emai on Thursday evening.

Good luck to you, Tom! :D

Thank you, George.
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:41:34 PM: Is that hurricane going anywhere near DR Danise?
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:42:30 PM: LOL! My iPad tried to make it DR Danish!
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:44:31 PM: Vibes and prayers to all those in the path of Michael!!
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:46:16 PM: Friday marks the 56th anniversary of the Columbus Day storm in Washington and Oregon.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2018, 11:46:37 PM: Quote from: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:44:31 PM
Vibes and prayers to all those in the path of Michael!!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: STAGING 101
Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:57:52 PM: Tomorrow is the old actors’ lunch.
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:58:43 PM: We are going to the Wild Orchid for Thai food.
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Post by: TCB on October 09, 2018, 11:59:19 PM: I don’t really care for Thai food.
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Post by: TCB on October 10, 2018, 12:00:57 AM: Health vibes to BK!
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Post by: TCB on October 10, 2018, 12:02:41 AM: Good night, George.
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Post by: George on October 10, 2018, 12:04:06 AM: Good night, Tom.