Man, I hate[/i] it when I post (and lose) a message when the day changes. :P
;)
Bruce, I'm sorry you didn't feel it went as well as it could have. I wish I could say who gives a flying fig what the critics think anyways, but I know in your business, it's a big deal. However, if it's any consolation, I've never been one to give a flying fig what the critics have to say. ;) And besides the fact, because you know every little nuance of the play, things stood out more obviously to you than hopefully the audience, so I wouldn't count the critics out just yet. ;D It's still a brilliant play, and if Matt's fans, and your boardmembers here have anything to say, word of mouth will fly no matter what.
Stephanie
Well, I'm afraid that I must be going. I have to go to worktomorrowlater today...I don't ususally work on Saturdays, I just don't want to use vacation for the times this week that I left early. ;)
So, goodnight DakotaCelt and Stephanie! And again, welcome to you both! ;D
I am my own worst critic, so we'll see what happens. As Doris Day so beautifully put it, Whatever Will Be, Will Be. I may or may not read them - haven't decided yet. LA critics, whether the review is good or bad, are generally not the greatest writers in the world. We lucked out for the most part on What If last year, but you know what - the reviews didn't help at all. Word of mouth did, though.
We've got some interesting folks coming tonight, including Rose Marie, and my pal Richard Sherman.
...I had originally written the play to be done at my old alma mater at UK,...For the new members, he means the University of Kentucky, not the United Kingdom. Although he loves both places.
DR DakotaCelt - I'm in Washington, DC, right now playing for a production of Damn Yankees at Arena Stage.
www.arenastage.org
Most miserable opening night I ever had was for WEST SIDE STORY. The production design had Sharks and Jets moving stage pieces around as scenes changed, and these things had to be as choreographed as any of the dances we did, and the night before we opened, I was at the theater past 1 a.m. getting the choreography for my piece in my head. Before the show opened that night, we had a set choreography rehearsal for each scene, but that was the first time we ever got it right - right before we opened, and I was SO nervous the entire performance hoping we'd do it right. It went fine, but I couldn't enjoy performing in the show because of the worries over that set change movement.
elmore, thanks for the lovelier than lovely flowers - everyone thought they were beautiful! I got one other thing of flowers, but the card wasn't signed.
elmore, thanks for the lovelier than lovely flowers - everyone thought they were beautiful! I got one other thing of flowers, but the card wasn't signed.
elmore, thanks for the lovelier than lovely flowers - everyone thought they were beautiful! I got one other thing of flowers, but the card wasn't signed.
The most exciting opening night I was ever a part of was FOREVER PLAID. After the show, we were swamped by people who weren't familiar with it, didn't know exactly what it was they were going to see, and were enchanted by the whole enterprise. My entire PLAID experience is probably the most fulfilling and rewarding experience I've ever had on stage: comedy that always worked, hugely enthusiastic audience reaction to the music and moves, and sentiment of the piece.
The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf was special to me not only because the show was fabulous, but because it was a triumph for one girl in the cast. I'd taken a chance in casting a girl who wasn't having the greatest year, academically, socially and at home, in a leading role. It was a huge character role and she really struggled and was very unsure of herself. She ROCKED the audience on the night of the performance. I had teachers and staff coming up to me for weeks afterward saying they couldn't believe it was the same girl. I can't think of an opening night better than that.
I see that Shelley Winters passed away this morning at age 85 in Beverly Hills.
And like you, I am glad that I tried stuff on...some things I thought would look perfect on my didn't! LOL!
The very first play I ever directed was Miss Margarida's Way. A one woman show. It was very difficult for me to know if the audience would laugh or not at the right places. But I had a very good actress named Rona Frame and was able to play off the audience. Since the play took place in a classroom, we actually did it in a classroom. We allowed people to walk in if they were late and she would berate them for being there. The biggest laughed came from something that was a mistake on my part. There was a point where I had here put on a pig snout. At least when I bought it I thought it was a pig snout. It turn out to be a the top part of a male organ. I kept it in because it killed them every night after that.
Oh no! I loved her. She used to call the Drama Book Shop and talk. I was quite fond of her. She'd ask what new book were out, and everytime I mentioned a bio, she'd say, "No, he's (she's) dead. It's too depressing."
RIP, Shelley. You were always fun to talk to.
I just booked Barrymore's for 10 at 6:30 pm on Monday night. I'm counting on the following:
Ginny & Richard
Ben & Anthony
Rodzinski & TPunk
Jose, scourge of God
Me
FJL
Jason (????)
Wow DRJANE - a miracle cloth! Maybe the manufacturer of your cooktop has something similar.
I resemble that remark!
From JMK:LOL, you and François sure do.
François what did I forget?
DeltaCelt, MONARCH OF THE GLEN is a delightful BBC series we missed during it’s original run.
In that case, we might "behave" from now on, right? ;D
JMK, DSL we are envious. You will love direct tv, just be grateful you don’t have direct way for your internet connection.
Jose I tend to wander past La Madeleine after I have eaten, next time I’m in Bethesda I plan to give it a try.
I'm only up to page 13 from last night and I must go already. I shall return-laters.
You guys are mischievous??? You all seem so innocent.... ;D
La Madeleine!! (The Parisian church of same name is not far from my work place!)
Even when you talk about places it has something to do with food! ;D
DeltaCelt, MONARCH OF THE GLEN is a delightful BBC series we missed during it’s original run.
Yes, we are! That makes us more.... "devious"!! :o :D ;D
(Mischievious? No! Frisky humoured (Whatever that is!) YES!) ;)
We love "double-entendre"!
And who knew, I wasn't totally excited about going in the first place, but now I really want to go back.
DeltaCelt?
We have no DeltaCelt DR here! ;)
Are you STILL celebrating TPunk's birthday, Jane? ;D
Myabe it's the rain, but I'm listening to the Sarah Jessica Parker version of "Once Upon a Matress" and it's funny, when I first heard it when it was released, I didn't like her at all. Now, I feel different about it, I kinda like it.
I did not realized that I had moved ;D
So, wile I wait for the wind to sie down,
Yes, you've moved, and the picture is all fuzzy now! ;)
WBBL.
DR George, I didn't get your DVD in the mail today, and since Monday is Martin Luther King Day and the post office will be closed, I'll get it out to you on Tuesday. Sorry.
DArn!!! :D
If anyone is interested in seeing very funny but naughty classic soap double entendre. I will post the site of where it is located.
Francois - Penny loves all the gushing... but it's not a NEW color, honey, it's a WAY OLD color. I've been silver for a long, long time... even began going silver back before i knew DR Jane in High School. And from time to time over the past 25 or so years, I've had a waist-length silver-white mane! Must say, at this short length, all I have to do is wipe it with a sponge...
When are we going to get those reviews from last night?????
Hmmmmm, we might need Tammy(s grandmother's approval, you know!
We're a "family oriented" site (!) you know! ;) :D
I love to see "naughty" and "classic" side by side (by S.?!) :D
Francois - Penny loves all the gushing... but it's not a NEW color, honey, it's a WAY OLD color. I've been silver for a long, long time... even began going silver back before i knew DR Jane in High School. And from time to time over the past 25 or so years, I've had a waist-length silver-white mane! Must say, at this short length, all I have to do is wipe it with a sponge...
When are we going to get those reviews from last night?????
Still hoping a kindly DR (Jennifer perhaps since I know she watches the show) can fill me in on the ending to last night's IN JUSTICE. I missed the last ten minutes.
Francois, I will send you an message with the linke and which clip to click on....
seemes to be a problem with the site.... I will upload the clip and send you a link to watch it.... It will take a bit of time to upload. I have dailup
I see that Shelley Winters passed away this morning at age 85 in Beverly Hills.
I love it when you call me honey, Penny Honey of mine!
I'll always look for that silver lining, silver fox(y) lady! May I be the ... sponge? ;) :D ;D :-*
We're getting quite a menagerie here at HHW!
Francois, should I put the link for the clip here or should I send you the link for downloading it...
I guess that means she won't be at Deceit tonight.
http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=397LW1DSKQBHX3SKC85I3JRVLE (http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=397LW1DSKQBHX3SKC85I3JRVLE)
This clip is from Days in 1990. Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves
Another soap that had some dandy ones was Santa Barbara
I remember when personal would say, "I have a swimmer's body" and I would write back "Greg Louganis' or Shelly Winters in the Poseideon Adventure?
And that's my last Shelly Winters joke.
I can't wait for your Shelley Summers one! ;)
I can't wait for your Shelley Summers one! ;)
Shelley Summers walks into a bar and she's a giraffe behind the bar. The giraffe says to Shelly, "I bet your suprise to see me" and Shelly says, "Sure I am. What happened to the horse?"
Classic Jack Deveraux on days had a obsession with Shelley winters...
Hmmm.... I'm at work and I'm not allowed to download the file on the computer I'm using!
I just booked Barrymore's for 10 at 6:30 pm on Monday night. I'm counting on the following:
Ginny & Richard
Ben & Anthony
Rodzinski & TPunk
Jose, scourge of God
Me
FJL
Jason (????)
The letter "r" when spelling forget!! :D
(Psst; Jane! you're perusing yesterday's posts! Just wanted to make sure you did know! ;)
Love you! :-*
Wasn't someone asking about the differences between the east and west coast live versions of Will and Grace?
Here is the link that shows the differences
http://www.nbc.com/nbc/Will_&_Grace/live/ (http://www.nbc.com/nbc/Will_&_Grace/live/)
DeltaCelt?
We have no DeltaCelt DR here! ;)
Are you STILL celebrating TPunk's birthday, Jane? ;D
Stephanie, Jane and I had quite the conversation for awhile tonight....
Okay, favorite Shelley Winters movies:
A Patch of Blue
Lolita (my personal fave)
Next Stop Greenwich Village
The Poseidon Adventure
I went out with a girl once who was half French and half Chinese. I came home late one night, she ate my laundry
We've been having really strong wind gusts today, and I've got quite a few broken limbs from pine trees in my front yard I'll have to clear out later. I'm waiting for the wind to die down before I do this.
Sorry Dakota. :-[ ;D
We enjoy many of the British movies and TV series.
From Jr Member DakotaCelt:I was sorry to leave and miss the fun that continued. Seems François kept you entertained after I departed for the night. ;D
I went out with a girl once who was half French and half Chinese. I came home late one night, she ate my laundry
...and she was hungry for snails or frog legs an hour later?
If the pine trees have broken a few of your limbs, how on earth will you be able to clear your yard???????
I did laundry all day yesterday. Now I must empty the clean dishes from the diswasher so I can refill it with dirty ones.
I will return.
Now I must empty the clean dishes from the diswasher so I can refill it with dirty ones.
Vibes to Fletcher.
I have read A Patch of Blue but never seen the movie.
I did laundry all day yesterday. Now I must empty the clean dishes from the diswasher so I can refill it with dirty ones.
I will return.
BUT.... have you ever been on the Universal ride of it??? ??? ;D
Of course! I have a picture of Rodzinski and me as we went upside down. ;D
Thank G.d half of you is not... Chinese! ;D
Jane, your life is as exciting as mine.
Dakota-what is Celt for?
Beginning with Tom Baker we watched DOCTOR WHO when our boys were young. It was our oldest, who was five at the time that began watching the show. His younger brother and I would get scared and leave the room. We stopped watching it years ago.
TPunk what is in an irish car bomb?
We loved ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL. There was an earlier movie with a different cast, including Anthony Hopkins as Siegfried. Unfortunately it isn’t on DVD yet.
So you aren't Irish, just have a passion for things Irish?
Since TPunk has left for the evening I looked up Irish Car Bomb. Is this anything like a black and tan?
1/2 pint Guinness
1 oz Jamison
1/2 oz Bailey's Irish cream
Pour Guiness into a pint glass. Float Baileys on top of Jamison in shot glass. Drop shot glass, carefully, into Guiness. Drink quickly before it curdles.
Does the German side of you like marzipan?
Since TPunk has left for the evening I looked up Irish Car Bomb. Is this anything like a black and tan?
1/2 pint Guinness
1 oz Jamison
1/2 oz Bailey's Irish cream
Pour Guiness into a pint glass. Float Baileys on top of Jamison in shot glass. Drop shot glass, carefully, into Guiness. Drink quickly before it curdles.
I LOVE marzipan. That comes from my English side. I'm not sure I have had Kuchen. I found a recipe that looks yummy. Do you make it?
I’m sorry to say I have to leave. We are going to watch THE BROTHER’S GRIMM.
I’m sorry to say I have to leave. We are going to watch THE BROTHER’S GRIMM.
NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, for me! I'm also right fond of DOUBLE LIFE.
George, have you heard Christiane Noll's rendition of "Times Like This" from LUCKY STIFF on the CD that BK produced? Just wonderful, as is the whole CD.
Jed, Congrats on your Seahawks' big win today. Now get behind the COLTS tomorrow, at least with some vibes. PLEASE!!
Yeah, I don't think we have anything. No work at least. I'll have my people call your people.
Astoria is also a neighborhood in Queens. You two should head there sometime, so we can have an HHW gathering. Of course it would be quite a journey by car.