Topic: BUSINESS AS USUAL (Read 37506 times)

Jrand74 · « **Reply #90 on:** August 17, 2005, 09:49:59 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on August 17, 2005, 09:42:53 AM

Here's hoping for a good final week of performances.

How has attendance been? I ask because it's been WAY down for all of the theaters around here this summer.

First two nights were down a bit because of terrible rain storms. Saturday and Sunday were fine. Hopefully we will sell out at least two of the four nghts left.

We were pretty close last week. Of course, some season ticket holders may decide to stay home and not let us know, so those seats in the center are EMPTY - but that's ANOTHER story.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #91 on:** August 17, 2005, 09:51:27 AM »

Now...elmore would lead us to believe that, like musical scullery maids, arrangers and orchestraters get no notice.

Well...

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The orchestrations, by the usually more level-headed Harold Wheeler, are almost all wrong for the songs.

(From a pre-opening review 'Lennon,' the Yoko Musical, Needs 'Help!')

As the old saw goes:

Say whatever you want about me in the papers, just be sure to spell my name right.

der Brucer (a "speaking saw"? What next!)

George · « **Reply #92 on:** August 17, 2005, 09:54:07 AM »

Here is my list of Title songs (all have already been mentioned) that I love:

Anyone Can Whistle
Avenue Q
Bounce
Bus and Truck
Cabaret
La Cage Aux Folles
Company
Do I Hear A Waltz
Eating Raoul
Into the Woods
The Light in the Piazza
Little Shop of Horrors
Promises, Promises
Ragtime
She Loves Me
Sunday in the Park with George
Sunset Blvd.
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
They're Playing My (Our) Song
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Just a few.

I can't think of any Act Two Openers that haven't been mentioned, mainly because I know most shows from the recordings and I just listen to them all the way through and don't pay too much attention...it's all one piece.

vixmom · « **Reply #93 on:** August 17, 2005, 09:54:40 AM »

Quote from: Stuart on August 17, 2005, 09:25:09 AM

My, what a lively, and somewhat salacious, bunch we are today!

hey! I resemble that remark!

George · « **Reply #94 on:** August 17, 2005, 09:54:55 AM »

Actually, I just remembered: "Too Darn Hot" from Kiss Me, Kate! I saw that in London with the World's Sexiest Man Alive!!

MBarnum · « **Reply #95 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:00:46 AM »

Quote from: Stuart on August 17, 2005, 09:25:09 AM

My, what a lively, and somewhat salacious, bunch we are today!

I know! You guys just bring out the worst in me....and it is all Jose's fault!

bk · « **Reply #96 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:01:53 AM »

This was sent to me by Mr. Craig Brockman - it is entitled Typical AOL user.

http://fortas.ktu.lt/~enorkus/2.gif

Stuart · « **Reply #97 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:09:58 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 09:49:11 AM

Actually, it is the billy clubs that catch my eye.

Honestly!!

(Well, in the spirit of full disclosure, I was going to say the same thing, but left it for DR TCB.)

Jason · « **Reply #98 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:30:21 AM »

We're having a staff meeting today at 4:00. Today could be the day they give us our bonus checks, though I think it's probably them wanting to berate us for something we've done wrong.

News at 11:00.

Jennifer · « **Reply #99 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:34:25 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 06:49:40 AM

I wasn't happy with Jennifer choosing Kaysar to replace Rachel...I was so enjoying Kaysar's return....on the other hand I have been impressed with Jen, as she is a stronger player that I had thought!

Did you already know that she had chosen Kaysar (not sure if you follow the live feeds at all).

I disagree that jennifer is coming across as strong (although they are editing her much kinder than i would be). I think she is a lying witch and I want to hit her over the head with a shovel.

I do not like how she is not talking to any of her team about her exact decisions beforehand. And I do not like that she does not think what she was wrong.

The WHOLE HOUSE made a pact to get rid of sarah and james. Howie/rachel/janelle gave up a chance to vote out a Disciple last week. And I cannot believe that Maggie especially could agree to not honoring their word. That, AND jen standing in that box for 14 hrs and making a deal with kaysar (and then not thinking twice about breaking it) ... well i cannot stand her.

vixmom · « **Reply #100 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:36:31 AM »

Quote from: bk on August 17, 2005, 10:01:53 AM

This was sent to me by Mr. Craig Brockman - it is entitled Typical AOL user.

http://fortas.ktu.lt/~enorkus/2.gif

Love IT!!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #101 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:36:57 AM »

Act II Openers:

Please Hello (Pacific Overtures)
I Have Dreamed (King and I)

der Brucer (seems most shows have the second/third number of Act II the "biggie")

vixmom · « **Reply #102 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:37:53 AM »

Did anyone else catch RENO 911?

Anyone know the name of the actor playing the "son"?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #103 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:41:40 AM »

Quote from: vixmom on August 17, 2005, 10:36:31 AM

Love IT!!

Shouldn't a nice progresive Mom like you eschew such gratuitous gore?

der Brucer

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #104 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:46:14 AM »

Absolutely best Act II opener of a straight play:

Shirley Valentine

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #105 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:48:08 AM »

For DRs Jane, TomovOz, DearReaderLaura and François de Paris, all of whom have kindly inquired about "Miss Vickie" over the past years.

Miss Vickie left this world at 10:00 a.m. today, having lived 22 years and 4 months on earth, the last 10 of which were with me here in Oakland as sole proprietor of her kingdom.

She was a sweet girl with a loving disposition.

In spite of having been in the frame of mind of "expecting this" for some time, I am, as all pet owners will understand, heartbroken.

Jennifer · « **Reply #106 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:49:25 AM »

For DR Danise:

Variety reports that MICHAEL BALL is currently in negotiations for a 40-week run as Count Fosco in THE WOMAN IN WHITE ON BROADWAY.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/94576.html

Jennifer · « **Reply #107 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:50:26 AM »

So sorry DR RonP. Good vibes for you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #108 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:51:53 AM »

Latest Internet poor dog story:

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A very good friend of ours works with a man who has two labs that were abandoned near his property. The SPCA actually knew the dogs because they were going to confiscate the dogs from the owner. The owner somehow found out & just let them go, so obviously they are not going back to that person. They are both male around 5 years old - though they look younger???

I get these Emails, usually with embeded or attached pictures of the regular amateur MegaPixel size.

I put the photos through my Kodak software which lets me crop appropriately and save in a much-reduced pixel size; then the pix and data are posted on our Animal Rescue League site on PetFinder.com and faster-loading Emails are sent to other rescue orgs.

der Brucer

Jason · « **Reply #109 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:52:48 AM »

DR Ron Pulliam: I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember what it was like when I lost my Princess. My thoughts are with you.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #110 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:58:19 AM »

DR Ron, I'm so sorry to hear about Miss Vickie.

MBarnum · « **Reply #111 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:02:46 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on August 17, 2005, 10:34:25 AM

Did you already know that she had chosen Kaysar (not sure if you follow the live feeds at all).

I disagree that jennifer is coming across as strong (although they are editing her much kinder than i would be). I think she is a lying witch and I want to hit her over the head with a shovel.

I do not like how she is not talking to any of her team about her exact decisions beforehand. And I do not like that she does not think what she was wrong.

The WHOLE HOUSE made a pact to get rid of sarah and james. Howie/rachel/janelle gave up a chance to vote out a Disciple last week. And I cannot believe that Maggie especially could agree to not honoring their word. That, AND jen standing in that box for 14 hrs and making a deal with kaysar (and then not thinking twice about breaking it) ... well i cannot stand her.

I have not been following the live feeds because as I like to be surprrised as to who gets voted off, vetoed, or wins HOH when I watch the show....but it would be fun to know about the other things that go on in the house not related to the votings or competitions.

As for keeping you word in the house...it's importance seems to come and go depending on the whims of the players...in Maggie's case it simply isn't convenient for her to keep her word or insist that Jen keep her word...but by gosh just wait for them to get their knickers in a twist when they think someone else didn't keep their promises. LOL!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #112 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:03:59 AM »

DRRonPulliam, I'm sorry to hear about Miss Vickie. 22 years is a long, good life, and I'm sure it was a happy one.

I forgot a great title song, even more embarassing since I caught the final performance: RAGS; best thing Judy Kuhn's ever done.

MBarnum · « **Reply #113 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:04:02 AM »

Very sorry to hear about Miss Vickie, DR Ron P.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #114 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:06:48 AM »

DR RP - words can help a little, but good thoughts and strength vibes are on their way.

td · « **Reply #115 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:07:12 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 08:15:25 AM

Page 3 Dance! Any policemen's ball shots? (Where oh where is TCB?)

vixmom · « **Reply #116 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:08:12 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on August 17, 2005, 10:41:40 AM

Shouldn't a nice progresive Mom like you eschew such gratuitous gore?

der Brucer

You don't think I let the Vixter see this stuff do you? I am an old fashioned do as I say and never mind what I'm doing kind of mom

It actually reminded me of some of my days at work!!

But speaking of gratiuitous gore....
Have you been introduced to Happy Tree Friends yet?

http://happytreefriends.atomfilms.com/watch_episodes/index.html

td · « **Reply #117 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:10:15 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 08:15:25 AM

Page 3 Dance! Any policemen's ball shots? (Where oh where is TCB?)

td · « **Reply #118 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:12:32 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on August 17, 2005, 08:15:25 AM

Page 3 Dance! Any policemen's ball shots? (Where oh where is TCB?)

Jennifer · « **Reply #119 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:14:28 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on August 17, 2005, 11:02:46 AM

I have not been following the live feeds because as I like to be surprrised as to who gets voted off, vetoed, or wins HOH when I watch the show....but it would be fun to know about the other things that go on in the house not related to the votings or competitions.

I'm amazed you don't want to peek and read what me and cillaliz and ron are posting about!

Actually I usually like surprises too. But for me BB is different. The whole show is made 100 times better by reading about the live feeds. It really makes it so much better. It's hard to explain. But they don't show so much of what is really happening. I think i'd feel like i was being manipulated if i didn't read the truth!

News:

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