Topic: FULL STEAM AHEAD (Read 56967 times)

Matt H. · « **Reply #30 on:** July 10, 2006, 07:20:32 AM »

Yes, DR George, the nice thing about missing shows on most cable channels is that there's a almost always a rerun somewhere on the schedule before the next new episode airs.

Of course, I haven't watched RENO 911! yet (or the other things I recorded last night). I'll get to them this afternoon after lunch with best friend John.

Matt H. · « **Reply #31 on:** July 10, 2006, 07:23:02 AM »

Page Two Goofy Dance!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #32 on:** July 10, 2006, 07:23:53 AM »

And I'm hoping for DECEIT in the mail today. It had the entire weekend to get here, so it should arrive unless the mailman just decides he doesn't want to deliver any packages today.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #33 on:** July 10, 2006, 07:45:19 AM »

Quote from: Danise on July 10, 2006, 04:22:28 AM

I'm so sorry your having such problems with your kittys, DR Cillaliz.

I confess I was having the same thoughts about Sheena, Queen of the Jungle but the little booger got to me. I wouldn't think of giving her up now.

She is a problem and a handful but she sure does spice the house life up!

DR Danise, I didn't know you had Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. That's a great name.

I'm going to keep Boo. I don't know who I thought I was trying to fool...myself I guess, everyone else around here seemed to know that she wasn't going to be leaving. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle it, but it will work out one way or another.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #34 on:** July 10, 2006, 07:56:11 AM »

Just got off the phone with the Air Conditioner people. Last time it got extremely hot my ac froze up. Since it's supposed to be about 100 near the end of the week. I'm having it checked.

Matt H. · « **Reply #35 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:00:24 AM »

Going to get cleaned up for lunch out today.

WBBL.

Ginny · « **Reply #36 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:03:57 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on July 10, 2006, 07:56:11 AM

Just got off the phone with the Air Conditioner people. Last time it got extremely hot my ac froze up. Since it's supposed to be about 100 near the end of the week. I'm having it checked.

Good idea, DR Cillaliz. I just closed our windows and put the AC back on, not so much because of the heat, but the humidity. Loved having those windows open the last several days!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #37 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:04:02 AM »

I also just signed up for a free energy audit of my house by MidAmerican Energy. I know I need more insulation and if it's recommended, MidAmerican will pay up to 70% of the cost of putting it in! They also give you free lightbulbs, insulation for pipes if necessary and insulation for a water heater if necessary as well as make suggestions for making your home more efficient. Cool beans...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #38 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:04:09 AM »

In other news...

And, DR TCB, this is the news you've been waiting for... Well, part of it at least...

I will be Music Directing a benefit concert reading of Marcy Heisler's and Zina Goldrich's Dear Edwina for the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater here in New York City. Yes, it is a children's show, and it's being presented by a company named "Rattlestick"... Rattlestick is dedicated to nurturing and producing the works of new and upcoming playwrights, and they are looking to expand their audience base by presenting some more family-friendly fare - thus, the presentation of Dear Edwina.

We're just running for three performances about two weeks from now. I'll be working with a wonderful cast and production team. And, needless to say, it's just nice to be working on a show again. Dear Edwina (and Dear Edwina, Jr. has been around for a couple of years, but it's never been produced in NYC even though Zina and Marcy - or Goldrich and Heisler, if you prefer - have had a pretty good record on the cabaret front. They wrote one of Kristin Chenoweth's signature songs, "Taylor, the Latte Boy".

For more info, just check out Rattlestick's homepage at:

http://www.rattlestick.org

As I get more details, I'll pass them on.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #39 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:09:01 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 10, 2006, 08:04:09 AM

I will be Music Directing a benefit concert reading of Marcy Heisler's and Zina Goldrich's Dear Edwina for the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater here in New York City. Yes, it is a children's show, and it's being presented by a company named "Rattlestick"... Rattlestick is dedicated to nurturing and producing the works of new and upcoming playwrights, and they are looking to expand their audience base by presenting some more family-friendly fare - thus, the presentation of Dear Edwina.

We're just running for three performances about two weeks from now. I'll be working with a wonderful cast and production team. And, needless to say, it's just nice to be working on a show again. Dear Edwina (and Dear Edwina, Jr. has been around for a couple of years, but it's never been produced in NYC even though Zina and Marcy - or Goldrich and Heisler, if you prefer - have had a pretty good record on the cabaret front. They wrote one of Kristin Chenoweth's signature songs, "Taylor, the Latte Boy".

For more info, just check out Rattlestick's homepage at:

http://www.rattlestick.org

As I get more details, I'll pass them on.

Congrats DR Jose! That's exciting....

Ginny · « **Reply #40 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:09:07 AM »

Congrats on your new gig, DR Jose!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #41 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:09:28 AM »

Better get some work done....laters

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #42 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:14:40 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on July 10, 2006, 07:45:19 AM

I'm going to keep Boo. I don't know who I thought I was trying to fool...myself I guess, everyone else around here seemed to know that she wasn't going to be leaving. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle it, but it will work out one way or another.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #43 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:26:37 AM »

And as the final rounds of casting for Disneyworld's upcoming Finding Nemo show continue over the next couple of weeks, I have been asked to be "in the room" for the remaining sessions.

I have to say that the couple of days of auditions I've already played have been pretty wonderful. Great people in front of the table - the people auditioning - and great people behind the table - the production staff. I've even managed to bond with some of the actors and actresses who came through the door. I have about three or four more auditions days coming up, and even though I know I won't be down in Florida once the show goes into rehearsals, a trip down to Orlando would just be a bonus at this point. *Not that I wouldn't turn down an opportunity to spend the fall in Orlando.

-And the songs - by Robert Lopez (Avenue Q and his wife, Kristen - are pretty darn catchy. And after playing them countless times already - and sometimes in different keys(!) - I'm not tired of playing or hearing them. They still make me smile.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #44 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:28:08 AM »

Oh, and for more info on Finding Nemo here's the link to the official Press Release:

'Finding Nemo' to Make Splash In Musical Spectacular at Disney's Animal Kingdom

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #45 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:31:41 AM »

Safe Travel Vibes to DRs TPunk and Rodzinksi who I believe are winging their way back to New York City today.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #46 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:32:49 AM »

-And speaking of traveling... Have I missed DR Matthew's and his ever-lovin's trip to the Big Apple?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #47 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:33:36 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on July 10, 2006, 08:09:01 AM

Congrats DR Jose! That's exciting....

Thank You.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #48 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:36:37 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 10, 2006, 08:09:07 AM

Congrats on your new gig, DR Jose!

Thank You.

-And even though the gig basically lasts a week, I'm pretty sure it will be one of those "short but sweet" experiences. And, hopefully, it will lead to more work down the line.

Hmm.. I believe Marcy and Zina are working on the Broadway-bound adaptation of "Ever After"... Hmm...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #49 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:40:31 AM »

And speaking of more work...

I've also been recently been called in to play some auditions for The Phantom of the Opera which has given me a chance to use my "classical chops" again since many of the singers bring in opera repertoire. Always nice to be challenged every once and a while.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #50 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:41:00 AM »

And, hopefully, by the end of this week, I'll have some more news to share...

MBarnum · « **Reply #51 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:43:34 AM »

You are a busy man, Jose!! It all sounds like fun not work!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #52 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:44:02 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on July 10, 2006, 07:05:09 AM

I am at work, and I am sleepy, and I wish I had the day off.

That is all.

DITTO!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #53 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:44:52 AM »

DR CILLALIZ:

Are these the wine bottles for which you are searching?

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #54 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:47:42 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 10, 2006, 08:32:49 AM

-And speaking of traveling... Have I missed DR Matthew's and his ever-lovin's trip to the Big Apple?

Oohhhh... I just scanned searched back through some posts, and I did miss DR Matthew while he was in NYC.

Guess that means I'll have to get back out to San Francisco again.

Hope you/they had a good time in The Big Apple last week.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #55 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:48:27 AM »

Quote from: bk on July 10, 2006, 12:18:37 AM

And the word of the day is: BEATIFIC!

Any relation to BEATALIAN (a NINE reference)?

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #56 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:49:17 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on July 10, 2006, 08:43:34 AM

You are a busy man, Jose!! It all sounds like fun not work!

Well... If you happened to be with me up at Vassar last week... Trust me, that was work. $:-\$

'Nuff said.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #57 on:** July 10, 2006, 08:50:25 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on July 10, 2006, 08:44:52 AM

DR CILLALIZ:

Are these the wine bottles for which you are searching?

der Brucer

Yes. Mine is yellow or clear.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #58 on:** July 10, 2006, 09:05:34 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on July 10, 2006, 08:50:25 AM

Yes. Mine is yellow or clear.

MOSELLAND Riesling comes in red, white blue and black. They can often be found at Whole Food Markets, so the web informs.

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #59 on:** July 10, 2006, 09:10:40 AM »

Hmmm... An update on the building explosion/collapse in NYC this morning... It appears it might have been the result of a failed suicide attempt... $:-\$

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