Topic: THE JUGGLING JEW (Read 35429 times)

Edisaurus · « **Reply #330 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:07:33 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on June 19, 2007, 06:26:28 PM

I've seen quite a few juvenile birds around lately, begging their parents for food. Not unlike humans.

I love to watch them feed the juvies---they're so cute and awkward-looking like teenagers. They haven't grown into their beak yet and gotten their full color!

td · « **Reply #331 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:08:49 PM »

What I wrote about THE APPLE:
So bad, it's good. Why this rock & roll satire hasn't developed a stronger cult is beyond me. Bite the apple, magic apple, let the apple set your soul on fire. . .
Title song's production number is enough to achieve cult status as the heroine is tempted to take a bite, while the hero looks on forlornly. Vladek Sheybal is delightful as a devilish record producer cum manager. When a sweet and innocent duo nearly win the hearts of fans, this devil signs them up to hinder their careers. Alfie (Alpha - get it?) and Bebe (Beta - get it?) and the APPLE. . .and then there's Sheybel's "I know how to be a master" song. . .yep, take it any way you can.
Film is filled with double entendres, silly catchy tunes and fabulous fashions. Great fun, if you're in the right frame of mind.
Mind-boggling, to say the least.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #332 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:09:05 PM »

Auditions - Well, they're almost done casting this show. -You'd think that after two months and six sessions of auditions, they'd have this show cast. At least it's been work for me!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #333 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:10:15 PM »

And I don't how I never this before today: The character of "Larry" in A Chorus Line is based on Larry Fuller. Very cool.

td · « **Reply #334 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:12:10 PM »

How about a PAGE TWELVE DANCE?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #335 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:22:07 PM »

DR DearReaderLaura - Typing usually only occurs when there are specific slots to be filled, as it were. This will happen a lot when they're filling open slot in an ongoing production. -It's all about the costume. *Disney calls will usually type out - at least for the Theme Parks and Cruise Line.

Casting directors would prefer not to type, but sometimes, like today, if the turnout is a lot larger than expected, they will type just to help get everything done during the day. And, yes, they also know they might type out someone wonderful. Just a necessary evil from time to time.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #336 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:26:15 PM »

As for my jog around the Reservoir this afternoon... Ugh! It was not the easiest run of the past week, and by the time I hit the two mile mark, I went ahead and walked for a bit before sprinting the last 1/4-mile. But at least I still did my two laps.

I'm also not usually an late afternoon/evening runner. I have a feeling that since I had already been up for a while, and working today that that may have contributed to my slower pace today. Or maybe the heat and humidity had something to do with it too? (Although, it's always cooler around the Reservoir.) Or maybe I still needed a bit more "recovery time" after my workout yesterday? Or... Like I said, I got my two laps in.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #337 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:38:59 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 19, 2007, 09:26:15 PM

As for my jog around the Reservoir this afternoon... Or maybe I still needed a bit more "recovery time" after my workout yesterday? Or... Like I said, I got my two laps in.

Or maybe you were slower because you did a lot of rubbernecking/gawking?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #338 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:39:05 PM »

And I went ahead and watched the Key 2 Book at ACL again tonight. I was able to get some practice in before the show began, and I'm feeling much, much better about "dealing" with the guitar patch. I realized that the guitar patch in the Opening is different from the rest of the show. That helped to ease some of my uneasiness with the book. Now onto some of the almost-impossible quick patch changes. And at least I have a couple more days to get some practice, my first shows on Key 3 are not until July 7 & 8.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #339 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:39:38 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 19, 2007, 09:38:59 PM

Or maybe you were slower because you did a lot of rubbernecking/gawking?

Umm... Well... Ahh... Hmm...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #340 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:44:52 PM »

DR Danise - Good to see and hear from you! One day at a time. One day at a time... -And then you'll be visiting NYC again!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #341 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:45:22 PM »

DR td - So, I guess you're going to see Oklahoma this weekend?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #342 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:47:09 PM »

And speaking of Oklahoma - Did anyone else see the cast list for the upcoming production at the MUNY in St. Louis this summer? It's a good cast, but I was surprised to see certain people in certain roles. It just seems like an "older" cast - especially in regards to Will Parker and Ado Annie. -Just wondrin', that's all.

td · « **Reply #343 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:50:45 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 19, 2007, 09:45:22 PM

DR td - So, I guess you're going to see Oklahoma this weekend?

It wasn't my first choice of CLO shows this summer (WHITE CHRISTMAS was/is), but with the cast assembled for OKLAHOMA!, I'm almost duty-bound to attend.
I met Shirley Jones many, many, many years ago at a now defunct nightclub in the environs of Pittsburgh, The Holiday House, where she was performing; that had to be sometime in the 1970s. . . .

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #344 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:57:35 PM »

DR td - Well, give Matt Bogart a big ole sloppy kiss on the mouth for me! With tongue!

-I guess Jessica (Bogart) is out there with him - I don't think she's in the show. Jessica Grové is playing Laurey. -And I believe they just recently celebrated their First Wedding Anniversary too! -Or are about to.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #345 on:** June 19, 2007, 09:59:11 PM »

And I actually think I'm gonna head to bed now. It's been a long day, and I'm playing ACL rehearsal tomorrow starting at Noon. So...

Goodnight.

bk · « **Reply #346 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:25:21 PM »

Finished the DVD and am too pooped to watch anything else, so I'm listening to CDs.

bk · « **Reply #347 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:25:41 PM »

I'm the only one in the jernt?

bk · « **Reply #348 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:26:36 PM »

Well, me and the eleven GUESTS. Enough with the WUSSBURGERING already.

I will single-handedly take us to page thirteen.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #349 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:30:42 PM »

or not

MusicGuy · « **Reply #350 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:32:57 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on June 19, 2007, 08:55:25 PM

DR TD, please stop and say hello to my dear Laurie Mitchell when you go to Monster Bash this weekend, she is a livin' doll and you will just love her! Tell her Michael Barnum sent you...

I so wish I could go but I couldn't afford to do Pittsburgh and NY so I chose NY...actually, can't even afford NY, but that is life!

Dear Mikey.... I promise we will help you down from Elmo's balcony, and take you for a hot dog and a bottle of water...... we won't let you wither away!!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #351 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:34:03 PM »

I doubt many people in the world have listened to two versions of "The Happy Wanderer" today - Frank Weir and the Obenkirchin Children's Choir.

1954 was a great year.

MusicGuy · « **Reply #352 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:38:59 PM »

Hi Tom..... I'm about to close up my suitcase for tomorrow, and just wanted to say goodnight.

And Bruce....thanks very much for sharing the Thompson Symphony with me. I will listen all the way through several more times when I get back from my trip, but I sure enjoyed my first listening today. You are a mensch and a sweetheart, and I thank you very much.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #353 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:41:48 PM »

I've spent much of the day listening to the voices of:
Kay Starr
Terese Brewer
Joni James
Georgia Gibbs
Jo Stafford
June Valli
Jaye P Morgan
Rosemary Clooney
Patti Page
Felicia Sanders
Denise Lor
Kitty Kallen

Any wonder I think that most of the female singers around today have no idea!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #354 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:42:24 PM »

Goodnight DR MusicGuy

bk · « **Reply #355 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:53:50 PM »

And don't forget the Hanson, MusicGuy.

bk · « **Reply #356 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:54:07 PM »

Are we still on page twelve?

bk · « **Reply #357 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:55:03 PM »

You know, if our ten GUESTS came out of the woodwork, we'd have quite a lively and sparkling time here at haineshisway.com in the wee small hours of the morning.

bk · « **Reply #358 on:** June 19, 2007, 10:56:30 PM »

I'm juggling away here - tomorrow I may now have to rehearse with Joan (we'd only planned Thursday and Friday) but I haven't heard anything concrete. I have to start rewriting her patter (I do NOT get paid enough for these one-person shows!) and I'm not sure when I'm supposed to have time to do that.

bk · « **Reply #359 on:** June 19, 2007, 11:10:04 PM »

Fifteen GUESTS and little ol' me.

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