Topic: THE NUDIE REPORT (Read 15343 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #60 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:23:44 AM »

PAGE THREE BLOOMSDAY DANCE!!!

bk · « **Reply #61 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:57:42 AM »

One thing I'm changing and, in fact, have just rewritten, is part of the melody line for the new song Doing Porn. David asked me to do it after the last reading (basically changing one phrase) because each of the first three musical lines is a descending series of notes - I actually sort of changed it, but then David said he couldn't get the first tune out of his head, so we left it alone. But hearing it last night, that many descending notes sucks the energy out of the tune and they lyric gets lost. So, for the first of the two descending lines instead of the final note being the lowest we go up on that one, which punches the final word of the first two lines, and then the third line now rises instead of descends, which gives the song much more oomph. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be able to put it in for tonight, although I'm thinking about e-mailing it to everyone and seeing if they can assimilate it by this evening.

Michael · « **Reply #62 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:33:25 AM »

Good Morning

I will be on my way to the airport in a couple of hours. I wish that I was able to fly out of Burbank instead of LAX. But could not get any flights that would have worked out.

I enjoyed the Nudie for the most part and there were some of the same issues that BL had.

I took a lot of notes so I could remember what was what and the new songs are a best guess title as they were not listed in the program.

I also wish the ensemble was indentified with the roles they played as I thought and my two friends who came with me also thought some of them really stood out.

I am glad that BK did not post the name of the song and I will respect that and won't mention it in my comments

I will try to post them later tonight depending how tired I am after the flight.

Michael · « **Reply #63 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:35:40 AM »

RE: SHOW GIRL RELEASE

While I was waiting in line I overheard a group of men who obviously liked show tunes as they were talkimg about the release of Show Girl and how much they liked the show. I only hope that their love for musicals will translate into sales.

Michael · « **Reply #64 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:37:48 AM »

RE SHOW GIRL RELEASE PART 2

Well I see that my leads for BK to who owns the label now worked out. It really seemed to be complicated. But I guess it worked out in the end.

I will buy when I get home

Michael · « **Reply #65 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:42:47 AM »

See you all on the other side of the country.

PS The writing projects that I also came to LA just might work out for some retooling. There is a new cable network wanting to produce more originally project

And another friend wants to try to revive a script we started on 20 years ago. We went to his storage room and he had a file of all the notes and some early drafts.

When it rains it pours

Keeping my fingers crossed

Jane · « **Reply #66 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:43:51 AM »

Quote from: DAW on June 16, 2009, 02:59:07 AM

***excellent vibes and xylophones***
for an energetic and wonderful second performance of TFNM!!!!!!

DITTO!!

Jane · « **Reply #67 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:45:49 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on June 16, 2009, 06:13:42 AM

DR jane you commented yesterday that you thought montreal was 2 days drive to NYC.

Quebec borders NY state. So from montreal it is only 45 minutes to the NY border, about 1 1/2 hours to Plattsburgh NY, and 3 hours to Albany NY. And 6 hours to NYC.

Thanks. I looked at a map, something I should have done sooner.

Jane · « **Reply #68 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:50:51 AM »

FINGERS CROSSED FOR DR MICHAEL S.

SAFE & EASY TRAVELS HOME!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #69 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:56:04 AM »

HHW links pop up all over!

Woody was reading the "Acknowledgements" section of his latest best-selling cook book and found a shout out to composer Ship Kennon.

der Brucer

People who read "Acknowledgements" have too much time on their hands

Ben · « **Reply #70 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:07:47 AM »

BK I just mailed my order for Showgirl to you.

Jane · « **Reply #71 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:13:41 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on June 16, 2009, 09:56:04 AM

HHW links pop up all over!

Woody was reading the "Acknowledgements" section of his latest best-selling cook book and found a shout out to composer Ship Kennon.

der Brucer

People who read "Acknowledgements" have too much time on their hands

This is why they should be read

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #72 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:21:23 AM »

LATIMES

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Special effects makeup artist Dick Smith will be honored

Protege Rick Baker will host the celebration at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
By Susan King
June 16, 2009

Dick Smith brought the devil out of Linda Blair, transformed Marlon Brando into a jowly Mafia don and punked out Robert De Niro with a startling Mohawk. So what's next for the 86-year-old special effects makeup artist? How about a tribute from his friends and colleagues?

Smith's innovative work on " The Exorcist," " The Godfather," "Taxi Driver" and "Amadeus" (for which he won an Oscar) among others has had a huge influence on the field. "The state of the art of makeup effects wouldn't exist if it wasn't for Dick," says six-time Oscar-winner and Smith protege Rick Baker. "He's an extremely inventive guy who came up with a lot of techniques and materials we use today."

Baker ("An American Werewolf in London") will host the Wednesday celebration of Smith's work at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Samuel Goldwyn Theater, which will feature film clips, discussions with such makeup artists as Kazuhiro Tsuji ( "Angels & Demons"), Greg Cannom ( "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button") and Mike Elizalde ("Hellboy"), as well as actors Blair and Hal Holbrook, each of whom have been subject to Smith's transformations. Smith too is scheduled to speak.

Perhaps his greatest contribution, says Baker, was his willingness to share information with other artists.

...

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #73 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:21:34 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on June 16, 2009, 09:56:04 AM

HHW links pop up all over!

Woody was reading the "Acknowledgements" section of his latest best-selling cook book and found a shout out to composer Ship Kennon.

der Brucer

People who read "Acknowledgements" have too much time on their hands

http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?topic=2096.msg566983#msg566983

No wonder this sounded familiar.

*And I believe it's "Skip" Kennon. Not "Ship".

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #74 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:23:52 AM »

And I always read the "Acknowledgements". They can sometimes provide a bit of the "real life" personality of the writer.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #75 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:26:14 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 16, 2009, 10:21:34 AM

No wonder this sounded familiar.

April is covered by short-term memory loss.

der Brucer

FJL · « **Reply #76 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:41:21 AM »

Does it say Ship in the book or Skip??? He's had worse typos, someone once inadvertently typed Kennon as Kennedy in a very good review.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #77 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:54:19 AM »

Quote from: FJL on June 16, 2009, 10:41:21 AM

Does it say Ship in the book or Skip??? He's had worse typos, someone once inadvertently typed Kennon as Kennedy in a very good review.

The "Ship" was my bad.

der Brucer

bk · « **Reply #78 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:56:21 AM »

Ship Kennon. I like it. Sounds like a UPS ad.

bk · « **Reply #79 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:56:48 AM »

Back from the long jog and must now begin doing a lot of things.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #80 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:32:52 AM »

Nudie Musical, Valet Parking, Descending Notes, and a Stunt C**k - what's NOT to like. Will the reading be reviewed in any of the local bladders?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #81 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:33:20 AM »

A stunt c**k is much better than a stunted c**k, anyway.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #82 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:35:14 AM »

We have had positive responses from 2/3 of our cast, and I await the rest. It's a good cast with a nice mix of experienced people and some new people. So we shall see.

My leads are ALL very strong - which helps, of course.

And of course a week from now, I could be complaining about those same people.

If the people in line knew about the SHOW GIRL release, and it was only mentioned on HHW, were they DR's or were they Lurkers? Or what's the story?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #83 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:36:41 AM »

It is nice that I don't have to go anywhere today. I am working on my rehearsal schedule (around summer camp, vacations, and just "not available").....and dividing the full script up into nice scenes for rehearsal purposes.

Ginny · « **Reply #84 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:37:49 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 16, 2009, 10:23:52 AM

And I always read the "Acknowledgements". They can sometimes provide a bit of the "real life" personality of the writer.

Reading the acknowledgements is a recommended technique for aspiring writers in search of a literary agent or editor. Many writers' guides suggest, especially, reading such in books similar to the aspirant's - the assumption being that someone interested in a certain type of writing is on the lookout for new talent.

I, though, read the acknowledgements to see how an author thanks the librarians.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #85 on:** June 16, 2009, 11:58:44 AM »

Quote from: JRand58 on June 16, 2009, 11:35:14 AM

We have had positive responses from 2/3 of our cast, and I await the rest. It's a good cast with a nice mix of experienced people and some new people. So we shall see.

My leads are ALL very strong - which helps, of course.

And of course a week from now, I could be complaining about those same people.

If the people in line knew about the SHOW GIRL release, and it was only mentioned on HHW, were they DR's or were they Lurkers? Or what's the story?

Max Preeo mentioned the release and order info on the Cast Recording List yesterday.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #86 on:** June 16, 2009, 12:27:15 PM »

Did I just see Karen Ziemba playing a crazy lady on AS THE WORLD TURNS? I sent her an email but she hasn't responded. I think she's doing a new musical. Soon, if not now.

George · « **Reply #87 on:** June 16, 2009, 12:32:30 PM »

Quote from: Michael S on June 16, 2009, 09:42:47 AM

See you all on the other side of the country.

PS The writing projects that I also came to LA just might work out for some retooling. There is a new cable network wanting to produce more originally project

And another friend wants to try to revive a script we started on 20 years ago. We went to his storage room and he had a file of all the notes and some early drafts.

When it rains it pours

Keeping my fingers crossed

Good luck, Michael!!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #88 on:** June 16, 2009, 12:41:52 PM »

Ahh....thanks DR ELMORE.

FJL · « **Reply #89 on:** June 16, 2009, 12:45:23 PM »

I believe Karen Ziemba is starring with Barbara Walsh in FIRST WIVES CLUB, coming in July to the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.

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