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Re: MELODYLAND
« Reply #60 on: August 10, 2011, 12:07:26 PM »
JRand, loved seeing the photos...and some nifty costumes!
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« Reply #61 on: August 10, 2011, 12:13:53 PM »
Good Afternoon!

...And while the cast works out a book scene...
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« Reply #62 on: August 10, 2011, 12:14:58 PM »
I am pleased to report that my interview with actor Rex Reason is in this month's issue of CLASSIC IMAGES.

Rex talks not only about his films like THIS ISLAND EARTH, LADY GODIVA, BAND OF ANGELS, THUNDERING JETS, THE SAD HORSE, and THE CREATURE WALKS AMONG US, but also about his near death experience while doing his TV series MAN WITHOUT A GUN, his close encounter with a naked Rock Hudson, and his death defying fight scene with Jack Palance.

He also tellsl about his sudden departure from show business just as his career was going gang busters and what he has been doing since.


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« Reply #63 on: August 10, 2011, 12:23:54 PM »
Marcella or Mary? Mary or Marcella? Which soprano do I cast as the lead?

Here's Marcella Walsh singing "O Mio Babbino Caro" in performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUvS0Z4JxyA

Here's Mary O'Sullivan with Andrew Ashwn, one of our options for Shaun Dhu, the smuggler:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpVTfM0-Rmk
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« Reply #64 on: August 10, 2011, 12:26:24 PM »
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I've been missing all the showbiz goings-on on this here website.

On the other hand, I've learned that it's not impossible to change bed sheets while someone is still in the bed.

I could have told you that years ago! ;)

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« Reply #65 on: August 10, 2011, 12:28:35 PM »
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Stephen Sondheim Takes Issue With Plan for Revamped ‘Porgy and Bess’

I have to say that I agree with Mr. Sondheim 100%.

Frankly, I like BK's idea better.

A couple of years ago, when there was some minor controversy about doing ANNIE with an African-American Annie, he suggested that, instead, they do PORGY AND BESS with an all white cast.

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Well, Patrick Stewart starred in an all-black cast with him as the white "Othello."
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Re: MELODYLAND
« Reply #66 on: August 10, 2011, 12:33:32 PM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 10, 2011, 12:26:24 PM
Quote from: elmore3003 on August 10, 2011, 10:25:10 AM
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I've been missing all the showbiz goings-on on this here website.

On the other hand, I've learned that it's not impossible to change bed sheets while someone is still in the bed.

I could have told you that years ago! ;)

Don't you ask for the checkout time when you visit cheap hotels with your callers?

DR elmore - When I want to get my laundry done, I get it done.

Ouch!
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Re: MELODYLAND
« Reply #67 on: August 10, 2011, 12:34:54 PM »
Quote from: George on August 10, 2011, 12:28:35 PM
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Stephen Sondheim Takes Issue With Plan for Revamped ‘Porgy and Bess’

I have to say that I agree with Mr. Sondheim 100%.

Frankly, I like BK's idea better.

A couple of years ago, when there was some minor controversy about doing ANNIE with an African-American Annie, he suggested that, instead, they do PORGY AND BESS with an all white cast.

 ;D

Well, Patrick Stewart starred in an all-black cast with him as the white "Othello."

But what's the white trash equivalent of Catfish Row? Middletown, OH?

No offense, DR Ginny! Should I have said Franklin, OH?
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« Reply #68 on: August 10, 2011, 12:45:39 PM »
Quote from: elmore3003 on August 10, 2011, 12:23:54 PM
Marcella or Mary? Mary or Marcella? Which soprano do I cast as the lead?

Here's Marcella Walsh singing "O Mio Babbino Caro" in performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUvS0Z4JxyA

Here's Mary O'Sullivan with Andrew Ashwn, one of our options for Shaun Dhu, the smuggler:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpVTfM0-Rmk

DR elmore - Do you need to get all of these singers/roles cast before next week? Are all of these singers currently available?
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« Reply #69 on: August 10, 2011, 12:46:09 PM »
My inner Martha Stewart (along with Richard and Rob) just helped me make this prototype centerpiece for the rehearsal dinner:

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« Reply #70 on: August 10, 2011, 12:46:15 PM »
Quote from: elmore3003 on August 10, 2011, 12:33:32 PM
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I've been missing all the showbiz goings-on on this here website.

On the other hand, I've learned that it's not impossible to change bed sheets while someone is still in the bed.

I could have told you that years ago! ;)

Don't you ask for the checkout time when you visit cheap hotels with your callers?

DR elmore - When I want to get my laundry done, I get it done.

Ouch!

That's what he said.
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« Reply #71 on: August 10, 2011, 12:53:22 PM »
DR Jose, I learn something new about you every day....
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« Reply #72 on: August 10, 2011, 12:53:50 PM »
.....although what DR Elmore tells me every day about you, I probably shouldn't always believe.
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« Reply #73 on: August 10, 2011, 01:03:10 PM »
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Marcella or Mary? Mary or Marcella? Which soprano do I cast as the lead?

Here's Marcella Walsh singing "O Mio Babbino Caro" in performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUvS0Z4JxyA

Here's Mary O'Sullivan with Andrew Ashwn, one of our options for Shaun Dhu, the smuggler:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpVTfM0-Rmk

DR elmore - Do you need to get all of these singers/roles cast before next week? Are all of these singers currently available?


We need to decide ASAP. If we go with Marcella, she has commitments in London to get disentangled from.
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« Reply #74 on: August 10, 2011, 01:18:53 PM »
Oy!  Nothing is working for me at the office today.  I would like to blame DR Jose, but I think it has more to do with solar flares...
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« Reply #75 on: August 10, 2011, 01:34:44 PM »
...I always forget how long The Auction scene is... ;)
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« Reply #76 on: August 10, 2011, 01:41:01 PM »
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DR Jose, I learn something new about you every day....

DR MBarnum - I'd be more than happy to "teach" you anything else you don't know about me the next time you visit NYC.
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« Reply #77 on: August 10, 2011, 01:41:26 PM »
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 10, 2011, 01:18:53 PM
Oy!  Nothing is working for me at the office today.  I would like to blame DR Jose, but I think it has more to do with solar flares...

Or Diane Paulus.
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« Reply #78 on: August 10, 2011, 01:49:25 PM »
Quote from: Jrand60 on August 10, 2011, 05:25:14 AM
Show vibes for Melodyland!!!

DITTO, SHOW VIBES FOR MELODYLAND!!!
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« Reply #79 on: August 10, 2011, 01:50:54 PM »
Quote from: Jrand60 on August 10, 2011, 07:28:32 AM
Thanks DR GINNY.....ready or not we open tomorrow night....LOL

Cast and staff  ;D

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« Reply #80 on: August 10, 2011, 01:54:59 PM »
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I am pleased to report that my interview with actor Rex Reason is in this month's issue of CLASSIC IMAGES.

Rex talks not only about his films like THIS ISLAND EARTH, LADY GODIVA, BAND OF ANGELS, THUNDERING JETS, THE SAD HORSE, and THE CREATURE WALKS AMONG US, but also about his near death experience while doing his TV series MAN WITHOUT A GUN, his close encounter with a naked Rock Hudson, and his death defying fight scene with Jack Palance.

He also tellsl about his sudden departure from show business just as his career was going gang busters and what he has been doing since.


It sounds like an interesting interview.
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« Reply #81 on: August 10, 2011, 02:08:10 PM »
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Marcella or Mary? Mary or Marcella? Which soprano do I cast as the lead?

Here's Marcella Walsh singing "O Mio Babbino Caro" in performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUvS0Z4JxyA

Here's Mary O'Sullivan with Andrew Ashwn, one of our options for Shaun Dhu, the smuggler:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpVTfM0-Rmk

DR elmore - Do you need to get all of these singers/roles cast before next week? Are all of these singers currently available?


We need to decide ASAP. If we go with Marcella, she has commitments in London to get disentangled from.

No wonder you are having a difficult time deciding.  Does your comment mean you are leaning towards Marcella?  If not, then cast the one that doesn't need disentangling ;)
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« Reply #82 on: August 10, 2011, 02:13:32 PM »
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Here's Marcella Walsh singing "O Mio Babbino Caro" in performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUvS0Z4JxyA


I have listened to this four times now, beautiful.  My vote is for Marcella.
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« Reply #83 on: August 10, 2011, 02:31:43 PM »
Teddy made me look quite nice.  Whilst he was finishing up with me his next appointment arrived, trade papers in hand - someone named Jerry Bruckheimer.
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« Reply #84 on: August 10, 2011, 02:32:38 PM »
The person with the checkbook has come down in favor of Marcella, so I guess she will get the offer. I like them both but I'm leaning toward Mary because i like the lightness and agility of her of voice. I think she sounds a bit younger. Either will be fine. Two days ago we had no options.
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« Reply #85 on: August 10, 2011, 02:33:21 PM »
I've been trying to get everything done.  We now have a sound man for both days but a cameraman for only one.  I'll have my Flip Camera with me, or maybe we'll rent the same camera we're using Monday and someone can show me how it works.  For what we're doing on Tuesday, it's literally just a master shot (two people) and two close-ups - no camera movement or anything.
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« Reply #86 on: August 10, 2011, 02:33:44 PM »
In about an hour I'll leave, stop at a florist on the way to Vitello's and get Melody some flowers.
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« Reply #87 on: August 10, 2011, 02:37:56 PM »
And now I'm sitting outside on the balcony/veranda/??? taking advantage of the picnic tables, shade and surprisingly nice non-humid weather. Oh, and the gentle breezes. :)
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« Reply #88 on: August 10, 2011, 02:49:05 PM »
Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 10, 2011, 01:18:53 PM
Oy!  Nothing is working for me at the office today.  I would like to blame DR Jose, but I think it has more to do with solar flares...

Save a step and blame Jose for solar flares.  :)
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« Reply #89 on: August 10, 2011, 03:04:04 PM »
If DR JMK posts a post, does anyone read it?
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