Topic: THE LITTLE THINGS (Read 11431 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #30 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:19:53 AM »

Oh...

bk - I like "guest stars".

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #31 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:34:04 AM »

DR elmore - I'm glad you got to meet Zach. Hopefully, our paths will cross soon too.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #32 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:38:18 AM »

DR Laura - The Goldstein Sisters growing up... Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #33 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:41:13 AM »

Hello, DR WolfeGirl!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #34 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:41:44 AM »

Hello, DR vixter09!

JMK · « **Reply #35 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:43:46 AM »

I have matriculated to Google Chrome, which offers an AdBlock add-on.

JMK · « **Reply #36 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:44:19 AM »

They are taking pictures for the pre-school which is housed in the church I work for, and my office is right next to the "photo studio." Methinks I will not be working here today.

bk · « **Reply #37 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:44:24 AM »

I am up. Helper should be here shortly, then I'll jog.

bk · « **Reply #38 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:46:13 AM »

Jose, I'm waiting to hear from the head of the department - I suppose we could do another day of auditions, although I'm not paying for a pianist again because not one person who sang last night had sheet music - the pianist was actually able to play most things they sang, but that was rather silly. They really need me to come in and do a workshop there. But I don't want the guys to audition if they really don't want to do the show - that wouldn't be good for anyone, to force them.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #39 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:52:56 AM »

Oh...

Last night's taping of "The Colbert Report" was quite amazing. There was a really good vibe and energy in the audience, and Stephen Colbert was really on his game too. He does a Q&A with the audience beforehand - out of character - and I was the first one he picked to be asked by.

Or something like that.

"Now that you've tackled "Larry" in Company, which Sondheim role would you like to tackle next. Male or Female?"

Right off the bat, he corrected me, "I played Harry, not Larry." Duh! Then he said that that whole process really took it out of him. However, he said he would love to take a crack at Pseudolus in Forum one day.

Last night's guest was Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine who discussed the early days of the war in Afghanistan. And even though there were a few moments interjected in there, it turned out to be quite an informative, sobering and moving interview. His account of the first days of the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan 10 year ago today, well... I and the rest of the audience had nothing but admiration and gratitude for him and his troops.

JMK · « **Reply #40 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:58:40 AM »

A belated thank you to all of the belated Happy Birthdays.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #41 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:00:14 AM »

And...

When they were wrangling us up in the waiting area, it turned out that the guy behind me was also attending the taping by himself, so the ticket hander-outer kind of paired us up - "You two can be friends now".

It turned out to be sort of a "cute meet". He's in town from Minneapolis for a conference, and ended up with a ticket for last night's taping. His wife (ah, well

) had put in the ticket request for him. In any case...

We had a great chat while we waited to go into the studio. -And we waited about an hour and a half. He then asked if I knew any good places to eat around there, well... Since I had already planned on heading to one of my favorite places afterwards, I invited him to join me. It turns out that he and his wife are also foodies, so we had a great time talking about favorite restaurants and dishes around the country - he travels a lot for work. And he really liked Casellula too. -And since it was my first time back there in four months, they also comped a few items for us too. It was a perfect "Welcome back to NYC".

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #42 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:01:35 AM »

Oh!

If you want to watch last night's episode of "The Colbert Report", just click HERE.

*He also does a great deconstruction of the whole PAC and SuperPAC funding/money-laundering set-up.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #43 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:02:45 AM »

Quote from: bk on October 07, 2011, 09:46:13 AM

Jose, I'm waiting to hear from the head of the department - I suppose we could do another day of auditions, although I'm not paying for a pianist again because not one person who sang last night had sheet music - the pianist was actually able to play most things they sang, but that was rather silly. They really need me to come in and do a workshop there. But I don't want the guys to audition if they really don't want to do the show - that wouldn't be good for anyone, to force them.

What?!? No one brought sheet music? Just what exactly are they teaching them then about auditions?

*And if you happen to do a workshop while we're rehearsing the show...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #44 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:04:25 AM »

And, yes, DR MBarnum, that birthday card is disturbing.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #45 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:10:07 AM »

And...

I really need to get off of this couch for a bit.

Laters...

Doug R · « **Reply #46 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:25:35 AM »

I've been watching the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor, the whole of which is being shown live on Sky TV News. I find it really interesting, partly because we don't have court cases televised in Britain, so it's fascinating to see what goes on.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #47 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:42:35 AM »

! ! ! ! ! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO DR JMK ! ! ! ! !

George · « **Reply #48 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:43:26 AM »

Quote from: FJL on October 07, 2011, 04:24:24 AM

Apple Bank, Capital One, Citibank - they all charge the same fees (or soon will), so they're all the same to me.

(ref to Elmore's story last night)

Quote from: Ben on October 07, 2011, 04:25:29 AM

And that's why I'm with Actors Federal Credit Union and Amalgamated Bank (a small Labor bank).

I'm with O Bee Credit Union, here in Tumwater. "O Bee" originally started with employees of the Olympia Brewery. My mortgage is with BECU, Boing Employees Credit Union. I haven't had an account at a "bank" in more than 20 years.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #49 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:46:08 AM »

Well, Mom is back home where she belongs. It took her only fifteen minutes to notice the one dead house plant that I neglected to water.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #50 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:47:59 AM »

I enjoyed reading DR Jose's adventures in TV land yesterday. And I hope that cute meet story develops into something...

Ginny · « **Reply #51 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:52:52 AM »

Sorry to "go quiet" there for a while. Rob hijacked my computer and ended up yelling at my printer just like I do.

We're headed for Lima soon - bye for now!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #52 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:54:51 AM »

The only TV show that I can recall ever seeing was a taping of CONCENTRATION on a class trip to NYC back in the 3rd or 4th grade.

If I could attend any show today, it would be Martha Stewart's. She gives stuff away to the audience at the drop of a hat.

bk · « **Reply #53 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:14:23 AM »

Jose, that's the point - they are doing NOTHING - they teach nothing about musical theater. Considering who came out of that school, it's really shocking.

KevinH · « **Reply #54 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:46:14 AM »

Belated Happy Birthday and Welcome Back Wishes to JMK!

KevinH · « **Reply #55 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:47:55 AM »

Hello from Washington National Airport--I'm "shuffling off" to Buffalo again. My nephew is having a birthday party for his daughter, who's turning 6 in a week or so. I understand the weather should be great--low 70's and sunny!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #56 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:52:11 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on October 07, 2011, 10:47:59 AM

I enjoyed reading DR Jose's adventures in TV land yesterday. And I hope that cute meet story develops into something...

Thanks, DR Dan (the Man). I was hoping it would develop into something too last night.

-Alas, I don't think his wife and two daughters would have appreciated that.

But we really did have a great conversation, and made the hour and a half wait standing up in the holding area much more pleasant.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #57 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:52:31 AM »

~~~~~SAFE TRAVEL VIBES TO DR KEVINH~~~~~

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #58 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:52:57 AM »

WELCOME HOME TO THE DEAR MOTHER OF DR DAN (THE MAN)!!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #59 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:53:59 AM »

Quote from: bk on October 07, 2011, 11:14:23 AM

Jose, that's the point - they are doing NOTHING - they teach nothing about musical theater. Considering who came out of that school, it's really shocking.

Ah, gotcha.

But couldn't they at least have put, "Please bring sheet music in your key to the audition"? -Or would that have "prevented" some of the students who did show up last night from showing up?

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