Topic: WE INTERRUPT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED NOTES (Read 16097 times)

George · « **Reply #120 on:** November 29, 2011, 09:10:06 PM »

PAGE FIVE AT NINE O'CLOCK DANCE!!

George · « **Reply #121 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:05:12 PM »

So earlier tonight, my sister, niece and I were at Costco to see if we could get some DVDs for our parents for Christmas.

George · « **Reply #122 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:05:59 PM »

We saw the new West Side Story Blu-ray (that's been mentioned here before) and I asked my sister if she'd get it for me for Christmas...then my niece asked if I could get her a copy for Christmas, so we bought two copies, one for me and one for my niece. And neither of us will get them until Christmas.

George · « **Reply #123 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:10:13 PM »

I didn't realize it, but it's a numbered limited edition. We looked at the numbers on the top of the packaging and several were in the 10,000-20,000 range...a couple were over 30,000.

George · « **Reply #124 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:10:39 PM »

But there were two, count 'em TWO copies that were under a thousand! We bought numbers 936 of 50,000 and 913 (I think...maybe 916) of 50,000!

George · « **Reply #125 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:18:11 PM »

I have the special DVD that was released in 2003, which I'm watching right now.

George · « **Reply #126 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:24:09 PM »

It looks pretty good, even for an eight year old DVD.

bk · « **Reply #127 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:44:41 PM »

Back from a really good dress/tech. I basically had no notes for the cast, who were all terrific. I had a few notes for myself - I am NOT having enough fun in act one - act two is really fun for me, but I have to loosen up in act one and not have it seem like I'm lecturing - in fact, I think I'll make a joke about it. I also think when we have theatre savvy audiences the patter will be more interesting. Our semi-audience tonight were all kids. A few numbers really killed tonight, especially Silverware from We Take The Town. I got tongue tied in my opening speech - which I do off-book - couldn't get out "Something's Coming" and "Somewhere" - I don't know quite what I did (it's never happened before) but I could not get the words "Something's Coming" to come out - I finally had to make a joke out of it.

bk · « **Reply #128 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:47:14 PM »

Just prior to the show, I made one final change at the end of act one - while the entire cast is in the number, it was all Alet in terms of singing, but I had the company sing the final line with her, and that really makes it solid.

We had only a handful of lighting issues and fixes, and those will be done at three tomorrow. I'm in a private dressing room - can't be around people or I'd just yak and use my voice too much. I like just sitting and relaxing. I did fit into my black pants and my outfit, I was told, looked good. Jose played the best he's played - we have to have softer dynamics whenever the cast is on the platform, so he'll adjust that.

bk · « **Reply #129 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:48:03 PM »

Teddy did a great job with my hair. GREAT job.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #130 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:49:31 PM »

Good Evening!

What bk said!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #131 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:51:47 PM »

WHEW!!!

*But I am seriously considering some of those "supplemented" Jelly Bellys they make for long distance runners. Now that I'm playing "more" notes, I'm using a bit more energy, so... A little perk-up would be very helpful before the end of each act.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #132 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:53:37 PM »

In other news....

Former and/or Occasional and/or Errant & Truant DRs Joy and Noel welcomed a new baby girl to their family earlier today, Adelaide.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #133 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:54:45 PM »

~~~~~ANTI-MERCURY IN RETROGADE VIBES FOR DR ELMORE~~~~~

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #134 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:57:14 PM »

Quote from: John G. on November 29, 2011, 08:00:58 PM

Got a disc of Charles Ives sonatas from the library and I can't stop listening to it. It's surprisingly inspirational as I sit here and type and type.

Which Ives sonata disc? The new one by violinist, Hilary Hahn? Or the still sort of newish one by my friend, Jeremy Denk? Or...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #135 on:** November 29, 2011, 10:57:32 PM »

-Both discs are great listens.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #136 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:00:08 PM »

Quote from: Jane on November 29, 2011, 03:52:56 PM

Quote from: Doug R on November 29, 2011, 10:23:11 AM
So Conrad Murray has got 4 years imprisonment (watching it on TV live). I'm rather surprised. I don't understand why the judge referred to him as still being a danger to the public.

I feel bad for the guy. Jackson was determined to get the drugs & what he wanted he got.

I was getting my hair cut this morning when the verdict came down. And since the court room was literally just a couple of blocks, the vibe and discussion in the barber shop was quite lively.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #137 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:01:05 PM »

Quote from: Jane on November 29, 2011, 03:56:16 PM

Quote from: JMK on November 29, 2011, 11:09:31 AM
To you Tofu naysayers, beware:

Tofu Fights Back

This is very strange & scary.

Well... I had Crispy Fried Tofu Balls for lunch today. They were an explosion of flavor.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #138 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:03:42 PM »

And I also had a Maple-Bacon Sticky Bun and a Red Velvet Ding-A-Ling. The sticky bun was truly delicious, and the Ding-A-Ling - a homemade Ring-Ding - was damn tasty too. Red Velvet Cake and Cream Cheese Icing and Valrhona Chocolate Pearls enrobed in Dark Chocolate. Sooooooooo goooooood!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #139 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:04:32 PM »

Oh... And when I woke up today, I noticed that my back didn't hurt any more either.

HHW VIBES IN ACTION!!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #140 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:07:25 PM »

Quote from: Ben on November 29, 2011, 09:46:15 AM

I have DSL from Verizon. If it's possible, I HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, HATE, (do you get the point?) Time-Warner even more than BK and we never even had Internet from them, just cable. We no longer even have cable (it's a long story and you don't want to know).

Time-Warner is a putrid, rancid, piece of sh*t company run by pigs with legs, in my humble opinion and if they went out of business I would go to the top of the Empire State Building and cheer to the heavens.

End of rant. Back to work.

I think Ant could use that as a dramatic monologue for auditions.

Sam · « **Reply #141 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:13:48 PM »

Sam · « **Reply #142 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:13:59 PM »

Sam · « **Reply #143 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:19:08 PM »

Sorry to be so errant and truant.

Life out of my control just sort of took over and left me in the dust.

Maybe a light at the end of the tunnel is about to break through.

I am maybe home only 10 hours a week AWAKE, and the year is almost over.

2012, things will be more selfish for me, I need time for me, away from work, away from relationships, away from everyday stuff. Just me time to play on the internet, to read, to nap, to just do.

See ya tomorrow, bed time.

Night.

Sam · « **Reply #144 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:20:29 PM »

Will I ever catch up ?

MEGA VIBES FOR EVERYONE.

Sam · « **Reply #145 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:21:07 PM »

Good night.

bk · « **Reply #146 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:26:55 PM »

Crispy Fried Tofu Balls - that's the title of my next novel.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #147 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:27:38 PM »

Goodnight, DR Sam.

George · « **Reply #148 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:48:45 PM »

Quote from: Sam on November 29, 2011, 11:20:29 PM

Will I ever catch up ?

MEGA VIBES FOR EVERYONE.

~~~Vibes for DR Sam!!~~~

George · « **Reply #149 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:50:15 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 29, 2011, 11:03:42 PM

And I also had a Maple-Bacon Sticky Bun and a Red Velvet Ding-A-Ling. The sticky bun was truly delicious, and the Ding-A-Ling - a homemade Ring-Ding - was damn tasty too. Red Velvet Cake and Cream Cheese Icing and Valrhona Chocolate Pearls enrobed in Dark Chocolate. Sooooooooo goooooood!

Both of those sound incredible, Jose!

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