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[George]

Hair is not really an applicable correlation to what's being discussed, though  

Unless it's the haircutter who's asked your opinion.

[TCB]

How annoying - one of the lenses in my glasses, which I've only had a few months, has fallen out. The tiny screw holding the lens to the frame has disappeared somewhere. So it means a trip to the opticians tomorrow, providing I can drive there without crashing into something.

Doug, is there another optical office nearer to your home than the one you frequent?  Most opticians will gladly repair your glasses whether or not you are a customer.

[George]

How annoying - one of the lenses in my glasses, which I've only had a few months, has fallen out. The tiny screw holding the lens to the frame has disappeared somewhere. So it means a trip to the opticians tomorrow, providing I can drive there without crashing into something.

Doug, is there another optical office nearer to your home than the one you frequent?  Most opticians will gladly repair your glasses whether or not you are a customer.

Yup...even Costco fixed a nose pad on my glasses.

[TCB]

Perhaps my lack of interest for musical theatre stems from the one and only musical I did, "The Belle of New York", in which I played Karl Von Pumpernick. Afterwards I asked a friend who was in the audience what she thought of it. She bluntly said “I thought it was crap”. She added “You were good” but I wonder whether she said that so as not to hurt my feelings. 



I'm on the right 

What a wonderful photograph!

(That means he hated it!)   

[bk]

Euan Morton is very good in the new Outside the Box episode.  I'm surprised someone hasn't tried a musical version of "Taxi Driver" already.  The episodes on the new site are slower and jerky compared to Youtube, but I'm glad it gets you the requisite views.  I watched a few of  last season's episodes on both sites and Youtube was far better for whatever reason.  Not being technical, I have no idea why there is a difference (but it's kind of like dial-up compared to cable).

Most don't have issues with Broadway World's videos, but older computers occasionally do.

I Have Trouble With Broadway World's Videos On My i-phone 4S

Talk to your son!   Plays fine on my iPhone 4S - it may depend on signal strength, though.

[KevinH]

I enjoyed the new Outside Box.  I haven't seen Taxi Driver either, but am familiar with it, of course.

[KevinH]

Back from Buffalo--no snow in the DC area, but rain is expected.

[KevinH]

Euan Morton is a good singer.  I remember he appeared at the Signature Theatre and I thought about going, but didn't.  I wish I had!

[bk]

The first time I saw Taxi Driver was in a private screening room three or four months before its release.  My friend who worked for Mann Theaters always had me to see these screenings, and he knew I loved Bernard Herrmann.  I was absolutely mesmerized by the film, but I cannot tell you how shocking the final fifteen minutes were back then, especially as no one had seen it and nothing had been written about it to prepare me for it.  Once one has read about it, at least one is forewarned, but seeing it without warning was an amazing experience and as powerful as anything that's been on the screen.

[bk]

Euan, of course, does a duet with the East Coast Singer on the Christmas album.

[TCB]

I received my THIS CHRISTMAS album CD.  I look forward to listening to it tomorrow.

[KevinH]

Euan, of course, does a duet with the East Coast Singer on the Christmas album.

The CD was waiting for me when I got home today.  I'll listen tomorrow too.

[ArnoldMBrockman]

Euan Morton is very good in the new Outside the Box episode.  I'm surprised someone hasn't tried a musical version of "Taxi Driver" already.  The episodes on the new site are slower and jerky compared to Youtube, but I'm glad it gets you the requisite views.  I watched a few of  last season's episodes on both sites and Youtube was far better for whatever reason.  Not being technical, I have no idea why there is a difference (but it's kind of like dial-up compared to cable).

Most don't have issues with Broadway World's videos, but older computers occasionally do.

I Have Trouble With Broadway World's Videos On My i-phone 4S

Talk to your son!   Plays fine on my iPhone 4S - it may depend on signal strength, though.

It's Great That You've Had So Many "Hits" on BroadwayWorld.Com. Success Breeds Success.

[Charles Pogue]

Saying "good job" or "I liked it" when you didn't, may be the easiest thing to do, but I don't think that it is the most constructive thing to do or, depending on how close you are to a person, the most loyal thing to do.  An empty compliment is usually seen through. Friends know when you're being honest, glib, or polite. I never press anyone to say anything about my work.  First of all, if I am confident in it, I don't care whether someone likes it or not.  Secondly, if the work has been compromised by other hands (often the case with movies I've written), I'll be first in line to throw bricks.  But I figure if someone genuinely likes the work, it doesn't have to be coaxed out of them.  If they didn't, I'm confident enough and thick-skinned enough to hear what they have to say, but I want opinions backed up with examples for why they hold that opinion and an in-depth discussion.  They might actually say something that will resonate or help me grow as an artist or I might just simply disagree with them, but my feelings won't be hurt.  I throw off easy, empty compliments when I don't like something, want to escape as quickly as I can, and don't know the person well enough to give them an honest thoughtful assessment.

The role of the artist is throw something out there and say: "This has importance for me, it resonates with me, it has meaning for me.  Maybe it has for you too."  Those who agree with you are your audience; those who don't,aren't.

[TCB]

There is a theater company that I have worked for on many occasions.  When I did GUYS AND DOLLS in Seattle, the head of that theater company (and someone I considered a friend), who we shall call Mr. X; came to see the dress preview.  Since many of the cast of G and D had worked at the other theater, the word got around the dressing room, even before the house lights had dimmed, that the head of that theater was in the house.

After the show ended, the word got around, even before we had changed clothes, that Mr. X had left the theater without saying anything to anyone.  I was told  later than he did not enjoy our production and didn't want to wait around and get trapped into saying something he didn't mean.  I can assure you that Mr. X leaving without comment was talked about far more often during the run of the show, than any words of praise we received from others.

[ChasSmith]

Back, from wherever I've been all day.  What a compelling thread this has been.  

DR Elmore, that's an incredible tale about the dissolution of that friendship.  I've known a couple of other long time friendships that I witnessed breaking up over (seemingly) sudden differences of opinion or behavior or whatever.  It's always shocking, inexplicable, and senseless.  (Those had nothing to do with the kind of thing being discussed here, just other wacky misunderstandings and miscommunications.)

[ChasSmith]

Sorry, who lost the screw in the glasses?  Around here, all drugstores or mass merchandise types of place -- probably even supermarkets -- have glasses repair kits for $1 or $2 that will have a screw that fits, a little screwdriver, and a couple of other odds and ends.  I had to get one of those about a month ago when I suddenly discovered a screw had apparently loosened and had finally popped out.

[ChasSmith]

That picture is priceless, DR Doug R!   

[TCB]

There is a theater company that I have worked for on many occasions.  When I did GUYS AND DOLLS in Seattle, the head of that theater company (and someone I considered a friend), who we shall call Mr. X; came to see the dress preview.  Since many of the cast of G and D had worked at the other theater, the word got around the dressing room, even before the house lights had dimmed, that the head of that theater was in the house.

After the show ended, the word got around, even before we had changed clothes, that Mr. X had left the theater without saying anything to anyone.  I was told  later than he did not enjoy our production and didn't want to wait around and get trapped into saying something he didn't mean.  I can assure you that Mr. X leaving without comment was talked about far more often during the run of the show, than any words of praise we received from others.

By the way, Mr. X has never to this day, ever mentioned that he saw the show or what he thought of my performance.  I guess then I shouldn't be surprised that Mr. X has never written, e-mailed, or called to say that he is sorry about me ending up in a wheelchair.

[bk]

Saying "good job" or "I liked it" when you didn't, may be the easiest thing to do, but I don't think that it is the most constructive thing to do or, depending on how close you are to a person, the most loyal thing to do.  An empty compliment is usually seen through. Friends know when you're being honest, glib, or polite. I never press anyone to say anything about my work.  First of all, if I am confident in it, I don't care whether someone likes it or not.  Secondly, if the work has been compromised by other hands (often the case with movies I've written), I'll be first in line to throw bricks.  But I figure if someone genuinely likes the work, it doesn't have to be coaxed out of them.  If they didn't, I'm confident enough and thick-skinned enough to hear what they have to say, but I want opinions backed up with examples for why they hold that opinion and an in-depth discussion.  They might actually say something that will resonate or help me grow as an artist or I might just simply disagree with them, but my feelings won't be hurt.  I throw off easy, empty compliments when I don't like something, want to escape as quickly as I can, and don't know the person well enough to give them an honest thoughtful assessment.

The role of the artist is throw something out there and say: "This has importance for me, it resonates with me, it has meaning for me.  Maybe it has for you too."  Those who agree with you are your audience; those who don't,aren't.

In theory I agree - especially with close friends.  But with people I just know, and especially where there are others around, I find the simple compliment is what's needed. Once you're alone with a close friend you can tell them what's on your mind in a positive and constructive way and they can take it to heart or not.

[bk]

Back, from wherever I've been all day.  What a compelling thread this has been.  

DR Elmore, that's an incredible tale about the dissolution of that friendship.  I've known a couple of other long time friendships that I witnessed breaking up over (seemingly) sudden differences of opinion or behavior or whatever.  It's always shocking, inexplicable, and senseless.  (Those had nothing to do with the kind of thing being discussed here, just other wacky misunderstandings and miscommunications.)

I too think it's compelling and even though some people will take it as me being whatever, it's not - I enjoy the discourse whether I agree with all points of view or not.

[bk]

Rehearsal begins in twenty minutes.  Never had the second Face Time call so if they're intending to call after six my time, I won't be available.

[George]

My rehearsal begins in about 15 minutes, so I must leave.

Be back later.

[bk]

I can see Les Miz on my birthday if I want - it's at two and I'll be done in plenty of time for a little do that's being thrown for me.

[elmore3003]

Back, from wherever I've been all day.  What a compelling thread this has been. 

DR Elmore, that's an incredible tale about the dissolution of that friendship.  I've known a couple of other long time friendships that I witnessed breaking up over (seemingly) sudden differences of opinion or behavior or whatever.  It's always shocking, inexplicable, and senseless.  (Those had nothing to do with the kind of thing being discussed here, just other wacky misunderstandings and miscommunications.)

I never discussed with him or his wife my disappointment over many of their actions, he owes many of his recording jobs with BK and John Yap to my recommendation, and I considred him a brother. Well, i disowned one of my real brothers and it didn't hurt at all; this one is killing me.

[ChasSmith]

There are so many famous films that I haven't seen, some for which it's downright embarrassing to admit it.  One of my great pleasures these days is ketchuping on things like that.  That said, I nevertheless find it shocking -- shocking -- when I discover other people who never saw the films that were so iconic to moi, such as TAXI DRIVER.

Saw it at the Regent -- or was it the Plaza on Glendon (that was OBSESSION, I'm pretty sure) -- and that's a block now so utterly wiped out and redesigned it might as well be moved to another state.  But I digress.  I still owe HHW, and myself, a long rambling post about Westwood, and more, after revisiting it last month.

And that's another soundtrack LP that got played to death (not literally, since by that time I knew how to care for records).  Probably bought it right there in Vogue Records or some other store whose name has escaped me.  Well, we'll be coming back to that.)

[Jennifer]

Taxi Driver is still powerful today (and its ending is still hard to watch), but it's worth watching just as a time capsule to see what the real New York and Times Square was like.

Do you plan to do more modern parodies? Just curious.

[Jennifer]

Vibes for DR Jane~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Jennifer]

I think because DR Jane and I are not creative types we see things differently. Also we are both nice people who do not like to hurt other people's feelings. But we are both pretty honest people who dislike lying.

I see things pretty much the same way she described it.

But because we have not written musicals/performed.... we do not see things the same way some of you who do these things do.

If I saw DR PennyO perform and thought the show was terrible I would probably not say I thought it was great. But I would try to find something complimentary to say.

The thing in question here though is when you specifically ask for an opinion. I don't think you should ask unless you want to hear the truth. But that is just my opinion.

[Jeanne]

Hello, everyone.

Yes, that's a great photo, DR Doug. Thanks for posting it.