Topic: SURPRISING SAMI STAITMAN (Read 6052 times)

TOD:

I was doing a play with my former wife (before we were married), THE GRASS IS GREENER.

They made a movie out if it with Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr and Robert Mitchum. I was doing the Mitchum role.

I had a line: "I'll talk to him after everyone's gone to bed."

On this particular night, the line came out: "I'll talk to him after we've gone to bed."

That's the only time I ever broke up on stage. It was also the last time I ever acted on stage. I was 22.

That's funny.

KevinH · « **Reply #69 on:** September 28, 2015, 07:50:14 AM »

Happy, Happy Birthday to DR JohnG!

KevinH · « **Reply #70 on:** September 28, 2015, 07:53:06 AM »

I'm at LaGuardia after a quick trip to NYC. The traffic to the airport was horrendous due to events at the UN. It took an hour and 15 minutes from Grand Central. I think it usually takes 20-30 minutes.

KevinH · « **Reply #71 on:** September 28, 2015, 07:53:35 AM »

Great notes, BK!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #72 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:23:18 AM »

Happy Birthday to DR JOHN G.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #73 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:23:36 AM »

Such great notes and photos! Thanks for sharing.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #74 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:25:19 AM »

TOD:

When we saw JEKYLL & HYDE on tour several years ago....one particular young lady who was playing Lucy got to "stylin' & profilin'" during her solo. The conductor was trying to stay with her but she kept going all over the place. He finally just shut down the orchestra and left her alone......she screeched a bit more....and then ran off stage.....

Jrand74 · « **Reply #75 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:28:10 AM »

TOD #2:

Probably ALL of Dame Edna Everage's interactions with the audience....particularly when she examines their shoes.

But she also passed out lovely gladiolas to some members of the audience and had them beat time to the music with them.....one very tall African American gentlemen had his gladiola broke so he just had a stem....and he was always off the beat.....Dame Edna said: "Well that dismisses a couple of long held myths...."

Jrand74 · « **Reply #76 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:28:37 AM »

And of course her put down of late comers: "I came all the way from Australia and I got here on time....."

ChasSmith · « **Reply #77 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:43:55 AM »

DR Elmore, what are your departure and return dates?

FYI, a sadistic twist of fate has determined that I, too, will be in SW Ohio next week -- but getting away from family obligations for that event or even for a get-together looks to be well nigh impossible this visit. Do these things get taped and made available for our viewing pleasure at a later date?

bk · « **Reply #78 on:** September 28, 2015, 09:12:01 AM »

I'm up, I'm up. Again. I shouldn't think I've had over five hours of sleep.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #79 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:15:56 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on September 28, 2015, 08:43:55 AM

DR Elmore, what are your departure and return dates?

FYI, a sadistic twist of fate has determined that I, too, will be in SW Ohio next week -- but getting away from family obligations for that event or even for a get-together looks to be well nigh impossible this visit. Do these things get taped and made available for our viewing pleasure at a later date?

I leave here on Friday morning Oct 2, around 9:30, and return the evening of Oct. 9. This morning I contacted everyone at Miami University. I have a full day there: Alumni Center and alumni magazine office at 10:00, library Special Collections at 11:00, lunch at 1:00, and then something with the students after that.

On Tuesday at 10, I speak to the Wright State University students on theatre orchestration history and musaical theatre reconstruction/restoration.

Wright State has asked me about taping me and I accepted; I believe the Colligan Project will so some sort of recording.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #80 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:19:22 AM »

The notes from the MD are minimal and I will get to those now. I have also received the final draft of No. 1 from Gentlemen, Be Seated! with orchestra cues, and it looks pretty good. when i finish the recording changes, I'll deal with the Moross. It's turned into a busier day than I expected.

Jennifer · « **Reply #81 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:53:51 AM »

Love the story in the notes about the show and Sami.

George · « **Reply #82 on:** September 28, 2015, 11:28:44 AM »

Hangover Square/5 Fingers has arrived! As well as the T-shirt and mug! Thanks, BK!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #83 on:** September 28, 2015, 11:55:47 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on September 28, 2015, 10:15:56 AM

Quote from: ChasSmith on September 28, 2015, 08:43:55 AM
DR Elmore, what are your departure and return dates?

FYI, a sadistic twist of fate has determined that I, too, will be in SW Ohio next week -- but getting away from family obligations for that event or even for a get-together looks to be well nigh impossible this visit. Do these things get taped and made available for our viewing pleasure at a later date?

I leave here on Friday morning Oct 2, around 9:30, and return the evening of Oct. 9. This morning I contacted everyone at Miami University. I have a full day there: Alumni Center and alumni magazine office at 10:00, library Special Collections at 11:00, lunch at 1:00, and then something with the students after that.

On Tuesday at 10, I speak to the Wright State University students on theatre orchestration history and musaical theatre reconstruction/restoration.

Wright State has asked me about taping me and I accepted; I believe the Colligan Project will so some sort of recording.

Good!

And I shan't be forgetting to wave from the next county!

Jane · « **Reply #84 on:** September 28, 2015, 12:17:08 PM »

Quote from: bk on September 28, 2015, 09:12:01 AM

I'm up, I'm up. Again. I shouldn't think I've had over five hours of sleep.

Far more than I got, and I couldn't go nap this morning. We left at 6:30 to have work done on our car.

Jane · « **Reply #85 on:** September 28, 2015, 12:18:07 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on September 28, 2015, 10:15:56 AM

Quote from: ChasSmith on September 28, 2015, 08:43:55 AM
DR Elmore, what are your departure and return dates?

FYI, a sadistic twist of fate has determined that I, too, will be in SW Ohio next week -- but getting away from family obligations for that event or even for a get-together looks to be well nigh impossible this visit. Do these things get taped and made available for our viewing pleasure at a later date?

I leave here on Friday morning Oct 2, around 9:30, and return the evening of Oct. 9. This morning I contacted everyone at Miami University. I have a full day there: Alumni Center and alumni magazine office at 10:00, library Special Collections at 11:00, lunch at 1:00, and then something with the students after that.

On Tuesday at 10, I speak to the Wright State University students on theatre orchestration history and musaical theatre reconstruction/restoration.

Wright State has asked me about taping me and I accepted; I believe the Colligan Project will so some sort of recording.

It sounds very exciting and a fun change from your normal routine.

Jane · « **Reply #86 on:** September 28, 2015, 12:19:59 PM »

Enjoy some good treats today...

elmore3003 · « **Reply #87 on:** September 28, 2015, 12:37:02 PM »

The fixes are made! Now I'm waiting on the post. There should be a check amd I want to deposit it today, not tomorrow.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #88 on:** September 28, 2015, 01:26:28 PM »

There was a check, and I have been to and from the bank. It's cool, but the humidity is really heavy. I am soaking wet. The exercise was good and it's nice to have travel money in the bank.

bk · « **Reply #89 on:** September 28, 2015, 01:28:36 PM »

Back from a turkey sandwich and no fries or onion rings.

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