Topic: WELL WENT THE SECOND REHEARSAL (Read 3012 times)

ChasSmith · « **Reply #30 on:** August 03, 2018, 11:05:40 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on August 03, 2018, 10:39:05 AM

Quote from: ChasSmith on August 03, 2018, 10:08:51 AM
Here's something I might have asked before, but the subject has come up again and without looking back through old posts...

I've been offered the chance to MD a local production of "A Year With Frog and Toad". I don't know the show, and as far as I know, I haven't heard a note of the music. So, first, is it clearly worth doing? I see positive things posted about it, but I want y'all's opinions.

Also, MTI says it calls for a cast of five and a seven-piece band: 2 reeds, 1 trumpet (w/piccolo trumpet), 1 trombone, guitar, bass (and tuba), percussion, and apparently no keyboard. Since I know this small venue can't accommodate the seven pieces, I'd appreciate any thoughts on a reduction, or even the feasibility of a piano/bass/drums realization. (If this score would lose to much in the transformation, maybe I wouldn't want to be the one putting it out there.)

Thanking y'all in advance.

My friend Frank was in it but I never saw it. I think you need to listen to the recording ASAP.

Just purchased and downloaded it, so I'll be listening today or tomorrow.

John G. · « **Reply #31 on:** August 03, 2018, 11:09:00 AM »

It’s a charming little show. It could be quite entertaining or twee, depending on the director.

George · « **Reply #32 on:** August 03, 2018, 11:22:21 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on August 03, 2018, 10:08:51 AM

Here's something I might have asked before, but the subject has come up again and without looking back through old posts...

I've been offered the chance to MD a local production of "A Year With Frog and Toad". I don't know the show, and as far as I know, I haven't heard a note of the music. So, first, is it clearly worth doing? I see positive things posted about it, but I want y'all's opinions.

Also, MTI says it calls for a cast of five and a seven-piece band: 2 reeds, 1 trumpet (w/piccolo trumpet), 1 trombone, guitar, bass (and tuba), percussion, and apparently no keyboard. Since I know this small venue can't accommodate the seven pieces, I'd appreciate any thoughts on a reduction, or even the feasibility of a piano/bass/drums realization. (If this score would lose to much in the transformation, maybe I wouldn't want to be the one putting it out there.)

Thanking y'all in advance.

I've enjoyed the cast recording and really enjoyed a local production a few years ago. It went over very well! I'd recommend the show, but I don't know anything about playing the score.

George · « **Reply #33 on:** August 03, 2018, 11:22:27 AM »

Quote from: John G. on August 03, 2018, 09:53:42 AM

https://youtu.be/YnDWnwN5fCo

Funniest video of animals reacting to durian, a fruit that Robert Louis Stevenson compared to the open sewers of Calcutta.

George · « **Reply #34 on:** August 03, 2018, 11:22:37 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on August 03, 2018, 07:29:45 AM

Magnificat's latest update on little Mego:
Mego is making enormous progress!

He is 100% eating on his own, so that feeding tube is coming out. He is active and curious and so handsome.

That's wonderful!

Jane · « **Reply #35 on:** August 03, 2018, 11:28:08 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on August 03, 2018, 07:29:45 AM

Magnificat's latest update on little Mego:
Mego is making enormous progress!

He is 100% eating on his own, so that feeding tube is coming out. He is active and curious and so handsome.

Happy news.

Jane · « **Reply #36 on:** August 03, 2018, 11:28:50 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on August 03, 2018, 09:05:31 AM

I have to take Chester to the groomer in a half hour.

That's going to be fun.

Can you stay with him?

Jane · « **Reply #37 on:** August 03, 2018, 11:30:34 AM »

DR TCB did your niece have the second/third surgery and is there an opinion regarding the success of it?

George · « **Reply #38 on:** August 03, 2018, 12:47:40 PM »

So, back in June, Playbill.com posted this set of photos: First Look at Titanic Set in Water at Serenbe Playhouse. Their production was actually set in a lake!

George · « **Reply #39 on:** August 03, 2018, 12:48:03 PM »

Then last month, there was this article: See the Latest Photos of Titanic at Serenbe Playhouse. This has actual production photos, not just publicity pics.

George · « **Reply #40 on:** August 03, 2018, 12:48:33 PM »

I remember that I had seen the first Playbill above link when I just happened to come acros this video just this morning: 'Titanic' musical literally sinks the ship.

George · « **Reply #41 on:** August 03, 2018, 12:58:24 PM »

Then I searched YouTube and found this video of highlights from the theater company's YouTube channel, which looks like the footage used in the news report (above).

George · « **Reply #42 on:** August 03, 2018, 12:58:45 PM »

And this 16 1/2 minute documentary on the musical: Sinking The Titanic: A Documentary.

Pretty cool!

George · « **Reply #43 on:** August 03, 2018, 01:03:10 PM »

Evidently, their production of Miss Saigon had a real helicopter! You can see it for just a moment at 1:26.

bk · « **Reply #44 on:** August 03, 2018, 01:58:29 PM »

Back from a long and wonderful lunch with Nick and a friend of his. Traffic was decent coming home but terrible going there. Then I just went to the nearby Sherman Oaks branch of my bank - they are the WORST. I couldn't believe it - not one place to park lines six deep at every single teller machine and I can only imagine what it must have been like inside. This branch is hopeless, so after my haircut I'll go to Studio City and do it there because it's much better there always.

bk · « **Reply #45 on:** August 03, 2018, 01:59:00 PM »

And of course I arrived to find this site completely down. Took forever for someone to respond to me about it, but seems to be fine now.

KevinH · « **Reply #46 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:11:16 PM »

Hello!

KevinH · « **Reply #47 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:15:21 PM »

I'm leaving for The Big Apple in the morning (at least I hope so--there were lots of flights cancelled today).

KevinH · « **Reply #48 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:16:54 PM »

I'm meeting former DR Ben and his DH Anthony at Good Stuff Diner (109 West 14th Street) at 11:00 am Sunday. Any locals care to join us?

KevinH · « **Reply #49 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:17:57 PM »

More vibes for TCB's niece.

bk · « **Reply #50 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:35:29 PM »

I gather we were down for about an hour.

Laura · « **Reply #51 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:47:50 PM »

Good afternoon.

Laura · « **Reply #52 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:48:15 PM »

Continued vibes for TCB's niece.

Laura · « **Reply #53 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:48:52 PM »

My son ate durian once. Once.

bk · « **Reply #54 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:52:23 PM »

It's really hot here.

bk · « **Reply #55 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:52:29 PM »

Had a nice haircut.

bk · « **Reply #56 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:52:46 PM »

Listening to some novice singer called Frank Sinatra.

bk · « **Reply #57 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:53:26 PM »

Page two? Really?

KevinH · « **Reply #58 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:55:10 PM »

Quote from: bk on August 03, 2018, 03:53:26 PM

Page two? Really?

Not for long!

KevinH · « **Reply #59 on:** August 03, 2018, 03:55:17 PM »

One more

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