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[TCB]

George, I talked to Jen York who directed CLUE, and she said most of the cast doesn't come out front because of Covid.  Did anyone come out while you were there?

[George]

So, DR ChasSmith, how about that Fantasticks last night? (I hear you ask)

Worst ever. At least, of those I've seen live. A total fail. A few of the actors had potential to be pretty good in their roles. But there was no direction. And the music direction (notably, the piano playing by the music director) was completely inept. Shockingly so. It might even take the prize for being the worst realization of the score ever.

But as I said I would, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Sadly, this was foreshadowed at the diner beforehand. The cheeseburger deluxe was way overcooked, and they don't know from cole slaw -- I could only get through two bites of the glop, and it was a huge serving. However, the bacon on the burger, the fries, and the coffee were all great.

So, a mixed evening. But it was still great to be out and about.

No harp. As expected. Thankfully, no bass or drums either. (I do not like the "orchestrated" versions.)

But seriously, no harpist could have played with that person.

But ChasSmith, did they add mothers??  I've seen two different productions by the same director/music director where he added mothers and split the fathers' lines between them.

[George]

George, I talked to Jen York who directed CLUE, and she said most of the cast doesn't come out front because of Covid.  Did anyone come out while you were there?

I saw a couple people, but don't remember who.  They weren't Deya, Dana, or Colonel Mustard (I forget his real name).

[TCB]

George, I talked to Jen York who directed CLUE, and she said most of the cast doesn't come out front because of Covid.  Did anyone come out while you were there?

I saw a couple people, but don't remember who.  They weren't Deya, Dana, or Colonel Mustard (I forget his real name).

It made sense.  I guess I just didn't think about it at the time.

[George]

Oh, well.  There will be a next time.

[bk]

I'm up, I'm up - nine hours of good sleep.

[ChasSmith]

So, DR ChasSmith, how about that Fantasticks last night? (I hear you ask)

Worst ever. At least, of those I've seen live. A total fail. A few of the actors had potential to be pretty good in their roles. But there was no direction. And the music direction (notably, the piano playing by the music director) was completely inept. Shockingly so. It might even take the prize for being the worst realization of the score ever.

But as I said I would, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Sadly, this was foreshadowed at the diner beforehand. The cheeseburger deluxe was way overcooked, and they don't know from cole slaw -- I could only get through two bites of the glop, and it was a huge serving. However, the bacon on the burger, the fries, and the coffee were all great.

So, a mixed evening. But it was still great to be out and about.

No harp. As expected. Thankfully, no bass or drums either. (I do not like the "orchestrated" versions.)

But seriously, no harpist could have played with that person.

But ChasSmith, did they add mothers??  I've seen two different productions by the same director/music director where he added mothers and split the fathers' lines between them.

ADD mothers, so that there were four parents? Or change the fathers to mothers?

This was just the standard book, with only Tom Jones' latest script tweaks. If you saw it done that way in the past, it might not have been sanctioned. But Tom only recently completed his gender switch version, and as far as I know, its premiere performance just happened within the past month or two.

[John G.]

Good afternoon, all.

[John G.]

Annabelle's feeling good and she and Stella are a but too frisky this morning. So far, Annabelle's leaping from table to dresser to filing cabinet has resulted in my cup of coffee splashed all over the table, and a cup containing pens, scissors, letter opener and other paraphernalia on top of the filing cabinet knocked over and spilled all over the floor.

A Butt Too Frisky is the name of my next novel.

[John G.]

Or maybe Frisky Butt is a good stage name.

[John G.]

Glad you enjoyed The Fantastiks, ChasSmith.

[John G.]

In all its glory.

[John G.]

Arm is still sore.

[elmore3003]

I take lousy photos with my phone, but here's my attempt to get a photo of my framed Victor Herbert letter from Rob Berman's mother.

[George]

So, DR ChasSmith, how about that Fantasticks last night? (I hear you ask)

Worst ever. At least, of those I've seen live. A total fail. A few of the actors had potential to be pretty good in their roles. But there was no direction. And the music direction (notably, the piano playing by the music director) was completely inept. Shockingly so. It might even take the prize for being the worst realization of the score ever.

But as I said I would, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Sadly, this was foreshadowed at the diner beforehand. The cheeseburger deluxe was way overcooked, and they don't know from cole slaw -- I could only get through two bites of the glop, and it was a huge serving. However, the bacon on the burger, the fries, and the coffee were all great.

So, a mixed evening. But it was still great to be out and about.

No harp. As expected. Thankfully, no bass or drums either. (I do not like the "orchestrated" versions.)

But seriously, no harpist could have played with that person.

But ChasSmith, did they add mothers??  I've seen two different productions by the same director/music director where he added mothers and split the fathers' lines between them.

ADD mothers, so that there were four parents? Or change the fathers to mothers?

This was just the standard book, with only Tom Jones' latest script tweaks. If you saw it done that way in the past, it might not have been sanctioned. But Tom only recently completed his gender switch version, and as far as I know, its premiere performance just happened within the past month or two.

Both productions that I saw had four parents instead of just two dads.  The director attempted another production and announced the addition of mothers without getting the rights and they were sent a cease and desist letter and had to fire the women and present it as written...as it should be!  He didn't get permission for the two productions that I saw, but he didn't get caught with those.

[George]

I take lousy photos with my phone, but here's my attempt to get a photo of my framed Victor Herbert letter from Rob Berman's mother.

That's so cool, Larry!

[Laura]

That's wonderful, Elmore.

[singdaw]

Love the letter, DR elmore3003. Thanks for sharing the photo.

[singdaw]

I've been running all weekend, but haven't crossed nearly enough items off my list.     

[singdaw]

What I would really like to do is make a vat of split pea soup.

[singdaw]

But I forgot to buy the split peas.

[singdaw]

So that would be kind of a challenge.

[singdaw]

I don't particularly like going on and off Daylight Savings Time, but there's nothing to be done about it, I suppose.

[Jrand73]

All clocks are changed.....except the car clocks which I will do when I drive one or the other this week.

[Jrand73]

Very nice letter DR ELMORE!

[John G.]

Great letter, Elmore. Thanks for sharing.

[John G.]

But I forgot to buy the split peas.

But do you have the hambone?

[John G.]

You could use other beans or pasta, though the pasta ain't exactly diet friendly. Or diabetic friendly.

[John G.]

Let's move on ...