Topic: ERSATZ SCALLIONS (Read 22365 times)

Matt H. · « **Reply #30 on:** February 23, 2006, 07:51:11 AM »

With the Olympics and the IDOL results show tonight, looks like reruns on CBS (except for SURVIVOR). I should be able to watch WEEK-END IN HAVANA and either BAMBI II or I REMEMBER MAMA also today.

Matt H. · « **Reply #31 on:** February 23, 2006, 07:53:32 AM »

Page Two Gizmo Dance!!!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 23, 2006, 07:55:14 AM »

Do some jumping jacks, MR BK. That will youthen you up!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 23, 2006, 07:57:24 AM »

DR CILLA LIZ - this link will tell you EXACTLY what your cats are saying!

http://messybeast.com/cat_talk.htm

Jrand73 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 23, 2006, 07:58:55 AM »

And now, ladies and gentlemen, for those of you who haven't seen it: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN in legos.

http://destinationdaniel.smugmug.com/gallery/1213678/1/56771253

S. Woody White · « **Reply #35 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:07:10 AM »

Quote from: bk on February 23, 2006, 07:48:39 AM

I'm up, I'm up - I look quite elderly this morning.

You look like a tree? How unusual!

But then, the Elder tree is known for it's magical properties.

Matt H. · « **Reply #36 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:10:31 AM »

Having lunch out with friends in a bit, so I need to head down now and start to clean up.

WBBL.

Jane · « **Reply #37 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:15:30 AM »

Danise update.

She sounds great, had bacon eggs and oatmeal for breakfast. She and her roommate are taking 15 minute walks every hour.

The surgery went well but was far more involved than expected so she will be in the hospital at least one more night.

If anyone wants to call Danise at the hospital email me and I will give you the phone number. She would love it.

Jane · « **Reply #38 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:25:07 AM »

From DakotaCelt:

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Give Danise my best Jane....

Will do

Jrand73 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:26:31 AM »

Lunch. That sounds like a good idea.

Thanks for the DANISE UPDATE, DRJANE.

bk · « **Reply #40 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:42:31 AM »

I shall now be on my way to LACC, then to pick up tapes, then to deliver tapes, after which I shall return.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:47:40 AM »

Have a good class!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:50:46 AM »

The PWOJECT WUNWAY reunion show was interesting last night. And I sort of liked the Jay McCarroll show afterwards, sort of.

Now for the rest of the news FWIW:

On Tuesday I got my copy of the RENT dvd. I did NOT like the OBC CD....played it once, not all the way through, haven't opened it since. Didn't see the tour when it came through town. BUT, hold your hats and hallelujah - I thought the movie was okay. I liked most of it. I think it's because I really liked the cast. So while I am not a RENT fan, I will watch again....although at 130 minutes, it's a bit long.

SECOND SHOCKER:

I saw some of AMERICAN IDOL as I was shifting between the Olympics and the P/R shows....and I saw a singer I liked. His name is Elliott! Good luck....

PennyO · « **Reply #43 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:56:12 AM »

Hiya, Jane. Thanks for the Danise report. Let her know we all wish her HOME ASAP!!! The hospital is no place for someone under the weather...

Okay, so yesterday I was just so fed up! I NEED work! I NEED something to do, drat it! So I scoured the Actors Equity casting page, and found something only a four-hour round trip away for today - MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL. They want to see ONLY women 35-55, size 10 and up. So, of course I phoned for an appointment for today at 12:40.

I hopped in the ol' Honda and raced to the library for a book of songs from the 50's, and selected Only You. Once home, I sang through it twice, until my voice failed. Oy, this cough... Then I ransacked my limited wardrobe for layers of clothes I could put on to Beef Up. (Producers hate it when they specify "Asians, only" or "minimum height 5'8" - and they have to sit through umpteen auditions with people who obviously aren't what they are looking for...).

My sister came home and found me wearing three gathered skirts, a cable knit sweater under a large overblouse, and one of her bras, stuffed with all my sweat socks... "What is this, Halloween??" I explained my dilemma, and she spent the next hour helping me create an outfit that was a little more - ummmm... fashionable. With accessories.

So this morning I woke, knowing that if I were called for a callback and it came out that I am really a size 2, those folks would hate me, and NEVER hire me for ANYTHING, even if I were right for it... I guess I'm not making the four-hour round trip today - but at least I was able to entertain myself a little yesterday. Actors are SO demented...

PennyO · « **Reply #44 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:58:59 AM »

So today maybe I'll put the same effort into the audition I have the day after tomorrow for something I AM right for... and maybe take a nice walk - what a gawjus day.

George · « **Reply #45 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:59:33 AM »

Quote from: JRand55 on February 23, 2006, 08:50:46 AM

Now for the rest of the news FWIW:

On Tuesday I got my copy of the RENT dvd. I did NOT like the OBC CD....played it once, not all the way through, haven't opened it since. Didn't see the tour when it came through town. BUT, hold your hats and hallelujah - I thought the movie was okay. I liked most of it. I think it's because I really liked the cast. So while I am not a RENT fan, I will watch again....although at 130 minutes, it's a bit long.

You liked the movie because of the cast? Did you know that six of the eight actors were in the original Broadway cast?? You might want to give the OBC recording another try. At least, you could find out what the movie left out (a couple of songs and little bits here and there).

George · « **Reply #46 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:03:24 AM »

Silent movies that I like:

Berlin (with a score by former Olympia resident, Tim Brock)
Metropolis
Sunrise (also with a score by Tim Brock)

That's all I know, for now.

Jane · « **Reply #47 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:05:20 AM »

Lunch, I haven't had breakfast yet.

Penny I keep telling Danise to stay in the hospital as long as possible. I worry she will go home and do to much to soon, such as lifting that 100 pound dog of hers.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:06:16 AM »

Yes DRGEORGE....strange isn't it? Must be the visuals. Yes I know that a lot of the movie cast were in the Original Cast.

I still don't like MUCH of the music - but I don't hate it.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:06:43 AM »

Would an onion on the BET be a Rap Scallion?

Jane · « **Reply #50 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:11:47 AM »

Quote from: PennyO on February 23, 2006, 08:56:12 AM

Okay, so yesterday I was just so fed up! I NEED work! I NEED something to do, drat it! So I scoured the Actors Equity casting page, and found something only a four-hour round trip away for today - MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL. They want to see ONLY women 35-55, size 10 and up. So, of course I phoned for an appointment for today at 12:40.

I hopped in the ol' Honda and raced to the library for a book of songs from the 50's, and selected Only You. Once home, I sang through it twice, until my voice failed. Oy, this cough... Then I ransacked my limited wardrobe for layers of clothes I could put on to Beef Up. (Producers hate it when they specify "Asians, only" or "minimum height 5'8" - and they have to sit through umpteen auditions with people who obviously aren't what they are looking for...).

My sister came home and found me wearing three gathered skirts, a cable knit sweater under a large overblouse, and one of her bras, stuffed with all my sweat socks... "What is this, Halloween??" I explained my dilemma, and she spent the next hour helping me create an outfit that was a little more - ummmm... fashionable. With accessories.

So this morning I woke, knowing that if I were called for a callback and it came out that I am really a size 2, those folks would hate me, and NEVER hire me for ANYTHING, even if I were right for it... I guess I'm not making the four-hour round trip today - but at least I was able to entertain myself a little yesterday. Actors are SO demented...

Keith and I just had a good laugh.

Good vibes for your audition tomorrow.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #51 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:15:19 AM »

Quote from: JRand55 on February 23, 2006, 08:50:46 AM

SECOND SHOCKER:

I saw some of AMERICAN IDOL as I was shifting between the Olympics and the P/R shows....and I saw a singer I liked. His name is Elliott! Good luck....

Elliot Yamin...He's a KEEPER!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #52 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:16:22 AM »

When she went tumbling down the hill, did the filibuster butt?

vixmom · « **Reply #53 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:18:44 AM »

Quote from: Jane on February 23, 2006, 08:15:30 AM

Danise update.

She sounds great, had bacon eggs and oatmeal for breakfast. She and her roommate are taking 15 minute walks every hour.

Good news.

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The surgery went well but was far more involved than expected so she will be in the hospital at least one more night.

Dang! I arranged for something to be delivered to her today... at home. I home her mom will be home to answer the door.

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If anyone wants to call Danise at the hospital email me and I will give you the phone number. She would love it.

Yes please. Please IM me. Thanks!

vixmom · « **Reply #54 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:21:40 AM »

Quote from: PennyO on February 23, 2006, 08:56:12 AM

My sister came home and found me wearing three gathered skirts, a cable knit sweater under a large overblouse, and one of her bras, stuffed with all my sweat socks...

LOL!!!!

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it came out that I am really a size 2, those folks would hate me

I'm not too sure I'm still fond of ya.... 2!!! That's a size for little children

_{must go on diet.......}

Matt H. · « **Reply #55 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:23:18 AM »

Thanks for the good news about DR Danise, DR Jane. Appreciate your being our go-between to keep informaed about her progress.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:25:49 AM »

DRPENNYO - Menopause the Musical has been running for months and months in Indianapolis.....it would be steady work, and not all of the Indy cast members are....uh....zaftig.

Matt H. · « **Reply #57 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:26:50 AM »

On IDOL, Elliott was fine, but Simon's extravagent praise was a bit much, I thought.

Due to Constantine and Bo from last year, they seem much more open to male rock vocalists this year. There are several in the semi-finals. Not my favorite kind of voice, of course, but it's nice to have the diversity, and they all did their thing well last night.

Other than Sway and Bobby, who I found hopeless, only the very young Kevin seemed out of his depth, and Kevin's voice was OK. He just had no stage presence at all, no personality behind the voice.

vixmom · « **Reply #58 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:27:48 AM »

Quote from: PennyO on February 23, 2006, 08:56:12 AM

They want to see ONLY women 35-55, size 10 and up.

Your talent and my body.... we'd be perfect! You could play Kathy Selden to my Lina Lamont!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #59 on:** February 23, 2006, 09:27:49 AM »

Quote from: JRand55 on February 23, 2006, 09:25:49 AM

DRPENNYO - Menopause the Musical has been running for months and months in Indianapolis.....it would be steady work, and not all of the Indy cast members are....uh....zaftig.

MONOPAUSE THE MUSICAL ran six months here, a local record, but the show did close several weeks ago.

News:

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