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Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
« Reply #60 on: July 03, 2019, 10:47:39 AM »
Yes FB is a bit wonky & I have seen complaints.  I didn't google it though.
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« Reply #61 on: July 03, 2019, 10:54:02 AM »
Quote from: Jrand68 on July 03, 2019, 03:53:36 AM
Tonight is our dress rehearsal and production photos.

Last night was a tech night which was okay.  The director said we had to wear costumes, which was kind of unnecessary, but that's okay. 

Then three times during the notes the director and his tech director congratulated themselves on have a REAL tech rehearsal which is NEVER done at this theatre...NEVER....

Which is not true...but let them think as they will.  I don't think either will be working here again....at least I hope not.  Why would you do nothing but bad mouth the people who give you an opportunity?

Oh....and of course the heat pump stopped working during the night  BUT someone is coming this afternoon OR tomorrow to fix the connection....

Yikes! :o I don't think that I'd ever work again at a place like that.
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« Reply #62 on: July 03, 2019, 10:54:32 AM »
Quote from: ChasSmith on July 03, 2019, 06:48:21 AM
The most painful reading I’ve sat through was the play version of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. It was done on our I DO! I DO! set, in front of back wall of the turntable that was turned to obscure the main trappings of the set. The director gave her introduction, then walked behind the wall of the turntable from whence she proceeded to yell out (not being miked) the stage directions throughout the play. She thought the disembodied voice would provide a more effective ambience. It was hideous.

Yikes, too!
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« Reply #63 on: July 03, 2019, 11:00:31 AM »
Quote from: KevinH on July 03, 2019, 05:58:46 AM
I will be leaving for the airport in a few hours.  On my way to see Barbra in London.   The concert is part of "British Summer Time."   It takes place in Hyde Park.    It's an "all-standing" event.   Not looking forward to that part.

Sound like fun...except for the standing part!  Can you have something like THIS?



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« Reply #64 on: July 03, 2019, 11:00:54 AM »
Otherwise, hope you have a great time, Kevin!
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« Reply #65 on: July 03, 2019, 11:01:17 AM »
Quote from: Jane on July 03, 2019, 07:12:05 AM
Aww, sweet photo of Neve from ladt night.

Thanks, Jane!
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Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
« Reply #66 on: July 03, 2019, 11:01:58 AM »
Quote from: vixmom on July 03, 2019, 07:29:30 AM
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 04:19:35 AM
I've bathed and fed the cats.

Do they like baths?

That's the first thing that I thought, too! :))
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« Reply #67 on: July 03, 2019, 11:07:01 AM »
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 08:34:53 AM
I am home from my appointment.  I liked Dr Keenan very much.  My face is numb because she had to examine my sinuses and the procedure is painful.  I do not haver an allergy problem.  I have nasal polyps and pansinusitis, and I need to make an appointment for a CT scan of my sinuses.  I also have a steroid spray and prescription for for antibiotics.

~~~Polyps-and-Pansinusitis-Be-Gone Vibes for Larry!!~~~
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« Reply #68 on: July 03, 2019, 11:10:33 AM »
My CT scan is now scheduled for Monday.
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« Reply #69 on: July 03, 2019, 11:10:41 AM »
And on a sad note, Sid Ramin, Oscar-Winning Composer-Arranger, Dies at 100:
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The Oscar and Grammy winner penned the "Patty Duke Show" theme and adapted the music of "West Side Story" for the screen.

But wow...100 years old!
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« Reply #70 on: July 03, 2019, 11:14:20 AM »
No check again today and no City Center direct deposit.  I do not know why life has to be so damned difficult.  I was asked weeks ago about my interest to score a holiday musical.  I would think, if they want to perform it this 2019 holiday season, that it needs to be scored and copied ASAP, whether they hire me or someone else. And I wait for a yea or nay.
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Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
« Reply #71 on: July 03, 2019, 11:32:38 AM »
Quote from: George on July 03, 2019, 10:54:02 AM
Quote from: Jrand68 on July 03, 2019, 03:53:36 AM
Tonight is our dress rehearsal and production photos.

Last night was a tech night which was okay.  The director said we had to wear costumes, which was kind of unnecessary, but that's okay. 

Then three times during the notes the director and his tech director congratulated themselves on have a REAL tech rehearsal which is NEVER done at this theatre...NEVER....

Which is not true...but let them think as they will.  I don't think either will be working here again....at least I hope not.  Why would you do nothing but bad mouth the people who give you an opportunity?

Oh....and of course the heat pump stopped working during the night  BUT someone is coming this afternoon OR tomorrow to fix the connection....

Yikes! :o I don't think that I'd ever work again at a place like that.

It sounds terrible.
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Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
« Reply #72 on: July 03, 2019, 11:33:20 AM »
Quote from: George on July 03, 2019, 10:54:32 AM
Quote from: ChasSmith on July 03, 2019, 06:48:21 AM
The most painful reading I’ve sat through was the play version of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. It was done on our I DO! I DO! set, in front of back wall of the turntable that was turned to obscure the main trappings of the set. The director gave her introduction, then walked behind the wall of the turntable from whence she proceeded to yell out (not being miked) the stage directions throughout the play. She thought the disembodied voice would provide a more effective ambience. It was hideous.

Yikes, too!

The telling of it makes a great story ;D
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« Reply #73 on: July 03, 2019, 11:33:58 AM »
Quote from: elmore3003 on July 03, 2019, 11:10:33 AM
My CT scan is now scheduled for Monday.

Nice & fast.
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« Reply #74 on: July 03, 2019, 11:34:42 AM »
Work & check vibes for DR elmore!
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« Reply #75 on: July 03, 2019, 11:44:24 AM »
We have some good news here.  In February we are to become grandparent's.  I alternate between tears of joy, shock, and disbelief.  I am afraid to be happy & excited.
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« Reply #76 on: July 03, 2019, 12:01:00 PM »
Short work day. I think Friday will be, too.
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« Reply #77 on: July 03, 2019, 12:01:22 PM »
Congratulations, Jane! Great news.
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« Reply #78 on: July 03, 2019, 12:01:33 PM »
Travel vibes for KevinH!
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« Reply #79 on: July 03, 2019, 12:02:14 PM »
Medical vibes for Elmore.
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Re: WRITING A MUSICAL IS HARD
« Reply #80 on: July 03, 2019, 12:03:55 PM »
Has anyone seen a French crime drama called Captain Marleau? I got the first six episodes from the library. Gerard Depardieu is in the first episode.
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« Reply #81 on: July 03, 2019, 12:11:36 PM »
Garage is basically done - now the rest is me organizing the stuff that hasn't found a shelf yet.  But I could conceivably pull my car in there tonight.
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« Reply #82 on: July 03, 2019, 12:16:15 PM »
Quote from: Jane on July 03, 2019, 11:44:24 AM
We have some good news here.  In February we are to become grandparent's.  I alternate between tears of joy, shock, and disbelief.  I am afraid to be happy & excited.

Congrats, Jane!
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« Reply #83 on: July 03, 2019, 12:27:12 PM »
The problems with Facebook are also happening on Instagram and Twitter - they're "trying to fix it" they say. 
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« Reply #84 on: July 03, 2019, 12:31:18 PM »
Woo hoo, Jane!

Welcome to the HHW Granny Club!

Next will be Vixmom.
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« Reply #85 on: July 03, 2019, 01:17:44 PM »
It's so nice when garages can actually hold ... you know, "cars". We have that same issue here.
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« Reply #86 on: July 03, 2019, 01:19:35 PM »
Well, it's almost time to leave for the bustling Danbury Airport for an extremely fun evening. Weather couldn't be better, both for this evening's and tomorrow's fireworks, not to mention the flying (if we do it) and any other stuff. I will try for a bit of photographic evidence.
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« Reply #87 on: July 03, 2019, 03:16:07 PM »
Quote from: John G. on July 03, 2019, 12:01:22 PM
Congratulations, Jane! Great news.

Thank you.
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« Reply #88 on: July 03, 2019, 03:17:31 PM »
Quote from: John G. on July 03, 2019, 12:03:55 PM
Has anyone seen a French crime drama called Captain Marleau? I got the first six episodes from the library. Gerard Depardieu is in the first episode.

No.
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« Reply #89 on: July 03, 2019, 03:17:51 PM »
Quote from: bk on July 03, 2019, 12:11:36 PM
Garage is basically done - now the rest is me organizing the stuff that hasn't found a shelf yet.  But I could conceivably pull my car in there tonight.

Congratulations!
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