January 14, 2005
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The Daily News
1 So...Spencer Dryden and Jimmy Griffen walk into a bar...
2 Looks like Prince Harry let that bit part in Cabaret go to his head. Whaddaya thinkin' boy?
3 Suddenly, and for no apparent reason, Xanga started cooperating again. Mystery to me.
4 Whew! Lonnng rehearsal yesterday. We added a ton to the Show, and it is looking really fun! I don't know; I just really like it artistically. It reminds me a bit of This Side Up, which was probably the best of the one-acts. I never know how these are going to go down, honestly. It's fun trying to make it all work, and these guys are definitely making it work!
5 We have been having 4-hour rehearsals lately, so it's been grueling. Last night, we got done at around 7, an almost five-hour rehearsal, but the work is beginning to show. Things got better rather quickly yesterday; everyone came together, and we were having a ball at the end of the rehearsal, dancing to Van Halen and laughing a bunch. That's a cast in great spirits, totally bonded (toldja!) and ready to deliver the goods!
6 So yeah, lots of stress the past week, but we are now on ready to ride the wave. I'm tired, yet can't really wait to get out there and see how this guy plays.
7 The sound show alone is certainly one of the most complex I have ever assembled. Without the outstanding help of Maggie and Sparky, we would have just another Show. Those two collaborated on my ideas, and brought them alive, and completely to fruition.
8 We are also assembling a table for Tsunami relief in the back of the Theatre, the Drama Workshop's support of this very noble cause. So if you DO come, think about throwing in a buck or fifty. We'll put a leave up on the Tree of Hope.
9 ALSO if you decide to go, bring six-layers of clothes, because I found out today that the DISTRICT has to come out just to LOOK at our heating system. Not good. The last time we had this much chill in the Theatre, we brought in electric heaters, toaster ovens, hot plates, and anything else we could to get the frost off the joint. I fully intend to write Mr. Moser in the morning about the situation. The custodians told me that hopefully, the DISTRICT will come out today, early.
10 Anyway, I intend to bring in electric heaters. We'll do everything we can , because today and tonight are going to be even COLDER than last night, according to the news.
11 Okay, Cast and Crew: the time is here. Break a leg!
12 Peace.
Comments (1)
ahhh, the days of "Skin of our teeth"! The cast in a huddle around a spotlight trying to keep warm....
Another generation experiencing the chill of the theatre with no heat!
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