Tomfoolery Report 4/5/07

by philrw
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Film/TV/Theater

Thursday night was a good crowd. It was almost a full house, perhaps 10 short of capacity. The show was very good and we didn’t miss any words or lines as best I can recall. The crowd was very good and they kept clapping for a while—we could have done a second bow but were not prepared for that. Tomorrow night we’ll be ready in case the applause continues. Lights and tech were good.

Week 2 of Tomfoolery Begins

by philrw
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Film/TV/Theater
Report from Wednesday evening. Last night went well. There were a coule of flubs by the cast, most notible Deb and Rob couldn’t seem to agree on the words to the first verse of “Pollution.” Deb also entered in a strange place during a vamp in “Irish Ballad,” which had me playing catch-up for a few measures. Also Rob skipped a beat or two in “New Math” but it was nothing major and it only happened once. The cast remarked that “Vatican Rag” went the best ever for them.
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Plastic Wrap for Beds

by philrw
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Personal

This condo where I’m staying is the only place I’ve ever been that has the mattresses wrapped in plastic. And it’s not the plastic that comes with the mattress but a specially made vinyl cover. It’s uncomfortable, it’s noisy, and the sheets slide off of faster than… well, ducks and water. I know why they’d do it, but why would they do it?

Two Days Off

by philrw
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Personal
Yahoo! Two whole days off. That equates to about three full days from now getting back to the theater. What to do, what to do? I could hit the beach, go for a walk, or go out to eat. Or see a movie. Or… well, that’s about it.It’s supposed to storm Mon and Tues! Boo. But it’s nice today. So away I go from my computer. I think we could all use a break from the show. It’s been three weeks since we’ve had more than a day away from the show.
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Clunkish Wakeup

by philrw
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Rants and Raves

My thoughts as I was awoke by neverending loud footfalls outside and above my apartment:

Why are they trompsing about like lead footed zombies?

Tomfoolery Opens Tonight

by philrw
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Film/TV/Theater
Last night was our final dress rehearsal. We didn’t make any of our old mistakes—instead we made all new mistakes. I guess that’s progress. Anyway, the four people in our preview audience proved to be a somewhat anemic crowd, but opening night promises to be different. Hank tells us that we’re sold out tonight and tomorrow night and they have never sold out an opening night performance before. So I hope the audience likes it. Two hours until I leave for the theater. Time enough to…. I dunno. Finish this blog entry and do some surfing, personal grooming, and a bit of nutritional sustenance before curtain.
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Cast anouncement: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

by philrw
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Film/TV/Theater
For immediate release: March 27, 2007 The Evergreen Players are pleased to announce the cast and musicians for their upcoming summer musical, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Mark LeBeau: most recently seen in Bat Boy with the Boulder Broadway Company. He has also starred in 42nd Street with Performance Now, and Grease with the Main Street Players. Emily Macomber: who is currently about to open as Mama Rose in Gypsy with Performance Now at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Emily began her acting career with the Evergreen Players 14 years ago as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors.
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Fueling Change at Malibu Film Festival

by philrw
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Film/TV/Theater
Oh, by the way, my grad school doc Fueling Change is an official selection at the 8th Malibu International Film Festival. If you’ve been paying attention to my schedule or blog then you know that I won’t be able attend this one. ☹️ But I’ll try to get a producer or a crew member to attend. I’m happy that more people will get to see the doc. It’s showing in Santa Monica on Sunday, April 15th at 11 am (check their website for more information). “Hmm… now should I do my taxes or go to a film festival” the Los Angelinos think….
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