Thursday, December 17, 2009
Didn't I See This Movie?
The light went on. It wasn't the greatest time for it to go on, as he had no idea where the closest gas station was. But it went on. The next exit wasn't exactly an exit he felt comfortable getting off, so he waited a bit. Finally, he saw an Exxon right off the highway, and decided to go for it. It was simple. But he had to fill his 13.5 gallon tank with 13.2 gallons. Not good for the car. Nor is it very smart when it is 25 degrees out to come close to running out of gas. But alas. That was the situation. Next to the gas station, there was a McDonalds. He was hungry and hadn't had McD's in a long time...so he went. He went to the drive through and ordered chicken strips and a DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER. He paid and drove away. Upon unwrapping the double cheeseburger, however, he realized he had in fact been given a McDouble-a double cheeseburger minus one piece of cheese. But, being a double cheeseburger fanatic, he believed the McDouble to be an inferior sandwich. This wasn't the first time this had happened. He decided to send a text complaining of the cheeseburger debacle to his best friend, as it had happened to him several times before as well. As he was texting, he saw a sign for 95 and got on. After sending his text, and returning to concentrating on driving, he realized he had gotten on 95North when he needed to be on 95 South. Ooops! This is part of the reason texting while driving is a bad idea (also, slightly illegal...). Seeing an exit just to his right, and no cars in his way he dove over...not realizing that the exit was for the Commodore Barry Bridge. Upon realizing his second blunder of the evening, he hoped and prayed for an exit before the bridge. But, no such luck. As he crossed the bridge, he wondered if he would ever make it home, or if New Jersey would in fact swallow him hole. That's right, the Com Bar Bridge goes to New Jersey. He called his significant other to say hello, as he was making a brief trip through said significant other's home state. He then called the best friend whom he had been texting hoping he could help. But, unfortunately, he was unable to answer the phone. He got off the first exit hoping to make a U-turn, get back on the bridge and return to 95. But, the exit, for Route 130, it turns out was not a stop-light ridden road as he had hoped. Fortunately (the first time this word can be used during the story!) there was a place for a u-turn-it was an illegal u-turn, but there was no one around and frankly, he didn't care. As he approached the bridge again, he saw a sign "Pay Toll $4". He laughed out loud, alone in his car. It was a hearty laugh. He could have been angry, but at this point, anger would have just made things worse. And besides, he had his parents' ez-pass! He returned to 95 and got back to DE safely. All told, it added a lovely extra 40ish minutes to his ride home. But let's face it, everyone loves a 3 state road trip! Always an Adventure...WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Don't Feed the Plants
Ooops. Sorry ya'll. It's been a few days. But the 9 show week was exhausting (and I would like to say it was sort of a 10 show week because we also had that understudy runthrough) But I've returned, and I hope everyone is well!
The shows went pretty well--though there were a few semi-disasters on Sunday night. In order to create the atmosphere of London, there are fog machines that are constantly running just to give a bit of a haze to the stage. It's is a really neat effect. On Sunday night they stopped working. In an attempt to fix them, they were unplugged and plugged back in. Apparently this put them into overdrive. Quickly, (VERY quickly actually) the stage and backstage filled with fog. It would not be an exaggeration for me to say that if you were standing all the way upstage you couldn't really see the people standing all the way down stage. I'm not sure what it would be like for the audience, but I imagine it was a similar lack of visibility-especially for the balcony since the fog tends to rise. Eventually things cleared up, but it was quite funny while it lasted.
Some of the kids appear to be getting tired of doing the show. I think back to when I was 10 and I'm pretty sure I couldn't do the show as many times as they have to. Several people (SM, Dance Captain ,etc) keep trying different ways to keep everyone energized and it is working most of the time. Now don't get me wrong, it isn't all of the kids. Some of them are quite spectacular and probably will be until the end of the run, it's just a few that seem to be "over it".
Yesterday was my last day off until Christmas Eve. 12 shows over 9 straight days. It'll be tiring, but I'm excited for the Holidays! Dan was up in DE, so we went to lunch with his mother and went to Jos. A Bank and actually banks and such. Then I went to see Little Shop of Horrors at 11th Hour Theatre Company. Overall, I thought it was spectacular. I was especially impressed by the way they used the very small acting space for a pretty big technical show. (The cast is small, but that doesn't make it a small show.) Seymour (which is, of course, my dream role of dream roles) was fantastic. Great comic timing. I had a few issues with the show, but I tend to have issues with every show now (eeek am I becoming a theatre snob?!) Despite those very small issues, I really enjoyed the production. It was the first show I've ever seen in Philly, and it has set a high standard for my expectations of Philly theatre. Congrats to everyone involved in that production.
Well, this is only an 8 show week, but since the week doesn't really end until next Thursday after 12 shows, it'll be a long week. Whatever, though, 'cause I love my job! 7:30Half Hour 8PM Show Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!
The shows went pretty well--though there were a few semi-disasters on Sunday night. In order to create the atmosphere of London, there are fog machines that are constantly running just to give a bit of a haze to the stage. It's is a really neat effect. On Sunday night they stopped working. In an attempt to fix them, they were unplugged and plugged back in. Apparently this put them into overdrive. Quickly, (VERY quickly actually) the stage and backstage filled with fog. It would not be an exaggeration for me to say that if you were standing all the way upstage you couldn't really see the people standing all the way down stage. I'm not sure what it would be like for the audience, but I imagine it was a similar lack of visibility-especially for the balcony since the fog tends to rise. Eventually things cleared up, but it was quite funny while it lasted.
Some of the kids appear to be getting tired of doing the show. I think back to when I was 10 and I'm pretty sure I couldn't do the show as many times as they have to. Several people (SM, Dance Captain ,etc) keep trying different ways to keep everyone energized and it is working most of the time. Now don't get me wrong, it isn't all of the kids. Some of them are quite spectacular and probably will be until the end of the run, it's just a few that seem to be "over it".
Yesterday was my last day off until Christmas Eve. 12 shows over 9 straight days. It'll be tiring, but I'm excited for the Holidays! Dan was up in DE, so we went to lunch with his mother and went to Jos. A Bank and actually banks and such. Then I went to see Little Shop of Horrors at 11th Hour Theatre Company. Overall, I thought it was spectacular. I was especially impressed by the way they used the very small acting space for a pretty big technical show. (The cast is small, but that doesn't make it a small show.) Seymour (which is, of course, my dream role of dream roles) was fantastic. Great comic timing. I had a few issues with the show, but I tend to have issues with every show now (eeek am I becoming a theatre snob?!) Despite those very small issues, I really enjoyed the production. It was the first show I've ever seen in Philly, and it has set a high standard for my expectations of Philly theatre. Congrats to everyone involved in that production.
Well, this is only an 8 show week, but since the week doesn't really end until next Thursday after 12 shows, it'll be a long week. Whatever, though, 'cause I love my job! 7:30Half Hour 8PM Show Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Dog Show
Oh the things that happen when you work with canines and kids. During the afternoon show one of the kids decided to watch a scene from off stage (cause he is understudying Dodger) and the dog noticed him or smelled him or something. But the dog decided it was play time. He was at that point tied to the table, and he began dragging the table toward the poor kid (who realized he had distracted the dog, tried to hide, and made it worse haha). He knocked over on of the chairs, which then got everyone's attention and the scene came to a screeching halt. The actors did a great job staying in character and trying to save the scene, but since the dog is deaf (yeah, he is...not sure I've mentioned that before) yelling at him won't stop him! So he yelled, because the character would clearly yell at his dog) but he had to go over and get in front of the dog so the dog could see his hand signals (yup, the dog responds to hang signals, it's amazing) When he signaled for the dog to sit, and he sat, the audience was amazed and applauded. The audience thoroughly enjoyed this, and the actors couldn't help but smile as that is the pleasure of live theatre (especially when you are working with a dog AND 40 children!)
We have decorated our dressing room to the high hills. There are lights galore (icicles and regular), garland, wreaths, bulbs, and Hug-letoe (ok, it's mistletoe, but have I mentioned the 40 kids? Everyone has cooties, and I guess hugs are acceptable, so it's hug-letoe. hahahahaha) The dressing room looks AWESOME. And it's fun to decorate!
5 show weekend. 9 show week. EEEEEK/Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
We have decorated our dressing room to the high hills. There are lights galore (icicles and regular), garland, wreaths, bulbs, and Hug-letoe (ok, it's mistletoe, but have I mentioned the 40 kids? Everyone has cooties, and I guess hugs are acceptable, so it's hug-letoe. hahahahaha) The dressing room looks AWESOME. And it's fun to decorate!
5 show weekend. 9 show week. EEEEEK/Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
One Last Kiss
Had a great understudy rehearsal today. I'm sad it was our last one, as I enjoy working on this part. We ran through the show for the first (and only!) time. I had alot of fun with the lovely woman understudying the role opposite mine. I'm really glad to have been understudying this role. It is a part I hope to play in the future.
The show tonight was also alot of fun. I can't really pinpoint why, I just had a good time. Two of the people in the ensemble reenact one of the deaths backstage as it happens on stage. (Which I guess technically isn't reenacting because they happen simultaneously, but to say they were enacting the death backstage sounded too weird to me.) They've been doing it nightly in fun and hysterical ways. This evening' s was especially fun. The things that go on backstage while people sit in the audience...it makes me think about all the shows I've seen that had dramatic moments on stage and it makes me wonder whether there were people having a fun time backstage. I'm sure they were.
Welp, two shows tomorrow! I'm not really sure why I wrote "welp" there, but it is what popped into my head. So, that's that I guess. Weeeeeeeeeee!
The show tonight was also alot of fun. I can't really pinpoint why, I just had a good time. Two of the people in the ensemble reenact one of the deaths backstage as it happens on stage. (Which I guess technically isn't reenacting because they happen simultaneously, but to say they were enacting the death backstage sounded too weird to me.) They've been doing it nightly in fun and hysterical ways. This evening' s was especially fun. The things that go on backstage while people sit in the audience...it makes me think about all the shows I've seen that had dramatic moments on stage and it makes me wonder whether there were people having a fun time backstage. I'm sure they were.
Welp, two shows tomorrow! I'm not really sure why I wrote "welp" there, but it is what popped into my head. So, that's that I guess. Weeeeeeeeeee!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Change It, Don't Change It
I think I'm changing the title to "always an a adventure..." Just so everyone knows. This isn't official yet. But it's a strong contender. I really wish I could use "Overheard While Talking to Myself" but Alan Alda came up with that as the title of his autobiography. THAT. IS. A. BRILLIANT. TITLE. I wish I thought of it. Anyway, if anyone has any ideas, please let me know! Also, the possibility of not changing it remains. As it does attest to my randomness...
Anyway, nothing too adventure-y today. My dear friend Stephen and I decided to start an Underground SetBack League when I get home in January. So if anyone out there loves SetBack and wants in, lemme know. I love SetBack and haven't played in so long! If this doesn't work out, we've decided to learn Bridge and play that all day and night. I love Bridge (Ok, I have never played it, but I love card games, so I should learn it). I think it is an old people game, and since I absolutely love and adore old people-it makes sense I should play bridge. Right?! Of course right.
The show went pretty well tonight. There is lots of "extra" fun going on on stage to make things extra fun. We're in the middle of the run so we have to push to keep it high energy and such. I'm still, however, thoroughly enjoying myself!
It was supposed to snow again before I got out of the show, but when I walked outside there was no snow. BOOOO! Apparently it is still coming this way. Hopefully the roads will be ok for rehearsal tomorrow.
Tomorrow is my last understudy rehearsal. We are running the show (as best you can without set, props, costume, etc!). I think it will be fun. I wish I could go on (not that I would ever wish ill on the lovely man I am understudying!)
Well that's about it. More tomorrow! (And possibly a title change....) Weeeeeeee!
Anyway, nothing too adventure-y today. My dear friend Stephen and I decided to start an Underground SetBack League when I get home in January. So if anyone out there loves SetBack and wants in, lemme know. I love SetBack and haven't played in so long! If this doesn't work out, we've decided to learn Bridge and play that all day and night. I love Bridge (Ok, I have never played it, but I love card games, so I should learn it). I think it is an old people game, and since I absolutely love and adore old people-it makes sense I should play bridge. Right?! Of course right.
The show went pretty well tonight. There is lots of "extra" fun going on on stage to make things extra fun. We're in the middle of the run so we have to push to keep it high energy and such. I'm still, however, thoroughly enjoying myself!
It was supposed to snow again before I got out of the show, but when I walked outside there was no snow. BOOOO! Apparently it is still coming this way. Hopefully the roads will be ok for rehearsal tomorrow.
Tomorrow is my last understudy rehearsal. We are running the show (as best you can without set, props, costume, etc!). I think it will be fun. I wish I could go on (not that I would ever wish ill on the lovely man I am understudying!)
Well that's about it. More tomorrow! (And possibly a title change....) Weeeeeeee!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Happy Birthday
Everyone here at Walnuts, Cheesesteaks and Ben Franklin would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Mommy! Happiest of Happy Days to you! Yay!
In the previous sentence, "Everyone here at Walnuts, Cheesesteaks and Ben Franklin"="I" haha.
Sorry for my lack of posting. I'm trying to save up interesting things so the posts are interesting. I just used interesting twice in one sentence.
The shows yesterday were great. There was a bit of a fiasco during the evening one, but it was covered nicely. Yesterday did not feel like a Sunday. This is most likely because we only had one show on Saturday. So the day off today feels strange. I'm glad we have the day off though, as I haven't been able to sleep the last few nights. I guess my insomnia is back! If only I could figure out what it was that was keeping me awake! Bleh!
Some snow is still clinging to the ground and trying to keep a winter like feel here in Wilmington. I love it, of course! It was funny the other day cause I left 2 hours and 15 minutes before call just in case the roads were bad (as they were pretty bad in the neighborhood.) Once I crossed the border into PA (which is about 5 minutes from here) There wasn't any snow on the ground. The roads were a little wet, but that was it. This made me nervous for ice on the way home-but once again the roads were fine. So we got the benefit of beautiful snow and safe road conditions! Yay!
Nothing else too exciting to report. Three extras and two dressers (that sounds like the title of a novella or something) went to CoCo's between shows yesterday again for the $5 wing special. Unfortunately, they weren't doing the special yesterday. I was deeply saddened. I still got wings though. And they were still good. But they should have been $5!!! Booo on CoCo's!
The plans have already started for my month in Tolland. I'm looking forward to it, although I will be truly sad to see this show end. I'm having such a wonderful time and the cast is so sweet and talented. Also, I love the children! This is probably because I am still a 10 year old at heart. People keep saying doing a show with 40 children is the best form of birth control there is, I will say that it reaffirms that I want to adopt children someday. (3, Robert...3!!!)
Wow, getting a little deep and personal here on Walnuts, Cheesesteaks and Ben Franklin. Oh, by the way, I'm going to need to change the title of my blog as I've decided to keep it going when I go on tour. So it needs to be something less specific. (Ok, the current title isn't actually specific, but it is supposed to remind one of Philadelphia, and I'll be all over the country) So, if anyone has any clever ideas for my blog title, let me know! Weeeeeeeeeeee!
In the previous sentence, "Everyone here at Walnuts, Cheesesteaks and Ben Franklin"="I" haha.
Sorry for my lack of posting. I'm trying to save up interesting things so the posts are interesting. I just used interesting twice in one sentence.
The shows yesterday were great. There was a bit of a fiasco during the evening one, but it was covered nicely. Yesterday did not feel like a Sunday. This is most likely because we only had one show on Saturday. So the day off today feels strange. I'm glad we have the day off though, as I haven't been able to sleep the last few nights. I guess my insomnia is back! If only I could figure out what it was that was keeping me awake! Bleh!
Some snow is still clinging to the ground and trying to keep a winter like feel here in Wilmington. I love it, of course! It was funny the other day cause I left 2 hours and 15 minutes before call just in case the roads were bad (as they were pretty bad in the neighborhood.) Once I crossed the border into PA (which is about 5 minutes from here) There wasn't any snow on the ground. The roads were a little wet, but that was it. This made me nervous for ice on the way home-but once again the roads were fine. So we got the benefit of beautiful snow and safe road conditions! Yay!
Nothing else too exciting to report. Three extras and two dressers (that sounds like the title of a novella or something) went to CoCo's between shows yesterday again for the $5 wing special. Unfortunately, they weren't doing the special yesterday. I was deeply saddened. I still got wings though. And they were still good. But they should have been $5!!! Booo on CoCo's!
The plans have already started for my month in Tolland. I'm looking forward to it, although I will be truly sad to see this show end. I'm having such a wonderful time and the cast is so sweet and talented. Also, I love the children! This is probably because I am still a 10 year old at heart. People keep saying doing a show with 40 children is the best form of birth control there is, I will say that it reaffirms that I want to adopt children someday. (3, Robert...3!!!)
Wow, getting a little deep and personal here on Walnuts, Cheesesteaks and Ben Franklin. Oh, by the way, I'm going to need to change the title of my blog as I've decided to keep it going when I go on tour. So it needs to be something less specific. (Ok, the current title isn't actually specific, but it is supposed to remind one of Philadelphia, and I'll be all over the country) So, if anyone has any clever ideas for my blog title, let me know! Weeeeeeeeeeee!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Snow
Oops. I guess I should have waited a little while longer before complaining that I had yet to see snow. Nonetheless, IT'S SNOWING!!! Yay! It is piling up slowly on the grass, but not sticking to the roads, so it's the best of both worlds. Apparently it is going to get really cold tonight, so I'll need to be careful on my drive home from the show. However, it's going to be in the high 40's the rest of the weekend so that snow won't be on the ground that long. No matter the situation, I love snow! Yay snow!
We had a pretty good show last night. I'm still having a great time on stage. Last night, there was a bag of cookies in the green room. Usually we just eat whatever is there, but I decided to ask who brought them in since they were yummy. I was then told that The Cookie Lady brought them. That was it, no explanation. So clearly I asked for some elaboration. This is really neat! There is a lady who comes to every Walnut Street Theatre show the 3rd Friday of every run. She sits in the front row and brings cookies for the cast. She is now known fondly as The Cookie Lady. I thought that was one of the sweetest things I'd ever heard.
I'm watching the Big East Championship Game on ESPN. Cincy v. Pitt. It's a great game. (It's also snowing there!) I'm also imagining a future when we will watch UConn play in this game. Maybe it will never happen...but I have faith! It takes time to build a great program, right? I'm spoiled because I didn't have to suffer through the basketball teams rough years. But hey, we beat ND this year, right! (Haha! Sorry, Dan)
One show today. Two tomorrow. Then a day off, which I'm still not sure where I'll be going for. But I'm sure it will be fun. Weeeeeeee!
We had a pretty good show last night. I'm still having a great time on stage. Last night, there was a bag of cookies in the green room. Usually we just eat whatever is there, but I decided to ask who brought them in since they were yummy. I was then told that The Cookie Lady brought them. That was it, no explanation. So clearly I asked for some elaboration. This is really neat! There is a lady who comes to every Walnut Street Theatre show the 3rd Friday of every run. She sits in the front row and brings cookies for the cast. She is now known fondly as The Cookie Lady. I thought that was one of the sweetest things I'd ever heard.
I'm watching the Big East Championship Game on ESPN. Cincy v. Pitt. It's a great game. (It's also snowing there!) I'm also imagining a future when we will watch UConn play in this game. Maybe it will never happen...but I have faith! It takes time to build a great program, right? I'm spoiled because I didn't have to suffer through the basketball teams rough years. But hey, we beat ND this year, right! (Haha! Sorry, Dan)
One show today. Two tomorrow. Then a day off, which I'm still not sure where I'll be going for. But I'm sure it will be fun. Weeeeeeee!
Friday, December 4, 2009
I Never Has Seen Snow
I'm am tired again, but I'm not called for the understudy rehearsal today, so I can rest. yay! The Siefrings enjoyed the show last evening, though unfortunately they had to sit way up in Row P of the Balcony. This upset me, but they said it was a good view. Twas very nice of them to come!
Yesterday was a bit strange because it was our first weekday double show day. So, today feels like it should be Saturday, Sunday or Monday, but in fact it is only Friday. However, we only have a 4 show weekend, as we do not have a matinee tomorrow. Yay for two days in a row of doing nothing all day!
I am craving a cheesesteak, though I'm not sure when I'll get to have one. Last time I was craving something-Chinese Food and Pho-it took me 3 days ad 4 days respectively to follow through on the craving. We'll see what happens. I'm not sure what my day off will bring on Monday, probably either a day in Philly or a day in DC, but we'll see. If it is a day in Philly, that is probably where my cheesesteak craving will come to an end.
Otherwise, not much is going on. Everyone is a bit nervous for the weeks around Christmas as we have 12 shows in a row without a break, but then we get two days off for Christmas. Plans are not set yet for where I am going and at what time, but I'm hoping that will be settled soon. We have a matinee the day after Christmas which makes things difficult for traveling. booo.
I realized yesterday that it is December and I still haven't seen any snow-not even a tiny amount of flurries. Now I know I'm not in New England, but I feel like we at least saw flurries by the end of November in DC. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not wishing for a snow storm as I don't want to drive back and forth to the show in ice and snow, but I wouldn't mind seeing a flurry--and then alot of snow in Mid-January would be lovely, 'cause then I can go skiing! Weeeeeeee!
Yesterday was a bit strange because it was our first weekday double show day. So, today feels like it should be Saturday, Sunday or Monday, but in fact it is only Friday. However, we only have a 4 show weekend, as we do not have a matinee tomorrow. Yay for two days in a row of doing nothing all day!
I am craving a cheesesteak, though I'm not sure when I'll get to have one. Last time I was craving something-Chinese Food and Pho-it took me 3 days ad 4 days respectively to follow through on the craving. We'll see what happens. I'm not sure what my day off will bring on Monday, probably either a day in Philly or a day in DC, but we'll see. If it is a day in Philly, that is probably where my cheesesteak craving will come to an end.
Otherwise, not much is going on. Everyone is a bit nervous for the weeks around Christmas as we have 12 shows in a row without a break, but then we get two days off for Christmas. Plans are not set yet for where I am going and at what time, but I'm hoping that will be settled soon. We have a matinee the day after Christmas which makes things difficult for traveling. booo.
I realized yesterday that it is December and I still haven't seen any snow-not even a tiny amount of flurries. Now I know I'm not in New England, but I feel like we at least saw flurries by the end of November in DC. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not wishing for a snow storm as I don't want to drive back and forth to the show in ice and snow, but I wouldn't mind seeing a flurry--and then alot of snow in Mid-January would be lovely, 'cause then I can go skiing! Weeeeeeee!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Who's Crazy?
My goodness what an interesting morning. Since Dr. and Mrs. Siefring are coming to the show tonight, I gave them my parking pass to use and Mrs. Siefring drove me to the train this morning. I was hoping we would be able to play OVERHEARD ON THE SEPTA in this post, but I fell promptly asleep and didn't wake up until about 5 minutes before my stop. However, my walk from Market East to the theatre was quite an adventure...
I was walking, minding my own business when suddenly this woman yells toward me "What would you consider the curb side?" I stopped and looked at her and said nothing. She repeated "What would you consider the curb side?" I replied (trying not to sound like a jerk) "Uh, the side with the curb." She said "That's what I thought. Look at this." She grabs my arm and brings me to her car, where she has the parking validation in the window. I say "That should do fine." and I began to walk away. She had no interest in my leaving and said "Then why did I get a ticket. And she holds up a parking ticket in my face. I then realize that she is parked half in a no parking zone. I point this out to her, but she ignores me and goes about telling me what she is going to do in order to not pay the ticket. I thought about convincing her she needed to move her car, but she was slightly intimidating and I decided to let her continue with her rant and not risk my life. haha. I was going to leave, but realized she was fairly to completely crazy and since I was quite early for my call, decided to enjoy her insanity for a bit. We chatted about finding her a meter maid and that she should fight the ticket. As I walked away, she followed me and went to each car down the block saying "Look they didn't get a ticket. And they didn't. And they didn't." I finally lost her when she got to a car with the owner getting into it and she asked him if he got a ticket. I felt bad dumping the crazy lady on this poor, unsuspecting car owner who had in fact parked correctly (unlike her!). But I had to get to the theatre. It was most amusing.
Anyway, last night's show went pretty well. One of the children fell ill, and there is a long story to tell about it-but I feel bad putting it online because the poor child is traumatized enough. So, feel free to ask me about it. Poor kid.
Anyway, 2 shows today, with a loonnnngggg nap in between! Weeeeeeeeeeeee!
I was walking, minding my own business when suddenly this woman yells toward me "What would you consider the curb side?" I stopped and looked at her and said nothing. She repeated "What would you consider the curb side?" I replied (trying not to sound like a jerk) "Uh, the side with the curb." She said "That's what I thought. Look at this." She grabs my arm and brings me to her car, where she has the parking validation in the window. I say "That should do fine." and I began to walk away. She had no interest in my leaving and said "Then why did I get a ticket. And she holds up a parking ticket in my face. I then realize that she is parked half in a no parking zone. I point this out to her, but she ignores me and goes about telling me what she is going to do in order to not pay the ticket. I thought about convincing her she needed to move her car, but she was slightly intimidating and I decided to let her continue with her rant and not risk my life. haha. I was going to leave, but realized she was fairly to completely crazy and since I was quite early for my call, decided to enjoy her insanity for a bit. We chatted about finding her a meter maid and that she should fight the ticket. As I walked away, she followed me and went to each car down the block saying "Look they didn't get a ticket. And they didn't. And they didn't." I finally lost her when she got to a car with the owner getting into it and she asked him if he got a ticket. I felt bad dumping the crazy lady on this poor, unsuspecting car owner who had in fact parked correctly (unlike her!). But I had to get to the theatre. It was most amusing.
Anyway, last night's show went pretty well. One of the children fell ill, and there is a long story to tell about it-but I feel bad putting it online because the poor child is traumatized enough. So, feel free to ask me about it. Poor kid.
Anyway, 2 shows today, with a loonnnngggg nap in between! Weeeeeeeeeeeee!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
December, 1963
Um, how did it become December? I mean, don't get me wrong, I know the mechanics of a calendar, but seriously, where did November go? We only have 50 more Olivers! Hrm, well, that sounds like alot, but it's going so fast!
Oh! My EMC card came in the mail. That is Equity Membership Candidate card, for those that don't know. I'm now on my way to joining the union...yay! I'll get 12 points for this show, and I need 50 to join. So I'm on the way.
The show last night was a little rough, but it'll work itself out. The Siefrings are coming to the show tomorrow night! I'm excited to have people I know in the audience again! Yay!
I had a lovely time with Robert on my day off. Well, he spent most of the day in New York at an audition/callback for 42nd Street. But, once he got home we went out to dinner and a movie. We saw the new 3D Christmas Carol. I really didn't like it. I guess Jim Carey made an ok Scrooge, but I did not enjoy any of the ghosts, the ghost of christmas past especially angered me. There was also an extremely long (and totally non-textually supported) chase sequence (most likely to maximize the 3d-ness of the movie) that really lost me. Also, I felt it totally ignored the fact that by the time the ghost of christmas yet to come appears, Scrooge is ready to learn and is hopeful that he can change what he is about to see. This chase sequence showed him running away from the future, which isn't at all correct. Furthermore, I just don't understand the need for 3D movies. They give me a headache. Call me old fashioned, but I'll take a regular old movie any day of the week. (Especially if Jim Carey isn't in it!)
Well, that's all for today. One show tonight and then two tomorrow. Weeeeeeee!
Oh! My EMC card came in the mail. That is Equity Membership Candidate card, for those that don't know. I'm now on my way to joining the union...yay! I'll get 12 points for this show, and I need 50 to join. So I'm on the way.
The show last night was a little rough, but it'll work itself out. The Siefrings are coming to the show tomorrow night! I'm excited to have people I know in the audience again! Yay!
I had a lovely time with Robert on my day off. Well, he spent most of the day in New York at an audition/callback for 42nd Street. But, once he got home we went out to dinner and a movie. We saw the new 3D Christmas Carol. I really didn't like it. I guess Jim Carey made an ok Scrooge, but I did not enjoy any of the ghosts, the ghost of christmas past especially angered me. There was also an extremely long (and totally non-textually supported) chase sequence (most likely to maximize the 3d-ness of the movie) that really lost me. Also, I felt it totally ignored the fact that by the time the ghost of christmas yet to come appears, Scrooge is ready to learn and is hopeful that he can change what he is about to see. This chase sequence showed him running away from the future, which isn't at all correct. Furthermore, I just don't understand the need for 3D movies. They give me a headache. Call me old fashioned, but I'll take a regular old movie any day of the week. (Especially if Jim Carey isn't in it!)
Well, that's all for today. One show tonight and then two tomorrow. Weeeeeeee!
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