So, here’s the poster I did for the upcoming production of “Hay Fever” at the local theater. You didn’t get to see the poster I did for the big summer production of “Gypsy” because, quite frankly, it sucked. Sucked big time.
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Alive and Broke!
I went a little nuts at the Barnes and Noble’s Criterion Collection 50% Off Sale.
The Passing of an Era
It is with great sadness that I announce the death of the Purple Bucket. The Purple Bucket had held many an icy cold beer and had seen many a drunken party over the years. Mom originally owned the bucket back in the Party Palace days. Those were the days when we would be drunk before noon on the 4th of July. Those were the days when we would have contests to prove our manliness by seeing who could hold their arm in the icy water the longest. The bucket followed her to Asheville and the parties at her new place. When she moved to Seattle in 2002, the bucket was passed to me to carry on the festivities. A couple of years ago, I did a patch job on a small crack that had developed. I guess that was only delaying the inevitable. Yesterday the Purple Bucket exited in grand fashion with a flood of melted ice water that soaked my dining room floor.
So long, Purple Bucket. You will be missed!!!
Tom and Jerry!!!
Oh … My … God. This news has made my year!!!
Tom and Jerry! Remastered! Uncut! Uncensored! In Chronological Order!
I need to go change my underwear now.
Squee!!!
OMG! So … who’s going to take me to Legoland when it opens this fall?!!?
R.I.P. Burning Bush
Taken from us far too soon by the Great Storm of 2011.
“Deathtrap” Post-Mortem (Redux)
“Deathtrap” is now officially over after five weeks of rehearsals and seven performances. All in all the show turned out great. We found out a few things along the way … most notably how you can end the show when the crucial “crossbow bit” goes awry. I must say that it did surprise me that every audience would gasp in shock when Cliff would make his surprise return to the stage … except for that one dead audience we had. I am not sure that a bomb in the building would have gotten them going.
Here’s a picture of the “Deathtrap” Cast and Crew.
Next up in theatrical endeavors will be “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this fall. Plus, I am trying to get “The Pillowman” going for this winter. Fun, fun!
Painfully Funny
“Deathtrap” Post-Mortem (Sorta)
The first weekend of “Deathtrap” is done and done. Opening night seemed a little shaky (nerves, I think) … but the cast was on their game for the Saturday and Sunday performances. They were so much on their game that a major (and I mean MAJOR) on stage prop malfunction at the climax of the show on Saturday night got worked around. Kudos to them for that!
Four more performances (Thursday – Sunday) and it will be history. Be sure to make it out to see us if you are in the area.
It’s of interest that we had a slight run in (it was a polite one) last week with Ira Levin’s estate. Apparently, the show is supposed to be billed as “Ira Levin’s Deathtrap” and not just “Deathtrap.” Who knew?
Opening Friday!
Weeks of rehearsal pay off as “Deathtrap” opens this Friday! You should get your ass out of the house and come see our show.
The View from Max Patch
Design Time: “Deathtrap” Poster
So, here’s the poster for the show I am directing (hence the lack of posts). I always forget just how much time directing eats up. We are two weeks out from opening … and I think we are going to have a kick ass show. If you’re in the area the first two weekends of June, you should come see us get our “thriller” on.