Work has gone totally ape shit this week and promises to stay like that for another month or two. Something about HP buying out all their competition in the large format printing world and then sticking me with the task of integrating the tech specs for all their printers into our portfolio. Fun!
And it’s hard to concentrate at work when my phone keeps ringing every couple of hours with a new person interested in auditioning for the play. I’m not complaining. I’m ecstatic! Things are starting to finally shape up and that pin prick of light on the horizon must just be the end of the proverbial tunnel. Hey, I may actually get this thing off the ground this time.
I have to admit that I am totally stoked about auditions this weekend. The only thing better than auditioning for a play is auditioning other people for a play. Not to mention the ensuing spreadsheets depicting all the different casting possibilities. My only regret is that I have but one play to cast. No wait, I have two!
I have recently stumbled upon an old theater pal from university thanks to the fanciful intricacies of the interwebs (hi, Josh!) who says that he, too, is directing a production of The Actor’s Nightmare this season. Not only that, but his first plan was to direct The Marriage of Bette and Boo which, as you all know, was the first play that I directed here in Barcelona. This romantic thought forced my stare to wander over to the bookshelf beside my desk where sits a fantastic framed memento of said production:
click for super-big autographed version
I love the theater. I love performing and directing and producing. The set building, lighting design, intermission music selection… heck, I even love designing the posters. Some of my fondest memories are from theatrical productions and there is no doubt that most of my bestest friends in the world (my wife, included) were given to my by the gods of theater.
Here’s hoping auditions go well this weekend and that I find the perfect cast of really awesome people to share the next few months of my life with.
Ah the good ol’ days of Fiddler on the Roof, eh? To life!
how did the auditions go?
looking forward to june though hope to see you guys beforehand.
wanted to post this on facebook, but computer too slow connecting to friends. Just wanted to say hope that all goes well with the play and auditions and to ask if Jan will be playing any part in the play? Have a blast! x
I’m currently trying to post my Emily Music Video to youtube – I’ll let you know when I get it up there! I’m pretty proud of how it’s turned out, though it definitely shows that I need practice on my editing skills.
If you love Theater so much, why don’t you marry it? Oops! Good luck with all that lies ahead. You know, “The Roar of The Grease Paint” or something like that. You never cease to amaze me with your unbridled enthusisam. I sure hope it “Pays”. But enough about you….. HOW’S MY GRAND DAUGHTER ? MORE PICTURES PLEASE.
Love to all . . .
DAD