Mar
‘Had to get me another shot
Ernest Hemingway said, “What’s right is what feels good afterwards.”
I worked at my day job 9-7 today after going to a show last night. (Review of “Well” at the Phoenix coming soon!) I was going to stay in tonight and do a little writing, a little reading, a little laundry…you know, just take it easy and catch up on my life. I would like to see and write about the shows currently running at Buck Creek and Epilogue, but I knew I couldn’t get to either of those shows by curtain time tonight. And besides, there is such a thing as too much theatre, even for me.
So I was going to go home, kick off my shoes, release my bra, slip into my sweats… I was going to make scrambled eggs with onions and cheese, some steamed broccoli on the side, or maybe some wilted spinach a la Rachel Ray. (She adds nutmeg.)
In other words, I had a plan.
But driving home, I suddenly realized that I could get to Studio 15 in Carmel in time to see “Art” again if I really wanted to.
And I did! I did want to see “Art” again. And not only because I liked the show the first time I saw it. I also just wanted to be around testosterone in a safe way. Adult testosterone. Maybe that was because at my day job I work mostly with women and teens, and because most of my friends are female. For whatever reason, I just really wanted a shot of theatre AND a shot of the opposite sex. Do you ever feel that way?
So I turned my car around.
I had to wait for a seat; they had a full house. But some people with reservations didn’t show up, so I got one of the good seats after all. (I was willing to sit in a folding chair by the coffee pot if I had to, though.)
And the three guys charmed me again.
If Hemingway were here, I would tell him: I feel great. I can do laundry tomorrow.
How early did you get there? I’ll have to go and play the waiting list game tonight because I didn’t make reservations early enough.
March 15th, 2008 at 6:34 amI think I was there at ten minutes before curtain, but last night wasn’t quite as full as tonight already is, according to what the staff told me. I would get there early…but I would definitely still go. Have a great time, Jim! I’ll be curious what you think of the show.
March 15th, 2008 at 9:57 amHope!
March 17th, 2008 at 8:54 amI like “Hope” with an exclamation point! Ha!
Hope!
Restorative statement! Peace!
Thank you — again — for coming!
We closed yesterday…wonderful crowd!
They’ve all been so encouraging…
And I’m exhausted…
That monologue just wore on me, man!
Such a gift…but wow! I’m spent…
But — wow — what a wonderful journey!
And there is talk of touring it this summer!
We’ll see…
I just wanted to express appreciation again…
For your gracious support of the show…
Your refreshing “voice” as a writer…
And caring about theatre…and promoting the good!
ART is certainly one of my best theatrical endeavors.
I had worked with Daniel in THE NERD..last year…
At The Belfry…
I’ll be in THE TWO ORPHANS next…at The Belfry…
We run through April…
Maybe you can make it to the show!
Our ART gang is going to see Daniel in FOREIGNER.
And I know Mark Tumey too..one of my good friends!
I’m glad we “charmed” you…
Glad you received your needed “testosterone” fill…
I loved being in the show with just all guys…
Male fellowship…I work with mostly women too…
And I needed more testosterone too!
They’re wonderfully talented - and kind - guys.
Bless you, Hope!
Thanks again…
Peace,
Earl
Thanks, Earl, for leaving another joyful comment and for answering my question about what show you will be in next. I’ll look forward to seeing you in “The Two Orphans” and Daniel in “Foreigner!”
March 17th, 2008 at 9:14 am