[SML] [ADV] Testing for a Happy New Year

[taco at peak.org]

It's been quiet, and I've been quiet, but it's been anything but hum-drum. 

I bought an old van, not wanting to test the Canadian border in my gaily decorated 69 VW bus, rigged it up for camping, and spent 3 weeks in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoyed the conversion but decided it's too small. Bought an extended length E350 with a lid, tore out the seats and the wheelchair lift, (anyone need one cheap? shipping is prohibitive,) and it's almost ready for next camping season, which will begin with the 44th Annual Easter Beer Hunt in Aguanga, CA. You're invited. I can stand upright inside, and there's at least 3 times the storage I've ever had. 

I had done the lights, years ago, for a production of The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot. The same director submitted it at another local theater, and I auditioned, knowing there were lots of small character bits. The bastard cast me as the Judge, who never leaves the stage. Honestly, I may never try to learn lines again. Which is why I'm enjoying season 7 of the Reader's Theater project so much. 

I'm directing Strange Snow for the Readers Theater this month. No men showed up at auditions. I cast three women, who have plenty of talent. The management and publicity people asked, 'How are we going to spin this?' I said, 'We're not even going to mention it. We'll proceed as if it is a perfectly normal event for women to read men's roles.' Rehearsals are looking good. 

In last November's Readers Theater, I played Neil in Jane Andersen's The Quality Of Life. Exquisite script. Exquisite cast. We made everyone cry. 

I also acted in an evening of short pieces, for Veteran's Day, by local writers who had interviewed local veterans, and scripted some of their stories. A little uneven, but very moving, and very well received. I believe it will be made available, without royalties, if you're ever looking for that sort of thing. 

Not sure how this year turned into such an on-stage year. 

I'm playing in two different bands, still writing songs, and generally having the time of my life. I hope your life is as filled with joy, and your schedule is only as busy as you wish. 


From: "Jeffrey Kanyuck via Stagecraft" <stagecraft at theatrical.net> 
To: "Stagecraft Mailing List" <stagecraft at theatrical.net> 
Cc: "Jeffrey Kanyuck" <JKanyuck at Harford.edu> 
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2020 6:50:00 AM 
Subject: [ADV] [SML] Testing for a Happy New Year 



Hello, 

It’s a new year. I hadn’t posted yet. Thought I would renew things a touch since it doesn’t seem like many messages are going through. 

I hope you all are having a great start to the new year and you get to work on fun and exciting things and not just the hum drum stuff. 

Hopefully, you have all had a chance to recharge a bit after the holiday rush and are at least partially healthy. You have to take care of yourselves to be able to do this work and take care of our families of workers and families at home. 

Take care all! 

Jeffrey Kanyuck 

Technical Director 

Harford Community College 

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