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

[Dan Sheehan]

On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 8:15 PM Don Taco via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

>
> 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
>

Memories !
We did (actually hosted a guest performance) Strange Snow in Jan 1992.
Actually performed it on a set under construction for Steel Magnolias.


On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 8:15 PM Don Taco via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> 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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-- 
...Dan Sheehan
Fixer of things that break
TD Walpole (MA) Footlighters
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