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pipistrellafelix) wrote2006-09-04 12:46 pm
pipistrellafelix) wrote2006-09-04 12:46 pm
Lesson # 85: Read The Label
First off, Portland was amazing--Andy & I got to hang not only with Anne but with three of her friends from art camp, & we ate wonderful desserts & drove around Portland at night & got on smashingly. It was so good to see her. We drove up to Pittock Mansion on Sunday, which was gorgeous, & then Andy & I drove home in two & a half hours. Yes, ladies & gentlemen, my darling little blue truck got us 200 miles in less than three hours. I am so proud.
Also, Portland is a gorgeous city. I don't think I realized that too much--the times I've been there I've been to very specific places--mostly Powell's & L&C which isn't really in the city anyway. Maybe I'll go live there after college, for a while.
This morning Liz & Emily came over at 7am & we made pancakes. They were really tasty, & it was good to see them--Liz is off back to Portland today, & Emily's off back to Macalester until Christmas, argh.
& then I was a stupid, stupid child. I bought paint on Friday, to paint my five dollar dresser--a lovely little can of smooth black enamel. So I painted it, & it looks quite fabulous if I do say so myself. I go to the kitchen sink to wash the brush, & I start running water over it, which doesn't seem to be doing much--well, it rarely does, right? So what do I do? I stick both hands into the brush & scrub, 'cause that's how you get paint out. Sure. I've done it tons of times before. Except...only with water-based paint. & was this water-based paint? Oh, um--that would be no. So I'm standing at the sink, both hands covered in black paint, a brush full of paint that won't go away, the sink spattered & dripping, an utter mess, while my dad checks the label. The only thing that cleans this off, apparently, is mineral spirits, aka paint thinner. Do we have any? No. No, we don't. & are any stores open? Well, it's a holiday--so no, not many.
I got to sit on the floor with my hands wrapped in a rag for half an hour while my dad went out to buy mineral spirits. It got most of it off, but my nails are filthily black & most of my hands are still a disgusting sort of grey. Well. I'll never make that mistake again.
Copied from an email from TPS:
**CALL FOR TALENT**
>
> Theater Schmeater is searching for Seattle actors (male and female)
> for a reality theatre project called "Auditioning the Musical." The
> concept is simple: combining musical theatre auditions with the
> "talent show" genre that's such a huge hit right now in reality
> TV-land (i.e. American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, etc.) This
> will be a really fun late night event complete with a house band and a
> bar, and we want you to be a part of it!
>
> Here's the basic format.
>
> Act I – "The Audition"
> Twelve different actors audition with a one-minute monologue, 16 bars
> from a musical theatre song, and a short, original movement piece
> (anything you want – choreographed, interpretive, T'ai Chi, whatever!)
> Our esteemed panel, consisting of an Artistic/Casting Director,
> Musical Director, and Choreographer, will then provide praise and
> critique of your audition.
>
> Intermission
> The audience will be invited into the lobby for drinks and asked to
> vote for their favorite male and female performers. The top six
> actors (3 men and 3 women) will move on as finalists.
>
> Act II – "The Callback"
> The finalists will perform a song from an original musical (the song
> will be provided to you before the night of the performance), do some
> cold reading, and learn and perform a short, simple piece of
> choreography. After seeing everyone, the panel will choose the
> winners: a male "lead" and a female "lead."
>
> WE NEED PERFORMERS! This is a fun way to fine-tune and/or test out
> your audition skills. You will be able to perform for a live audience
> and a panel of Seattle theatre professionals. We're talking exposure,
> practice, and most of all FUN! Your commitment is very minimal. All
> we're asking for is one night of your time, and you can be a part of
> this exciting "reality theatre" project. Performances will be Friday
> and Saturday nights at 11:30pm on September 22, 23, 29, 30 and October
> 6 and 7 and will take place at Theater Schmeater.
>
> PRE-SCREENING (the audition for the audition) will take place at
> Theater Schmeater on Thursday, September 7 and Friday, September 8
> from 6-10pm. Yes, we know that's next week and very short notice, but
> we don't need to see a performance-ready audition at the
> pre-screening. If you have polished, ready-to-go audition pieces to
> present, good for you! If not, please sign up for a time anyway.
> Bring your work in progress. We are looking for talented actors that
> can sing. If that's you, please email me (Tim – "Auditioning the
> Musical" director/producer) at tim.gonzalezwiler@gmail.com and we will
> schedule a time on either Thursday or Friday. Please include your
> contact information and all available times on Thursday and Friday
> from 6pm to 10pm (we'll only need about 10-15 minutes for each
> audition, but it will help me to know when you're free).
Also, Portland is a gorgeous city. I don't think I realized that too much--the times I've been there I've been to very specific places--mostly Powell's & L&C which isn't really in the city anyway. Maybe I'll go live there after college, for a while.
This morning Liz & Emily came over at 7am & we made pancakes. They were really tasty, & it was good to see them--Liz is off back to Portland today, & Emily's off back to Macalester until Christmas, argh.
& then I was a stupid, stupid child. I bought paint on Friday, to paint my five dollar dresser--a lovely little can of smooth black enamel. So I painted it, & it looks quite fabulous if I do say so myself. I go to the kitchen sink to wash the brush, & I start running water over it, which doesn't seem to be doing much--well, it rarely does, right? So what do I do? I stick both hands into the brush & scrub, 'cause that's how you get paint out. Sure. I've done it tons of times before. Except...only with water-based paint. & was this water-based paint? Oh, um--that would be no. So I'm standing at the sink, both hands covered in black paint, a brush full of paint that won't go away, the sink spattered & dripping, an utter mess, while my dad checks the label. The only thing that cleans this off, apparently, is mineral spirits, aka paint thinner. Do we have any? No. No, we don't. & are any stores open? Well, it's a holiday--so no, not many.
I got to sit on the floor with my hands wrapped in a rag for half an hour while my dad went out to buy mineral spirits. It got most of it off, but my nails are filthily black & most of my hands are still a disgusting sort of grey. Well. I'll never make that mistake again.
Copied from an email from TPS:
**CALL FOR TALENT**
>
> Theater Schmeater is searching for Seattle actors (male and female)
> for a reality theatre project called "Auditioning the Musical." The
> concept is simple: combining musical theatre auditions with the
> "talent show" genre that's such a huge hit right now in reality
> TV-land (i.e. American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, etc.) This
> will be a really fun late night event complete with a house band and a
> bar, and we want you to be a part of it!
>
> Here's the basic format.
>
> Act I – "The Audition"
> Twelve different actors audition with a one-minute monologue, 16 bars
> from a musical theatre song, and a short, original movement piece
> (anything you want – choreographed, interpretive, T'ai Chi, whatever!)
> Our esteemed panel, consisting of an Artistic/Casting Director,
> Musical Director, and Choreographer, will then provide praise and
> critique of your audition.
>
> Intermission
> The audience will be invited into the lobby for drinks and asked to
> vote for their favorite male and female performers. The top six
> actors (3 men and 3 women) will move on as finalists.
>
> Act II – "The Callback"
> The finalists will perform a song from an original musical (the song
> will be provided to you before the night of the performance), do some
> cold reading, and learn and perform a short, simple piece of
> choreography. After seeing everyone, the panel will choose the
> winners: a male "lead" and a female "lead."
>
> WE NEED PERFORMERS! This is a fun way to fine-tune and/or test out
> your audition skills. You will be able to perform for a live audience
> and a panel of Seattle theatre professionals. We're talking exposure,
> practice, and most of all FUN! Your commitment is very minimal. All
> we're asking for is one night of your time, and you can be a part of
> this exciting "reality theatre" project. Performances will be Friday
> and Saturday nights at 11:30pm on September 22, 23, 29, 30 and October
> 6 and 7 and will take place at Theater Schmeater.
>
> PRE-SCREENING (the audition for the audition) will take place at
> Theater Schmeater on Thursday, September 7 and Friday, September 8
> from 6-10pm. Yes, we know that's next week and very short notice, but
> we don't need to see a performance-ready audition at the
> pre-screening. If you have polished, ready-to-go audition pieces to
> present, good for you! If not, please sign up for a time anyway.
> Bring your work in progress. We are looking for talented actors that
> can sing. If that's you, please email me (Tim – "Auditioning the
> Musical" director/producer) at tim.gonzalezwiler@gmail.com and we will
> schedule a time on either Thursday or Friday. Please include your
> contact information and all available times on Thursday and Friday
> from 6pm to 10pm (we'll only need about 10-15 minutes for each
> audition, but it will help me to know when you're free).
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Instead I'm spending 4-8 hours in the shop every week, and another 10 over the semester directing my first graded performance.
this semester is insane.
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