Today, my suitemate's father brought me a spicy fried rice dish as a thank-you for lending his daughter my phone. It's basically de-lish.
In related news, a radio station is threatening to give away Paul McCartney tickets this weekend, and thus, I have been listening to the radio NONSTOP for about 3.5 hours while wasting time online. I missed the first call-in because I couldn't hear the phone number. I shall not miss the next call-in. And thus, I shall not leave the room.
And every time the DJ's voice comes booming over the speakers of "Lite FM," the spice in my stomach burns just a little bit more than it did before, eagerly anticipating those words: "Call now."
I imagine acid reflux disease is in the near-future?
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Spiderman + U2 = Broadway Musical
Is that an attention-grabber, or what?
It's completely true. I was half-listening to the radio the other day when my subconscious caught something about a musical for Spidey, with a score by Bono and Edge (I don't know who this British-Irish rocker is, but now you can:
He's the guy who isn't Bono.
The cast calls were looking for people with "strong rock/pop voices." There will be all of the standard characters (M.J., Peter, J.J. Jameson, etc.) plus Arachne, the spider muse who challenged the gods at weaving (you know the story), and a Greek chorus (always fun), who tells the stories of Spiderman.
Casting was done in the late spring, and the professional read-throughs are in July. The show, entitled Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark (is that not epic?) will open in February.
Most of this info came from Playbill.com, which is a fab site.
It's completely true. I was half-listening to the radio the other day when my subconscious caught something about a musical for Spidey, with a score by Bono and Edge (I don't know who this British-Irish rocker is, but now you can:
He's the guy who isn't Bono.The cast calls were looking for people with "strong rock/pop voices." There will be all of the standard characters (M.J., Peter, J.J. Jameson, etc.) plus Arachne, the spider muse who challenged the gods at weaving (you know the story), and a Greek chorus (always fun), who tells the stories of Spiderman.
Casting was done in the late spring, and the professional read-throughs are in July. The show, entitled Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark (is that not epic?) will open in February.
Most of this info came from Playbill.com, which is a fab site.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Love Might Make You Blind, Kid...
... But I wouldn't mind at all.
This is one of the lines from "The Bitch of Living," one of a dozen excellent songs from the rock musical Spring Awakening. Somehow, after winning 8 Tony Awards, this Broadway show closed. But it began touring the country, which is even better for me. As local radio ads will tell, Spring Awakening is playing at the Hippodrome, and I got to see it! With Erin & Aubrey & Erin's other friend Karen!
The music was fantastic (as the soundtrack has proven again and again), and the band played on stage. I loved watching the conductor play piano and dance around in his chair while lifting his arm to cue the others.
When the current show was originally being put together, it was in a VERY small theatre and stage. There wasn't much room to move, so the actors emphasized movement by jumping up, climbing up, or moving their arms.
As the original play was written in and about the physically restrictive late-1800's Germany, the young people's exquisitely small acting space mirrors the limitations they face in society. They are entering adulthood, though, and must come to terms with the unfamiliar physical and sexual desire, so their movement up and around the stage really showed their desire to break free, while making smart use of the space.
PLUS, the lighting was incredible, and because this show was the original Broadway version, it was the same that won a Tony for lighting designer Kevin Adams. Indeed, none of the original cast from two years ago are still in the show, but they are all fine actors and singers.
Great, great experience. Until I got on the wrong highway to get home. In the dark and in the rain. But then I got on the correct highway (without a map!) and eventually drove all the way to a welcoming bed.
Anywho, have a listen to "The Bitch of Living" (the picture on this link completely sums up what I said about the space and physical restrictions. Also good are the two quick versions of "Mama Who Bore Me," "Totally Fucked," and "Touch Me." "Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind" is a little longer, but it rocks, you'll get into it immediately. Remember, it's a rock musical! This music should be on the radio.
This is one of the lines from "The Bitch of Living," one of a dozen excellent songs from the rock musical Spring Awakening. Somehow, after winning 8 Tony Awards, this Broadway show closed. But it began touring the country, which is even better for me. As local radio ads will tell, Spring Awakening is playing at the Hippodrome, and I got to see it! With Erin & Aubrey & Erin's other friend Karen!
The music was fantastic (as the soundtrack has proven again and again), and the band played on stage. I loved watching the conductor play piano and dance around in his chair while lifting his arm to cue the others.
When the current show was originally being put together, it was in a VERY small theatre and stage. There wasn't much room to move, so the actors emphasized movement by jumping up, climbing up, or moving their arms.
As the original play was written in and about the physically restrictive late-1800's Germany, the young people's exquisitely small acting space mirrors the limitations they face in society. They are entering adulthood, though, and must come to terms with the unfamiliar physical and sexual desire, so their movement up and around the stage really showed their desire to break free, while making smart use of the space.
PLUS, the lighting was incredible, and because this show was the original Broadway version, it was the same that won a Tony for lighting designer Kevin Adams. Indeed, none of the original cast from two years ago are still in the show, but they are all fine actors and singers.
Great, great experience. Until I got on the wrong highway to get home. In the dark and in the rain. But then I got on the correct highway (without a map!) and eventually drove all the way to a welcoming bed.
Anywho, have a listen to "The Bitch of Living" (the picture on this link completely sums up what I said about the space and physical restrictions. Also good are the two quick versions of "Mama Who Bore Me," "Totally Fucked," and "Touch Me." "Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind" is a little longer, but it rocks, you'll get into it immediately. Remember, it's a rock musical! This music should be on the radio.
Eating Healthy
Mum was nice enough to send me a care package this week with face wash, Goldfish, and a giant box of candy called "Classic Candies from the 1950's" (she says this is from Grandma). This box contains samples of all the classics, including Tootsie Rolls, Necco Wafers (good for drawing on with pencil), Life Savers, and a fair amount of licorice-flavoured things.
The main nutrition facts were all listed on a piece of paper inside that I have already thrown out. But on the outside of the box, there is this warning:
The candies in this package may contain the following allergens: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Fish Gelatin, and Soy.
I rather regret throwing out the nutritional facts; I am curious to know where the fish gelatin comes in to the candy-eating experience.
The main nutrition facts were all listed on a piece of paper inside that I have already thrown out. But on the outside of the box, there is this warning:
The candies in this package may contain the following allergens: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Milk, Eggs, Fish Gelatin, and Soy.
I rather regret throwing out the nutritional facts; I am curious to know where the fish gelatin comes in to the candy-eating experience.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
A Typical Day, sans Pirates
Today, thanks to the 85-degree weather, I grabbed my beach towel and a copy of The Awakening, and drove to the nearby beach. I've never been to the actual beach in town, so had no idea what to anticipate, except for what I'd heard from Aubrey.
And according to Aubrey's typical experience, there were pirates.
But to keep a long story short, I (un?)fortunately encountered no such pirates. Perhaps it's too early in the season, and they aren't ripe yet (a characteristic also common in raspberries). There was, however, a dead fish that children discovered and poked throughout the day.
I refrained from poking the the water breather, and instead composed half of a poem for him. Perhaps if I finish the poem, I'll share.
On a related note, there was also a child at the shore, whose parents referred to as "Cooter," and I think I overheard some young guy in car complaining that his fatherly companion thought he was a whore.
It was a good day.
And according to Aubrey's typical experience, there were pirates.
But to keep a long story short, I (un?)fortunately encountered no such pirates. Perhaps it's too early in the season, and they aren't ripe yet (a characteristic also common in raspberries). There was, however, a dead fish that children discovered and poked throughout the day.
I refrained from poking the the water breather, and instead composed half of a poem for him. Perhaps if I finish the poem, I'll share.
On a related note, there was also a child at the shore, whose parents referred to as "Cooter," and I think I overheard some young guy in car complaining that his fatherly companion thought he was a whore.
It was a good day.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Door-to-Door
This summer, I'm working as student editor for the school's literary journal, and working at College Relations to fill in the gaps of time.
So far, I've only had gaps.
Only five of 15 students have sent me final drafts of their work, which Alisha warned me would happen (as I inherited this position from her). This means that I've little to work with in terms of putting the book together.
Thus, I have time to devote to... practicing putting the book together. I've spent hours designing fake pages, all in one document. If I printed and bound the practice copy, it would begin with a spread about advertising, copied from a magazine; then there would be multiple first chapters of books copied from Amazon.com's LOOK INSIDE feature; next there is an actual article for the journal, accompanied by a false name and several different page number locations; finally there is an art spread, with an actual image from the journal, and completely different picture's artist statement.
So I am getting experience in the program, and really that is good. I also spend a fair amount of time examining graphic design magazines = very cool.
But that's just the morning.
I've never had to sit in a chair in front of a computer for HOURS at a time. Well, at the library, yes, but we often stand up there, too. So I stare at my own made-up booklet until lunch. By the afternoon, I'm feeling stupid for not having DONE anything terribly useful. So I've begun going to different offices to ask if the inhabitant needs anything done.
Today I was given the assignment of deleting unnecessary from a recent field trip. There were 1200+ pictures on file. I got it down to 150. It took about 3.5 hours and then I went to Zumba.
So far, I've only had gaps.
Only five of 15 students have sent me final drafts of their work, which Alisha warned me would happen (as I inherited this position from her). This means that I've little to work with in terms of putting the book together.
Thus, I have time to devote to... practicing putting the book together. I've spent hours designing fake pages, all in one document. If I printed and bound the practice copy, it would begin with a spread about advertising, copied from a magazine; then there would be multiple first chapters of books copied from Amazon.com's LOOK INSIDE feature; next there is an actual article for the journal, accompanied by a false name and several different page number locations; finally there is an art spread, with an actual image from the journal, and completely different picture's artist statement.
So I am getting experience in the program, and really that is good. I also spend a fair amount of time examining graphic design magazines = very cool.
But that's just the morning.
I've never had to sit in a chair in front of a computer for HOURS at a time. Well, at the library, yes, but we often stand up there, too. So I stare at my own made-up booklet until lunch. By the afternoon, I'm feeling stupid for not having DONE anything terribly useful. So I've begun going to different offices to ask if the inhabitant needs anything done.
Today I was given the assignment of deleting unnecessary from a recent field trip. There were 1200+ pictures on file. I got it down to 150. It took about 3.5 hours and then I went to Zumba.
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