a sneak preview

the set hadn't been completed yet, and the clown make-up hadn't been applied, but the costume pieces were all there for the final dress rehearsal:

When the set was finally completed, it looked like this:

Yes, the show is a mad, chaotic mess of color!!

time passes, stuff happens

wow, it's been nearly a month since I really blogged. Not much going on, beside the 49ers Bash that I already blogged about. Got some more service done on my car, which was much needed to prevent a permanent breakdown. Was only carless for a day, so I made public transit work for me. Joyce and I got to spend a lot of quality time together, which always makes me happy. Had a couple opportunities for Wednesday night Karaoke, which is always fun. Some Wednesdays I have other responsibilities, like a Board meeting, so have to 'act like a grown-up' :0D  Got to sing and read several times at Temple these last few weeks, which always makes me happy. Attended another Sunday service at Dwell as well, which was, again, wonderful ... <3 Pastor Jason! who again greeted me warmly before service, as well as another member of the music worship team who was with him. I really  like it there!

preparations for Joyce's graduations are under way. I created the invitations - they are beautiful if I do say so - and mailed them out to family and friends.  Now we just have to wait for end of May to 'make it so!' Joyce went dress shopping and found a real stunner. Pictures will be posted at the appropriate time :-)

we got some sad news too, one of Janet's horses had a tragic accident and died. Only 17 years old - Joyce had practically grown up with him, as she was six years old and first saw him on the day he was born. [ http://flamingeaux.com/album/early_joyce/image026.htm ]

meetings and preparations for two shows - Mandragola at KJHS, and Zombie Prom at SCP - are in full swing. Pictures coming soon for the kids' show, since my costume design is going to be quite spectacular! ZP will be auditioning at the end of the month, partially in conflict with the grad activities - of course! ... when it rains, it pours!

shows we've seen with or starring friends: I went downtown to see many friends in the production of Brigadoon. Even met the director of a show I wanted to be in, 9 to 5, and introduced myself. Saw more friends in a show called Babes in Hollywood, showcasing music performed by and during the era when Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney were big stars - awesome performances by many of my friends. House managed a couple times at SCP for the production of Little Women - which of course made me cry, both happy and sad tears ... I love the book, music, musical - everything!