Educating the Actors

Well, we’ve been doing the show for 3 weeks and you might think that we’re experts on the American Revolutionary War. Strangely enough, we’re not. I know; you’re shocked. Hey, we’re just actors. But, we’re dedicated and curious–and close to Philadelphia. This is a good combination.
Had a couple of shows [...]

It is done.

I have conquered, be a-feared, be very a-feared. That is, if you live in places that are not the USA. For in that land I have been everywhere; I have seen the states united in all their glory (and often their smudgy, griminess, too). I have touched land in all of them [...]

A Strange Play & Dinner with Starving Artists

Yes, dinner and a show–even at different places–were strangely similar in theme. We saw Murderer at The Barter Theatre this afternoon. I really can’t describe this show as anything I say about it would be a spoiler. Suffice it to say that I was not that impressed with any of it except [...]

A Weekend in Abingdon…no not that one, not that one either….

Yes, we have started the weekend in Abingdon, Virginia. Our first afternoon and evening have shown it to be quite a nice place. We’re way off in the western half of the state, in the mountains…very green, very pretty. Cell phone reception spotty…picture taking possibilities very nice.
We just got back from a [...]

World’s Tiniest Bathroom

Well, I’ve finally seen it. I’m a big supporter of not wasting things: space, fuel, time, whatever. This may be taking things a little too far, though. Our hotel room this evening has the tiniest baathroom I’ve ever seen. The toilet paper roll dispenser actually impedes on your sitting space on [...]

I want a stretch of highway named after me!

Unfortunately, I do not live in Kentucky, nor was I born there. Which is too bad; apparently, if you were ever even slightly famous in Kentucky you get a road named after you. In the last 3 days we have driven on: Bert T. Combs Parkway, Louie B. Nunn Parkway, The Russel [...]

The importance of good shoes

You’d think I’d know better, being a stage combat instructor and all…. When you’re doing a show, wear good shoes. Or, at least, ones that don’t completely suck. Our show doesn’t have any real combat in it, or any real tricky footwork at all. However, while running across stage to do [...]

I got to pet a shark!

And it didn’t bite me, giant bonus!
We went to the Newport Aquarium this afternoon and I highly recommend it.  It seems a little expensive (18.00 USD), but for those who like the river and ocean wildlife, GOOD STUFF.  They have the aquariums broken down by river systems in the world (Nile, Amazon, Mississippi, etc).  Cool [...]

Double the Music and a beer to boot

Attended the Indy Irish Festival here in Indianapolis; it’s basically a music festival with a few merchandising opportunities thrown in.  The music was good, the merchandise a little spotty but alright.  I don’t want to make it seem like the artists were crap, just not a very wide selection.  For those used to Renaissance Festivals [...]

Speaking of Rosedale, Virginia….

Well, see…it, uh, hmmmm.  well, it doesn’t exist.  We have until Friday to locate it.  Rand Mcnally doesn’t seem to think it exists.  Rosehill, check.  Roseville, check.  Rosedale, nope.  Anyone with any insight into the kidnapping of this entire American town, please call your local authorities, and then let us know.  Please.