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What I Did: Week Ending 2009-06-28

jcroft — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:42:00 +0000

Finished "Once in a Lifetime" Yesterday. Beginning to look at lines for "The Royal Family". #
Going to see the Gwinnett Braves play the Louisville Bats on Saturday. #
RT @missdestructo: *sigh* Ive just been notified that @richardbranson may just be Zaphod Beeblebrox. == I believe you are right. #
very busy today. going to ignore you twitter, facebook, reader.google.com, etc. #

Once in a Lifetime has closed

jcroft — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:06:27 +0000

Once in a Lifetime closed on Sunday. We had great audiences: Friday was 40+, Saturday was adding extra seats, and Sunday was also 40+. Some theatres don’t get those kinds of numbers. What I don’t know is whether this is because of the short run, i.e. larger crowds because of less shows. Maybe it was because this was the Alliance Theatre. Or maybe because of a larger cast, 16 people, there was more self advertising. I don’t know.

Those audience were great, laughing at everything. We had a great cast and great audiences. Can’t ask for much more than that. Well maybe pay.

Opening This Weekend

jcroft — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:21:38 +0000

Once in a Lifetime finally opens this week (Thursday). This has been a little different from other productions. First it’s a student production. A wide range of experience from none to not very many. I suspect I am one of the few to have over 10 stage productions on their resume.

This will also be a very short run, only 4 shows. I try to avoid doing such short runs. A cast will work for weeks is not for two months or even longer and I want to have a good long run to make up for all the work I put into rehearsal. That’s just me. I enjoy the whole process, but a short run just does not seem worth it.

This is an exception of sorts. It is the Alliance Theatre! Although I cannot put just the Alliance Theatre on my resume, people will see Alliance Theatre Acting Program.

Last night was Tech. A lot of standing around, doing parts of scenes while lighting was done. While 10 of us were on stage at the very end of the show, for lighting, it got very quiet. Just then my bowels made a very loud, very long grumble. It was so embarrassing. Everybody heard it and looked in my direction. What was even funnier was that about 2 minutes later, the girl I was standing with also had a small grumbling in the tummy. Everybody fell out. Alpha Trivette made a comment: “Like the Whale Songs which can be heard 400 miles away…”

Anyway, I ramble.

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What I Did: Week Ending 2009-06-14

jcroft — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:42:00 +0000

RT @alphatrivette: A color-changing FROG is worshiped as a GOD in India…and these people have NUCLEAR WEAPONS!! #
RT @wcdarling: In US warbling teens, idle rich and pretend docs on TV worshipped as GODS – and these people have NUCLEAR WEAPONS. #
@ARTC No doubt in reply to ARTC #
following @theappleblog and @macworld via twitter and Gizmodo with pictures via http://live.gizmodo.com/. #wwdc #
Loving Gizmodo’s live feed from #wwdc – http://live.gizmodo.com/ #
iPhone has remote wipe personal data if your phone is lost. I so hope no virus is created with that in mind. #
I need an agent in Atlanta. #
@PINKSUGARATL Thanks for the RT! #
RT @michaelianblack: I saw a sign that said “wet paint,” so I peed on it. #
Saturday starts the beginning of tech week for Once in a Lifetime at the Alliance Theatre Acting Program. Opens Thursday in the Blackbox. #
RT @gwtgladiators: Pyle building 2009-2010 Gladiators … http://bit.ly/LXLYE === Ready for October to get here. #

What I Did: Week Ending 2009-05-17

jcroft — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:42:00 +0000

Saw “1:23″ at Synchronicity this past weekend. It is only 60 Min long with no intermission. It was very good. It is worth a watch. #
Busy week. Monologue class tonight. Rehearsal for Once in a Lifetime: Tue, Thur, Fri. Audition for Summer Reps 3 & 4 on Saturday night. #
Finished Monologues That Work class at the Alliance last night. There was a mock interview/audition that I blew one of the two monologues. #
Tonight we start blocking Once in a Lifetime. Mostly Act 1 and I am not in until Act 2. So I will be there learning lines while I sit around #
I scared a follower away. I always try to find out who the person is if there is no bio or website. Found person on Facebook, so… #
So seeing that the person was legit, I sent a friend request on Facebook. Now they no longer follow me on Twitter. #
Itchy eyes this morning. Grass pollen I suppose. Taking a Benadryl. #
.ly is the Internet country code top-level domain for Libya. Various sites using it such as bit.ly Libya as in Reagan dropped bombs on #
Libya has made great strides to work with the US on this that and the other, but… just an FYI #
Yeah. Not needed tonight at rehearsal. I probably will be doing a very small ensemble part as well as VAIL, but not really needed tonight #
@bs10064 Break a leg! in reply to bs10064 #
@DocGyver Just learned my grandmother passed away a couple of hours ago. <– Sorry to hear that #
Auditions for the Alliance Acting Program Summer Rep 3&4 are this Saturday. Call 404.733.4700 for slot. REALLY NEED MALES!! #
sinus headache and ichy, watery eyes. damn. #
RT musickd: Anyone who’s capable of getting themselves into a position of power should on no account be allowed to do the job. Douglas Adams #
RT @Mixology Google seems to be down over here. #google <–> No google seems to be down over here. #
#google which is really annoying because there is a #wootoff today and woot appears to be using google ajax apps. #
Meaning the page will not load. #
I should fix my websites to use an alternate stylesheet if javascript is disabled. For the most part my site works fine but… #
@bs10064 sorry about the cast member, next time I will say “Good Shit”. Isn’t that a Euro thing or was it made up in Breaking Legs (play). #
@krooksie. An appointment is needed, but it’s between 6:30 and 9:30 Saturday May 16. Alliance Acting Program auditions. Call 404.733.4700. #
French people say “Bonne merde” (have good shit) instead of Break-a-leg #
German people say “Hals- und Beinbruch” (not only the leg but also the neck) instead of Break-a-Leg #
At least according to one website, so take with a grain-of-salt. #
I wished @bs10064 break-a-leg and one of his cast members did. So from now on it’s Bonne Merde. #
Just realized I am doing exaclty like my grandmother did: She always put a folded napkin under her coffee cup. And that is what I do at work #
RT @mashable: Facebook Scam Alert Update: also do not click Facebook links to 151.im and 121.im. Info here: http://bit.ly/17KHiG #
RT bs10064@SWayward better to say “Good Craic” as that’s more a Northern Irish term where i’m at atm <– instead of Break-a-Leg #
Pretty good rehearsal last night. I will actually be singing just off stage for a scene. Part of the ensemble as well as VAIL. #
I did my daily walk as soon as woot detoured to wine.woot. so I wouldn’t miss any thing during the wootoff. How lame is that. #
only did 2/3rds mile today instead of the mile. too how. waaa. #

What I Did: Week Ending 2009-05-10

jcroft — Sun, 10 May 2009 08:42:00 +0000

RT @collective_soul: A fan explains why you should follow us on Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/cwtoex PLZ RT #
For you guys who don’t lift the seat in the Men’s Room, I hope you sit in your own piss at home. AND WASH YOUR HANDS. #
Going to be in “Once in a Lifetime” with @alphatrivette in June. We started rehearsals this past Saturday. #
RT @DailyActor: Goodbye Dom Deluise — very sad #
in the Caribbean, there is an annual Cinco de Mayo air guitar competition. Source: http://tinyurl.com/2x6rwp #
RT @gwtgladiators: Glads & Foster Children’s Foundation team up for event May 15th at Wild Bills…http://tinyurl.com/cfvavc #
RT @BitchMagazine: Please consider hosting a Bitch house party! http://tinyurl.com/dac9wy If you can’t host a party, at least re-tweet it! #
I don’t read @BitchMagazine, but the wife subscribes. If she don’t get her Bitch, Bust and Ms. she will be unhappy. I don’t want that. #
@JonathanNail <– <<>> in reply to JonathanNail #
Chick and Dick #crapnamesforpubs. #
The Wee Bit #crapnamesforpubs. #
Crabs n Things #crapnamesforpubs. #
Spank the Monkey #crapnamesforpubs. #
Monkey Spanking #crapnamesforpubs. #
The Picked Nostril #crapnamesforpubs. #
Bring the Bucket #crapnamesforpubs. #
The Swine Flu #crapnamesforpubs. #
Poodle Balling #crapnamesforpubs. #
Elbow Deep #crapnamesforpubs #
Vista #crapnamesforpubs #
Celebrating my 858 tweet. And there was much rejoicing. Yeah. #
Support Joss: Save Dollhouse. Fans get their voices heard @BuddyTV http://tinyurl.com/SaveDollhouse Please ReTweet and join the cause. #
Sound of Music #BuscemiMovieRemakes #
Following my boss’s boss’s boss and even his boss now on twitter. Wonder if this is a good idea. Doesn’t look like they twit much, so maybe. #
So I guess I should not mention how much I am studying lines anymore. Yes I do get all my work done. Lines are a way of taking a break. wink #
I am pleased, though, that Reed Construction does take an interest and acknowledges the value of social networking as marketing. #
Long day. Garage sale, met with new real estate agent, 1 episode of House, then rehearsal. Bed time. #
Frys.com seems to be down. D’OH. #

What I Did: Week Ending 2009-05-03

jcroft — Sun, 03 May 2009 08:42:00 +0000

Hate work sometimes. Gonna be one of those days. #
@GMHForLiberty Yes. Sometimes I feel that way too. in reply to GMHForLiberty #
@KrisAWinchell welcome to Twitter.. #
@KrisAWinchell welcome to Twitter.. #
@cathybaron: Well the ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators hockey team did not make it past the first round. nothing else matters. #
http://twurl.nl/3jzmit <– Office 2007 Service Pack 2 #
listening to streaming radio from Yorkshire (Leeds), just to hear additional British North accents. Have an audition in a few hours. #
I have not practiced as much as I should have on the accent, but I think I can do it well enough for the audition. #
On a side note, I did get my wordpress blog to act like the rest of my website. Javascript conflict between two libraries. #
Did not hear back from my audition on Sunday for The 5th Great Ape at Emory. It did sound like they had everybody they needed already. #
I believe I have 2 stage shows (June and August performances) and the audition tonight and on May 16th both fit perfectly between those two. #
Rehearsals for Once in a Lifetime (June performance) starts this Saturday. And I am 90% sure I have a role in the play for August. #
Streaming radio Yorkshire UK. It’s after 10PM and it’s all music I have heard before, but feels very different because of is source location #
In case you were wondering, Leeds United Reserve Team won their championship game today. #
I have a call back for the role of Major Metcalf in The Mousetrap. #
Of three people up for Major Metcalf – Bob Smith, George Crolius and myself, I am, in my mind, the least likely looking British Army Retiree #
@TJSanson Welcome to Twitter! #
Off to what may be my last Advanced Scene Study class until August. #
This should be interesting: #ToplessTwitterDay this Friday! You don’t wanna see me topless. #
RT @t_b_j: Offering a #toplesstwitterday pact with @Swayward to skip the event. <– DONE! #
RT @atlartevents: So long folks. This account will be closed due to downsizing. <– D’OH!! #
RT @BartenderOne: looking at the coolest portable bar ever… http://www.evolverbar.com <– very nice. #
RT @Foodimentary: Did you know that raisins, grapes, and avocados are poisonous to cats? http://tiny.cc/9Rqjn #
@wcdarling I hope it recovered. in reply to wcdarling #
Well I am off to callbacks for The Mousetrap at Red Clay Theater. #
I screwed up on my second reading at the callbacks. I was doing well until then. FUDGE!! #
At least I think I was doing well until then. #
They asked if I would be willing to shave my head again. Been asked that a lot. Maybe I should go back to that look. I miss being bald. #
@Kerriana This Saturday gig. What are the times? I HAVE to be at the Alliance by 6:30PM. What are they looking for looks wise. #
RT @crazeegeekchick: Internet Running out of Space? (no way jose) http://tinyurl.com/cfz56f <– the bit that broke the internet’s backbone #
@amberlrhea I do hope all is OK. Just remember that today is May Day and No Pants Day. http://www.nopantsday.com/wp/ #
RT @Ihnatko: Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day! http://bit.ly/3KYLYL <– I miss my comics. I need to find some money to renew this hobby. #
RT @Foodimentary: “Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.”~Ernest Hemingway #TGIF #
That is if I can remember what I said I would do drunk. #
@TJSanson Saw some of your photos in the lobby at Red Clay Theater. Very nice. #

What I Did: Week Ending 2009-04-12

jcroft — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:42:00 +0000

@THEezrunner Thanks. Another 2/3 mile walk around the building today. Determined to loose 3 lbs this week. in reply to THEezrunner #
Tip from my allergist: wash your face during allergy season. Keep the pollen off. Maybe I should shave my pollen catcher (beard). #
@theflickcast don’t you mean iTune in. in reply to theflickcast #
Cupcakes? Why yes I will have one. When have I ever refused. #
Have an audition slot for The Mousetrap on April 28th at 7:25PM-EST at Button Theatre. I need to work on a British accent. #
@ginayates Thanks. I have Northern British, but not Standard which is what I need to work on. in reply to ginayates #
RT @the_brian_jones: @SWayward All of Monty Python is free on Youtube. They use a wide variety of accents. <– good point. #
@JonathanNail Thanks! in reply to JonathanNail #
going to be a busy next few days. Learning lines for Once in a Lifetime, rehearsals start in May. Accent for an audition. #
Need to find monologues for my Monday night class and Advanced Scene Study for the next 4 Wednesday nights #
Oh and a trip to St. Simon’s Island and two garage sales to prep for. And damn it, I did not win the lottery. #
Oh well. Lunch! #
Note to self: Another audition scheduled for 2:16PM-EST on Sunday April 26th at Theater Emory for The 5th Great Ape. #

What I Did: Week Ending 2009-04-05

jcroft — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:42:00 +0000

Monologues That Work at the Alliance Theatre did get enough students to make. However it is postponed till next Monday April 6th. #
Gonna be one of those days. Left lunch at home. #
Leaving soon to meet up with @DocGyver and other fellow x-coworkers. Our last Monday of the month gathering. #
We have been doing this gathering for years now. I left the company in 98 or 99. #
Must finish my cup of tea first. Tea is a terrible thing to waste. Unless you are using it as a symbol of dissatisfaction with Government #
In little over an hour I will leave Norcross and head down to 14th street for the Atlanta Unifieds. #
@jtalia Thank you. Getting nervous. in reply to jtalia #
@alyjack See you at 11:57 then. in reply to alyjack #
Off to the Unifieds. Should arrive about an hour early. Better early than late. #
Crap. Don’t think I did well at the Atlanta Unifieds. I did both monologues, without missing a line… as far as I know. #
My brain just shut down and my body was doing the monologues. That is bad, because I was not in control of what my mouth and body were doing #
Met @joeventures at the Unifieds. Thanks Joe. #
Also ran into Karen Rooker and Patrick Schambach who I have worked with in the past. #
Twice in two days now. A celebrity twitters a URL and their followers bombard the site and brings down the targets’ web server. #
Accidental of course. But it is funny the way the followers jump to see what is out there. #
Wow I was able to tweet the same text twice. Hit the enter key twice by accident and was able to post before tweetdeck could clear buffer #
RT @TheatreUBC: “God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh.” – Voltaire (1694-1778) <– like that #
Having my first cup of tea. Shameful. Maybe it was the lack of tea for poor performance at the Atlanta Unifieds. #
Cranky today. #
RT @Foodimentary: “When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.” ~Henry Youngman <– another great #quote #
Accepting a role of Vale in Kaufman & Hart’s “Once in a Lifetime.” at the @alliancetheatre student program. #
RT @crazeegeekchick: 1f u c4n r34d th1s u r34lly n33d t0 g37 l41d <– damn it. #
Or maybe I should have said “d4mn |7″ #
My ADD seems to be in overdrive toda…. oh look. #
Off to the Alliance Theatre for Advanced Scene Study class. #
@alyjack I did shots for years. So now the allergies are just a seasonal annoyance instead of breaking out in hives. in reply to alyjack #
Favorite anime series: Cowboy Bebop #
@wcdarling Welcome back. in reply to wcdarling #
RT @BenThrashers: Can any of you access atlantathrashers.com or thrashers.nhl.com? — first url No, second yes #
@DailyActor bluehost.com <– rated one the top five hosting services in reply to DailyActor #
OK, just did a half mile walk, not much but it’s a start. Now I feel coated with pollen. #

Audition Notice: Summer Rep at the Alliance

jcroft — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:55:27 +0000

Alliance Theatre Acting Program announces auditions for the Summer Reps. The Summer Rep classes for adults offered by the Alliance Theatre Acting Program. They are created to take you through the process of audition, rehearsal, and performance with a professional teacher/director. The focus is on ensemble, relationships, rehearsal techniques and professional etiquette. The result: four performances before an audience of your friends, family and members of the general public. Be prepared – a minimum of four hours per week of preparation and rehearsal time outside of class is expected.

Call NOW to reserve an audition time slot or enroll: 404.733.4700

Tuition: $274.00

Summer Rep #1 – And Then There Were None
Audition: March 21, 2009, 6:30 – 10:00 PM
Performance: May 28 – 30, 2009, 7:30 PM and May 31, 2009, 2:30 PM
Class begins: April 20, 2009, Mon, Wed, Fri, 6:30 – 10:00 PM

Summer Rep #2 – Once in a Lifetime
Audition: March 21, 2009, 6:30 – 10:00 PM
Performance: June 18 – 20, 2009, 7:30 PM and June 21, 2009, 2:30 PM
Class begins: May 17, 2009, Tue, Thur, Sat, 6:30 – 10:00 PM

Summer Rep #3 – Our Town
Audition: May 16, 2009, 6:30 – 10:00 PM
Performance: July 30 – 31, 7:30 PM, August 1, 2009, 7:30 PM and August 2, 2009, 2:30 PM
Class begins: June 22, 2009, Mon, Wed, Fri, 6:30 – 10:00 PM

Summer Rep #4 – Royal Family
Audition: May 16, 2009, 6:30 – 10:00 PM
Performance: August 27 – 29, 2009, 7:30 PM and August 30, 2009, 2:30 PM
Class begins: July 11, 2009, Tue, Thur, Sat, 6:30 – 10:00 PM