Okay, it’s been a few days, my bad. I think you can understand I’ve been a TAAAAD busy. Meanwhile, here’s something high-larious to see, courtesy of my kickin’ new computer (I installed a TV tuner and can record things straight from cable, or, in this case, straight from the VHS tape I made last week):
Matt and Jennifer appear on WHYY-TV:
Folks with cable modems and DSL and T1s, etc., click here.
Folks with regular dialup, click here.
Here’s to 1,461 days (and counting) of fights, nooky, neuroses, unwanted nudity, cats, dancing, and Days Of Our Lives episodes:
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, DEEDEE!
Now let’s fall asleep in front of the TV.
I’m not sure if I’ll have time to post anything substantive today (I’m on duty), so I’ll hit you with a couple quick things:
- I finally bought a new computer yesterday. I say “finally” because the last time I purchased a new computer was 1996. Yes, the super kickass computer professional hasn’t bought a new computer since he graduated high school. Why? Because I’m cheap. Even this new system is a refurbished HP, although it’s got something like 2.20GHz, 512MB of RAM, and 160GB of disk space. I’m so hot for it. You can check it out here. (Somebody let me know if that link is screwy.)
Is it incredibly lame of me to keep the FedEx tracking page open and refresh it every hour to see if my new computer has moved? I didn’t think so.
- The TV gig went well. It took all of about 15 minutes, which was nice, and I managed to catch it on tape when it aired at 5:30, which was nicer. Just a minute-long bit to close out a news show, but I don’t come across as too stupid. Hopefully I’ll be able to transfer it to the new computer when it comes in next week, although I imagine I’ll probably have to buy a TV tuner card. Oh well. $50 is a small price to pay to violate WHYY‘s copyright! I’m gonna have to drop $50 or so on a wireless networking card anyway.
- We had our “brush-up” rehearsal last night, and it was a little out of control; it’s the only opportunity we have to kinda play fast and loose with the script and the music, and it was over the top. I have to remember that there is a very select group of people that get my obscene brand of humor, and none of them are members of the Brandywiners. I think I may have warped the minds of a couple blue-hairs last night. Bad times. “I thought he was so nice!”
- My homeskillet Brian has taken time out from putting miles on my truck (he’s borrowing it to move) to write a comprehensive review of Brigadoon that you should definitely read.
- A huge “THANK YOU!!!!” to everybody that’s emailed, called, and just tracked me down to tell me face-to-face that you enjoyed Brigadoon. This has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I’m absolutely thrilled that the audiences have liked what they’ve seen. The support I’ve been getting from friends, family, and the incredible cast is just . . . I can’t really come up with a suitable adjective to describe it. You folks simply rule.
Anybody that hasn’t made it out to a show yet, time is running out! Only three shows left. Call 1800 338 6965 to find out about tix; you can probably get them at the door, but I’m pretty sure Saturday is sold out, and it would be frustrating to show up at 8 o’clock only to discover you can’t get in.
Oh, man, <DANA CARVEY>Brigadoon was so good BRIGADOON WAS SO GOOD!</DANA CARVEY> The performances have been really great so far. We’re at the halfway point; we have a “brush-up” rehearsal tonight, and then the final three shows start Thursday. If you haven’t been to see us yet, trust me: it’s worth every penny. 1-800-338-6965 to get your tickets, and yes, you can get them at the door, if they’re not sold out.
Of course, the performances haven’t been without amusing mishaps and interesting occurrences:
- The sound crew cannot, even with my personal electronic expertise, figure this one out: at the end of the show, I go up to the Basin level (if you haven’t been to Longwood, there’s a set of stairs in the middle of the stage that goes up to a second level called the “Basin”) and my microphone immediately stops transmitting. Or the receivers stop receiving, one of the two. It’s fine for the rest of the show, and they’ve tested it themselves on the Basin, but as soon as I go up there for the final scene, I’m inaudible. Luckily, they have a floor mic up there, so they just turn my body mic off and turn the floor up. Totally bizarre.
- Saturday, after the “There But For You Go I” scene, the lighting folks forgot to black out the stage. So My Illustrious CostarTM and I were stuck in a liplock for at least 10 seconds, until she started giggling. It was classic. Finally we just broke apart and jogged off the stage, still in bright stagelight.
- Sarah, Jennifer, and Ariann have a running gag concerning my ego; mainly how it’s large enough now to affect the orbits of several GPS satellites. (Little do they know it’s just a defense mechanism to keep me from crying all day…::sniff::)
Anyway, at the expense of probably sounding even MORE egotistical, I have to point out something very strange, and yet something I could definitely get used to: folks calling the ticket office, dropping my name, and getting the royal treatment. A few weeks ago, Craig drops by to pick up a ticket, mentions he’s my friend, and the wonderful folks in the ticket office almost fell all over themselves helping him out. On Friday, our good buddy Kris shows up at Longwood to pick up a last minute ticket, mentions he’s a friend of mine and would like a good seat if anything’s available, and they hand him a 5th row ticket that somebody else had already purchased but didn’t need. For free.
Like I said, I could get used to that kinda stuff. Does that make me sound extremely arrogant? Yes? Grood.
- Probably as a result of the show, I’ve been hired to sing a concert in early October. Holy crap, it’s like I actually have a singing career! Now if only I could make a CD like Josh Groban and make the big dollaz.
- News: Evelyn Swensson (the music director for Brigadoon) just called me. Apparently WHYY wants Jennifer and me to roll up ons their Wilmington studio so they can tape us getting our sing on and air it this evening. The hotness of this is absotively beyond compare. I’ll update you with news on this event as it occurs.
A big thanks to everybody that showed up to cheer us on over the weekend; I think we had friends drive in from all over creation (well, from Richmond to Hoboken, at least) to see the show. Everybody’s been hell of supportive, and I’m glad that you all enjoyed everything. 3 shows to go! Wish me multiple fracture lower appendages!
Old and busted: doing boring classical music for money.
New hotness: doing musical theatre and getting glowing reviews in the News Journal.
(Although if someone still wants me to come sing classical music for money, it’s not like I’ve stopped. I’m still your manwhore when it comes to money.)
