Well, I’m directing a show. Starting tomorrow. Although I always like to work, the circumstances surrounding this gig are a long way from ideal…

Performance Network is producing Take Me Out. They’re two weeks into rehearsals, and Jim Posante has been directing.

Unfortunately, Jim suffered a heart attack a couple of nights ago and is in the hospital.

As of this writing, he’s still sedated and I’ve heard no further updates. Jim’s a great guy – I first worked with him during the first show of my apprenticeship at the Purple Rose Theatre Çompany. Later in life I directed him in Middle-Aged White Guys at the Network. We’ve crossed paths a bunch since then, become friends, and I’m very, very hopeful that he comes thru this smoothly, and soon.

Carla Milarch at the Network called today and filled me in, and asked if I could take over the show. So, I picked up the script and schedule this afternoon and will start rehearsals with the cast tomorrow at 6. First Preview is July 21, opens the 29th.

Hopefully, Jim will be up and about and able to see the show. Prayers and good thoughts toward him are encouraged.