A nice review came out this weekend that included the following phrase:

“The play is brilliantly performed. Tony Caselli and the cast (Bruce Bennett, Paul Hopper, John Lepard) have refined every moment of the play, physically and vocally, to a delightful level of precision and timing.”
Robert W. Bethune
Encore Michigan/Between The Lines

Opening Night went well, and the weekend of shows was great. More reviews will come out, and hopefully they’ll be good and continue to boost ticket sales! And I’m really glad that in both reviews so far the cast has been praised – they’re all wonderful on AND offstage! In fact, just because I can…here’s a picture of them!

In other theatre news, I was glad that I got to see Rabbit Hole at Meadow Brook Theatre this weekend, starring my friend Sarab Kamoo (among others.) What a marvelous production. I mean, Wow. The script, the acting, the direction, the set – just one of those experiences that lets you leave the theatre with something that you will hold onto for a long time. It’s not a cheerful play – it’s devastatingly sad, but at the same time it’s incredibly hopeful, and this production of it was just terrific. Inspiring. Made me want to A) hug my kids, and B) make the best theatre that I can.

In family news – my wife Jeanne had her birthday today, and we had a wonderful time! The kids and I got up early and blew up balloons, and the kids hung up a big banner they had made, and put little notes all over the house. When Jeanne woke up we sang and did presents and snuggles (Max made a wonderful little ‘robot’ named Larry (?!) for her, and Maggie made her a special Birthday Wishing Well, so she could make a special birthday wish. So cool.) Then, off to Cafe Habana in Ann Arbor for breakfast/brunch. (And Oh MAN was it good! This was the second time Jeanne and I have been there, and I’m pretty sure it’s now going to be a place we try to go to a LOT!)

Lastly, a Sunday Night Quote:

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours – it is an amazing journey – and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.”
-Bob Moawad