So, as predicted, a busy week.
We open Hate Mail tonight. Very happy with the way it’s gone. The challenges with it were fun, and I’m very happy with the way we’ve overcome them. The cast is great, and audiences have throoughly enjoyed the previews. You never know what the critics will say, but I’m not worried about it – I’m very happy with it, audiences are very happy with it! Now it’s on to the next couple of projects.
In fact, concerning other projects, we had a couple of workshops this week for Maidens, Mothers and Crones, our upcoming production. It was really, really exciting for me to put together this team of people and say “Okay, here’s the kind of show I want to put together – what do you think?” and see them come together and really do some wonderful work. It’s a thrilling thing, bringing together the right team of people and seeing something incredible come together out of nothing but a few ideas and some hard work! Here’s a shot of the director, writers and most of the cast at a table workshopping some material:
In other news, Max is feeling better after his ER scare a couple of weeks ago, but when we took him in for his follow up appointment, his platelet count was still really low. We have an appointment with the specialists next week. Trying to not worry, but there are a few things that are very worry-inducing about this. Having faith that he’s going to be fine. Good vibes from anybody reading this are very welcome!
Speaking of Max – I had a stop-me-in-my-tracks moment yesterday when I took him to school:
I walked him in, and as we were at his locker, one of his young friends said “Hi Max! Hey, is that your Grandpa?!”
?!?!?!?
Max said “NO! My Grandpa’s in FLORIDA!”
Now, she was only in 2nd grade, and I know when I was that age I thought anyone over 18 was ancient, so I’m trying to laugh it off and not take it personally.
I am, however, buying a red sportscar, piercing my eyebrow and getting a mohawk, some leather pants and some liposuction.
Tony Caselli 
Awwww! That girl is whack! Grandpa’s much younger brother, maybe… but Grandfather!? NO WAY!
Many good vibes in Max’s direction. It sucks that they make you wait for these appointments, but I always believe that it means everything will be okay. I’m weird like that, but the waiting is hell so the waiters deserve good news! And that’s my proclamation concerning that!!
Honestly though– all the best for all of you. Scary stuff, but this too shall pass.
Fortunately, the appointment is on Tuesday, so we won’t have too long to wait. But I’m with you – I think it’s going to be a lot of fuss about nothing. That’s my plan, anyway! 🙂
Thanks, Mary!
Can I borrow your sports car?
And I think your leather pants should have fringe.
Yeah – with your hip new hottie-haircut, you could use a sportscar to tool around in and carry all the guys who’ll be following you around!
good vibes good vibes! I’m sure everything will be okay.
Thank you!
All the goodvibes I got are coming you way, gramps. Seriously, what’s that kid thinking. I have more grey hair than you. Now pass me my pokin’ stick. I think I see some whippersnappers….
-Joe Z
Thanks, Joe!
Also – let’s make this the last time your pokin’ stick makes an appearance in my journal.
heh-heh. Fair enough. Also, am I reading this right? Are you listening to Prince? Since when do you listen to Prince? 🙂
Joe Z
I don’t understand your question. It seems to imply that there are people who don’t listen to Prince.
I hope Max is doing okay. We’ll be thinking of you all.
The opening was great last night- I really loved the way Arral and Hallie handled the show. I’m sure you heard me laughing all across the theatre! 😉
And yeah, you can’t let the things kids say dent your ego. I had a five year old at school who has started referring to me as “The not-as-pretty teacher” (in Japanese naturally) I think it’s just because I’m American… or maybe not. Anyway, you don’t look Grandfatherly to me ^_^
Thanks Sian! Your story about the student is hilarious! Yeah, you have to just laugh… cuz punching them will land you in jail!
Glad you liked the show!