Maybe The Greatest Thing Ever

Okay, probably not.  But the Young At Heart Choir do a kickass version of The Ramones' I Wanna Be Sedated:

Maybe The Greatest Thing Ever

Okay, probably not.  But the Young At Heart Choir do a kickass version of The Ramones' I Wanna Be Sedated:

Sketch22 Season 4 - Days Away!

Sketch22 Season 4 - Days Away!

Can't Find The Words

I was being interviewed last week about my theatrical career on PEI, and one of the questions was about my goals for the future.  I think I kind of stumbled through some sort of "I'm lazy" answer about how I don't really set goals for myself, because then you actually have to strive to achieve them.  I couldn't really think of anything interesting to say except for that and some vague notion that maybe someday I'd perform a one-man show featuring some of the characters and songs I've created over the years.  Even as I was saying that, though, and again as I type this, I found/find that notion to be awfully yawn-inducing.

What I should have said though, was that I had always joked that someday when I'm an older gentleman, I'd "retire" into the role of Matthew in Anne Of Green Gables and live out my golden years in Avonlea.  Of course, I don't really plan to do that (I'd be more Cecil the Farmer material perhaps), but today I was thinking about the concept when it struck me:

For many actors on PEI, getting a role in the Confederation Centre's Anne of Green Gables would be the "real world" equivalent of "gettin' a government job".  Pay is pretty good (I imagine), it's seasonal (don't think you can qualify for EI after, though??), and (again, I imagine) once you get into the routine of the job, there wouldn't really be a lot of reward to performing it.
Plus, once you land the gig and perform it at least at a satisfactory level, it's potentially yours for as long as the government in power (the artistic director) stays in power.  After they get ousted, you hope you make it past the inevitable  new-government cuts and subsequent patronage appointments.

Can't Find The Words

I was being interviewed last week about my theatrical career on PEI, and one of the questions was about my goals for the future.  I think I kind of stumbled through some sort of "I'm lazy" answer about how I don't really set goals for myself, because then you actually have to strive to achieve them.  I couldn't really think of anything interesting to say except for that and some vague notion that maybe someday I'd perform a one-man show featuring some of the characters and songs I've created over the years.  Even as I was saying that, though, and again as I type this, I found/find that notion to be awfully yawn-inducing.

What I should have said though, was that I had always joked that someday when I'm an older gentleman, I'd "retire" into the role of Matthew in Anne Of Green Gables and live out my golden years in Avonlea.  Of course, I don't really plan to do that (I'd be more Cecil the Farmer material perhaps), but today I was thinking about the concept when it struck me:

For many actors on PEI, getting a role in the Confederation Centre's Anne of Green Gables would be the "real world" equivalent of "gettin' a government job".  Pay is pretty good (I imagine), it's seasonal (don't think you can qualify for EI after, though??), and (again, I imagine) once you get into the routine of the job, there wouldn't really be a lot of reward to performing it.
Plus, once you land the gig and perform it at least at a satisfactory level, it's potentially yours for as long as the government in power (the artistic director) stays in power.  After they get ousted, you hope you make it past the inevitable  new-government cuts and subsequent patronage appointments.

The Sopranos finale

It's only 3 hours until the beginning of the final episode of The Sopranos.  4 hours until no more new scenes will be ever seen.  Such mixed emotions.  I'll not try and guess what will happen, other than to say I bet I'll get teary eyed when I hear "Woke up this morning, Got yourself a gun..."

Wish us all luck!

The Sopranos finale

It's only 3 hours until the beginning of the final episode of The Sopranos.  4 hours until no more new scenes will be ever seen.  Such mixed emotions.  I'll not try and guess what will happen, other than to say I bet I'll get teary eyed when I hear "Woke up this morning, Got yourself a gun..."

Wish us all luck!

Dressed In Naked

We were shooting some Sketch22 video this past weekend, and while I don't want to give away too much, I will say that the 2 or 3 year-old niece of one of my co-workers happened to see some of it going down.  She saw Graham in the city, running from point A to point B, sans clothes.  "Look Mommie, there's a man dressed in naked."  When my co-worker, a fan of Sketch22, heard about the comment, she immediately knew it had to be someone from Sketch.


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Dressed In Naked

We were shooting some Sketch22 video this past weekend, and while I don't want to give away too much, I will say that the 2 or 3 year-old niece of one of my co-workers happened to see some of it going down.  She saw Graham in the city, running from point A to point B, sans clothes.  "Look Mommie, there's a man dressed in naked."  When my co-worker, a fan of Sketch22, heard about the comment, she immediately knew it had to be someone from Sketch.


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Knocked Up

Just got back from seeing the new Judd Apatow movie "Knocked Up". I really enjoyed it. It made me jealous because it's exactly the kind of movie I'd like to make. Smart, funny, grown up. I would have made it 15 minutes shorter, though.

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Knocked Up

Just got back from seeing the new Judd Apatow movie "Knocked Up". I really enjoyed it. It made me jealous because it's exactly the kind of movie I'd like to make. Smart, funny, grown up. I would have made it 15 minutes shorter, though.

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Sketch22 Update

Today marks one month before Sketch22 Season 4 opens for the summer at The Guild.  Thursdays and Fridays, starting July 5. 
Tickets, I believe, will be more expensive this year.  It will now cost you 20 of your hard-earned dollars to see our show.  We really hated putting the price up, but other things around us (theatre rental, theatre services, equipment rental for instance) have been going up for the past three years and we really couldn't remain at the $15 tag anymore.  So, that will be the price for coming to see a show that gives you non-stop entertainment, a boat-load of big laughs and the satisfaction of knowing that you've seen the funniest show on Prince Edward Island this summer.  20 bucks.
Last night at rehearsal, we decided upon our running order.  That's always an interesting community event.  It went pretty smoothly and I dare say we have an ass-kicking lineup of sketches and videos for you to see and experience.  Once again, as in every year past, we have 22 sketches planned.  We're expecting this show to run just under 2 hours (a goal we've tried to achieve, but failed on, every season past).  Our mantra for all the sketches this year is "Crispy Crunch", which means keep them as short and snappy as possible.  Keep it all moving, baby!
We've been busy over the past few weekends shooting for our videos, and still have about three days of shooting still to go.  And then the editing.  Yikes.
All our stage sketches are pretty much written, and are now being tweaked as we go in rehearsal.

We're pretty confident that the show is going to be as funny and enjoyable and outrageous as in past years, and just like in past years, the sketches will be varied and totally different from each other and will keep you wondering what in the hell could possibly come next.

The countdown is on.  Hope to see you there!


Technorati Tags: Sketch22

Sketch22 Update

Today marks one month before Sketch22 Season 4 opens for the summer at The Guild.  Thursdays and Fridays, starting July 5. 
Tickets, I believe, will be more expensive this year.  It will now cost you 20 of your hard-earned dollars to see our show.  We really hated putting the price up, but other things around us (theatre rental, theatre services, equipment rental for instance) have been going up for the past three years and we really couldn't remain at the $15 tag anymore.  So, that will be the price for coming to see a show that gives you non-stop entertainment, a boat-load of big laughs and the satisfaction of knowing that you've seen the funniest show on Prince Edward Island this summer.  20 bucks.
Last night at rehearsal, we decided upon our running order.  That's always an interesting community event.  It went pretty smoothly and I dare say we have an ass-kicking lineup of sketches and videos for you to see and experience.  Once again, as in every year past, we have 22 sketches planned.  We're expecting this show to run just under 2 hours (a goal we've tried to achieve, but failed on, every season past).  Our mantra for all the sketches this year is "Crispy Crunch", which means keep them as short and snappy as possible.  Keep it all moving, baby!
We've been busy over the past few weekends shooting for our videos, and still have about three days of shooting still to go.  And then the editing.  Yikes.
All our stage sketches are pretty much written, and are now being tweaked as we go in rehearsal.

We're pretty confident that the show is going to be as funny and enjoyable and outrageous as in past years, and just like in past years, the sketches will be varied and totally different from each other and will keep you wondering what in the hell could possibly come next.

The countdown is on.  Hope to see you there!


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Car For... Someone Get It The Hell Out Of Our Driveway

Okay, here's the deal:

We have a 1991 Chevy Lumina that we want to remove from our sight.

We stopped using the car last July when we got a new-to-us car (stopped paying insurance on a car we weren't going to drive). Until that point, the Chevy Lumina was our primary car. It was serviceable, although not without problems. Most of those problems had been fixed (new ignition, new alternator the most recent repairs). One problem not fixed is the passenger's side power-window does not work (motor needs to be replaced). The engine works did work well. Body is in pretty good shape.
Like I say, when we stopped using it in July 2006, the car was working well. The inspection became due in August 2006, but we never bothered to get it inspected. In October, the rearview mirror fell off the front windshield, and is now dangling from the electrical cord. It needs to be glued (??) to the windshield.
Over the course of the winter, I was starting the engine every couple of weeks, keeping it active.  It had always started easily. However, in February, I neglected to do so, and the next time I tried to start the car, in March, there was nothing. No power. The ignition doesn't even turn over. Absolutely dead.  Tried to boost it. Nothing happened.  Thinking it might be loose battery connections, I removed, cleaned the leads and reattached, to no avail. There is no power whatsover.
Another problem: the front passenger tire developed a slow leak over the winter and flattened over the last couple of months. I removed it, and the tire is in rough shape (it's in the trunk). Currently the utility spare is on that wheel.  The jack is in wonderful working order, by the way.

I am sick of seeing this car and want it removed from our property. Obviously, with a 16 year old car that is not inspected, does not start and is standing on three good tires, we're not in much of a bargaining position in terms of expecting much money for the vehicle.

If this is a vehicle you think you could use in some way, make us an offer. I'd be surprised if your offer was refused. Email me at the address to the left of this post.

Car For... Someone Get It The Hell Out Of Our Driveway

Okay, here's the deal:

We have a 1991 Chevy Lumina that we want to remove from our sight.

We stopped using the car last July when we got a new-to-us car (stopped paying insurance on a car we weren't going to drive). Until that point, the Chevy Lumina was our primary car. It was serviceable, although not without problems. Most of those problems had been fixed (new ignition, new alternator the most recent repairs). One problem not fixed is the passenger's side power-window does not work (motor needs to be replaced). The engine works did work well. Body is in pretty good shape.
Like I say, when we stopped using it in July 2006, the car was working well. The inspection became due in August 2006, but we never bothered to get it inspected. In October, the rearview mirror fell off the front windshield, and is now dangling from the electrical cord. It needs to be glued (??) to the windshield.
Over the course of the winter, I was starting the engine every couple of weeks, keeping it active.  It had always started easily. However, in February, I neglected to do so, and the next time I tried to start the car, in March, there was nothing. No power. The ignition doesn't even turn over. Absolutely dead.  Tried to boost it. Nothing happened.  Thinking it might be loose battery connections, I removed, cleaned the leads and reattached, to no avail. There is no power whatsover.
Another problem: the front passenger tire developed a slow leak over the winter and flattened over the last couple of months. I removed it, and the tire is in rough shape (it's in the trunk). Currently the utility spare is on that wheel.  The jack is in wonderful working order, by the way.

I am sick of seeing this car and want it removed from our property. Obviously, with a 16 year old car that is not inspected, does not start and is standing on three good tires, we're not in much of a bargaining position in terms of expecting much money for the vehicle.

If this is a vehicle you think you could use in some way, make us an offer. I'd be surprised if your offer was refused. Email me at the address to the left of this post.