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Happy Birthday, Bill Cosby - Part 2 - Picture Pages J-5

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Meanwhile, back in Fairlington...

Accoding to the Twittersphere (when you search #Fairlington), there is a Boa Constrictor or Python lose in our neighborhood back in VA, Fairlington. So...umm...I guess if you live there, be on the lookout for something large, slimy, and terrifying. Geez...can't wait to get home....

Happy 75th Birthday to one of TV's favorite Dads...Bill Cosby!

Stormy Weather - Part 2

After yesterday's let up in the rain, we got in plenty of pool time, and were tired out by the night.

 However, this morning I woke at 6AM to use the restroom, and decided to check the radar, since the rain was pouring down again, and it looked very ominous outside my bedroom door...

 I pulled up Weather.com and saw this "Special Weather Statement" for my area...

Issued by The National Weather Service
Newport, NC
7:34 am EDT, Thu., Jul. 12, 2012

... SHOWERS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP OVER THE PAMLICO SOUND AND ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS...

AT 726 AM EDT... NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED SCATTERED SHOWERS FORMING OVER THE EASTERN PAMLICO SOUND. A WATERSPOUT WAS REPORTED EARLIER WITH ONE OF THE SHOWERS AND MARINERS SHOULD REMAIN ALERT FOR ADDITIONAL WATERSPOUTS.

IF A WATERSPOUT IS SPOTTED NAVIGATE AWAY FROM IT AND SEEK SAFE HARBOR.

Well, after the local weather from the night before, and being the weather geek that I am, I freaked out, woke the husband and dog and went upstairs to try to see the storm come in. I was monitoring radar, and Matt was watching the weather channel, and Buddha was just confused as to whether I was going to walk him, or give him  cookie. When he determined neither was happening, he pouted on the kitchen rug. After about 20 minutes, the storm passed, and no, no waterspouts came near us.

So I made an English muffin, apologized to Matt for being a weather worry wart as always, and we went back to bed. While the rain continued on for hours more, I am happy to show you that my current view from my bedroom door looks far more promising than it did earlier.

Ok, it's up and at 'em time! xoxoSGS

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TEXAS HAS A WHORE HOUSE IN IT!

Playbill Online has released the cast list of Signature's upcoming production of WHOREHOUSE.
Read the article HERE!

Last night's rainy evening viewing pleasure...

Stormy Weather...

So yesterday at 3ish started a downpour of rain that only really let up about 10 minutes ago. It let up for a little bit this morning at about 9am, and we took advantage in the break in rain and took Buddha to the beach. The sea water has amazing effects on his skin.  He has terrible grass pollen allergies that give him itchies through the spring and summer, and every year that he comes to the beach, they all magically clear up. So his beach time is more than fun and games, but also a beauty spa. :)

 The clouds were looking angry, and I knew, thanks to the trusty radar on my phone, that we didn't have too long before the rains were back. The storms from the night before were apparently more violent north of us.  But still too close for comfort. I woke up and read this article about several funnels, waterspouts, and tornadoes in the area last night...read more HERE.

 After Buddha had his ocean dip, we headed back to The Sleepy Dog. (Fittingly, the name of the place we are staying at.) He has had such a fun trip, and whether in the ocean, or the pool, he has been so happy. All of the undivided attention that he is receiving is fantastic. It is spoiling him for all of the time coming up that he will be at home alone in his baby bed as Matt and I are at Whorehouse rehearsals.

As we left, we took note of our footsteps together that our little family left behind. Images like this are things that I will treasure always.

 These are the little pictures of our family of three that will remain our legacy for years to come. We will always look back on these and smile. And as I close out this blog, I see that the radar has cleared up and the sun is trying to come out. That is my cue to go outside and make the most out of the rest of our time here. Hopefully there will be sunnier and sillier photos to share with you later.
                                                        Till then, xoxoSGS/MJC/BSC

Monday Funday

 In the photo above, we see the pug at lunchtime, sunning himself on the porch before we headed to the beach at 1. As the sand is too hot in the middle of the day, he opted to stay home till evening. So we started our journey...

 I tried to tell Matt that the bus didn't stop here anymore...

 And then we arrived...the water is wonderfully warm.

 Later in the afternoon, Boo joined us, and resumed chasing ghost crabs and barking at the sea.He now lies next to me passed out, along with Matty. Who knew vacations could be so tiring? :)

Till later, xoxoxoSGS, Boo, and Matt

Buddha and the Beach

Two photos of our little beach trip mascot...the first is his waking moments this morning, the second is his morning perch on the ottoman. Needless to say, he is having a great time!


The pictures below are from his first evening here, Saturday night...He has a little color changing light that goes on his harness so he is easy to spot at night. He was chasing ghost crabs and barking at the waves, and generally having the best time ever. He loves being here soooo much.  But then again, who doesn't? We are about to go to the beach for our afternoon swim as Buddha settle down for his afternoon nap. More to come later!

NightoftheLivingDead Auditions!

If you are a non Equity actor, please come out and audition for Kensington Arts Theatre's production of the musical that Matt and I wrote, NightoftheLivingDead. I will be directing it!

NightoftheLivingDead (the musical) **WORLD PREMIERE**

AUDITIONS:
Time: July 30 & August 1 (7:30pm)
Place: Kensington Town Center | 3710 Mitchell Street | Kensington, MD 20895
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CALLBACKS:
Time: August 2 (7:30pm)
Place: Crossway Community | 3015 Upton Drive | Kensington, MD 20895

PERFORMANCES:
October 26, 27, November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17
Fri/Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 3pm

THE STORY:
Six strangers are trapped in a house for eternity, reliving the last night of their lives over and over as a deadly force from the outside threatens to find its way in.

With book & lyrics by Stephen Gregory Smith and music & lyrics by Matt Conner (Nevermore, Partial Eclipse, The Hollow) and based on the classic 1968 American horror film, Night of the Living Dead, NightoftheLivingDead the musical re-imagines George Romero's iconic night and examines the relationships between the six doomed individuals, who are themselves, living dead.

Book by Stephen Gregory Smith
Music by Matt Conner
Lyrics by Stephen Gregory Smith and Matt Conner
Directed by Stephen Gregory Smith, Jenna Ballard
Music Direction by Leah Kocsis
Produced by Jenna Ballard

For More Info Visit www.KATonline.org, Call us at 206.888.6642 or e-mail us at katonline.email@gmail.com.

NEXT UP!

Catch me and Matt in Whorehouse at Signature this August! I will be playing the Scandanavian football player. :) www.signature-theatre.org

OBX 2012

Matt, Buddha and I are on vacation this week in the Outer Banks. I will post photos all week on this site. Hope you all are well!!! xoxoxoSGS

NEXT UP!

Next Up: First You Dream -The Music of Kander and Ebb at The Kennedy Center

I have the honor and privilege of understudying three incredible performers in First You Dream - The Music of Kander and Ebb this June at The Kennedy Center. The show had it's original run at Signature Theatre a few years ago, and while some of the cast has changed, the music is still some of the best music ever written. Period.
Above is a clip from the prior production at Signature Theatre. Enjoy! And check out the show this summer. You will not be disappointed. Click HERE for tickets!

A sneak peak of the cast of NightoftheLivingDead the musical in NYC...

 Sean MacLaughlin is Tom.

 Yvonne Campbell is Helen.

 Aaron Ramey is Harry.

 Angelo Luis Rios is Ben.

 Ashley Picciallo is Judy.

 Melissa Carlile-Price is Barbara.

NightoftheLivingDead the musical runs from May 31st to June 17th on Thursdays through Sundays at the Richmond Shepard Theatre in the Village in NYC. For tickets and further details, please click HERE.

Get you tickets now!!!

Audition for NIGHTOFTHELIVINGDEAD THE MUSICAL at Showcase in Submission, on 04/01/2012

Audition for NIGHTOFTHELIVINGDEAD THE MUSICAL at Showcase in Submission, on 04/01/2012

Brother Russia!

Hey there, blog! It's been awhile! I have not had much time to put anything on here this year so far, as it has been a BUSY year! I went right from Hairspray into Brother Russia at Signature Theatre and have not had time to come up for air until recently. I expect that when the show closes (April 16th) that you will hear more from me on this blog. Much to share and talk about, including the fact that Matt and I have moved back to Fairlington into a lovely townhouse that we are in love with! Buddha is also in love with his new palace, and we all enjoy being back in the "neighborhood".

If you have not seen Brother Russia yet, come and check us out. I play an actor in this traveling troupe named Sergei, but Sergei plays "Prince Felix Yusupov" in the story of Rasputin - and Prince Felix was ever so interesting in real life. Was known to sometimes wear women's clothing, and was reportedly not the nicest person you'd want to meet. Here is a portrait of Prince Felix:

We should have had Buddha make a cameo in the show. And then below this is a photo of myself as Prince Felix. He is quite fun, even if his choice of footwear can be taxing. I do enjoy the costume -the coat is amazing, as is the hat. So do drop by and visit Felix and his friends at The Winter Palace. We will be rocking it out Russian style till April 16th!