I'm old

At the University of Rochester they have something called "The Drama House" - it's like a fraternity, but for theater people - a good chunk of the theater kids live together and put on a one-act festival. I can only imagine that the whole semester is sex and tears - probably in that order.

When coming up here for the show, set designer Dan Meeker asked to be housed there - no go.

On Saturday, I went to the closing night party of Lower Depths and their Halloween party - I think I was dressed as someone who thought they were in their 20's - I was warned about this by my cast - but apparently the big thing to sing at parties is Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer". And yes, about an hour into it - the song came on and everyone went crazy - I couldn't understand why everyone LOVED this song - and then I remembered - in college, we used to love sing 70's song - because they were silly and way before our time - and that's what this was - they were all singing in IRONICALLY - and then I realized that I remembered when it wasn't an ironic song, when "Slippery When Wet" was the coolest album on the planet, and Richie Sambora's hair was suppossed to look that way.

I quickly left - found the Geva improv kids and drank in a bar - I met some nice people who were in the thirties - it was very charming - none of those god damn young kids and their rock and/or roll.

for tim goodwin and anne towns - keeping it real

So, yes, I am finally updating my blog.

You know when you’re in a bar in Rochester, NY and people start talking about what a lazy blogger you are – that it’s gotten out of control. Then again if there’s one way to describe Rochester, NY it’s “out of control”.

So, today was my final full day at Cal Shakes. I’m still working on a few things for the theater – but today was my last day with a desk. When I left Joy Meads looked very sad, so I hugged her and told her that when I was able to raise enough money I would send for her. That seemed to comfort her.

So, now I’m faced with turning this blog into a personal blog as opposed to a “work approved one” – so, let’s see if I can do it.

Hopefully news soon on what the new gig may be – right now it’s just freelance – I’m leaving tomorrow to go to New York for a production in Rochester (Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl) and a reading in NYC (Amazons & Their Men by Jordan Harrison). That’s right it’s a whole month of Brown writers for me. Let the Paula Vogel influence wash over you…

Oh, what did I do after my final hours at Cal Shakes? Went on a long walk with these two fine companions. This picture is from a few months ago – man, no one does hung-over like me.