ATT: Mr. Bloom
FROM: M. Bialystock

The latest junket to LittleOldLadyLand was a resounding success, we have raised more than GWB, Jr. for the upcoming annual 7/4 revival of 1776 at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse in the colony where they never refuse to use the pen, Pennsylvania. The necessity of cast changes Y2K, being what they are, includes the replacement of one LK with PeterK, and the rejection of one WillardK in the role of Franklin (formerly held by the legendary and deceased Guy McK) leaves a major opening. Otherwise, Mr. Maher/Richard Henry Lee, Howard L/Jefferson & Kinsinger/Dickinson return along with the rest of The Usual Suspects. Perhaps the latter might be recounted as the lastest playbill appears to have disappeared (undoubtedly the work of that notorious fribble, mlw). Roles remain to be assigned to MWRuger, (formerly Sheriff) JoeInSanDiego, Shaun R. and the ubiquitous W. David Lichty--lately of "Lorien" moniker. If all is agreeable, the role of Leather Apron is heretofore assigned to one Luscious Lazlo, or "Lush" for short.

And perhaps Lady Joan or the fair "dex" as Martha? Either one can play my violin anytime.

Your humble and obedient,
(drum roll)

Max

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NP Watching Balto because H'ness says it is good Horner. Yeah, I think he may be right.

Good God, What in hell are you waiting for?!?!!

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Blythe is my One True Luv.

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My fave Blythe pic.

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My fave Howard L pic.

"Oh-oh, say do you see what I see?
This messageboard is filled with sweet serenity!
I could CHEER!
The reason's CLEAR!
For the first time in a YEAR-
PLUTO ISN'T HERE!
A-and LOOK!
The sun is in the sky!
A breeze is blowing by-
And Howard's eating Blackbird Piiiie!

I sing HOSANNA! HOSANNA!
Emblazoned on our Banner...is "Keep COOL!"

Bialy...I think Luscious should be our Judge Wilson...don't you?

Hey, did anyone else hear our man John Cullum sing on last night's ER?

PS
"Sign me up, Howard."
Will do, in letters big enough so that Fat George can read it without his glasses..."Cool Men" would certainly sound great at the Hollywood Bowl...I think Latham Conger III was last assigned the role of Judge Wilson, heh-heh-heh...

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Bialystock!
Did you speak to him?

No, I didn't talk to Mr. McCarthy. Funny, he's best known for the original pod movie and a certain TZ episode, but I always think of him in some B-flick with Edward G. where he was a clarinet player.

Ms. Vestoff was a peach. Still can't get over that glorious duet with Mr. Daniels on the stage album.

Well, Ms. Ross and the faux Supremes are in town tonight and I refuse to go. They're hawking it all over the radio right now, looks like plenty of seats available. Give me Ms. Wilson & Ms. Birdsong & I'm there. Don't like carbon copies.

On second thought, Lush might be our Reade.

I'm sure it was warm in Boston, but It's HOT AS HELL in PHILADELPHIAAAAA!

Oh my GOODNESS! Best to you, Mr. K, Howard, et. al.

Good God, why can't you acknowledge what already exists! It's been 224 years since Concord & Lexington. This is a REVOLUTION, dammit, we've got to offend SOMEBODY!

Besides, the only thing "Goldberg" means to me is the last 3rd of that famous double-play combination, O'Brien-to-Ryan-to-Goldberg...

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NP Nutin, honey..I'm pouting or thinking about a "hissy fit."

Hmmmmm...

Luscious, there MUST be a male role that you will agree to play in this production. Name it.

Dolly Parton, eat yer heart out!

This has caused several casting disputes during pre-production of the Mt. Gretna Production of "1776".

Please know that your casting in the role of Martha Jefferson is concrete.

AND we approve of your bosom...no makeup required.

It is INDEED...ample, madam.

Of course an actor/singer of my stature doesn't audition, but I understand that Mr Bialystock has re-written certain scenes with an eye toward making the play a "success" and that being the case I wish to make sure that they are of the highest quality before I could accept my role.

Speaking of roles, as I look at the voluminous correspondence that I have received I see no mention of my specific part. Naturally a luminary of my position can only be expected to receive a lead part.

I do not wish to allude to my machiavellian nature, but it would be “best” if my role could be resolved gracefully and quickly. My legions of fans, among whom such worthy’s as the Friends of Italian Opera figure prominently, are expecting an answer quickly. It would well to avoid a reoccurrence of the unfortunate incident from last years production as places to dispose of bodies are becoming more difficult to find.

In closing, let me assure my fellow cast members that I want nothing but to make this production a success.

Your Humble and Obedient,
(No drums present, so pretend you hear them anyway)

A pair of stars have been born! See Mr. Rutherford's PATRIOT thread.

Mr. Ruger:

You see, I was told they meet on rec.music.movies hall, then somebody sent me to FSM hall . . .

I see by the first message in this (. . . "Templeton"?) thread that I have been invited to don a character, but to what will I be committing?

I fear I fall somewhere between Dr. Lyman Hall and Mr. Edward Rutledge in demeanor, depending upon the exchange. A rather astronomical gap, I'll admit.