Time: Sat, 02-Feb-2002 06:01:39 GMT     IP: 67.200.182.140

I enjoyed the skit with the dude that was a tomato or tomato 
(second one was pronounced with long a). Please do it on BEST of 
No Shame. Thank-you.

Time: Sat, 02-Feb-2002 06:43:34 GMT     IP: 216.12.58.155


Feb. 2, 2002

This is to nominate "Yamamoto's Decision" for Best of No Shame 
since, apparently, no one else will. The National Press 
Club "Record" termed the play "dynamic and exciting" and I'll 
settle for that.

Time: Sat, 02-Feb-2002 15:25:55 GMT     IP: 63.169.12.41

I have to say I had a wonderful time 2/1/02.
 I LOVED every minute. Hope to return next week. I could not 
control myself when the college girl said "Welcome to the 
jungle". That cracked me up and I had not even had a beer.

Time: Sat, 02-Feb-2002 22:51:35 GMT     IP: 209.145.71.249

As always, please chime in if you have corrections to anything 
that follows.


1.  The Empty Box, Part II.  (improv)  Written and performed by 
Dan Best.

2.  On College.  (monologue)  Written and performed by K.T.

3.  Yamamoto's Decision.  (scene/excerpt)  By Sherwood Ross.  
Performed by Sherwood Ross (narration), Dolores Curry and Lisa.  
(NB:  Needed:  Lisa's last name.)

4.  Star Light - dedicated to those of 9/11/01.  (poem)  Written 
and performed by Erin Fleck.

5.  Untitled.  (scene)  By Rishima.  
(NB: Needed:  title, if it has one.  Author's first name.  The 
names of the ladies who performed it.)

6.  SpookTalk (monologue) -&- I Sliced Pastrami for the CIA and 
Found God (song).  Written and performed by Sherwood Ross.

7.  Technophilia.  (monologue)  Written and performed by 
bkMarcus.

8.  Temptation - Hold Saucer.  (poem)  Written and performed by 
Erin Fleck.

9.  Door Prize Liberation Front.  (scene)  By Gregory Hays.  
Performed by Gregory Hays, with assistance by Lee Moyer and 
Clinton Johnston and with little resistance by Todd Ristau.
(Note:  door prize piece -- the plastic slugs)

10.  Just Another Day.  (poem)  Written and performed by Erin 
Fleck and Tucker Duncan.

11.  The Most Disgusting Thing My Body Has Ever Done.  
(monologue)  Written and performed by Kevin Hollenbeck, with 
assistance by Annaliese Moyer.

12.  Black Enough?  (monologue)  Written and performed by Lee 
Moyer.


Stage Manager:  Clinton
Lights/Sound:  Ursula
Concessions:  Todd
Door:  Jane

Door prize:  a genuine fake scroll

Time: Sat, 02-Feb-2002 23:45:19 GMT     IP: 168.191.213.215

Hey, the title of the scene I wrote is "How does it feel". 
Rishima IS my frist name and the chica who performed with me is 
name Lindsay.

Time: Sun, 03-Feb-2002 00:54:02 GMT     IP: 209.145.71.249

:Hey, the title of the scene I wrote is "How does it feel". 
:Rishima IS my frist name and the chica who performed with me is 
:name Lindsay.


Great!!  Thanks very much for the info.  In my role as No Shame 
Stewardess, I'm keeping track of who performs, writes, etc. for No 
Shame -- could I get your last names for my records?  If you don't 
want to post them here, you can email them to me.  Thanks a bunch.

Time: Sun, 03-Feb-2002 14:32:25 GMT     IP: 216.12.57.211

February 3, 2002

Dear NoShamers:

Even though I did it, it's difficult for me to nominate my own 
play for Best of No Shame. Accordingly, I am taking the liberty 
of attaching what dramaturgs, literary directors and others have 
said about the play. Their kind remarks encourage me to believe 
the play is worthy of production. The play, FYI, is under active 
consideration for a production at several theatres in the U.S. 
and England. Comments follow:

"Thank you for sending me your script. I liked it and we do 
consider doing a reading sometime next year and perhaps produce 
it at a later date. I feel very bad that it has not been done. 
Congratulations to your success in winning the competitions!!!" -
- Dr. Doris Chu, Director, Asia on Stage, Boston

"We had over 50 entries from all over the US; many were agency 
submissions. Your play was one of our four finalists. We would 
like to hold on to your play with an eye toward possible 
production...we like it, and want to keep it in mind as we plan 
future sessions." --- Irene Ziegler, Literary Manager, Theatre 
IV, Richmond, Va.

"A compelling subject with a literary fluency." -- Tisa Chang, 
Artistic Producing Director, Pan Asian Repoertory Theatre, New 
York

"Let me first congratulate you on a very accomplished draft. You 
write with great economy, in a deceptively simple style that 
makes the treatment of your subject truly intriguing and 'page 
turning' for the reader." -- Peter Hinton, Resident Dramaturg, 
Playwrights Workshop, Montreal, Canada  (Yamamoto's Decision was 
subsequently read at the Workshop)

"Your play is based on exciting historical facts and I enjoyed 
reading it." -- Celise Kalke, Resident Dramaturg, Court Theatre, 
University of Chicago

"I would love to see your script (Yamamoto's Decision) produced 
here, but we just don't have the space or funds to undertake 
your play as it should be done. But let's keep trying!!!" -- 
Brad Powell, Theatre Director, Hawaii Pacific University, 
Honolulu

"Congratulations on the piece. It's very well done." -- Cleve 
Lamison, Artistic Director, Blackbird Theatre Co., New York City.

"I wish the Rep could do this play. Well written." -- Barbara 
Busy, Literary Manager, the Detroit Repoertory Theatre

"Your play sheds a new light on the history of a remarkable man 
who had the bad luck of being a pragmatist in the midst of a 
belligerent, imperialistic regime," Pier Carlo Talenti, Literary 
Manager, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles

"Thank you for sending us the play, which has been recommended 
for a further read within the department." -- Jo Ingham, 
Literary Officer, Soho Theatre + Writers' Center, London, England
(10-1-01)

"The reading of 'Yamamoto's Decision' at Biff Malibu's on 
Memorial Day weekend was another of those fleeting moments of 
beauty that, I'm sorry to say, more people missed than enjoyed. 
At the time, I had a feeling I was seeing history being made as 
well as portrayed. ...In 'Yamamoto's Decision,' the notions of 
duty vs. conscience play out on various levels among the 
characters in a way that makes the play satisfying on both 
dramatic and historical levels." -- Steve Thorpe, columnist, 
Rapid City, S.D. Journal

"I went to see your reading on Dec. 7 (at the National Press 
Club)and I was impressed. Especially, what you described an 
aspect of humane and character of Admiral Yamamoto is wonderful. 
For military people in Japan, they know his character. But many 
of ordinary people don't know that even in Japan. I appreciate 
to see a good play. Sincerely, Captain Toshiyuki Ito, Naval 
Attache, Embassy of Japan, Washington, D.C.


"Behind-the-scenes maneuvering by the Japanese warlords and the 
reluctance of the American-educated Yamamoto to undertake the 
surprise raid (Pearl Harbor) add up to a dynamic and exciting 
story." -- National Press Club "Record"

"Your play has made the finals of our annual playwriting 
competition." -- Brian Feehan, Artistic Director Riverside 
Stage, Wilton, Ct.

"I thought it was a lovely play! We'll see what the other 
committee members think." -- Alice Timothy, Hudson River 
Classics, Hudson, New York (Competition Finalist)

Time: Sun, 03-Feb-2002 14:38:43 GMT     IP: 216.12.57.211


Feb. 3, 2002

Dear NoShamers:

If you happen to read Yamamoto's Decision in the archives, 
please be aware that my mailing address is 796 Saxon Court, 
Charlottesville, not 696, as the manuscript states.

-- Sherwood Ross

Time: Thu, 07-Feb-2002 02:40:46 GMT     IP: 216.12.17.125

I nominate the following for the Best of No Shame:

Erin Fleck:  Temptation-Hold Saucer
Lee Moyer:  Day Trip to Guam
Todd Ristau:  Are You A Zombie?
Trent Westbrook:  Time Served

Although they don't seem to want to come to the conscious part 
of my mind, I'm sure there are more pieces I would very much 
enjoy seeing performed again.  

Time: Thu, 07-Feb-2002 02:55:34 GMT     IP: 216.12.17.125

I forgot one!  I really loved Lee Moyer's "blue bird" piece.  
You know...the one that's kind of like Poe's "the raven", but 
not.  Yeah, okay.  Well, I nominate this one as well. :)

Time: Sat, 09-Feb-2002 14:22:39 GMT     IP: 63.169.12.141

I must say that last night was excellent. I can not wait for next 
Friday. 

Time: Sat, 09-Feb-2002 22:30:46 GMT     IP: 209.145.71.249

As always, please post any additions or corrections or whatever 
regarding the following.



1.  A Golem's Tale.  (monologue)  Written and performed by Lee 
Moyer.

2. Fat People and Twinkies.  (monologue)  Written and performed 
by K.T.

Bonus:  Mad Libs!!

3.  Belly Poem.  (poem)  Written and performed by Tucker Duncan, 
with assistance by Clinton Johnston.

4.   No Outside Candy (monologue)/Nightmare Room (song).  Written 
and performed by Sherwood Ross.

[Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!]

5.  School Is a Pimp.  (monologue)  Written and performed by 
Cecilia Charre.

6.  Charlottesville Phonebook.  (improv)  Written and performed 
by James Parr.

7.  Breathless Soul.  (song)  Written and performed by Cecilia 
Charre.

8.  Domo Arigato, Judith.  (monologue)  Written and performed by 
Clinton Johnston.

9.  I'm Goin' Out.  (song)  Written and performed by Jason Burke.

10.  Eclipse.  (monologue)  Written and performed by Kevin 
Hollenbeck.

11.  Oklahoma Death Trip.  (monologue)  Written and performed by 
Todd Ristau.


Stage Manager:  Clinton
Lights/Sound:  Ursula
Concessions:  Todd
Door:  Jane and friend

door prize:  sea shell

Time: Mon, 11-Feb-2002 03:46:10 GMT     IP: 64.4.119.122

Hey Folks - I just shipped off a new bunch of photos, which the 
delightful Mr. Goode has already posted. Check 'em out.

Time: Tue, 12-Feb-2002 01:11:03 GMT     IP: 64.4.119.122

:
:10.  Chanting the Pickle Deific.  (poem)  Written and performed 
:by J.D. Scott.

This was performed by Leo Arico

Time: Tue, 12-Feb-2002 01:19:04 GMT     IP: 64.4.119.122

OK, I see some great pieces listed, so my work here will be brief:

Tucker's "When I Was a Shortie" piece, Greg Hayes' "Doorprize 
Liberation Front,"  and Carole Gromodzski's "I Have Learned."

Time: Tue, 12-Feb-2002 02:25:06 GMT     IP: 168.191.212.174

Awesome pic's!!!!! :) Smiles.

Time: Wed, 13-Feb-2002 01:23:21 GMT     IP: 67.200.164.77

Hi, everyone! I finally got my bestest friend in the whole world 
to come to No Shame with me! And she likes it! Imagine that!! 
(she's hard to please.) Anyhow, we need to see Todd's "whackin' 
off fer 80 bucks" monolog again cuz my buddy Heather missed it -&- 
i think it's one of those essential childhood things every kid 
needs to hear. Hell, if ya do it again, i'll invite my whole 
family to No Shame! Hee, hee.

Time: Wed, 13-Feb-2002 21:53:28 GMT     IP: 152.163.207.193

Just so you know, the Greenskeeper ain't Live Arts 
friendly...well they probably just ain't friendly period.

I went in with some 10 Min Play posters and asked if I could 
leave a Live Arts poster.

A drunk man at the bar said, "NO."

I asked him if he was the manager.  He said, "Yes, now get the 
F@$K out of here."

The Employees behind the bar just giggled.

I thought the drunk man was putting me on, and the employees 
were just doofuses, but as I repeated this story to other people 
around town while putting up flyers I was told that yes indeed, 
the manager there is a big jerk.

I used to like to go there.

Now I won't go there anymore and I encourage others to 
vigorously patronize those establishements that DO cheerfully 
put up arts flyers.

Like Rapture and Miller's for example. In fact, everytime you 
see a 10 minute play festival poster or a No Shame poster on a 
shop window, go in and buy something.

It may seem like a small, or off topic thing, but without the 
reciprocating support of area business and arts patrons, there 
just wouldn't be any any art establishments to do your art in. 
If they know a large number of their customers are Live Arts 
supporters, they are going to let us put up more posters, donate 
goods and services for plays, and pay for advertising in 
programs. If you something in a place with a flyer on the wall 
for an arts event you support, thank them for supporting it too, 
and the dividends will really grow for everyone.

It really does make a difference--shop the places that support 
the arts, stay clear of the ones who tell the arts to get the 
Fuck out.  Take their advice, get the fuck out and stay the fuck 
out, and tell everyone you know to do the same.

Todd

Time: Wed, 13-Feb-2002 23:32:19 GMT     IP: 209.145.71.249

:It really does make a difference--shop the places that support 
:the arts, stay clear of the ones who tell the arts to get the 
:Fuck out.  Take their advice, get the fuck out and stay the fuck 
:out, and tell everyone you know to do the same.

Excellent advice -- if they want to cater to drunken fraternity 
boys (and sorority girls), let 'em.  I found out their service 
sucks during many years of working near the Corner.  So they're 
antagonistic AND slow as molasses in the Arctic Circle.  Plenty of 
other places to eat and drink in C'ville.

Time: Thu, 14-Feb-2002 00:24:53 GMT     IP: 209.145.71.249

::10.  Chanting the Pickle Deific.  (poem)  Written and performed 
::by J.D. Scott.
:
:This was performed by Leo Arico


Thanks, Annaliese.

Time: Thu, 14-Feb-2002 00:59:15 GMT     IP: 209.145.71.249

:Hey Folks - I just shipped off a new bunch of photos, which the 
:delightful Mr. Goode has already posted. Check 'em out.


I'm so glad somebody's documenting this madness -- and so 
skillfully, too.  

Thanks, Annaliese!!

Time: Fri, 15-Feb-2002 17:35:05 GMT     IP: 64.4.115.176

Well, I'll certainly never give the Greenskeeper another thought. 
Anyone who won't allow the new Best of No Shame Posters to be put 
up is obviously a humorless cretin. 

I'm sorry to be missing tonight's No Shame, but there is one thing 
I want to mention:

Everyone should vote for the things they enjoyed most at No Shame. 
This is a community event, and the more response and feedback, the 
more representative the acts will be.

And that doesn't mean voting for yourselves either (although this 
is NO Shame, so I can't rule such shamelessness out entirely). 

Oh yeah, the 10 Minute Play Festival looks great.
I hope it's a big success.

Cheers,
       Lee

Time: Sat, 16-Feb-2002 02:06:36 GMT     IP: 205.188.197.26

Dan's Tomato is truly wonderful-and a No Shame Classic, but it 
was in the first Best Of last year, so we need to make room for 
some new stuff this time around...perhaps we can get Dan to do it 
as spontaneous street theatre on the Downtown mall...or better 
yet, how about a command performance at the Greenskeeper some 
Friday night before No Shame?

Todd

Time: Sat, 16-Feb-2002 02:09:33 GMT     IP: 205.188.197.26

Sherwood...we, that is the committee, agonized over this...but we 
couldn't see how we could put the whole play in the line up...so 
we want to remind YOU and the rest of the No Shame audience that 
the play is scheduled to kick off the Live Arts Playwright's Lab 
reading series on the first sunday of March, so you should start 
lining up your readers and telling people to come to the Lab 
Space at 7:00 on March 3rd to hear the whole play read out loud.

It will be neat--but its up to YOU to find readers, so you better 
get cracking, admiral!

Todd

Time: Sat, 16-Feb-2002 02:14:18 GMT     IP: 205.188.197.26

Sherwood, see my earlier posting--but bear in mind that David 
Gothard, our festival guest for the 10-minute plays, will be 
there too--so you will have yet another famous guy to say things 
about your play for future lists of comments by people who are 
not you.

:)

todd

Time: Sat, 16-Feb-2002 12:58:19 GMT     IP: 63.169.12.70

I will never ever go there. 
I do know it is a chain and that manager needs to be canned. Of 
course that takes energy and time. How rude........
Hey I will post a flyer at my work in town. Edgecomb's Imported 
Auto. We support Live Arts.

Charlotte

Time: Sat, 16-Feb-2002 13:13:36 GMT     IP: 63.169.12.70

I have Four:

"Am I Black Enough Yet" By Clinton  

"People -&- Twinkies" KT

"Oklahoma Death Trip" Todd Ristau

"Sperm Bank Song" Ross 

Time: Sat, 16-Feb-2002 21:43:02 GMT     IP: 209.145.71.249

As usual, if there are any errors in what follows, please reply 
with corrections.



1.  Rantin' and Ravin'.  (monologue)  Written and performed by 
K.T.

2. Shameful Secrets (scene)/Sperm Bank song (song).  By Sherwood 
Ross.  Scene performed by Clinton Johnston and Sherwood Ross, 
song performed by Sherwood Ross.

3.  Goodbye Charlottesville.  (monologue)  Written and performed 
by Debbie DeMania.  [monologue followed by the performance of a 
copyrighted song which will I will not name]  
Door prize piece:  the Pez dispenser

4.  Christian Rock 'n' Roll.  (song)  Written and performed by 
Ian Unterman and Amdie Mngetsu.  
Door prize piece:  the Nazi dagger

5.  Four Jokes.  (monologue)  Written and performed by Clinton 
Johnston.

6.  Family Traditions.  (monologue)  Written and performed by 
K.T.

7.  "I remember your arms." (1st line)  (song)  Written and 
performed by Sally Murphy.

8.  Lightning.  (scene)  By Trent Westbrook.  Performed by Sally 
Murphy and Trent Westbrook, and assisted by nine audience members 
armed with disposable flash cameras.  
Door prize piece:  the baseball

9.  Am I Black Enough Yet?  (monologue)  Written and performed by 
Clinton Johnston.

10.  How I know for a fact that Ronald Reagan is the Anti-Christ. 
 (monologue)  Written and performed by Todd Ristau.


Stage Manager:  Clinton
Lights:  Urse
Concessions:  Joan
Door:  Jane

door prize:  miniature VW bug

Time: Sun, 17-Feb-2002 09:20:28 GMT     IP: 128.143.3.159

The place sucks.  I've lived here for four years, and it used to 
suck a little bit less, but only because I don't have a TV set 
and needed to watch all of the World Cup a few years ago, because 
I really thought the US would win at least one game.

I really can't add so much to what has been said-- it's a fucking 
shame that the idea of locality/community means nothing to the 
bastards for whom the bottom line is drunk fratistas.  It's a 
shitehole through and through, and it's high time that 
Charlottesville citizens did a better job of "voting with their 
wallets," what have you.  But that's the case everywhere.

So we'll spread the word.  As a fan of getting drunk, there are 
much better places to do it in.  Like NoShame, to say the least.

James

Time: Sun, 17-Feb-2002 14:13:29 GMT     IP: 67.201.37.219

      As an underaged individual, the place should mean nothing 
to me, but that isn't the case. Every so often, this wonderful 
lil band called Bonepony plays there. Last time I went, it was 
pretty nice. I just walked in, sat at a table -&- started writing 
in my notebook. No one questioned me or made me pay to get in or 
anything. I don't think anyone noticed me, actually. I'd 
consider going back in there if I'm ever in one of those write 
for a few hours moods again. It's relatively peaceful for a bar 
-&- it's really nice to sit by the window so you can watch all the 
people going by. 
     Moral: Go take advantage of their atmosphere (bathrooms, 
free music, place to sit -&- write...), but don't give them a dime.

      .....That could be my motto.....:)
                                         -KT
    

Time: Tue, 19-Feb-2002 15:17:43 GMT     IP: 64.12.102.168

There is a poetry Slam this Friday the 22nd of February at the 
Muddhouse hosted by myself.  I am a No Shame performer so come 
and check it out.  It's gonna be off the fuckin' wall.  There 
will be an open mic for poetry for people who don't want to 
enter the Slam but want to get a feel for performing.  Please 
come out to perform, watch, and give support.  Thank you all.

Tucker

Time: Thu, 21-Feb-2002 16:37:08 GMT     IP: 65.210.99.86

Ok, the committee has been slugging it out over the nominations 
and suggestions and those who are in town and available and here 
is what we have come up with.

Before I get to the list...remember that BEST OF NO SHAME is on 
for Feb 28th and March 1st at 8:00

People in the show need to be available for both nights as well 
as the rehearsal on the 27th.

Ok....here is the list, but not the order:

1) Unterman and Mignstu, Cognitive Dissonance Song
2) Westbrook, Time Served
3) Puberty Shriek the werewolf play, The Salt episode
4) Justin Wolf, Smoocher
5) Sean Nichtman, Angry Suburban Poet
6) Capron, Lady Blue Song  (contact info?)
7) Todd Ristau, Abandon the Theatre for it is About to Burn
8) KT, Everybody's Screaming on this Winter Night 
9) Clinton Johnston, Civics Lesson
10) Tucker Duncan, Belly Poem
11) Sherwood Ross, Nightmare Room Song
12) Lee Moyer, Daytrip to Guam
13) Clinton Johnston, Am I Black Enough
14) Todd Ristau, $80.00 a Week
15) Trent Westbrook, Lightning

Alternantes are being considered, but there isn't much time so 
everyone who is listed here, please confirm that you can do all 
three nights (rehearsal and two performances) ASAP either on the 
message board or via email.)

Thanks to everyone, remember, this isn't the No Shame Oscars, its 
a sampler plate chosen on the basis of getting a well rounded 
evening of representative No Shames for people who haven't done 
the regular Friday Night event--the idea is shameless 
self-promotion and to get the No Shame community to grow by 
exposing more people to it--so drag as many people to it as 
possible.

If you came to the last one on Friday Night you know we turned 
people away and oversold the house, so get people to come on 
thursday, tell people to come early, and that it is general 
seating so they can't come, buy a ticket, go eat pizza, and then 
come back at 8:00 and expect to sit together or to have the best 
seat in the house.

also, the standing lab rule is that no one, that is no one, gets 
a seat without paying for it (except Ursula...but then she is 
really paying for it in blood,sweat, and tears, isn't she?)so if 
you want to watch you gotta pay too.

Thanks everyone for making no shame about the coolest thing in 
Charlottesville.

Todd

Time: Fri, 22-Feb-2002 05:12:44 GMT     IP: 216.12.54.61

I'm in.

by the way, does anyone know if Lee is going to be back for 
BestOf?

Time: Fri, 22-Feb-2002 06:15:44 GMT     IP: 209.179.218.76

:I'm in.
:
:by the way, does anyone know if Lee is going to be back for 
:Best Of?

Yes, barring alien abduction or pilot error, I will be back next 
Monday.
Very sad to have missed the 10 minute play festival and a No Shame 
that reintroduced no fewer than 3 Door Prizes (!).

Break a leg tomorrow night No Shamers.
I can but hope that Greg will be in attendance...
Anyone know?

Cheers,
       Lee

Time: Sat, 23-Feb-2002 19:33:56 GMT     IP: 128.143.3.134

:I can but hope that Greg will be in attendance...
:Anyone know?

Yes, I'm available, although the Wednesday rehearsal is a wee bit 
problematic.

As an amusing aside, when Todd and Ursula were reading through the 
list for me the other night I said in puzzled tones "'Daytrip to 
Guam'??? I must not have been there for that one ..." To which 
everyone chorused "But Greg ... you were IN it!" 

Time: Tue, 26-Feb-2002 02:02:13 GMT     IP: 209.145.71.249

As always, please respond with any corrections, additions, etc.


1.  Sister Kasi #1.  (scene)  By Todd Ristau.  Performed by Jane 
Jones, Greg Hays and several other fine actors.

Note:  Please speak up if you were one of the Radio Voices or if 
you know who they were.

2.  Palm Nights.  (poem)  Written and performed by Michael 
Rutherglen.

3.  Proposal.  (monologue)  Written and performed by K.T.

4.  "Inspired by Clinton Johnston."  (monologue)  Written and 
performed by Gare Galbraith.

5.  Ezra Jack Keats.  (monologue)  Written and performed by 
Clinton Johnston.

6.  Carnival.  (poem)  Written and performed by Dercato.

7.  Sacrifice.  (poem)  Written and performed by Tucker Duncan.

8.  Erin's Mystery Poem.  (poem)  Written and performed by Erin 
Fleck.

9.  Resin.  (scene)  Written and performed by Jane Jones and Alex 
Davis.

10.  Professional Guitar Smashing Consultant.  (monologue)  
Written and performed by Sean Nitchmann.

11.  Relieving Blackness.  (monologue)  Written and performed by 
Clinton Johnston.


Stage Manager:  Clinton
Lights/Sound:  Urse
Concessions:  Joan
Door:  Jane and Alex

door prize:  knight in shining armor

Time: Tue, 26-Feb-2002 18:55:28 GMT     IP: 67.201.37.77

:As always, please respond with any corrections, additions, etc.


It's Derceto with a "c". I am Luicia Derceto. 
"Loo-ee-cee-uh Der-kay-toe"
All of my books are written in this name.

Time: Wed, 27-Feb-2002 21:54:33 GMT     IP: 65.205.165.35

I don't like it.  Not just because after entering several items of personal data and getting my verfication email and clicking on the enclosed 
link, I got this error message:  "That is the wrong validation code for that user."  

:-(

Time: Wed, 27-Feb-2002 23:51:08 GMT     IP: 64.12.103.177

Well don't life just suck shit through a straw.

Several people who were confirmed have become last minute drop 
outs.

My apologies.  Nothing I can do about it, at this late stage of 
the game.  My real quandry is whether to have a different 
program on thursday than on friday.

My personal feeling is that no, we should not have a different 
program on thursday than on friday, especially since several of 
the last minute drop outs were solid confirmed people two weeks 
ago.

I'm deeply deeply disappointed that they dropped out, not only 
because they had already confirmed, but that they waited until 
this week to do so, which leaves us over a pretty crummy barrel.

If they had said no earlier,like before TUESDAY, it might have 
been easier to get alternates, but there you go.

We're all in this barrel together and it will still be a strong 
show, but I just don't think its fair to the audience or the 
Best Of as a whole to let some people perform on Friday and not 
Thursday....

So, 

Here is the revised line up, but not in this order:

Please confirm ASAP--like tonight, since we open tomorrow.

JANE JONES as emcee

1) Nichtman, the Chicken you-know-what piece
2) Westbrook, Time Served
3) Puberty Shriek the werewolf play, The Salt episode
4) Justin Wolf, Smoocher
5) Sean Nichtman, Angry Suburban Poet
6) Capron, Lady Blue Song  (contact info?)
7) Todd Ristau, Abandon the Theatre for it is About to Burn
8) KT, Everybody's Screaming on this Winter Night 
9) Tucker Duncan, When I was a Shortie
10) Tucker Duncan, Belly Poem
11) Sherwood Ross, Nightmare Room Song
12) Lee Moyer, Daytrip to Guam
13) Lee Moyer, Bluebird of Poe
14) Todd Ristau, $80.00 a Week
15) Trent Westbrook, Lightning

Sorry I didn't have time to look up the actual titles, obviously 
this is pretty last minute.

Extra sorry to lose the three pieces we did, and in the way that 
we did, but I think it will still be a very strong show and I'm 
looking forward to an equally strong turn out.

Be sure to come early, I still expect audiences to be as large 
as last year's.

Todd

Time: Thu, 28-Feb-2002 04:19:14 GMT     IP: 216.12.16.3

I'm so there Daddio!
Particularly looking forward to hearing the pieces I missed while I 
was away.

:Be sure to come early, I still expect audiences to be as large 
:as last year's.

Hear hear!
It should be amazing, though the absences will be keenly felt.

Especially pleased that Erin will be performing. :)
Always good to see new folks.

Cheers,
       Lee

Time: Thu, 28-Feb-2002 13:10:35 GMT     IP: 152.163.206.194

Ok,

New list:

It now seems possbile, though still a remote possibility that 
Clinton will be involved somehow if the Dang old guy in the 
Emerald City will release his clutch just a bit.  Crossing 
fingers and clicking red heels.

But for certain Jane will be fire breathing and possbily the 
emcee.

1) (If possible)Clinton Johnston, Am I Black Enough?
2) Sal Milione, Instrumental
3) Nichtman, Angry Suburban Poet
4) Sherwood Ross, Nightmare Song
5) Justin Wolf, Smoocher
6) TG Westbrook, Time Served
7) Erin, Caffeine
8) Lee Moyer, Bluebird
9) Puberty Shriek, the salt episode

INTERMISSION

10) Todd Ristau $80 a week
11) KT, Everybody's Screaming on this Winter's Night
12) TG Westbrook, Lightning
13) Lee Moyer, Daytrip to Guam
14) Tucker Duncan, Belly Poem
15) Sean Nichtman, Discount Bob
16) Todd Ristau, Abandon the Theatre

So, its sort of going to be a surprise if we get Clinton, but 
even though it won't seem like No Shame without him, we all have 
to be supportive--and think of it as our own little contribution 
to the success of the Wiz--which is, by the way, going to be 
fantastic!

See you all tonight!

Todd