(Wait! I think there is an actual children’s book of that actual title). Tonight, a good friend and I attended the newest offering of the community theatre… BOY it seems like forever since I have been on stage… hopefully, that will change in a week or so. Before the show, we decided to try the newest rave among fellow tangenteeers… The Four Seasons… a nice, cosy restaurant. Some day, I will be brave and try some Meditteranean cuisine, but tonight I had lasagne which was quite good and extremely filling. I was told that I was a bad influence as my companion skipped on the wrap she was going to get and decided upon fettucini alfredo instead. The prices were quite reasonable and the food was quite excellent. Sounds like this may become a new pre-show gathering place.
HONK! was extremely adorable. Everyone knows the tale of The Ugly Duckling about the outcast duckling who grows into a beautiful swan, but this musical expands the tale introducing a gaggle of other animals and relates the beautiful story of the lengths a mother will go to show not only her son but those around her that it is not what is on the outside but what is inside that counts.
I will have to say that my favorite part of the show was a Busby Berkeley-inspired song and dance production number led by a bullfrog. I also loved the wiley old cat. Two characters I would have had fun portraying, but I was involved with another musical at the time of auditions.
I also ran into a gentleman who also tried out for Joseph last weekend. He informed me that he auditioned for the role of “Geriatric Joseph.” I, for one, am glad that I did not list the title role on my audition sheet because one of the requirements is the need to be comfortable on stage with out a shirt. I may have the vocal chops, but I’m not quite to the point at which I am ready to be on stage bare chested. I guess I need to work on that.
After the show, the three of us (we pick upa stowaway) headed back to what we were promised was a party at a local tavern, but when we arrived, it was closed so we headed to Taco Bell for a drink. A great night of fun theatre.
Yes, there is a childrens’ book with that title. I had it read to me, and I read it to my children. It was an award winner, if I remember correctly. I remember it more for the drawings than the story.
I was thinking that I could see you as the cat as well AND the bullfrog. I really liked the subtlety of the costumes – people dressed like animals yet still like people. You will have to come out to 4 Seasons with us and get some saganaki – our family alone has to get a few orders, T can eat a whole one herself!
Not sure but I think Cat had enough to do during the show that it would be hard to have multiple roles. Sounds fun… we were debating whether or not to call and ask what you recommended, but what we order was really good Had to share each others… esp. when Megan could not eat a lot.