special moments

1. Seeing both Trae and Jacob on separate laptops in the dressing room, posting last-minute bulletins and sending email reminders in order to "try to get more people out to the show."

2. Seeing Scott Ditchfield performing an emergency bike repair (on Esa's Cruiser) in the Scott Theater lobby during the evening show, as other cast members huddled hopefully around him as if watching a specialist perform intricate surgery.

3. Singing a (cheesy) Gina Vanelli song alongside Natalia during intermission as we watched a Gina Vanelli-lookalike strolling in the theater lobby.

4. Dina rubbing her belly intermittently, and referring to it as "cuddling" her baby.

5. Seeing Trae's sweet look of concern as Ramsey was having a moment with his lunch at Pei Wei. Fortunately, Ramsey perked up soon after that, and got to finish his meal.

6. When cast members started sneaking into Basco's Tecate stash in the ice chest during intermission.

7. Riding back from Pei Wei in my car, listening to my favorite song on the radio ("All My Relations" by Ulali) in utter silence with Dina, Angelique, and Breanna.

8. Being at the med. school library minutes afterward (to check email and do some printing) and seeing that Breanna was adding "All My Relations" to her myspace profile.

9. The wristband dome lights flying all over the stage during "I See by the Seashore".

10. Placing a carnation in Dina's mouth during the limpia and hoping she wouldn't laugh or spit it out.

11. Jennet's cool Jackie-O look--complete with sunglasses--that almost sent me falling into the curtains as I peeked at her from backstage.

12. Seeing Basco and Carlos synch up 100% perfect for the radio-tuning moments.

13. Missing the bench not breaking.

14. Maria as "Ella" blurting out "That was FUCKIN' awesome!!" after Scott did his bmx routine.

15. The standing ovation.

We've been accepting RESERVATIONS for both shows...

...and over 25 people have reservations for the evening show @ 7:30pm.

If anyone emails (sound_culture@hotmail.com) or calls in their reservation
by 12 midnight tonight, we can handle that. As of tomorrow, folks will
have to take their chances on getting a seat at 7:30pm.

We're encouraging folks to arrive early.

7pm @ Arts Fifth Avenue - be ready to start @ 7pm!

Bring bikes, of course.
Wear or bring the footwear you will be wearing during the performances.
Come ready to give 100%.

mil gracias!

T

hate stop, can live with slow. - for GIRLS

Upon my request and with some discussion about how to easily accomplish this, Trae is producing some "hate stop" costume pieces which will be worn by the GIRLS during the "hate stop, can live with slow" sequence.

Just wanted to give y'all a heads-up on this addition to our previously-established costume regimen.

If these pieces are ready by Friday, I'll make sure the GIRLS get to see and use them during their rehearsal that evening.

Thanks!

stay in touch wi' yo' director!

sound_culture@hotmail.com

tammygomexican@yahoo.com

myspace.com/sunlitdoorway

817.924.9188



THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR NOT STAYING IN CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH YOUR SHOW'S DIRECTOR DURING THE WEEK BEFORE YOUR SHOW, PARTICULARLY WHEN SHE HAS MADE HER NUMBER & COORDINATES (see above list) AVAILABLE TO YOU SINCE THE GET-GO (i.e., since the beginning of time--practically).

I ALSO LIKE HAND-DELIVERED CARDS, PAINTINGS (thank you, Dom!), BAKED GOODS, SOUPS, AND MESSAGES which you can also choose to leave on my front porch or duct-taped to my car (no, really!)...

big hugs to all my cast/crew.

2 shows on sunday, november 11th!

Two Shows
Sunday, November 11th.
2pm - matinée performance
7:30pm - evening performance


Sanders Theatre at
The Fort Worth Community Art Center
1300 Gendy St, Fort Worth
(The southeast corner of Lancaster & Montgomery)

Please email sound_culture@hotmail.com for more information

I have posters! Full-color!

Who can commit to posting these at the local bike shops?

Let me know asap, please.

I already sent you guys (cast) the jpg for this image, so you can print out additional copies if you have the resources to do so.

Thanks.

REHEARSAL MONDAY, November 5th - 6:30pm

Fire Station Community Center (Lipscomb at Allen Streets).

Please bring your bicycles.

Can someone (Dominique, perhaps?) stop by my house to pick up the Cruiser bicycle?

Just returned from Austin; all my colleagues and friends who got to hear about the play are very eager for it to travel to Austin. Very encouraging.

Call me or post a comment below if you have questions, etc.