The key item of this week's posting is a sad one. Over on my Squigs Knows His Lines page, I'm dedicating this week to Natasha Richardson. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this tragic and sad time.
I've just returned from San Diego. After the Pimpy matinee today I packed a picnic supper and headed south to Balboa Park. I sat on a bench, savoring a sandwich and enjoying the waning sun and big chunky clouds above the Museum of Man. Then I picked up my ticket at the box office and found my seat at tonight's performance of Working. I was a guest of Donna Lynne Champlin who is an amazingly talented actress, lovely person, and a real class act. (I had done a sketch of her that I posted on Squigs Knows His Lines on March 9, and it was really fab to get to meet her in person this evening.) She and fellow cast members (and crackerjack band and crew) really knocked the show out of the park. The show is a series of vignettes featuring folks in various careers as interviewed by recently-passed Studs Terkel, giving voice to countless folks who shape our country but rarely get the spotlight. I was a puddle. The original late 70s production has been trimmed and updated. I really really enjoyed it.
Oh, and since I missed posting last week's SKHL sketch, here it is. I chose to honor Florenz Ziegfeld, showbiz mogul and creator of his own brand of the follies, on the anniversary of his birthday. In the sketch he's surrounded by some signature girls and a few of the stars that entertained on his stages.
I'm happy to say that tomorrow is the day off for the Pimpernel gang. I will likely spend some time working on a commissioned piece, and I really hope to get out and enjoy what is supposed to be a really beautiful day. Take care, all! Peace and love.
2 comments:
Be real, Justin. It's more like 4 to 5 people that follow the blog.
Ha ha! I've hit the big time!
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