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Hi all! I've been getting some good news and learning of some fantastic possibilities lately. Before I share the new stuff, here's something I've written about previously but am still really excited about...


Tomorrow morning I'll be making the short commute to downtown Los Angeles and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. We're starting rehearsals for Tuesday's big symphonic extravaganza, celebrating the legacy of Disney film scores. The segment I'll be involved in is a 40 minute retelling of Snow White, featuring the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Cal State Fullerton choir, Ashley Brown (Broadway's Mary Poppins) as Snow White, Ruth Williamson (Broadway diva show-stealer) as the Evil Queen, Blake Griffin as the Prince, a gang of wackies as the Dwarfs (Bob Bouchard, Jeffrey Polk, Rick Wasserman, Michael Arden, Harrison White, Matt Crabtree, and me)... all led by maestro John Mauceri. I'm thrilled and grateful to be involved, and I can't wait for the first day of school tomorrow. Event info? Click here.


And I just received my script and score for a reading I'll be taking part in November 1-2. It's kind of blowing my mind, but I'll be a part of an eight-person cast reading the Richard Rodgers/Martin Charnin musical (and vehicle for a difficult Danny Kaye) Two By Two. In this retelling of the story of Noah and the Ark, I'll have the pleasure of sharing the stage with Jason Alexander, Faith Prince, Steven Weber, Vicki Lewis, Shannon Warne, David Burnham, and Megan Hilty. David Lee is directing and is very responsible for pulling me into the project. I'm incredibly grateful and I look forward to playing with this great gang (and having a blast). Event info? Click here.

While I'm genuinely surprised to have gotten direct-booking calls for these two projects, I'm incredibly encouraged that when you work hard and put yourself out there (combined with just the right level of chance), really nifty things can come your way.

I've been chatting via e-mail about a really fantastic opportunity. I don't want to go into specifics until things are more solid, but if it works out, it will be a regular illustration gig with some pretty great distribution. Think good thoughts!


And as I wrap up, I just want to say that I really enjoyed Where the Wild Things Are. I attended a midnight showing last night and just had a great time. There are maybe a few things I had issues with and the reviews have been mixed, but I really liked it and I was rather moved. I recommend it highly!

Well, that's it for now. I've got to take a peek at my Snow White score before I'm in music rehearsal with the Maestro tomorrow. (That's tripping me out.) Take care, all! Peace and love.

Another Broadway sketch and an update...

Hi all! I've been delinquent in my updates lately, but I've been super busy. Among the recent efforts, I've drawn another Broadway show. Oleanna is a David Mamet play currently starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles. Producer Larry Kaye (who was instrumental in bringing my art to DC recently) commissioned it...


I'm also fielding some other commissions, working hard on the Signature Theatre exhibit, and trying to balance it all with a new personal pet project. I'm trying to keep a low profile on the latter because I don't want to jinx anything, but suffice it to say it's a logical (while possibly far-fetched) progression in my caricature career. I'm obsessing a bit, but whatever the case, it's a good exercise that could lead to some great things.

I'm also really looking forward to playing with John Mauceri, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, a huge choir, and a cast of fab folks in a symphonic evening at Disney Concert Hall. We begin rehearsing on Saturday and put on the big show next Tuesday night. Very exciting.

Oh, and I got a flu shot. Happy, Mom?

Well, that's it for now. I'm off to buy more watercolors and illustration board. Then it's back to the drawing board. Take care, all! Peace and love.