Hey all! I just got back from a really great visit with my brother and his family in St. Paul. We went to the apple orchard and carved pumpkins and had just a great time. Since LA is relentlessly warm lately, I was happy to experience the gamut of weather possibilities... In my four days there we saw rain, snow, sun, and fog. The leaves were ablaze in color. And it was just amazing to be able to give my niece and nephew a squeeze or three.
While in MN, I had to go find some sheet music, something Billy Joel-ish for an audition the day after my return. Well, the audition ended up being a bit awkward. I seriously felt rather un-hip... if I could have had the white man's overbite while singing I'm sure I would have. But I read well (nonshowfolk translation: reading the sides or bits of scenes provided) I guess. I just found out that I booked it. I'll be in a quick reading of a new musical version of Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion directed by Christopher Ashley, artistic director of La Jolla Playhouse (and director of Memphis which recently opened on Broadway). It will happen mid- November and it should be a blast!
In the mean time, I've hit the drawing board running, balancing commissioned pieces with my own projects and the Signature exhibit. I feel like I have a million irons in the fire but I'm getting things done. It's great to be busy and I'm doing what I love.
Here is a sampling of the direction I'm going with regular Broadway illustrations. There are possibilities looming for getting pieces like this out to a broad audience. Once I can share specifics, I will. But in the mean time, here are my impressions of recently opened Broadway shows Bye Bye Birdie, Memphis, and Finian's Rainbow (actually opening in a couple days).
Well, that's it for now. I've got to get some drawing done. Take care, all! Peace and love.
