It's about 10 years old, but I think this is where I first fell in love with Amy Poehler....

(Go ahead and click on it, the video IS available)

So I'm going to be directing a new play in a few weeks. I've been a little concerned as there were a few steps skipped in its development process (it was supposed to be workshopped 6 months ago) and the playwirghts just finished it a few weeks back. Don't get me wrong, it's a funny script but there's a lot of stuff still missing and some more ( Read more... )

While I dislike Clinton's campaign methods, sense of entitlement, and ego, I have significant respect for her abilities and yes, the tenacity that is annoying me so much right now. I've been saying for months that I think she would make a brilliant Secretary of State, and it's the one position I don't hear anyone talking about for her. She would ( Read more... )

So this was....unexpected.

I just got an email from the Creative Capital foundation saying that my initial proposal for Mudville has been chosen to go on to the next round of review for funding and I have a month to pull it together. rotzo_the_clown and rubberdux, you may recall I asked if I could list you as collaborators on this, so get ready for some collaboratin'. I ( Read more... )

Okay, it's a Blatant Plug but I've seen the rehearsals and it kicks butt!

Click to view

The trailer doesn't begin to do it justice...
It opens this Friday and will sell out fast

Zombie effects by rotzo_the_clown)

You know where Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull lost me?...

...When Harrison Ford started dating Calista Flockhart. Indy died right then.

Regaining my bearings. Not sure how to make everything happen, but I know it's time to get serious about it. After honoring a few commitments, I'm focusing on the projects with commercial appeal and the one's that allow me to travel or bring others here.
moving on...

I have
abilities
ideas
experience
confidence/hubris/chutzpah

I lack
resources
drive
and a purpose

No wonder I want a dog.

So 2 years ago today I had my triple bypass ( Read more... )

Been back a few days. It was great fun and as usual when Aileen and I get to spend time together I can't quite figure out what on earth possesses us to bring that to an end and go our separate ways. There really isn't any sane justification that rivals the allure of the insane. We'll figure it out. In the meantime after a week of Czech food, ( Read more... )