be vewwy vewwy quiet...

Shhh.... Don't let the universe find out that I have a spare moment here to post to my blog, lest it send me another gig/project/life issue to schedule/turn down/deal with.

I've updated my birdwatching page, which now includes some of my 2008 gigs. I say "some" because several I don't have dates for just yet, or even know exactly what my involvement will be. I will be helping out with one or possibly two Elyria Summer Theatre cabaret-style fundraisers, aside from playing synthesizer for their main show, Little Shop of Horrors. I also plan to audition for Company at Cassidy Theatre, but auditions aren't until May 18th.

Speaking of May 18th, that's also the day of the Elyria Musical Art Society's centennial concert featuring local artist and amazing pianist Spencer Myer. I designed a poster to help advertise the event:



But more imminent is a week from tonight: I'll be donning old-timey garb and playing ragtime music for Main Street Elyria's fundraiser show, They Called It Vaudeville. Aside from my featured number, I will be providing intro and playoff music for the various acts, which include a juggler, a magician, and a few monologues. The second act will be an excerpt from Mighty Goliath Productions' The Pirates of Penzance. This PDF flyer gives more information. My mom will also be participating during the dinner portion, in character as an 1800s elite Elyrian, and possibly singing "The Trolley Song" on, what else, the trolley ride.

(Aside for American Dad fans: "Went the trolley!!.... No, wait! I just like musicals!")

So although it doesn't look like much, the rehearsals and preparations for such events are filling up my calendar quickly. Add to that a few scheduled weekend getaways to the cottage and various amusement parks with friends, subbing organ at several churches, perhaps playing for a wedding, and oh yeah, I forgot I was supposed to be apartment-hunting too.

Anyone need me in 2009? I think I'm available then.

Now if you'll excuse me, I've got Easter eggs to color. :D


Edited 3/24/08 to add: If you check out the print edition of The Chronicle-Telegram today (Monday), my picture is in the top left corner, above an article about the vaudeville show. There is also a brief summary on this page (scroll down to "Night out with theater, dinner").

It might also be worth noting that, five years ago today, I started work as a graphic artist for my current employer. I think that means I get a new box of Kleenex.