This is how you sing "Haben Sie Gehoert Das Deutsche Band"

Things I will remember about "The Producers" (we closed today). In no particular order.

Sitting and shooting the bull with Ryan and Buddy in the dressing room during the opening numbers.

The opening strains of my "Old Bavaria" number and audience reaction to the pigeons. My two fingered gesture for the "two coats" line. Always got a great laugh. "Der Guten Tag Hop Clop" (all the while thinking...will I remember all the hand gestures?).

Watching the end of the "Keep It Gay" scene with Josh in full Indian headress, Adam as Sabu and everyone in the conga line. The clomp clomp of the walkers at the beginning of "Along Came Bialy." My one-winged plastic pigeon that I carry out for the Act I finale. And singing that finale. What a joyous experience!

The audition scene in Act II, the tassels and getting to sing "Haben Sie Gehoert Das Deutsche Band" downstage center. Singing "You Never Say Good Luck on Opening Night" with Buddy, Ryan and Justin. Josh indicating the very last sound of glass breaking backstage after my character breaks his leg.

"Springtime for Hitler" (nuff said). Hopping around onstage with a crutch and the ever unpredictable gun.

The curtain call and that "Goodbye!" number.

Sigh. Thanks to the amazing cast and crew and all involved at SMT. I will cherish this one for a long time.

SA-TUR-DAY Night

I had drinks Fri. night with friend/actress Michelle (whose "friend" Aunt Dottie does a great stage show). It was so nice to catch up. She's good people.

Saturday was all about errands, tv ("Grey's Anatomy," "Saving Grace" and "Pushing Daisies") and rest.

I had a nice little chat with my landlord/apt. building owner this afternoon. God, I've lived here 12 years.

The show rocked tonight. I'm havng such a blast playing Franz Liebkind. Friends Darcey, Brian, Mary Kae and Kelland were there to cheer me on. It was good.

Superior Donuts

It's Thursday, kids! What are you up to?

Another day of work at the coal mine, and am now backstage at Seattle Musical Theatre waiting for the start of our 7:30 performace of "The Producers."

Heard a great radio story in the car on my way to the theater about a new play called "Superior Donuts" opening tonight on Broadway. It's by Tracy Letts ("August: Osage County") and sounds intriguing. And come on, you gotta love that title.

Another blog...Really?

Does the world really ned another blog? Hmmm, probably not, but heck, I'll give it a try.

I'm presently backstage at Seattle Musical Theatre. We are 10 minutes in to our fifth performace of "The Producers." I'm playing Franz. Don't go on 'till about 8:45.

Yes, I'm an actor (God, another one?). Have been most of my life.

Gotta go. More soon.