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Post by Brian on Jun 17, 2009 12:15:25 GMT -5
For those who have sent messages, I am sorry for the delay.... The town I'm working in is VERY small, and the village I am staying in (20 minutes down the road) is even smaller. BUT it is all very beautiful in the rugged way Newfoundland is. The disadvantage is that I can not get a cell phone signal here, and I have to DIG to find an internet connection. Today is my first day to have found one. In a few minutes, I'll have to go back over to the theatre and work on the play...... wish I had a camera..
brian
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Post by Goblin on Jun 18, 2009 17:58:18 GMT -5
No camera? in Trinity?!
That would drive me crazy - it's probably just as well it was a foggy day when I was last there, otherwise goodness knows how many rolls of film I would have used.
The library there has internet access, I think...
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Post by Brian on Jun 19, 2009 13:39:10 GMT -5
I'm in a new small cafe, one that serves decent coffee, and has edible food. OK..... I'm looking out the screen door, and over the sizable cove on the other side of the old church. And beyond the big hillside on the other side of the cove, poking up over the tops of the houses is a fairly big iceberg. There are a number not too far offshore, but this one looks like it might run aground in some nearby harbour. When I say "It's cool" I mean the it is both amazing to see, and that the wind blowing onshore from it is quite a bit chilly.
brian
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Post by julieann on Jun 20, 2009 11:06:16 GMT -5
i didnt have internet connection either but nothing to do with where i am me internet stick went wonky but imBACK BABY YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by varrtan on Jun 22, 2009 1:09:11 GMT -5
Wow, an iceberg off shore! I think I would love to go there. I don't think I'll be able to make it there on opening night, but I hope I can go see the play during it's run.
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Post by angel on Jul 9, 2009 5:24:23 GMT -5
Hi Brian, has the play started now and now are things going?
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Post by varrtan on Jul 9, 2009 5:55:47 GMT -5
I wish I could be there. I thought it starts on the 11th? How is/was it? Or, if others attend, please do tell.
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Post by Heike on Jul 18, 2009 8:10:57 GMT -5
Hi Brian,
How are you? I haven't been here for a while and now I see you're doing a play. That's cool!
All my best!
Heike
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Post by Brian on Jul 23, 2009 2:31:44 GMT -5
Well,
'Here I am back home again, I'm here to rest', as Tim Hardin might say... thanks for the messages, thanks for the notes. The process of getting the play to the stage was a bit more than difficult from day one, because I had almost no choice about the casting (summer rep companies are often like that), very little rehearsal time with some of the cast members (summer rep companies are often like that), and had to make some serious adjustments in how the play might be staged because of the restrictions o the small stage size, etc., (summer rep companies are often like that) and saw the entire cast only twice, the first being on the first day for the read-through, and then 3 weeks later for a 'stumble-through' ... too many stumbles, scenes and actors were cut, re-writing ensued, everything got sorted in quick order, and on opening night (sigh) , in spite of all that had been presented as obstacles, at the final curtain ( there actually were NO curtains) the audience stood and applauded - I took that as a good sign. And then I melted into a speaking, but relieved blob... and went to the green room to thank the cast ... with a bottle of fine french rose, and some good old german mineral water... and some heartfelt chat.
The damn thing ACTUALLY WORKED, boys and girls, it actually worked..... and now I can publish it !
Anyway, Goblin might be seeing it tonight, so I'm sure when (and if) she does, she'll give you her take on it all.
All I can say is "Pheeeww !"
brian
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Post by Goblin on Jul 23, 2009 12:57:46 GMT -5
"Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered..." - I made it to Trinity!
Brian, I'm booked to see your play on Saturday. I probably won't be able to post till after I get back home Wednesday (currently I'm hogging the computer in Trinity library) - I may also post the full saga of getting here...
Went to see the Trinity Pageant yesterday - fun, but the biggest laugh was when one of the actors knocked a chair off the edge of the wharf and into the sea.. I don't think that was in the script LOL
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Post by angel on Jul 25, 2009 7:58:29 GMT -5
Great to hear from you Brian. Glad it all worked out in the end and Congrats on publishing it!
Goblin, can't wait to hear your review and your trials and tribulations on reaching your destination.
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Post by Goblin on Jul 30, 2009 20:44:55 GMT -5
So... a bit of background info to the play... Newfoundland had been self-governing for many years, but when the price of fish fell during the great depression in the Thirties, it became virtually bankrupt. The British government stepped in to take charge, until Newfoundland had paid its debts and the people asked for a return to responsible government. But then World War Two broke out. Newfoundland was strategically important, and both the Canadian and US armies began investing heavily there. By the time the war was over, Newfoundland had paid off its debts, and began thinking about the future - self-government, British government, or confederation with Canada? When a referendum was held in 1949, confederation got the most votes - barely. Newfoundlanders have been arguing about the result ever since. Peter's Other War is a look at the possible shenanigans that were going on behind the scenes, to ensure that Newfoundland became part of Canada. On the anti-confederation side - Peter Cashin, war hero and passionate politician. On the pro-confederation side - Joey Smallwood, radio presenter and pig farmer. The play starts with Peter Cashin dreaming about the the war, then remembering the debates about confederation. It's staged on two levels, with most of the scenes taking place higher up, but with Peter and Joey coming right down to the audience when they're campaigning (I think some of this was excerpts from the actual speeches?) (Personally, I found it interesting to compare with Ireland's situation - in 1949 (almost on the same day) Ireland became independent, after having to fight Britain every step of the way - yet Newfoundland - similar size, people, resources, strategic importance - was virtually handed over to Canada...) But don't worry, it wasn't all politics - this is written by Brian, so there's humour in there too, and the audience laughed in all the right places. And by the time they left, they were debating the results of the referendum all over again... The actor playing Joey was particularly good - but I have to say, I was impressed by how hard all the actors worked. I used to work with a repertory theatre, and they'd be performing one play in the evening, and rehearsing/learning lines for the next two plays during the day - but in Trinity I saw eight plays, and some actors seemed to be in a different play every night! A good night, and I'm so glad I got to see it (though it wasn't easy - if anyone wants to read about my travel tribulations, see here: filkingfairy.150m.com/Nevertravel.html) I also took loads of pictures of Trinity, so hopefully I'll get some of those up soon. So Brian, when do we get to see Jesus and Joe? |
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Post by angel on Jul 30, 2009 21:20:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the review of the play Goblin, it sounds very interesting and funny. I just read your trials and tribulations in getting there, you are a trooper, I don't think I would have had that much patience as you had with all the delays, damn that fog!
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Post by Goblin on Aug 8, 2009 21:37:07 GMT -5
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Post by angel on Aug 9, 2009 7:21:01 GMT -5
Very breathtaking and pituresque. I love all the scenery. The tall ships link didn't work, it sends you to skerwink trail. Despite all you went through to get there, it was definitely worth it for the views. |
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