Allow me an Ego Moment and a Shout-Out:)

[mrdreamjeans]

I'm happy today! My friends David and Stan flew in from the Bay Area yesterday to see "Man of La Mancha". It was a solid Sunday evening performance and both of them praised the show to the hilt (and the Padre:) Ah - the totally objective comments of your close friends! LOL!

David has seen me do most of my major work since 1991, so he does have a frame of reference. I do believe this is some of my best work, so in this case, I do objectively agree with their assessment.

We are going to spend the afternoon together, have lunch down on the Pier if weather permits and then they are flying back to SF. The trip was planned as a continuation of my landmark birthday in late March. They were in Hawaii on my birthday and called, but promised that the day would be celebrated in person. Such good friends to keep such a promise... I cherish that! A shout-out to David and Stan!

I am truly humbled by the continuing gestures of love, the loyalty and thoughtfulness of my "family of choice", my circle of dear friends. Let the birthday season continue!

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I play Padre Perez. I get to sing the solos, "To Each His Dulcinea" and "The Psalm" (in Latin); the trio and quartet reprise of "I'm Only Thinking of Him"; and in "Golden Helmet of Mambrino" and featured in the final "The Impossible Dream". It is a challenging role vocally and goes from gentle controlled singing to "balls to the walls" belting:) One more week and then it's on to whatever is next....