Come see me in Fiddler on the Roof at Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley from now until April 10. I play Perchik in the Monday Wednesday Friday Cast (that includes the Saturday Matinee at 12:30). My Mom and Brother and his girlfriend are all in the show as well. The show is super popular and the tickets are going pretty quick, so get 'em while you can.
-I am going to plug my band again because we are super awesome and everyone needs some 80s music in their life sometimes. We are playing a lot more often so you have more chances to come see us. For updates join our facebook group and/or text 88mph to 69852. Do it.
-One of the worse jobs to have is the dude who puts boots on cars. Talk about a buzz kill. Seriously. No one likes you. Not even your parents. Don't believe me? Then why did they name you Lyle? Your job is almost as stupid as your name.
(Actual Lyle not pictured)
-Whoopsie Doo Doll? WTF? Not ok Hasbro, not ok. Whoopsie Doo goes number 1 and number 2!
-Season 2 of almost any series is a wonderful season. The plot line may not be the best, but that's the season that all the almost pretty characters in the first season get a big makeover and become pretty. And I like pretty people.
-You have stupid uniforms and a stupid field Boise State. Oh yeah, and stupid fans with stupid attitudes. You have become my second most hated college and I secretly hope you get snubbed from the BCS again this year.
-One of my least favorite things in the world is stepping out of a nice hot shower to a cold bathroom. I almost four hate it.
-Dear Dumb People on Facebook and Around Me at the Football Game,
Stop thinking you know something about football. You don't and you sound stupid.
-Speaking of, I've said it before but I'm saying it again. I HATE stupid fans. I hate the way stupid fans of the team I root for think and act and I hate the way stupid fans of my team's rival think and act. Stop being stupid. Please?
-Continuing with that thought, facebook statii should be turned off one week before and after rivalry week. It's a lot safer that way and your relationships will not be in jeopardy solely based on your blinded fandom.
-It's a really good thing he's a good lyricist, cause Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional is not pleasant to listen to. Especially live.
-if you are one of those people who slow down traffic to see what's going on on the side of the road, I will punch you square in the baby maker.
-High School kids are super lazy. How hard is it to write down the answers I am giving you on the worksheet I just gave you? Apparently pretty damn.
Wanting you to stop dating other people after almost half a year of dating does not make me the girl of the relationship. Oh yeah, and saying "Well, you are the guy I see the most" is still not an acceptable response.
-Dear St. George,
I love you so much. I always speak so highly of you... so why do you have to make me be all itchy? Not cool STG, not cool.
-Dear Becca Schwartz,
You are fantastic. Please mother my children. Seriously. (Those of you who don't know, she is Rusty in Footloose down at Tuacahn and she is out of this world good. If you've seen her before you know exactly what I am saying).
-Dear Director and Choreographer of "Annie" at Tuacahn,
Why?
-Dear Logan,
I don't miss everything about you, but I sure do enjoy visiting you. And man, you sure are pretty in the summer. (and I guess my roommates are pretty cool too) (Oh yeah, and I do mean the city, although I am sure there are a few people named Logan who are also pretty in the summer)
-Dear Dating in the Dark,
You are so evil. We all know looks really do matter. The only thing you are doing is making these mildly attractive people slip into a deep depression when the show airs after they hear what the other person said about them, and see their reaction to the way they look. Bad Form ABC, but thank you for the awkward laughs. (I know what you are thinking and the answer is Yes, I just pulled out a quote from "Hook")
-Dear AT&T,
How hard is it to allow picture messaging on my iPhone? Pick me, Pick me!!! IT'S NOT. Quit being greedy, all you are doing is pissing off all the people who are forced to be with you and they will have absolutely NO loyalty when your exclusive contract with Apple runs out.
-Dear Person Who's Blog I Admittedly Once Read and is Thinking I Stole this Idea From You,
While your blog is moderately entertaining, I didn't. Don't flatter yourself.
-Dear Big Dreams,
Don't leave me because I neglect you sometimes. I promise I think about you all the time.
-Dear Paula Abdul,
Thank you for taking your awkwardness to such extremes the last few seasons. Enjoy unemployment. I'd teach you how to cope, but you make me want to punch a baby.
-Dear Jonathon Groff,
I thought you were great when I saw you live in Spring Awakening, but here's some advice for you: you should either A: sing in tune or B: not let people post a video of you sucking hard core on youtube. Think about it.
As I have mentioned before, I now play in an 80s Cover band called 88MPH. We just finished recording a quick demo and got some pictures taken.
I love playing in the band and we really have some talented musicians. It's not just a bunch of friends who want to make "music". It's musicians and performers who want to perform (and we might happen to be good buddies as well). Maybe I will try and upload a link for the demo a bit later.
If you want a kick ass 80s band for anything let me know.
I just found out that I was cast in "Curtains" at Hale. The show just got off broadway and this is the Regional Premiere. It is a fast paced, murder-mystery, musical comedy. The script is very clever. I imagine it will be a fan favorite. Probably one of the best shows you've never heard of.
As you can see, this was the show David Hyde Pierce starred in on Broadway. I will be playing Bobby, the Dancer/Choreographer/Leading Man of the show with in the show. I highly recommend you come see the show. It runs October 5-November 21st. I'll let you know later what nights I am in the show.
I stopped writing my American Idol blog because I stopped caring about the show. For the two of you who care, here are some thoughts to sum up the last couple weeks of the show: The most talented person didn't win. The two most innovative people were in the Finale. Kris still looks super awk when singing high with his tight jaw. Adam still wears crazy shit.
I do love the big controversy surrounding the voting right now though. Quick update for those of you who haven't heard: There were some AT&T employees at a couple Kris Allen parties in Arkansas showing the guests there how to "Power Text." Power Texting sends up to 10 messages with the click of a button and is "not allowed" for voting. They were even rumored to have supplied AT&T cell phones to people at the party who don't have AT&T. (You can only text vote with AT&T).
Fox's response? "Who cares. It's our show and we can do whatever we want" (Ok, so that's not an exact quote). I still do and will enjoy the show even if it might be a little rigged. It's a TV show first and foremost- Talent Competition second.
Now onto some more awesome thoughts:
-I saw a Danny Gokey look-a-like today. Even down to the 2-day beard and square glasses. It turns out I know who he is. I know what you are wondering and the answer is yes. Unlike Danny Gokey, this ass clown is a douche bag.
-Susan Boyle sucks. Her story is touching. Her voice, however, is super sucky. Would I boo her off the stage if she was singing in Church? No. But I wouldn't even cast her in a show if I was looking for a frumpy, frizzy haired, late 40s, british woman for a show. I am very pleased she did not win.
-Speaking of Britain's Got Talent- Why don't they get better singers on there? The best singer by far on the whole show was a 12 year old boy. The dance crews were pretty entertaining though.
-You probably shouldn't be engaged if we were making out no more than 6 weeks before. Just sayin.
-If you are a fan of Superman but don't know much of his story, please don't actively pursue the knowledge of his life. I promise it will just make you mad. As charming as Chris Reeves was, those Superman movies are super lame to the max. And the new one? Just as bad. Just go on enjoying the fact that he is a good guy who takes off his glasses and parts his hair to the other side and people don't recognize him. Don't worry about how he got his powers.
-As I stopped in Brigham City for a drink and to use the restroom, I was forced to come to this conclusion: Urinals should never have drain holes shaped like the male anatomy. You may try and tell me It's a coincidence, but I don't agree. Someone thinks they are funny. Never seen such a thing? Well I have proof that it does exist.
-My hell I get sick of reading some facebook statii. I am not saying I agree or disagree with this whole gay marriage ban. But what I will say is that I agree with the Supreme Court upholding the results of the vote that took place. WE as people have the RIGHT to vote. Would it not be unconstitutional to overturn what the majority of Californians voted for? Does that mean it's right? ..It doesn't completely matter at this point. That's why we vote on things. Put your energy to good use and start preparing your efforts to get it on the ballot again soon.
Adam Lambert: Hate the hair but was actually ok with his odd outfit. Maybe Rock and Roll is this dude's calling. He could have for sure rocked it hard in the Eighties. And done lots of dudes with thick mustaches. Probably shouldn't say this (cause it was Led Zeppelin) but didn't love the song. He sung the crap out if it.
Allison Iraheta: Love the hair this week (what the hell? Am I Paula?). Ok, I freaking love her. That's all. I don't even care if she was slightly pitchy towards the end of the song.
Kris and Danny: Kinda cool that they are singing together. Danny sounded awesome- Kris was good. Their Harmonies were pretty nice and tight.
Kris Allen: Dug it, but probably cause I love the song. Nothing out of this world, but good. His tone alone did change up the style of the song, but it wasn't special.
Danny Gokey: I think he is reading my blog because he has improved the verses of his songs a lot. Still better when the song picks up in the chorus though. That scream was DISGUSTING and I don't mean that in a good way.
Adam and Allison: Of course they had to have a special entrance... And this Adam Outfit=not ok. At least we know that he actually has junk? They looked like they were really having a good time. I respect that. The song was enjoyable mostly because of that.
I don't know what I want. Everyone is really good this year. I choose Kris to go home though. I am worried about Allison though.
