So that theater thing is becoming somewhat of a habit, as I just started on my third play this year. I say third because Kirstin and I also recently finished up doing Seven Brides for Seven brothers. It was fun, although I doubt we'll do another one with that company because the drive was just to damn long (25 miles each way - don't want to think about how much we spent in gas or what traffic could be like at times). I played one of the brothers (Benjamin) and she was a townsperson. It was a little sad because I had a major role (or what passes for one in that play), and she had like 5 lines. I'm learning that the best way to get roles in community theater is to be...well...male. Seriously, there were endless girls available for roles, but we still hadn't filled all of the male roles until about 3 weeks before opening night (out of a 10 week rehearsal schedule). Still, It was entertaining being in a musical; remembering (learning?) how to sing in a group setting and now I can polka and almost waltz.

The new role is back at Slocum House (place where we did Taming of the Shrew) and it's called It's Been Wonderful by John Patrick (I play Hank). It's a slightly more adult play, which is a nice change after Seven Brides (both for themes and costars - much of the cast in that made me feel quite old). It's also a bigger role than the other two (more lines, more actual interaction with other actors as opposed to lots of standing around trying to look busy). Kirstin tried out but didn't get a role (you know, lacking that crucial Y chromosome), but somehow ended up in the assistant director/stage manager role, which she seems to be enjoying.