The obligatory head shot
After the concert
I post this because it is the least bad picture anyone has taken of me in a while. I am not very photogenic and I'm fine with that. But when a reasonably good shot is taken, I savor it. This is at graduation this year after the graduating 8th graders sang their song. I'm gesturing to the accompanist during the applause.
Dolly and Me
Dolly and me during my cameo in Hello Dolly!
Something a bit unusual
It occurs to me that I may regret posting this. I guarantee my brother Chris will tell me to take this photo down. Chris is in charge of making sure that I never come across as too artsy. He basically is my image consultant on not doing anything that would alienate too many normal guys. But I'll take a risk. Our fall production one year was Cats. Normally I am strictly behind-the-scenes, but for this play I took a small role as Gus, the old theatre cat. It was irresistible. Plus, the kid I had in mind for the role behaved very badly at auditions and needed a lesson.
It ended up being so much fun and quite rewarding. I got lots of really great comments, which was nice. Anyway, here are two photos of me. They are from a dress rehearsal and I put my makeup on too soon. The a/c was not working well and so it was runny, which is why I look all blotchy. On the other hand, if a grown man is going to wear cat makeup I guess a few blotches aren't the biggest concern, huh? I do want to note that I also fix things around the house, mow the lawn and regular guy things.
It ended up being so much fun and quite rewarding. I got lots of really great comments, which was nice. Anyway, here are two photos of me. They are from a dress rehearsal and I put my makeup on too soon. The a/c was not working well and so it was runny, which is why I look all blotchy. On the other hand, if a grown man is going to wear cat makeup I guess a few blotches aren't the biggest concern, huh? I do want to note that I also fix things around the house, mow the lawn and regular guy things.
Me and a student (I know, it should be "A Student and Me")
Closing night of The Music Man with one of my students who is presenting me with a signed cast photo. A great kid. Next to my wife and my own children, my students are the lights of my life and I love them dearly.
Photos from some of the shows I've directed:
Annie (February 2010):
For the photo album click on the picture.
Disney's Aladdin Jr. (October 2011):
Aladdin, the Genie, and Princess Jasmine. For the photo album, click on the picture.
Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. (February 2013)
For a photo album from The Little Mermaid, click on the picture.
Cats (October 2009)
Grizabella the Glamour Cat. For the photo album, click on the picture.
Fiddler on the Roof (October 2010):
I love this shot from Fiddler on the Roof. This is the last moment of "Do You Love Me," which has always been one of my favorite songs.
More Fiddler on the Roof. Here is Fruma Sarah, a ghost coming to haunt Tevye in his dreams. It was a cool costume, way cool entrance, and a show-stopping performance by an incredible actress/singer. Oh yeah, she just so happens to be my daughter. I was so proud.
Hodel, singing the haunting song, "Far From the Home I Love." It's a beautifully melancholy song and this young actress performed it with a great deal of poignance and power.
Hello Dolly! (February 2012):
Going into the big finish of the big number. Do you have any idea how long it took to get this many middle school kids going in the correct direction at the correct times?
And here we are, big finish. "Dolly'll never go away again..." This is the definition of a crowd-pleasing big number. And it pleased the crowd. So much fun.
Into the Woods, Jr. (October 2011):
The Witch and Rapunzel from Into the Woods, Jr. For the photo album, click on the picture.
My Fair Lady (October 2012)
Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady. For more photos, click on the picture.
The Wizard of Oz (February 2011):
For the photo album, click on picture.