Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Well I've been pretty busy as this is the final week of our local production of South Pacific. For those of you familiar with the musical, I am playing the part of Luther Billis, the comedic relief of the show. Here's a picture from a recent rehearsal: http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/Bilus-Mary-Sailors-SMALLER.jpg I'm the one in the open jean shirt and an orange necklace. It's supposed to be one of my many souveniers of my tour of duty during WWII. Here's a couple of links about the show here and here. Anyway, we open this Thursday, August 7, and it runs through Sunday, August 10. Perhaps the funniest thing I have to do is a dance during the song "Honey Bun" in a grass skirt and coconut bra. Two of our kids are in the show too, and they're trying to get a good video of the song. I'm sure you'd all LOVE to see that . Hopefully we'll get some more pictures for you to enjoy. If any of you are in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, come check out the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde77th Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Have a Great time if you where closer I would go Wash that man right out of my hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeOhBe Bob Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 ok correct me if I'm wrong, but are you doing the Ray Walston character? If so, I'd really wanna see your battleship tattoo on your belly...and make it move!!! like Ms 77th, we'd be there in a heartbeat. SP is my wife's favorite, and I miss taking part in the theater! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (Cygnus The God Of Balance @ Aug 5 2008, 04:06 PM) Well I've been pretty busy as this is the final week of our local production of South Pacific. For those of you familiar with the musical, I am playing the part of Luther Billis, the comedic relief of the show. Here's a picture from a recent rehearsal: http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/Bilus-Mary-Sailors-SMALLER.jpg I'm the one in the open jean shirt and an orange necklace. It's supposed to be one of my many souveniers of my tour of duty during WWII. Here's a couple of links about the show here and here. Anyway, we open this Thursday, August 7, and it runs through Sunday, August 10. Perhaps the funniest thing I have to do is a dance during the song "Honey Bun" in a grass skirt and coconut bra. Two of our kids are in the show too, and they're trying to get a good video of the song. I'm sure you'd all LOVE to see that . Hopefully we'll get some more pictures for you to enjoy. If any of you are in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, come check out the show! This is a wonderful TRF coincidence. Another of our members here, the very cool Madra Sneachta, played the very same part back in '04 so how cool is that?. Madra's South Pacific. The thread does contain a pic of Madra as Honey Bun, so you've been warned! (Just kidding, Madra!) Oh, and Cyg, I think the gauntlet has been thrown down, we need to see a pic of you as Honey Bun, too! It's only fair, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (Cygnus The God Of Balance @ Aug 5 2008, 01:06 PM) Well I've been pretty busy as this is the final week of our local production of South Pacific. For those of you familiar with the musical, I am playing the part of Luther Billis, the comedic relief of the show. Here's a picture from a recent rehearsal: http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/Bilus-Mary-Sailors-SMALLER.jpg I'm the one in the open jean shirt and an orange necklace. It's supposed to be one of my many souveniers of my tour of duty during WWII. Here's a couple of links about the show here and here. Anyway, we open this Thursday, August 7, and it runs through Sunday, August 10. Perhaps the funniest thing I have to do is a dance during the song "Honey Bun" in a grass skirt and coconut bra. Two of our kids are in the show too, and they're trying to get a good video of the song. I'm sure you'd all LOVE to see that . Hopefully we'll get some more pictures for you to enjoy. If any of you are in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, come check out the show! Very, very cool! If I were closer, I would definitely watch your performance. Good luck and let us know how opening night goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (blonde77th @ Aug 5 2008, 06:41 PM) Have a Great time if you where closer I would go Wash that man right out of my hair Thanks...we'd love to have you up here blonde! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (Plus_ca_change @ Aug 5 2008, 07:49 PM) ok correct me if I'm wrong, but are you doing the Ray Walston character? If so, I'd really wanna see your battleship tattoo on your belly...and make it move!!! like Ms 77th, we'd be there in a heartbeat. SP is my wife's favorite, and I miss taking part in the theater! Yes, indeed I am playing Luther Billis, the same part Ray Walston played in the movie. I try to pay homage to "Mr. Hand"(as I remember him from Fast Times at Ridgemont High) in my portrayal. As far as the battleship tattoo, well it's gone from a little sailboat to a big three masted ship last night. There's a girl who's been drawing it on with a Sharpie every night. As far as the "belly roll" is concerned, I've tried all summer long to master the art of rolling my belly to no avail. I believe it's because I have too much "ocean" to create any "motion". I've resorted to hula dancing which seems to make the director laugh, so I guess it's working OK. This is the second show I've done with our local group in as many years. I played Bert Healy in Annie last summer. I used to do the school musical every year in high school but got away from it until last year. Pictures are going to be posted below....beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 5 2008, 09:25 PM) This is a wonderful TRF coincidence. Another of our members here, the very cool Madra Sneachta, played the very same part back in '04 so how cool is that?. Madra's South Pacific. The thread does contain a pic of Madra as Honey Bun, so you've been warned! (Just kidding, Madra!) Oh, and Cyg, I think the gauntlet has been thrown down, we need to see a pic of you as Honey Bun, too! It's only fair, right? Jack, it's great to be in such fine company as Madra Sneachta. It's definately a fun part. Ok, as far as a Honey Bun picture, remember you asked for it. First, I'll say this picture was taken last night (Tuesday) at rehearsal, and I had a bit of a 'wardrobe malfunction' when I first came out as Honey Bun. I felt the string in back snap and as I came stumbling out on stage, my coconuts were clacking together. I tried as best as I could to do my Honey Bun dance while holding my 'cups' in place, but during the end of the song, while we are doing the kick line, as you can see, well....you can see.... OK, you might want to hide the kids eyes from the following picture..... .....you've been warned..... http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/Mark-Coconuts-Linesmaller.jpg Now I know how Janet Jackson felt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (Cygnus The God Of Balance @ Aug 6 2008, 12:46 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 5 2008, 09:25 PM) This is a wonderful TRF coincidence. Another of our members here, the very cool Madra Sneachta, played the very same part back in '04 so how cool is that?. Madra's South Pacific. The thread does contain a pic of Madra as Honey Bun, so you've been warned! (Just kidding, Madra!) Oh, and Cyg, I think the gauntlet has been thrown down, we need to see a pic of you as Honey Bun, too! It's only fair, right? Jack, it's great to be in such fine company as Madra Sneachta. It's definately a fun part. Ok, as far as a Honey Bun picture, remember you asked for it. First, I'll say this picture was taken last night (Tuesday) at rehearsal, and I had a bit of a 'wardrobe malfunction' when I first came out as Honey Bun. I felt the string in back snap and as I came stumbling out on stage, my coconuts were clacking together. I tried as best as I could to do my Honey Bun dance while holding my 'cups' in place, but during the end of the song, while we are doing the kick line, as you can see, well....you can see.... OK, you might want to hide the kids eyes from the following picture..... .....you've been warned..... http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/Mark-Coconuts-Linesmaller.jpg Now I know how Janet Jackson felt... Thanks for the chuckle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (Janie @ Aug 6 2008, 08:59 AM) Very, very cool! If I were closer, I would definitely watch your performance. Good luck and let us know how opening night goes! Thanks Janie....we'd love to have you here for the show. Here's a few more pictures of Tuesday's rehearsal. Two of our kids, Holly & Brandon, play Ngana & Jerome, the Polynesian children of Emile DeBeque. Here are a couple of pictures of them singing their song, Dites Moi, at the beginning of the show. http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/bnhsmaller.jpg http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/hollysmaller.jpg Here's my character, Luther Billis, eyeing up the coveted boar's tooth bracelet http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/boarstoothsmaller.jpg We had an awesome rehearsal last night....tonight is our final dress rehearsal before opening night tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Aug 6 2008, 01:02 PM) Thanks for the chuckle! I'm glad you enjoyed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde77th Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Keep your self together now & break a leg !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Great stuff, Cyg! Break a leg, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necromancer Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Awesome Cyg. I so wish I'd gotten into local theater. You look like you're having a fantastic time. Keep breakin' that leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hey gang! South Pacific is going GREAT. We've done two shows so far, with two more to go. I've got lots of pictures that were sent to me, but no time to post them now. I'll try to get them up tomorrow night when it's all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde77th Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Glad it's going Great !! Can't wait to see the pic's . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Priceless! Thanks for posting those pics. Glad to hear opening night went well and that the show itself is doing great and that you're having a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Well our run of South Pacific is over and now I'm back to just doing work. Here's a few pictures from Saturday. Love that boar's tooth bracelet! http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/BloodyMary_Mark_Sailors.jpg http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/BloodyMary_Mark.jpg Singing during "There is Nothing Like a Dame" http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/Mark_Sailors_2.jpg Here's our kids, Holly and Brandon, as Ngana and Jerome. http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/Holly_Brandon_1.jpg And finally....another coconut bra picture http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/Mark_Coconuts_1.jpg The girl drew a different ship on my belly each night. I got a coconut bra burn one night. It was a lot of fun and we exceeded the expectations of the theatre as far as attendance is concerned. They're already talking about next year doing Guys & Dolls, which I'd love to be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 QUOTE (Cygnus The God Of Balance @ Aug 11 2008, 06:54 AM) http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb299/rock101dotnet/Mark_Coconuts_1.jpg The girl drew a different ship on my belly each night. I got a coconut bra burn one night. It was a lot of fun and we exceeded the expectations of the theatre as far as attendance is concerned. They're already talking about next year doing Guys & Dolls, which I'd love to be in. ... and it's on the internet now... for etenity! Glad to hear the show went better than expected! That, is, awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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