WEEK 2, DAY 6: DOG MAKES TRIUMPHANT RETURN
David's alive. The band is kickin'. And Rocco's back.
For all those who have expressed concern (some of you did express concern, right?) -- composer/rockperson David Bryan conquered his bout of food poisoning and retud today looking a bit paler but, as he optimistically pointed out, five pounds thinner. We welcomed him back by immediately putting him to work. He pretty much ran rehearsal today as the band played through the entire score while the actors sang through the entire score and the sound people ran about frantically turning knobs and checking speakers to make sure it all sounded balanced and loud and not-too loud. We're gonna be rockin' New World Stages, baby!!
And as promised, to celebrate the end of our second week, I brought my dog (Rocco) back to the theatre. Insisting that he earn his bone marrow treats, I made him be the thematic thread for the following photo essay. As you can see, the dog was passed around like an unwanted hors d'oeuvre.
Here's Rocco on stage with director John Rando and comic whirlwind Nancy Opel. In the back you can glimpse the toxic waste dump that is our very cool set.
Here's Rocco with three-quarters of our band & pale but skinnier David. Please note the required "Rock 'n Roll Hair" on everyone but the dog.
Here's Rocco enjoying his favorite activity -- lounging -- while star Sara Chase gives him humiliating bunny ears --
In the most intense stand-off of the day, here's Rocco suspiciously eyeing The Toxic Avenger mask.
And to end all this intense cuteness, here's Rocco with your handsome blogger posing amidst the barrels that make up our set.
So there you have it. Photo journalism at its finest. I hope you enjoyed it.
After this exhausting day of rehearsing and singing and posing for pictures with a dog, the cast and crew and canine were beat. So we all trudged home happy in the knowledge that Monday is our day off. But wait, no! Why take a day off when we can record The Toxic Avenger Original Cast Recording?!
That's right. Most shows record their albums weeks after they open, but thanks to the enthusiasm of our producers and the good folks at Time-Life Records, we're recording our album in the middle of rehearsals so we can release it on opening night (April 6th!) Of course, that means our next day off isn't until next week (sigh) but the album's gonna rock. And I'll give you a full report on our session on Tuesday.
Wishing none of you food poisoning although you would lose five pounds and look terrific,
Joe
For all those who have expressed concern (some of you did express concern, right?) -- composer/rockperson David Bryan conquered his bout of food poisoning and retud today looking a bit paler but, as he optimistically pointed out, five pounds thinner. We welcomed him back by immediately putting him to work. He pretty much ran rehearsal today as the band played through the entire score while the actors sang through the entire score and the sound people ran about frantically turning knobs and checking speakers to make sure it all sounded balanced and loud and not-too loud. We're gonna be rockin' New World Stages, baby!!
And as promised, to celebrate the end of our second week, I brought my dog (Rocco) back to the theatre. Insisting that he earn his bone marrow treats, I made him be the thematic thread for the following photo essay. As you can see, the dog was passed around like an unwanted hors d'oeuvre.
Here's Rocco on stage with director John Rando and comic whirlwind Nancy Opel. In the back you can glimpse the toxic waste dump that is our very cool set.
Here's Rocco with three-quarters of our band & pale but skinnier David. Please note the required "Rock 'n Roll Hair" on everyone but the dog.
Here's Rocco enjoying his favorite activity -- lounging -- while star Sara Chase gives him humiliating bunny ears --
In the most intense stand-off of the day, here's Rocco suspiciously eyeing The Toxic Avenger mask.
And to end all this intense cuteness, here's Rocco with your handsome blogger posing amidst the barrels that make up our set.
So there you have it. Photo journalism at its finest. I hope you enjoyed it.
After this exhausting day of rehearsing and singing and posing for pictures with a dog, the cast and crew and canine were beat. So we all trudged home happy in the knowledge that Monday is our day off. But wait, no! Why take a day off when we can record The Toxic Avenger Original Cast Recording?!
That's right. Most shows record their albums weeks after they open, but thanks to the enthusiasm of our producers and the good folks at Time-Life Records, we're recording our album in the middle of rehearsals so we can release it on opening night (April 6th!) Of course, that means our next day off isn't until next week (sigh) but the album's gonna rock. And I'll give you a full report on our session on Tuesday.
Wishing none of you food poisoning although you would lose five pounds and look terrific,
Joe
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Comment by Taylor on May 19, 2009 at 10:12pm -
LOL! I heard alot bout Rocco! Lol!!! Nice pics! So cute!!! lol! I like the pic with toxie's mask nd rocco looks all scared. lol!
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Comment by Larry on March 12, 2009 at 9:26pm -
I have to read up on the blogs that I've missed... Looking forward to the show Joe we missed it in New Brunswick...
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Comment by Mary Lou on March 10, 2009 at 7:39pm -
I am loving the blogs so much. I hope Daivd continues to feel better. OMG what did you people eat anyway?
Can't wait for the start of previews. Hope you all stay happy and healthy= )
mary lou
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Comment by Patrick on March 10, 2009 at 3:45pm -
Rocco continues to be a rockstar without the attitude
(or the hair). I am very excited and looking forward to
the cast recording.
Tell David I am glad he is feeling better.
Peace, love and huge success,
Patrick
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Comment by Karen on March 9, 2009 at 10:49pm -
WOW.. I just caught up on 10 posts! What a whirlwind! but I love it! Love Rocco too.. Pugs ROCK!
And for the show.. I wish I lived closer so I could see it! It just sounds like SO MUCH FUN!
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Comment by Cate on March 9, 2009 at 4:23pm -
Joe, i am LOVING your blog... I was a drunk high schooler in 1986 too, and am delighted you have brought Toxie to life. I'll have to make a trip up to NYC to see you all in person. Rocco is adorable--the real heart and soul of the show, I can see. Love ya all : )
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Comment by Judith on March 9, 2009 at 2:47pm -
awww I hope David is feeling better now!
hehe I have to say, Rocco is a real cutie. Here you go, everyone is looking at the dog......are there any people in the pics??? LMAO
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Comment by donna on March 9, 2009 at 12:31pm -
aww love the father and son pic...kids take up so much of our time lmao
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Comment by Jenn on March 9, 2009 at 10:18am -
Thanks Joe, what a cute dog, thanks for taking the pic with David, poor David, he doesnt look well at all, he should be tucked up in bed, he should drink water and eat dry biscuits or toast with a bit of spread on it til his tum settles.
Give him a hug from me please
PS loving the blogs
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Comment by BigAppleJovi on March 9, 2009 at 9:35am -
Poor David ... he should know after over 25 years not to eat JBJ's cooking! LOL
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