Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Back By Popular Demand!

Two things that are going on right now fit this title. First, Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is being prepped for a second performance; this time over in Cherryville (that's "chur-vul" in local-speak). We had the first brush-up rehearsal tonight, we load in on Saturday, and open next Thursday. Now THAT'll make you take up nail-biting! But it's a funny show, I have solid actors and a backstage crew that could run a catwalk in Milan with a day's notice. I just want to make sure the word gets out - it's a show that needs people. So - August 2, 3, 4 at 7:30; August 5 at 2:30 at the Cherryville Municipal Auditorium. Adults $10; students/seniors $8. There will be refreshments for sale and we'll take straight donations.

Second, as you may have heard, the final installment of Harry Potter is out. Don't worry - this blog is 100% spoiler-free. But I have finished the book and I can say without fear of contradiction, I really, really enjoyed this book. Rowling has a true talent for naming her characters and setting up little bits far in advance that then come back big much later. She's got a strong grasp of story structure and knows how a myth fits together and what makes a tale resonate with readers. You know a story is solid when you dread reaching the ending because you know you'll never again read it for the first time.

And, as my lovely Doctor Who said before the book was out (Time Lords can do that, you know), "Wait 'til you read Book 7! I cried."

Her book's out. Mine's in process. Hardly the same print run, but hey! I'm willing to work my way up. I'm on the home stretch in editing, but of course, I'm going to lose most of next week due to Shakespeare. So let me burn that midnight oil for a few nights . . .

9 comments:

Akin said...

Wish I could catch the show again!

Dale Guffey said...

I'll let the gang know! "Oob!"

amnbdad said...

The books was great the shows great, let's face it lifes just peachy. Watch out for the pits.

amnbdad said...

The books? I need a proofreader.

Dale Guffey said...

You know, you're right. (Not about the proofreader; anybody can make mistakes in a rush.) Life is, in fact, pretty darned tolerable these days.

Even if we are loading in to the space in the rain today!

Librarian Who said...

I'm really looking forward to seeing the show again! Don't forget the head bob boys!

LissaLissa said...

I wish I could go!!! Honestly a much safer bet for a good time than my wedding! I did get a lovely dose of NC tonight though...Jason came back from BachelorCon in Raleigh tonight and brought me 2 bottles of Wink!!! Hurray Wink!!! Last night I sewed 5 ascots, gave away my car to a 17 year old student, cleaned up after Debra gave the cats French fries, and realized I will NEVER be ready for this marriage ordeal. Proofreading sounds like fun...anything to get to see your book first!!! Is it too chick-flickish to send ***Hugs***?

Dale Guffey said...

Not even a little bit, Lissa! Just remember that soon, all the madness will be over and you get to enjoy BEING married, not GETTING married!

The Crazy Purple Wombat said...

Wheeee! I really like this play and I come from an acting and theatrical background myownself - I cannot wait to meet you at D*C Mockingbird!!