Debbie Pictures

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I’ll probably do a full online "album" in a few days, but here’s some pictures from the show (stolen from Heather’s media page): "Jock Rock" (Girls [L-R]: Teresa, Rebecca, Heather, Cheryl, Emily; Guys [L-R]: Ken, David, Derrick) ************************************************************ Mr. Greenfelt propositions Debbie: "I’ll give you ten dollars to look at your breasts" ************************************************************ He not only looks at them; he … Read More

Okay, Bye!*

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*Post title ripped off from Emily I’m done doing Debbie, and having a cigarette. If any theater experience can be described as "too much of a good thing", that pretty much sums up my present feelings about "Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical".  I’m spent. What a great experience.  It was an incredible.  A dream cast — both onstage and off … Read More

Red Sox Showing Signs Of Life

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Yay: Josh Beckett rebounded from one of the worst outings of his career to pitch six strong innings, David Ortiz hit his 46th homer, and the Boston Red Soxbeat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 Thursday night to hand rookie Jered Weaver his first loss. Ooops.  Did I say "signs of life"?  Maybe not: Ortiz confirmed an Internet report that he … Read More

“Beautiful Dead Girls”

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Since the media is once again obsessed with the death of adorable little Jon-Benet Ramsey, Kos diarist "hrh" thought he would shine the spotlight on some other beautiful dead girls — the ones the media doesn’t talk about.  Read it. RELATED: Juan Cole has thoughts of his own, comparing the saturation news coverage of Jon-Benet Ramsey with another case: But … Read More

Stuff I’d Get If I Had Too Much Money

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(1) You’ve heard of player pianos . . . how about a player violin? Cost: $17,000 (2)  A Deligh Table The table, which allows you to create nifty visual effects by simply touching it, uses a rather simple, but elegantly implemented technique. An opaque liquid is sandwiched between a transparent plastic film and a light source. When touched, the liquid … Read More

More “Debbie Does Dallas” Reviews

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These are comments left on Heather’s (aka Debbie’s) myspace blog, courtesy of Heather herself: "Awesome job. I loved it." "Hey! Great job last night in the show! I wanted to say hey afterwards, but we had to leave. It looks like yall had an awesome time! " "Woo Hoo Heather! You were highly entertaining in DDD! I always enjoy watching … Read More

“The Humiliation Is Complete”

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Over The Monster: Posted Friday 8/18 in the morning, before Game 1: Here we go. Five games. Four days. It’s mid-August, but it sure feels like a lot of the season rides on this series. GO SOX! Posted Friday 8/18 in the early evening, before Game 2: OK, so the first game went less than great. It went the way … Read More

The Reviews Are In: “Debbie” Is A Hoot!

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From the Winston-Salem Journal (the picture at the right does not accompany the article): Theatre Alliance has set itself apart. It has become the area leader in presenting shows with adult themes, be they serious or fun. The latest example in the fun category comes courtesy of Susan Schwartz’s Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical, which opened last night in Dunn … Read More

Opening Night — “Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical”

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Well, the day has finally arrived.  There were times when I thought it would never come together, but it seems to be okay. I’m still a little concerned about costume changes, as well as the weak left calf.  I twisted my left ankle last night during the cowboy dance, because my ankle is carrying the full load.  Fortunately, there seems … Read More

Reach! A Lecture Musical Prank!!

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You’ll be charmed by this great prank from Prangstgrup,. At Columbia University, a student suddenly stands up in the middle of class and starts brilliantly singing in the style of a Broadway musical. The Professor (James Valentini) takes it all very well.

Debbie Does The Local Health Care System

Ken AshfordHealth Care, Personal2 Comments

It all started innocently enough.  A dance rehearsal for "Debbie Does Dallas" (Winston-Salem Journal preview article here).  A cramp in the calf.  Damn.  I should’ve stretched before starting.  I’m not in my twenties anymore.  (I keep on forgetting that.) "It could be a blood clot," says Gray, looking at the swelling and bruising on my calf.  "You should get it … Read More