Musical Confidential: "I Was The Opening Act For The New Zoo Review!"

I wrote and performed this musical in shopping malls and schools for the deaf all over Southern California.  It was for Denalee Productions.  My old Pal, Edgar Bullington was a member of Denalee as well- that's how we first met.  The show made it as far as the Pilgrimage Theatre and then...  Well, who can say? 

I HAD to poke around backstage and check out the New Zoo Review costumes and props.  Henrietta Hippo was filthy.  She had dirt caked all around her nostrils.  When I looked inside I could see slime mold all over her entire belly which was melting down into the black abyss of her foam rubber legs.  I can't begin to describe the smell.  Ya gotta respect Children's Theatre!

The promotional sticker that you see was handed out to the gleeful kiddies.  Those were the days...

Dear Friends Reel-To-Reel

From my palatial vaults.  The autographed reel-to-reel version of Dear Friends. 

Firesign Artifacts

I think I got these from Phil Proctor.  Reminds me of The Good Old Days.  Midnight movies in Long Beach with free popcorn.  Two bucks.  Where's my Time Machine??

Klaatu HOPE In-Store Display

Here's an amazing in-store promotional display piece from Capitol Records, 1977. This is a tie-in for Klaatu's second LP, Hope. Thanks to Terry for this incredible item!

Brian Wilson

It's Brian Wilson and me backstage in Cerritos, 2011. Just prior to the release of the SMiLE box.

Me and Phil

Photo by Taylor Jessen 2011
Just click on the title/link to see the photo!

Tonight At 8:30 / Noel Coward

Well- it was great fun doing this show. What an astounding cast. Tight, professional and SO MUCH FUN to work with. I love 'em all.
I only wish Antaeus would tackle more musicals, but that's just me. If they DID, then it wouldn't be classical theatre, now would it?
Here's to my wonderful friends at Antaeus!

Click on the link to see the cast and credits!