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TheCalvinator24 · #1 Post by **TheCalvinator24** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:18 pm

I have long wanted to be in a production of 1776. I am finally getting the opportunity this summer. Not only that, I will be playing Johns Adams.

Dream show; Dream role.

If you are in the D/FW area the last weekend in June, I'd love for you to come see it.

mellytu74 · #2 Post by **mellytu74** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:22 pm

YES!! YES!! YES!!

Catfish · #3 Post by **Catfish** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:29 pm

Sit. Down. John!

Break a leg!

MarleysGh0st · #4 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:31 pm

Mr. Adams, dear Mr. Adams, break a leg!

Yes, I think that might have been an actual quote from many of his political acquantances.

tlynn78 · #5 Post by **tlynn78** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:33 pm

Excellent! Congrats.

t.

mrkelley23 · #6 Post by **mrkelley23** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:38 pm

For God's Sake, Cal, Sit down.

Congrats!

I just found out our theatre is going to do Les Mis to open this season, performances in September and October. Now I have to decide whether Valjean is worth the pain and stress he would bring me (if I am even in the running.)

#7 Post by **Vandal** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:14 pm

Never mind, I thought this was mini's thread.

Congratulations, nonetheless.

#8 Post by **littlebeast13** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:37 pm

Vandal wrote:Never mind, I thought this was mini's thread.

I was thinking of a few others.....

Oh, YAY Cal!

lb13

#9 Post by **Vandal** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:34 pm

At least I named names.

Well, the Usual Suspects.

#10 Post by **littlebeast13** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:23 am

Vandal wrote:At least I named names.

Well, the Usual Suspects.

Well, Bored Rules say I can only name names under an anonymous cowardly disguise....

lb13

kroxquo · #11 Post by **kroxquo** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:28 am

I'm supremely jealous - 1776 was the first stage show I ever saw and I have loved it ever since. Being a cranky Pennsylvanian, I've wanted to do John Dickinson. My Comm. Theatre group considered it for their calendar this year and deemed it "too heavy." Sigh.

Congratulations. But don't Piddle and Twiddle

TheCalvinator24 · #12 Post by **TheCalvinator24** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:53 am

kroxquo wrote:I'm supremely jealous - 1776 was the first stage show I ever saw and I have loved it ever since. Being a cranky Pennsylvanian, I've wanted to do John Dickinson. My Comm. Theatre group considered it for their calendar this year and deemed it "too heavy." Sigh.

Congratulations. But don't Piddle and Twiddle

Dickinson was my second choice.

The company is a community theatre, so some of the casting is interesting. Jefferson is 5'8". Rutledge (who is mentioned as being 26) is in his 50s.

I am 3 years older than Adams was at the time, and I am 2-3 inches taller.

Beebs52 · #13 Post by **Beebs52** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 1:08 pm

Congrats, Cal! A minor tidbit-a former boss is a descendant of John Rutledge with the name of, well, John Rutledge! Also, when I went to Charleston to visit folks last year we wandered around the Episcopal church where Rutledge is buried. I couldn't find him, but I know he's there...the original Rutledge, not my former boss!

T_Bone0806 · #14 Post by **T_Bone0806** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:57 pm

Niiice. Congrats.

Back in the day, I auditioned for Ben Franklin. The first night, I only read for it once while another guy read 3 times. I had a chance to play in a pickup band that summer before college, and figured I was out of the running for Franklin, so I bailed on the second night of auditions. The next day my buddy (the director's son) told me his dad kept asking where I was. Turns out the 3 readings were to make sure he wasn't the right fit, and he was going to go with me. That was a real "don't give up too early" lesson for me, one I relive every time I watch "1776". Dang, I would've LOVED to play that part.

Kazoo65 · #15 Post by **Kazoo65** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 5:22 pm

I remember seeing "1776" in 4th grade (it was the Bicenntennial) at a local movie theater. I loved it. I'm looking for the movie on DVD.

Our civic theater is celebrating their 85th seaon this fall and the opening play is-Les Miz. That will require a huge cast and a LOT of work. I think tickets will sell fast.

gsabc · #16 Post by **gsabc** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:07 pm

I'm behind the times, but congratulations! 1776 was the first live musical my parents dragged me to, and I've loved musicals ever since. 1776 remains my favorite, though. We have all the original cast recordings and the DVD, and understood every inside joke in "Boy Meets World".

Wish I could make it to see you. Who'd have thought it?

TheCalvinator24 · #17 Post by **TheCalvinator24** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:33 pm

We closed the show today.

4 performances just wasn't enough, but it is just in time for the arrival of Calvinator Jr.

Here I am with my Abigail:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =3&theater

Hmm. For some reason, facebook pics don't work well here any more. I don't remember that being a problem before. I switched it to a link. I set the pic to Public, so I'm pretty sure everyone can see it.

TheConfessor · #18 Post by **TheConfessor** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:20 am

Does this work? Congratulations on the show and the impending new arrival!

tlynn78 · #19 Post by **tlynn78** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:16 am

I've thoroughly enjoyed the pics on FB and congrats on the new addition! First boy, right?

t.

silverscreenselect · #20 Post by **silverscreenselect** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:32 am

TheCalvinator24 wrote:We closed the show today.

4 performances just wasn't enough, but it is just in time for the arrival of Calvinator Jr.

Here I am with my Abigail:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =3&theater

Hmm. For some reason, facebook pics don't work well here any more. I don't remember that being a problem before. I switched it to a link. I set the pic to Public, so I'm pretty sure everyone can see it.

It's a shame they didn't hold it over for the weekend of the Fourth. I'm surprised this show isn't performed more. I can't remember when a local company around here put on a production and it's a natural for this time of year.

John Adams is a great role and I'm sure you did a great job. This is one of the rare plays in which an actor can age through the three lead roles over the years. So, you have Ben Franklin to look forward to in another 30 years or so.

TheCalvinator24 · #21 Post by **TheCalvinator24** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:13 am

silverscreenselect wrote:
TheCalvinator24 wrote:We closed the show today.

4 performances just wasn't enough, but it is just in time for the arrival of Calvinator Jr.

Here I am with my Abigail:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =3&theater

Hmm. For some reason, facebook pics don't work well here any more. I don't remember that being a problem before. I switched it to a link. I set the pic to Public, so I'm pretty sure everyone can see it.
It's a shame they didn't hold it over for the weekend of the Fourth. I'm surprised this show isn't performed more. I can't remember when a local company around here put on a production and it's a natural for this time of year.

John Adams is a great role and I'm sure you did a great job. This is one of the rare plays in which an actor can age through the three lead roles over the years. So, you have Ben Franklin to look forward to in another 30 years or so.

The actor playing Franklin was 3 years younger than I am. He was magnificent.

TheCalvinator24 · #22 Post by **TheCalvinator24** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:47 am

See my hair for the show in all its glory:

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