CARL's "BLOG"-ENTARY
TERRIFIC NEW THEATRE's HOMEPAGE
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At the beginning of 2009, Carl Stewart decided he wanted to throw his thoughts out there for everyone to read. He has sent me a few things to share with all of you, and here they are...I'm new at "blogging", and Carl's new at writing, so enjoy our growing pains. LOVE... Your webmaster |
| August 18, 2009: More from Carl...season 23 ends |
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The season letters went out today. Much
thanks to all who helped, and to our dear Anne Chace for her rescue (of
TNT) at the Post Office.
Orphans, The Dixie Swim Club, Underneath the Lintel....wow.. what a way to end our 23rd season! Some good stuff folks. SEASON 24 is looking great. "Of Grapes and Nuts" is funny enough on paper, but hysterical on its feet. At least we think so, which could mean trouble. But we are having a blast. Can not wait to see you all there. Mandy Thomas is building the set, and designing the lights with a big assist from Connor McVey. Connor is our semi-official TD, and what a huge help he is. Katha is in the Nuts show, but is helping Krissy Warren with the management duties. She's catching on fast. She scares me. In a great way. 'Tis nice to see all the new faces. I'll try real hard not to run them off. Thank God they know "why they are there.". Mom passed Feb. 19th. She is missed. Love
to all, and "Come to the Show." |
| February 9, 2009: dedicated to "Phillip Evans Robinson" |
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Littlepage writes: "Philip Robinson was an old High School friend of
mine. We were in theatre together. He invited me to his cousin's, Emmy Lou
Harris, concert in 1977. We had dinner with Emmy and the band and
backstage passes. It's was one of the most memorable evenings of my life.
Later, we sat on my living room couch and talked about life until early in
the morning. As Philip was a sophomore and I was a senior at the time, he
got in trouble. I'm sure that his parents advised him to stay away from
the wanton, older woman. We drifted apart but through the years, I've
always wanted to tell him what the time we spent together meant to me. Sometime in the past, for some reason, I mentioned my search for Philip and Carl told me of his TNT connections. As Carl says, there's only 200 people in the world." Carl Stewart writes: Phillip was in several TNT shows early on. He was a great friend to Steve and me. We gave him a washer and dryer when he helped us move to Lakeshore drive. He went to NYC to be an actor and lived on City Island. We kept in touch for a while and then, as so often happens in my life, he just ....floated away. He loved crazy clothes and really threw himself into any part he was given. Typically, no, always small sort of parts. The dying father in "Marvin's Room," comes to mind. No lines, never on stage, just assorted grunts and groans, but Phil gave it his all. His dedication to any task always brought out the best in me. I have often20wondered if it was enough. Probably not, but still..... And in his skinny little way he was kinda sexy. Gone, yes, but not forgotten. Owen Curley was his best friend here, I believe, and he and I have talked about Phillip. I am sure he is "asleep in the arms of Jesus," today. Phil would have found that last amusing. Phillip Evans Robinson |
| January 27, 2009 |
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Thank God I looked back, came back, and have been on my back ever since. Just a small lie there. I have been vertical long enough to put on a few little skits (over 200). Something I could have never done in the big apple. What with them being so blind to the miracle before them. Mother is still hanging in there. They said that they wanted to move her to the 10th floor, and I asked if that was the launching pad.? Poor joke, not original to me, but certainly appropriate. I'll keep you posted. Wish me well, as I wish the same for you. Love to all, Carl. |
| January 4th, 2009 |
Was it good for you? The holidays? We finished
Winter Wonderettes. It didn't kill me. I've lost 6 lbs. and my
skin quit itching. Always my body informs my art. That show was
a.....what can I say? Joy and heartache. Where were the audiences? The
girls were good, but I'm afraid Alec may have gotten this one right. No
more canned music. No more musicals for awhile.
We have started work on Underneath the Lintel. Dolores is a pleasure to work with. She knows her lines and is offended if someone is on the book. Its a good thing Kathleen is in NYC. She would have nothing to do at rehearsal. But there are going to be hundreds of sound and light cues, so she'll get a real workout come show time. Austin has gotten a good start on the set, and has
cleaned up quite a bit. Although his idea of cleaning, sometimes, is
just moving one pile from one spot to another. Feb. 5th is just around
the corner. Yikers! |
| January 3rd, 2009 |
'Twas grand seeing Doug Gilliand at Winter Wonderettes. He
is an actor and was in early TNT shows on 21st Street. He has been in
NYC many years and may be moving back to the South. Oh, and Nicole
Allen too. She was home. She did a couple of sets for us sometime back.
The 1st Big Bang comes to mind. Nicole is working in
Mendocino, Ca. with a dear old pal, Lee Edmonson. I directed Lee in
several shows at the other place. He is running the non profit theatre
in Mendocino.
There aren't but 200 people in
the world.
Mother broke her hip on Dec. 29th and had a
replacement surgery on Dec. 31st. She is doing alright I guess. Dolores
asked if I had ever had to direct under that kind of pressure. I told
her our Steve had died on the night Lonely Planet closed.
So yes, Virginia, the show must go on.
If this letter interests enough, I'll keep um coming. Happy New Year, Carl. |
Gwad,
I love the internet. Finding an 1899 Baedekers, for sale, at a
reasonable price and having it delivered before we open, is just short
of a miracle. It is one of the most important props ever. You don't have
to applaud when it appears in "