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Originally posted by jkt:
Partly

______ Aha!______

John (jkt) wrote "partly" when what he really means is '''PARTY!''' ..... Clever.

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Originally posted by Nard Kordell:

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Originally posted by jkt:
Partly

______ Aha!______

John (jkt) wrote "partly" when what he really means is '''PARTY!''' ..... Clever.

No, I meant partly.

The opening night gala was delightful. It was a SRO house. A long-time friend of Mr. B came. He was filming an episode of Cold Case and say the banner outside the theatre which prompted him to give a call to Mr. B. Monte Markham is the actor.

The audience laughed during the whole performance. Well staged. Well acted. Well directed. Well written. All in all, real treat.

The special treat for the reception was Bradberry ice cream. Forty plus years ago, at the first production of the play it was served by Baskin-Robbins. It was again served last night. Each cup read, "Bradberry Ice Cream ~ The Wonderful Ice Cream Suite ~ January 17, 2009" A nice souvineer for those in attendance.

Doug Spaulding was the man with the active camera this evening and I'm sure he'll be posting images very soon. Including photos of the suit from 1965. In the original production the part of Mr. Shumway was played by an actor for whom this was his first paying job, F. Murray Abraham. He signed that suit, which was brought to the theatre.

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Originally posted by jkt:
Doug Spaulding was the man with the active camera this evening and I'm sure he'll be posting images very soon.

Spaulding is sleepy - tomorrow, eh?

Photos.

A humourous story: Mr B ordered pancakes and merlot for supper, but when Craig's chocolate malt arrived, Mr B asked for a sip. He only took one sip - from the beginning to the end! A marathon sip.

A bit later, Craig ordered another malt. Again, Mr B asked for a "sip" from the tin. Once again, one long sip later the tin was empty.

Actually, Craig did get some of the malt - he poured up a small supply in a glass.

Now, this is my kind of malt...

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Originally posted by Braling II:
Now, this is my kind of malt...

Not this kind?

Hey, you posted that at exactly 4.51 pm! Coincidence? I think not.

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Originally posted by Nard Kordell:
Let me guess, John! It's ice cream!

It sure was!

Before the play, over supper, Mr B was inspired with regards to the "treat" he wants offered after the next play Falling Upward - it's Guinness stout!

If you need anyone to help you pick it up, just let me know.

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Originally posted by Doug Spaulding:

If you need anyone to help you pick it up, just let me know.

Fun for all ages.

this kind?

Ick.

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Originally posted by Braling II:
Ick.

Ick is right!

To heck with the spoon - gimme that ice cream!

Here is a nice review of the play from today's Los Angeles Times:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2009/01/review-the-wond.html

Being brought back by popular demand: Ray Bradbury's Wonderful Ice Cream Suit.

If you missed it before you have to see it this time. It starts up in only three weeks with most of the "original" cast. September 26th-November 14th.

https://www.plays411.net/newsi...nfo.asp?show_id=2100

JKT,
Thanks for the link to Ray Bradbury's Wonderful Ice Cream Suit play. I plan to go. Will Ray be at his play on Friday 9/25 or Saturday 9/26?
Thanks