My
newly revised goal for Duck Town involves a pushback of the original deadline.
Once upon a time, I thought I could finish my graphic novel before December
17th (the day Star Wars: The Force Awakens premieres!) However, I
underestimated that creativity-draining power of work. Those essays, those
classes, those meetings, and those commutes absorbed my time and energy. I
don't get much written during the school year. I gotta fix that!
Anyway, my new deadline is Jan 10th, the day before spring semester begins. If
I don't finish this project by then, it may not get completed until Summer
2016!
Keep your feathers crossed.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Day #302: First Day of Rehearsal
We just finished up our first day of rehearsal (not counting our initial read-through) for Bullshot Crummond. I had my doubts when I first read the script, but now that we're bringing this wacky plot to life, I have a feeling it's going to be a LOT of fun.
The cast features several alumi from The 39 Steps: Tyler Joy, Chris Flowers, and yours truly -- not to mention it's directed by Randy Aronson, who is always an absolute pleasure to work with... And I get to work with a couple folks I haven't had the honor of sharing the stage: Barry Agin and Sanya Arnold.
The not-so-good news... I have hardly looked at the script. I was far too immersed in Duck Town to think about learning my lines. But that's gotta change starting today. Oh, did I mention I am playing six different roles, each accent more atrocious than the next!
The cast features several alumi from The 39 Steps: Tyler Joy, Chris Flowers, and yours truly -- not to mention it's directed by Randy Aronson, who is always an absolute pleasure to work with... And I get to work with a couple folks I haven't had the honor of sharing the stage: Barry Agin and Sanya Arnold.
The not-so-good news... I have hardly looked at the script. I was far too immersed in Duck Town to think about learning my lines. But that's gotta change starting today. Oh, did I mention I am playing six different roles, each accent more atrocious than the next!
Monday, December 7, 2015
Day #301: Back to Duck Town
Next week I get a whole bunch of research papers shoved my way. But this weekend, my desk is clear and so I've made the most of my time by sketching and inking as many drawing as possible. I think I completed ten new pages in the past three days.
I think I've passed the halfway point. The end isn't exactly in sight, but I've built up enough steam I know that I'm going to make it past that proverbial finish line.
Several folks at the Canyon Theatre Guild glanced at some of my rough sketches, and they seemed genuinely impressed and encouraging. Of course, grown ups aren't the target audience, but it's nice knowing the graphic novel appeals to lots of different ages.
My original goal was to finish Duck Town by December 17th. That's not going to happen. However, I have a feeling that it might get done before my spring semester begins.
I think I've passed the halfway point. The end isn't exactly in sight, but I've built up enough steam I know that I'm going to make it past that proverbial finish line.
Several folks at the Canyon Theatre Guild glanced at some of my rough sketches, and they seemed genuinely impressed and encouraging. Of course, grown ups aren't the target audience, but it's nice knowing the graphic novel appeals to lots of different ages.
My original goal was to finish Duck Town by December 17th. That's not going to happen. However, I have a feeling that it might get done before my spring semester begins.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Day #300: A Geo-Political Side Note
Let's stop giving them power by calling them Terrorists. They fill me with anger not terror.
Let's take off the "T" and call them Errorists because once they get to the afterlife they will realize they have made a serious error.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Day #299: Let's Stop Killing Each Other, Shall We?
Dear Extremists,
You don't scare me. Whether you are an overly/underly medicated mentally ill lone wolf, an government-hating/abortion clinic attacking murderer, or a radicalized Islamic terrorist who is not only taking lives but inspiring more prejudice against peaceful Muslims -- you might fire a lot of bullets -- but you will not thwart our love for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. There are millions of Americans and billions of like-minded world citizens who value justice, compassion, and community.
We will persevere.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Day #298: Inking While Binge Watching
Sometimes my work on Duck Town is rather mindless. Once I have done the preliminary penciling, then it's time for the inking process, not to mention a whole lotta lettering.
That's when I need something to listen to. Sometimes that's music, and sometimes that's having Netflix on in the background.
This semester I finished watching the entire series of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Then I moved onto the latest (available) season of The Walking Dead...
and now, the family and I are hooked on MASH reruns.
We broke away from regular cable about two years ago, and we've been loving Netflix ever since!
What have you been Binge Watching lately?
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Day #297: Bullshot Crummond
Oh, did I mention I auditioned for a play?
It's called Bullshot Crummond and I happily landed a role in which I play seven different characters.
This will be my first play since last year's The 39 Steps, and my fellow cast members Tyler Joy and Chris Flowers will be returning with me.
I'm so excited -- yet nervous -- especially since I've already misplaced my script! So much for learning my lines ahead of schedule!
It's called Bullshot Crummond and I happily landed a role in which I play seven different characters.
This will be my first play since last year's The 39 Steps, and my fellow cast members Tyler Joy and Chris Flowers will be returning with me.
I'm so excited -- yet nervous -- especially since I've already misplaced my script! So much for learning my lines ahead of schedule!
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