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I am playing keyboards for The Angry Inch.

They ended up hiring an entire local band that already plays together. It seems like a good choice to have cast an existing band. I heard them play at the audition and they're good. The chemistry is already there between them, so that ought to save time while learning the songs. However, they didn't have a keyboard player, so they called me.

We did a read-through last night. This should be great, but I'm glad it's temporary. The schedule will be rather aggressive, maybe 5 nights a week of rehearsal from now until the show in mid-February. Thankfully, my semester is coming to an end, but I still have one more programming assignment and a final exam to complete. Next semester, the class I wanted to take isn't offered. So, this seems like a good time to take a break from taking classes (I discovered I need to reevaluate the degree path I want to take anyway).

God gave rock n roll to me.

Date: 2005-11-30 04:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fiendmorte.livejournal.com
1. Congratulations! I'll have to come out and watch!

2. How is the Hedwig they picked?

Date: 2005-11-30 04:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
2. I don't know yet. At first, he seemed like an unlikely pick, but I was basing my opinion on his voice which I was comparing to the voice I'm familiar with from the movie. The Hedwig I'm used to hearing has a clean voice, and this guy auditioned with a bizarre array of rough rock voices that he switched between for different songs. He could sound like AC/DC, Tom Waits, or Robert Plant when he's screaming.

I thought he was a great performer. He brought his whole band into the audition and did a show right there in front of the director. It was impressive. I think he'll do well once he finds the right voice for the character.

Date: 2005-11-30 04:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fiendmorte.livejournal.com
He should listen to more T.Rex...

Date: 2005-11-30 04:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fiendmorte.livejournal.com
PS

If you're interested in continuing that style for fun, I might need ya to lay down some keys for my solo demo I'm putting together.

Let me know if you're game for some rock 'n' roll piano/organ.

Date: 2005-11-30 05:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
If I got time, I'll do it. You may need to bring this up again after the show is done, if that's not too late.

Date: 2005-12-01 02:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fiendmorte.livejournal.com
Will do. Rock!

Date: 2005-11-30 04:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] il-gatto-nero.livejournal.com
life-long mission accomplished!

Date: 2005-11-30 05:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
My first words as a baby: "I want to be in the back up band for a rock n roll drag queen!"

Date: 2005-11-30 04:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com
Congrats!

I knew him when... ;-)

Date: 2005-11-30 09:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
...he didn't wear lipstick and a wig.

Put it in the soul of everyone

Date: 2005-11-30 04:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] briskpepper.livejournal.com
Awesome. Let us know when you're ready!

Re: Put it in the soul of everyone

Date: 2005-11-30 05:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
I sure will. The rehearsal schedule hasn't been finalized yet, but I'm betting it'll keep me very busy for the next few months.

Date: 2005-11-30 05:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elnigma.livejournal.com
Awesome!

Date: 2005-12-01 02:03 pm (UTC)

Date: 2005-11-30 05:30 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] silent-muse.livejournal.com
Rock on, cap'n! I knew it was in the bag!

Date: 2005-11-30 09:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
It probably was...but for awhile there I was worried they had lost the bag. After a week of not hearing anything, I figured I was out. Not so!

Date: 2005-11-30 05:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] invidiosa.livejournal.com
THAT RULES.

:)

Date: 2005-12-01 02:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
Sure does :)

Date: 2005-11-30 06:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-carnaval-619.livejournal.com
Congrats! Yay! When the show's ready Jay and I'll come up and see ya perform! I *heart* Hedwig anyway! =D

Date: 2005-11-30 09:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
Thanks! Yay!

Date: 2005-11-30 06:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lightning-rose.livejournal.com

Congrats! Is there any chance the show will be taped and made available to the cast who will no doubt share it with their friends? :)

Date: 2005-11-30 09:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
I don't know. I'll be certain to get a copy if someone does record it.

Date: 2005-12-01 11:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flynnk.livejournal.com
[livejournal.com profile] cuppe runs a business recording things...

Date: 2005-12-01 02:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
I'll have to ask the people in charge if anyone already records these shows or not. If not, then I need to find out the policy on outside recording equipment.

Date: 2005-11-30 06:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] terrapingardens.livejournal.com
That's great news! Congrats. Wish we could be around to see the show.

Date: 2005-12-01 02:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
Thanks! I guess I'll have to go on the road and tour in Vermont :)

Date: 2005-12-01 02:13 pm (UTC)

Date: 2005-11-30 09:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
From now on I'm rocking out on the piano just using my index and pinky fingers.

Date: 2005-12-01 12:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ismene.livejournal.com
Your life as a drag queen begins!

Date: 2005-12-01 02:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
Yes! I'm gonna be such a bitch.
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Date: 2005-12-01 02:08 pm (UTC)

Date: 2005-12-01 02:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jb98.livejournal.com
w00t! Live Arts is such a fun place to be, the people there are great! Hell, I might have to pop into town for a visit during the run, I'd love to catch the show and I'll be due for a visit by then :)

Congrats and have fun!

Date: 2005-12-01 02:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
I'd love to see you then.

So far, the people have been delightful. This should be a lot of fun.

Date: 2005-12-01 11:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] flynnk.livejournal.com
Big Congrats!

We will try to come to the show. When is it?

Date: 2005-12-01 02:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
Great! The show runs everynight Feb 8 through Feb 25, probably with some afternoon shows on weekends.

Date: 2005-12-01 10:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] redzshadow.livejournal.com
That is so cool!

Date: 2005-12-02 01:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
Hell yeah!!!

Audition

Date: 2005-12-03 12:04 pm (UTC)
From: (Anonymous)
Congratulations Tom. I know you will do a great job in the show.

Dale

Re: Audition

Date: 2005-12-03 04:10 pm (UTC)

Date: 2005-12-03 05:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] eilonwy.livejournal.com
Yaaay! Congratulations!

Date: 2005-12-04 04:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] explodingcat.livejournal.com
Thank you thank you!
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