What did you learn today?

[PSMKay]

I am firmly of the belief that a day is not wasted if I learn something.  With that in mind, I thought it might be nice to share tidbits that we've all learned over the course of our various days.  It doesn't have to be theatre related, it can be anything - but just one thing.

Today I learned that squid are an endless source of comedic opportunities.  How about you?

[DeeCap]

That I can't do a thing to my hair when it's very humid out.

[ScooterSM]

That Babe Ruth was sold to the NY Yankees (from the Boston Red Sox) to finance the original production of "No, No Nanette" and it is possible that theatre is responsible for the so-called "curse of the Bambino" and Boston's 86 year losing streak...

[dallas10086]

Even if you're perfect for the job, it doesn't always mean you'll get it 

[MatthewShiner]

$1.00 slice of pizza is an amazing thing.

[babens]

$1.00 slice of pizza is an amazing thing.

Sometimes.  Other times you taste it and learn there is a reason for it being $1.00 

And on my end last night I learned that Blockheads at New World Plaza closes at 11:00 on weekdays 

Today I learned that the crepe place that opened in my neighborhood out here in Woodside is pretty delicious (I got a savory crepe with mozzarella and basil oil, and am contemplating going back for a banana & Nutella one for dessert)

[On_Headset]

Today I learned that headsets, when they become sufficiently old, will quite literally shatter when dropped from surprisingly low heights.

[MatthewShiner]

And on my end last night I learned that Blockheads at New World Plaza closes at 11:00 on weekdays 

BLOCKHEADS is right above my theatre . . . what were you doing in my neck of the woods.  Maybe it's time for SMNetwork NYC Gathering?

[babens]

Blockheads is the standard get together place for me and a good friend of mine who's one of the swings in Billy Elliot.  You can't beat the prices on their frozen margaritas.  However, now that we've learned about this 11:00 closing we won't be able to hit it up as often since her show doesn't come down until 11:00.

And even though it's just past midnight, I have already learned something for today.  The Duane Reade in my neighborhood is now a 24 hour store 

[BayAreaSM]

I learned tonight that even though I may sometimes dread "sewing projects" to help my friends get their restaurant together, once I get started, I get really into it. The problem is just getting over the "I don't wanna" hump. This is probably true for a lot of things.

[MarcieA]

And on my end last night I learned that Blockheads at New World Plaza closes at 11:00 on weekdays 

BLOCKHEADS is right above my theatre . . . what were you doing in my neck of the woods.  Maybe it's time for SMNetwork NYC Gathering?

I had lunch there last Monday!

I think it may be time for a meetup!

[missliz]

[Maybe it's time for SMNetwork NYC Gathering?

I was thinking the same thing the other night! Meetup would be great.



As for my learning...my current show has a deaf lead actress, so I am learning bits of sign language every day! Today it was "awkward," "drunk," and "kiss."

[Sarah]

I learned that you can fit 350 million of our suns inside the star Antares.

[babens]

Today I got a letter addressed sent to me at the theatre (addressed to the Stage Manager) with a very polite letter requesting a copy of our Playbill signed by the cast.  This was the first time that I've gotten this kind of letter, though I know it is fairly common place for bigger productions, and I learned that it feels good to know that I'm going to be making some fan's day when they receive a playbill in the mail in the near future.

This letter, by the way, came from somewhere in Alberta, so it's also cool to know that my show has fans from that far away (though I'm guessing this person is primarily a fan of one of my cast, who happens to be a Tony winner from a certain musical that opened in 1996 and ran for quite a few years.  We had a few audience members at our first preview last week who came from Tennessee and planned their NY trip specifically for our show and the chance to see him, so that was really cool seeing their reaction when he came out to meet them after the show).

[nmno]

[Maybe it's time for SMNetwork NYC Gathering?

As for my learning...my current show has a deaf lead actress, so I am learning bits of sign language every day! Today it was "awkward," "drunk," and "kiss."

And who hasn't had the "awkward drunk kiss"...