Viva La Vee Bow-hem...and Drama, too!

A cut-n-paste of my recent post on the TU Theatre Alumni Blog:

**Bad Scott!! Bad Scott!!** Thank you for the kick in the arse that was so deservingly needed. For many of us, this blog is a chance to keep in touch, to vent, to explore, to support, or pretty much anything else we make of it. LIFE HAPPENS (you could insert another 4-letter word, but...) and so does that 4-letter word beginning w/ "S," but if we're on this puppy, let's at least show that we're still alive....who's with me? **Dr. Cook's voice in the darkness saying "Crickets...crickets"** OK... but Merica's right in that she provides more entertainment via her life and kids than I can imagine. I'm still rolling from her needing sedation after the 3/4" screw incident (I guess being a fabulous uncle doesn't give me any authority on the insanity of raising kids) plus the FDA contraception deal-ee-o...well...um...yeah, men will have raging boners w/ and for some skanks that might not care about babies, abortions, etc. I agree that the sexual drug industry revolution is completely skewed in the male favor...the stigma of women being ho's if they had emergency contraception is ludacris. I swear we had equal rights in this country, and that includes the options of maximum enjoyment and potential "consequences".

I'm sure many of you have seen 'Rent'... right? Any thoughts, comments, criticisms? (I'll refrain for now, but I will say in a nutshell that I liked it, I really liked it!)

My film shoot is completed and the movie website is available for viewing at http://www.nextmonkey.com ...go under the 'Horror Movies' section and click on "Carthage". I'll let everyone know when (and if) we have a public viewing/preview once editing and music/sound are completed. It's nice to know I'll be part of the feature-length script of this in the summer!

I'm auditioning this Sunday for Theatre Tulsa's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor,' set to run in the 1st half of February '06...would be my first show since April... **fingers crossed** If that doesn't work out, then I'll try for ATC's 'Great Expectations' running in March. (Alas, I cannot do or try for BACP's 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' due to Jeff's and my sister, Monica, having Basic Training Graduation in San Antonio for the Air Nat'l Guard during the show's run... **sigh** Yesterday, Dr. Cook, Caroline Coburn-Wright, and myself did our annual MacDeath scenes for the kiddies at Okmulgee H.S. as part of an educational grant thing-ee...this was my 3rd year doing it and Caroline's 2nd (my first year year I did this w/ the Melissa Enochs)... it's The Scottish Play in the Fall and Ham-a-lama-ding-dong in the Spring (just not this year). Doc has been sick recently so send him your thoughts.

Thank you to everyone for their support of Jeff & Candy during the 'transition'... not easy for anyone to go through, but life goes on and so do The Gaffii!! Much love to my bro!

New updates on my blog site: http://scottgaffen.blogspot.com for those who care and for those who don't.

Missing you all,
The House Manager

In like a Lion (King), Out like a...

OMG!!! Has it been this long since I last posted? I'm sure the children are asking questions by now... for shame, for shame. **20 lashes w/ a wet noodle** OK... I'm sure there is tons to mention... things like my brother and sister-in-law announcing their divorce after 7.5 yrs of "mahwidge" (Princess Bride is the ultimate!)...details I will not delve into; however, all should be for the best and happiness and joy should abound... stay tuned to this station for the latest breaking buzz (AM 1430-Tulsa). For me, I feel relief at it all, but I also ponder the option of my brother living w/ me or not to help him get back on his feet... why should I have to move out of my 1-bdrm aptmnt into a 2 bdrm just so my bro can move out in 6-12 months??...I'm not living out of boxes, darn tootin filth flahrin! A James Joyce epithany(sp?) would be stellar about now. My short film, Carthage, has wrapped and editing is scheduled for after Thanksgiving...I'll keep everyone posted as to when a premiere may (or may not) happen.

Here are some final stills...oooo, bloody!!









The whole experience has been fantastic and I'm very much looking forward to working w/ NMHF again when we work on the feature-length movie of the exploits of Mr. Buttons!!

For all of you WWE fans (crickets, crickets), Eddie Guererro passed away this past Sunday...a huge shocker and disappointment to anyone who has followed his career...I realize that many of you feel wrestling is a big fake (it is) and how can someone w/ my entertainment and performing background get into 'rasslin'...well over time, you 1) acknowledge wrestling for what it is = Sports Entertainment, 2) appreciate what these guys and girls put themselves thru in order to be a part of this incredible business, the injuries, the time on the road, their character and persona changes, etc., 3) know their real names, birthdays, families, demons, addictions, marital status changes... it's the male soap opera, yet I'm always intrigued and have been religiously watching since 1985. Eddie was a true legend and had many years ahead of him (he was only 38...he passed away due to heart failure)... I'll admit to shedding a tear or five during the tribute shows and interviews over the past week. My best wishes to his wife and daughters, numerous friends, and millions of fans worldwide.

Tonight I will be viewing ATC's "Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular" (w/ much love going out to the greatest ladies in Tulsa theatre!)...the run ends tomorrow night as does Theatre Tulsa's "The Fantastiks" (I was really wanting to do that show...grrrrrrrr!!!). "The Lion King" public onsale begins tomorrow morning at 7am CST...it'll be a madhouse but hey, I don't have to be here to work any of it!!! We should be close to having the run sold-out after this weekend. Don't delay!! Git them there tikkits pronto, buddy!!!

The latest "Harry Potter" movie rocked! So many good movies coming out soon...

Now I may not be able to audition and perform in BACP's "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" due to my sister's basic training graduation on April 7, 2006 (her b-day!!)...her continued training will send her to various national and international bases and thus, I wouldn't get to see her for a little over a year unless I go to the graduation, which, of course, happens the final weekend of the show. My sis is telling me it's ok if I don't come but we all know she'd be pissed if I didn't. So... watcha gonna do? Guess I'll have to delay my return to the stage a bit longer...

I still love my nieces more than just about anything/anyone on this planet!!

Everyone, please have a fabulous Thanksgiving!!