October 31st 2005 PDT
AdamAbrams.com Update *"STRIKE UP THE BAND" UPDATE!* It's only two days until "STRIKE UP THE BAND", a zany farce that gave us several timeless Gershwin tunes, and continues to deliver laughs galore as well! See below for *updated ticket information*. */"I started with nothing - just a pound of cheese and the memory of my mother. She had a very bad memory."/* If you've never seen an Applause! Musicals production, you could hardly do better than this one to ...Continue Reading
October 21st 2005 PDT
AdamAbrams.com Update Well, it's still almost two weeks away, but I wanted to give you advance notice about a wonderful musical comedy that I will be performing in! Over the last two years, I've been in and/or attended lots of Applause! Musicals productions - and I have to say, *STRIKE UP THE BAND* looks to be the flat-out funniest and most delightful show they have yet produced. It's coming up on *November 2 through 5*, and I hope you can make it. Musically it's a treat - it's the show that ga ...Continue Reading
October 17th 2005 PDT
On October 18, 1929, the British Privy Council decided that women were "persons" under Canadian law, and therefore eligible for appointment to the Senate. This decision was rendered after a lengthy legal and political struggle, known as the "Persons Case." Each year, the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case are presented on or around this date. It's also the highlight of Women's History Month. Here's a link to more details about this important part of Canadian history. ...Continue Reading
October 8th 2005 PDT
Hi everybody, I think this is a worthwhile message to pass along - I found it very thought provoking and disturbing. Please have a read, and if you agree with what's said, let those who can stop the sale of Terasen know how you feel. Try these links: http://www.citizensforpublicpower.ca/ http://www.enorthernbc.com/Terasen-Petition.asp Thanks! Adam ======================================================== From: Donald Grayston Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2005 15:48:07 -0700 Subject: Corky Evans, democracy and Terasen Gas Frie ...Continue Reading
September 29th 2005 PDT
AdamAbrams.com Update Hi everybody! Well, I've found in the past that my friends and colleagues are often the best resource for a lot things... so I thought I would briefly check in with everyone on my latest quest. I'm in the market for a Palm Pilot, but I'm on a serious budget - so I was wondering if anyone on my mailing list might have, or know of anyone who has, a used Palm they'd like to sell. Maybe they recently upgraded to something newer, and their old one needs a good home. Or they have one laying ...Continue Reading
September 23rd 2005 PDT
Hi everyone - Just wanted to remind everyone who might be interested that my Vancouver Musical Theatre Calendar is still going strong and updated regularly! http://www.vancouvermusicals.com Just added this week: US, an edgy, personal solo work - with show tunes! - at the Van East Cultural Centre in October; DORA's PIRATE ADVENTURE, something fun and musical for the kids, in November at the QET; PROMISES, PROMISES, inspired by Billy Wilder's "The Apartment" at the Metro in April 2006. And the HURRICANE KA ...Continue Reading
September 15th 2005 PDT
Well, shiver me hornpipes! This coming Monday be "Talk Like a Pirate Day". It's good clean pirate-y fun! http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html The site features tips on successful pirate-talk, an English-to-Pirate Translator program, plus the "Top Ten Pickup lines for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day"! So mark your calendars and practice your "yarr's" - Talk Like A Pirate Day be comin'! - Adam ----- To unsubscribe from this list, visit my homepage: http://www.adamabr ...Continue Reading
June 24th 2005 PDT
If you didn't have a chance to read the article I put on my website about my Oldsmobile that didn't go in reverse... now you can read it in the Vancouver Sun! I submitted it and they deemed it worthy to feature on Page 1 of the Driving section. Hooray! You can also read it (for today at least) at this link: http://tinyurl.com/7cg5c So far, all I've had in the paper was somethign on the letters page... so this is quite a thrill! And the timing makes it a great birthday present too. Thought I'd share the good news! ...Continue Reading
June 24th 2005 PDT
*Musical Doubleheader!* For the next week or so, I'll be performing in two, count 'em, TWO musicals! Both of them are fun-filled, tuneful entertainments so I hope you can come on out to at least one. Applause! Musicals in Concert presents: *ON THE TOWN* Hey, On The Town is a "Straight Choice" in this week's Georgia Straight! Applause! Musicals presents the rarely-staged original musical (as made into the film with Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra). Three ...Continue Reading
June 16th 2005 PDT
Hey everybody! The entertainment section of today's Province features a great photo of some of the Applause! Musicals cast members bursting out in song, in some welcome publicity for our upcoming production of ON THE TOWN. Look for us on page D10! This June features a dynamic doubleheader of musical entertainment - first up is ON THE TOWN, then the annual Broadway Chorus musical revue, ONE DAY, ONE LIFE. ON THE TOWN runs June 22, 24, and 26 at 7pm, and June 25 at 2pm, at the Roundhouse Community Centre. For tickets, ...Continue Reading
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