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Monday, December 8 – 2:30 til ????

WOW! We have had an amazing year (and we've got most of you to thank for it. so thanks.) We've got a ton of new ideas and things we want to play around with for next year, so we've decided to see if anyone wants to come out and play. We'll get some pizzas, crank up the music and see what we come up with. It's hard to say what we'll do with everything, but you know we always take care of anyone who helps us out.

So how 'bout it? Wanna hang out at the studio and help us noodle through some things we've got swirling around in our heads?

Drop us a line to let us know that you're coming (that way, we know how much pizza and stuff to buy!) Tell a friend or two (we had over 45 kids show up for our prom dress shoot) and mark it on your calendar. If nothing else, we'll have a good time.

Ever since the first time my skepticism over watching high school students do Shakespeare was replaced by amazement, I've continued to look forward to each and every drama performance put on by Mountain View High School's drama department.

This weekend was no exception. We caught two versions of "The Miser." I say two versions, because the lead role is double cast and the leads each bring their own style to the role. Friday night was Chris Embrey's full speed ahead, physical comedy version of the stingy old skinflint. If Chris doesn't make you laugh, I don't know what will. Saturday night was Josh Brandt's brooding and sinister portrayal, complete with diving into the audience in search of the thief! The depth of emotion Josh consitently brings to his roles is amazing.

We've had a chance to hang out a little with both Josh and Chris, as well as meet members of their families, (we've also had the pleasure of getting to know many of the other cast members and the teachers in the drama department) and I've to tell you that if you haven't taken advantage of the shows being put on at MVHS, you got to remedy that situation and quick! Lucky for you, there's one more performance this Friday night at 7pm. You can be sure that I'll be there!

We'll be posting a gallery of images from both nights (Wen' won't make the last show… she'll be deep in the heart of Texas… but that's for another post) and then it's waiting anxiously for the next production.

-sean

Chris Embery cleaning house as "The Miser"

Josh Brandt suspicious of everyone as "The Miser"

The refurbished sofa made it's return during Mountain View's football home game on Halloween. We had a great time, were able to debut our recently tricked out van, hand out some "Libby Didn't Do It" t-shirts and they guys won the game too, so it was a great night overall. If you came by and had your picture taken, they're now up on our website

We also had a drawing for a free friend's session, which was won by Stephanie Mencia. Congratulations!

Keep an eye out for the van around town and some special offers if you do…

-sean