Smoke Signals

[darwinian_woman]

Yes. Um. Hello, Livejournal. I'm not sure whether you'll remember me, but....

Um.

You see, there was there was this... desert island. Yes, that's it. I was... shipwrecked.... on a desert island.

Well, not a desert island as such. Although there may have been palm trees. A palm tree. All right, not a palm tree. Let's provisionally refer to it as a

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[dyddgu]

We passed you in (a random other person's) car the other day, by museum road. I nearly didn't recognise you; you look very well :-)

(also, which side of the desert island were you on - turtles or oysters??)

[darwinian_woman]

Wheeee! Babhack! :D

(Hmmm... I'm distinctly unimpressed by the lack of a vegetarian option on these desert islands; I wonder if I could get a tofu turtle...?) ;)

Ooh, let me know if you'd be interested in coming back for next term's G&S concert - I'll let you sing *aaaaanything*....

In any case, we should meet up for coffee at some point - haven't seen you for jonks!

[dyddgu]

*blows on fingernails* I still got it!
Hmm... con. cert. Hmmmmmmmm.... (what sort of con. cert..?)
Fee and cake is a good idea, though no idea when right now :-/

[darwinian_woman]

The concert, yes. Um. Well, strictly, it's "Trial by Jury" for the first half and a selection of G&S favourites for the second half (this time, we're not doing anything with camel-leopards in...). It'll be performed at St Michael's church on 15th, 16th and 17th May, and I've somehow ended up directing. There isn't going to be what you might call an *intensive* rehearsal schedule - I'm hoping to get away with letting certified hacks turn up on the night to sing in the chorus... and, oh, auditions are next weekend... *fixes you with a pleading gaze* ;)

And yes, there ought to be coffee and cake, if not undisguised hackery... well, let me know if you suddenly develop unforseen gaps in your schedule :)

[dyddgu]

Hm. *has horrific memories of last Trial*
But there's nothing in Trial that I could play?

[darwinian_woman]

Yes, I was worried that part might be slightly triggery - sorry :(

But maybe... if there are any G&S songs you've been wanting to sing and never had a chance to sing... maybe we could give you that chance in the concert...?

Oh dear - that really does sound awfully cheesy, doesn't it ;)

[dyddgu]

Nah, it's ok. Though, uh, I, er, miss having your old self around to be good comedy foil, if that is not too triggery in itself?
I will consult my mother regarding the G&S songs. Because I can't think of any that are excellent comedy numbers outside the confines of their plays, offhand. My mother will know better. But, if it's any use, I am happy to come in and seated chorus for the performances. Frankly, i have 0 excuse for not knowing trial!