Last night marked the one year anniversary of Atticus Finch, Mark's second Incubator team. They are far and away a much better group than my team (Mark's first Incubator team) ever was. This is partially because they all like each other and have fun. We had a harder time with that stuff.

Anyhow, they had a very funny, well-executed show and have come a long way since their first foray on the Playground stage. They're up for membership at the Playground. I wish them the best of luck and hope the jaded members of the Playground don't screw a talented, dedicated team out of a spot in regular rotation as they have been known to do.

IT'S NOT ME REDUX

Joe's show has two more Sunday nights shows before we take a brief break and return (cast members schedules permitting) for another seven or eight weeks at a prime time spot of Friday nights at 10:30pm in July and August. They're really fucking talented and I'm glad that the theater was able to support an extension of the show this summer. Hopefully a more attractive show time will attract more audience to come see it, or come see it again.

1000 MONKEYS

opens in less than a month. I'm planning on stopping by a rehearsal this week to check out how the process actually works. It's pretty fascinating to hear about. Jen had the cast take a field trip to go play pool, in character, at a local bar. They had to get themselves from WNEP to the bar in character as well. Nobody got into a fight or anything, though I understand Fuzzy caused some trouble.

IMPROV PROM

was a success. Pictures are up on the Playground website. If you weren't there or didn't hear the story, ask me about Doug Diefenbach's wild ride.

NANCY HOWLAND-WALKER

is the new director for the Fall Showcase. Nancy directed the ever popular Musical: The Musical! and will be using her skills to create a brand new dramatic improv show for us. Details on auditions will be coming soon. #