my heart stopped

[Ashley Whitehurst]

Unnamed Group,

You ever wake up at 6 am, check your email on your phone, see you've gotten a facebook message from TJ Jagadowski, and have a heart attack? What a way to start the week, amiright?

Alright, here's the deal. Unfortunately, TJ can't commit to coaching us. Here's what he wrote:

ashley, thank you for the kind words firstly, and also for telling me exactly what you need. it sounds really groovy but i can't do it right now. i truly take seriously a group that is devoted to working on a project and i would want to meet you guys in the middle and i know i wouldn't be able to do that. sorry and i know you'll find the perfect person. tj

Pretty sure that's code for, "ashley, i'd like to take you on a date," so it works out for at least one of us.

I've reached out to Shotts to see what this availability is for coaching. Otherwise, guys, I pretty much fell in love with Bess, so if we can have her come again, I'd be totally down for that. Any thoughts from any of you?

rocket smoke and spaceship chips,
ashley

[Mike Kauffman]

Ashley, congrats! And I hope that you will let us all be in the wedding. Also I loved Bess and would really enjoy having her as our coach til death do us part.

Peace,
Mike

On Apr 18, 2011 9:41 AM, "Ashley Whitehurst" <ashley.m....@gmail.com> wrote:

[Ben Harpe]

Sweet sexy deep-fried wetnaps,

That's pretty cool, Ashley. It will be awkward at the wedding when he's at the altar and recognizes you and me (I'll be officiating the service) from outside the 7-11 and runs screaming from the sanctum.

Also loved Bess, happy to have her back. Happy to try out Shotts too, if he's interested.

Talked to Aaron from Studio BE, and he says he can't rent the space past Sept 21 because that's when their youth programming starts so what if we inched the run up and shortened it a touch. 8 shows running all of August through most of September.

Also, discussed Wednesdays at our last meeting, but (forgiveness, please) how would Tuesdays, instead, mesh with your schedules? I carelessly overlooked a recurring Wednesday night conflict. You all get a pass and you may call me a hateful name once.

Location, location, location,

Ben Seamus Harpe

[Melissa Fricke]

Ashley, I demand the role of flower girl. 

I too loved Bess so whatever the group decides is cool. I won't be at rehearsal this week because I'm going home to Florida for Easter! (in your face, Snow!!!)

Tuesdays are fine with me :)

With lots of coffee,

Melissa

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[Ashley Whitehurst]

Does anyone have an idea for rehearsal space this Thursday? SC is all jammed pack. I'm looking into theatre momentum, but if we can avoid paying for space as long as possible, I'd dig that for sure. Someone mentioned their living room, but do you think Bess/any other coach would feel funny if that was the case?

Tentative on Tuesday's right now.

Ashley

[Melissa Fricke]

They probably charge but Mullens bar has a nice stage upstairs

-Mel

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[Mike Kauffman]

I am totally cool with a living room, and as long as we are just as focused about having practice, and the space is big enough, I can't see why a coach would not be ok with it. They have been around and know what it's like to be on a new team and I think they'll understand.

April snow showers bring...,
Mike

[GMail]

Why hasn't anyone ackowledged the fact that the word "groovy" seems to be a part of the everyday vocabularly of TJ Jagadowski? Though somehow I guess I'm not at all surprised.

That was a nice response from him; I'm really glad he didn't awkwardly ignore our inquiry. 

I <3 Bess 224, but I do think we should experiment a little before we get married. I mean, why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free AM I RIGHT?!?!

I am DOWN for Shotts fo' sho! I really want to see what he is like as a coach.

Maybe I will hate him.

Ben, you filthy cuntflap of a man, I am fine with Tuesdays.

Ew.

I think a living room would be okay, as long as we don't invite the coach into the bedroom...

WHAT ABOUT THE UHLMEISTER?!?!?! (Craig)

My nickname,

The Kaylmeister

[Ashley Whitehurst]

Craig teaches classes on Thursdays right now - not sure what the schedule will be like after the new schedule comes out. I guess we could always ask??

I don't think the cow metaphor works here, amiright?

Ashley

[GMail]

SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH, ASHLEY. it is a great metaphor.

[Kelsey Kinney]

First of all, I have to say that I am so incredibly happy for you, Ashley, I truly am. And I want you to remember that when I fulfill my role as the girl at the wedding that objects on the grounds of being in love with the groom. Secondly, I loved Beth as well, but am also up for shoppin' around before we decide. Thirdly, Tuesdays are even better than Wednesdays for me so I will abstain from the calling Ben names game. FOURTHly, I did offer up my living room for rehearsal, but it ain't huge. I mean it's about as much space as we've been working with at SC, and I'd still be happy to have you all come play here, but it's your call. I live a block south of Addison on Broadway, so real close to the Addison Red line. And if we do decide to play here, I will make us treats of some kind!

Love and the promise of cookies,
Kelsey

[GMail]

Kelsey lives around the corner from me, so I am all for a location that would not cost me any public transportation fees!

[Mike Kauffman]

I third that! Second city doesn't give us treats

[t.a.tho...@gmail.com]

Hahaha! I'm still laughing over those images of the wedding. Maybe sonic will even provide complimentary limeades for the occasion.
I really liked Bess too but I'm definitely up for trying more people out. Tuesdays work for me and Kelsey lives right around the corner from me as well so its a fairly cheap commute.
I guess that's it,
Tyler

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[Ashley Whitehurst]

i so appreciate your support with my impending marriage to an unsuspecting TJ.

here's the word from shotts:

Ashley!

Such a nice email. Thanks very much for the kind words!

Unfortunately, I'm not looking for any new coaching gigs. I AM however, available to teach workshops outside of iO. Here's the details:

I charge a flat $100 for a 3 hour workshop. The subject matter is your call. You must provide rehearsal space.

If you're interested, let me know. I have some availability on Thursday nights.

Thanks so much for asking me, Ashley. Hopefully, we'll get to work together.

Thanks again,
Shotts

let me know what you think. that's about 15 bucks per person for a workshop with him.
should i send a message to uhlir???

ashley

[Ben Harpe]

Uhlir rocks pretty hard, why not ask. Maybe we could take JShotts up on his offer a little further down the road. I used "further" in that sentence because, even though "farther" would be apropos for measuring distance moved along a literal road, my proverbial invokation of the term I thought elicited a more abstract sense of extent, best expressed by "further."

Also, I have a big living room too, if anyone wants to come up to Edgewater.

Assuming deafening silence,

Ben

[Ashley Whitehurst]

fell asleep during that first sentence...

Kelsey - when's the next time you babysit for Uhlir? Might this be something you could bring up to him? Gauge his interest level?

assuming free hug,
ashley

[GMail]

I used "further" in that sentence because, even though "farther" would be apropos for measuring distance moved along a literal road, my proverbial invokation of the term I thought elicited a more abstract sense of extent, best expressed by "further."

NICE.

[Kelsey Kinney]

I am babysitting for Craig on Thursday, but I know that he's doing something at SC that night... which is why I'm babysitting. Do you want me to ask for a future rehearsal? Let me know what's what in this crazy mixed up world. On a completely unrelated note, I really enjoyed Daniel Craig's interpretation of James Bond.

Kelsey

[Ashley Whitehurst]

That would be great if you could ask for future rehearsals (does this mean you're going to miss rehearsal?). Otherwise, Kaylie, can we get Bess for this Thursday since we haven't gotten anyone else? As well, are we confirmed for any rehearsal space?

Ashley

[GMail]

I will text Bess and ask. Do we want to do Kelsey's apt? That seems like the best option for a space.

[Ben Harpe]

Kelsey, if we can't do it at your place because you're babysitting for Craig Uhlir('s daughter), I'm glad to offer up mine. It's sizable, but off Thorndale red. Sooooo far away from all that is good.

[GMail]

Hey friends,

Bess had this to say: "I'm not available tomorrow. But I'd love to work with you guys again. Such a fun kickass bunch!"

So are we just going solo for tomorrow then? Ashley, did they get back to you about a space at SC for the future?

[Ashley Whitehurst]

I guess we do solo tomorrow, if everyone's okay with that? Can we reserve Bess for next week before she gets caught up with other stuff? I'll work on getting a room at SC (should be easier to do since it's Spring Break for SC).

go caps.

[GMail]

Why don't you find out if you can get the room for next week, then I'll ask Bess. 

[Ashley Whitehurst]

i'll do that, but can you see if she's even available?

[Kelsey Kinney]

Craig's wife comes home by 6:30 at the latest, so I'll for sure be there. As for spaces, mine is still on the table, but if Ben has more space I'd be happy to head on up the red line. Whichevs.

[Ben Harpe]

Hey all,

I just asked Adal Rifai (credentials, credentials, credentials) if he'd be willing to come in and coach us sometime, and he informally said he would. Sending him dates today, so doubtful he'll be down for tomorrow, but maybe. More likely next week or the following.

If anyone can drag in anyone for tomorrow, I say "do it." Even if it's a huge waste of money.

loving,

Ben

[GMail]

Okay, okay. I'll coach. $20 per person.

[Ashley Whitehurst]

If we can get Adal for tomorrow, that'd be awesome! Fingers crossed.

[GMail]

Did we decide where we are meeting? If not, I am making the executive decision to say we'll go to Kelsey's place, since it seems like the location most convenient to the most people.

If we don't have a coach for tonight, I'm still DTF.

Word Up. 

[Ashley Whitehurst]

works for me if everyone else is down? can we get some confirmations from peeps?

[t.a.tho...@gmail.com]

I will be there. Is it 7:15 or 7:30?

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[GMail]

I'll be there. 7.30

[Mike Kauffman]

Ima be Ima be Ima be there too.  7:30?

[Ben Harpe]

RSVP - Attending

Adal can't come tonight, but next Thursday he can. I'm gonna ask him to come in, assuming we haven't already asked Bess back for the 28th?

Ben Harpe,

-benarpe

[GMail]

Nope didn't get to yet. Have him come and I'll ask her for the next week.

[Kelsey Kinney]

EXCELLENT. I live at 703 W Brompton Ave #15. Brompton is a block south of Addison off of Broadway. There's a Jewel Osco right across the street and it's the corner building. The gate code is *2005 and then just buzz number 15 and walk to the top floor. Easy as pie. If you need assistance please dial (312) 834-8269. Thank you.

[Mike Kauffman]

7:30 at Jewel-Osco.  Got it.  See ya there!

[Ashley Whitehurst]

There will be pie.

[Ben Harpe]

If anybody needs to borrow my Atlas, let me know

[GMail]

If anybody needs to borrow my globe, let me know. It's hollow inside and I store liquor in there.

[Ashley Whitehurst]

Kelsey, do you have a microwave so I can heat up dinner?