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Post by Aiken4ClayInSeattleWA on Oct 3, 2008 17:21:41 GMT -8
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Intermission Report:
-The theater is pretty much full, but it's quiet. Clay poked Tom again in the Not Dead Yet scene.
During Knights Of The Round Table, the armor went between Brad and Clay and Clay almost fell, but he caught it at the last minute.
The waitress kissed him on the cheek, but instead of loking excited, he shook his head and did a look like Yeah, that's right, i'm hot" LOL
One of the dancing girls touched his stomach and he squealed with joy and said "She touched me!"
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During the slo-mo horse he was puffing out his cheeks like he was gonna throw up. He also got a lot of laughs for his "The quail!" lines.
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Post by Aiken4ClayInSeattleWA on Oct 3, 2008 20:20:19 GMT -8
reported on CV that he wore a NC hoodie tonight.
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Clay was wearing a NC Hoodie today. No fugly outift! I swear the man was playing with us! He also said Clay is stopping to take pictures with people...and I have to go down there. Hell no with this cold. I feel BLAH and fugly and no way I want Clay to get this cold!
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Dark blue Carolina hoodie...
Oh gawd...Clay looks good.
That is all.
He is working on the pics...
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It's uploading....
Tagging is a pain!
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Post by Aiken4ClayInSeattleWA on Oct 3, 2008 23:43:09 GMT -8
I'm in two of the pics too! Yes, that's Sherry from the Invisible video. When Clay recognized who she was he gave her a big hug and posed for a picture with her. He said something like "you don't wear (or have) the necklace anymore?" during his conversation with her. I didn't hear the first part of it, in my excitement I went deaf too . . . lol. I was on the other side of the guy who was on her right and so I heard and saw portions of what went on. A lot of people were able to have their pictures taken with him. I did too. He was really being generous tonight. My first shot with him didn't come out and so when he came back (from the end of the line), he agreed to pose with me again when I said that the first shot didn't come out. That totally surprised me. However, just my luck, the top of his head was cut off in the shot! (It's okay Lynn!! I'm really not complaining! ) I was able to give Jerome a printout of the "Thank you Jerome . . ." thread. I gave it to him while Clay was signing and so I was not able to have a conversation with him since he was focused on watching Clay. I told him that it was a printout of a thread on the Clayboard of people expressing their appreciation of him. He gave a laugh and the biggest smile and said thank you. He looked pleased to get it.
The orchestra seemed full and a friend who sat on the balcony said that it was 3/4 full, and mezzanine was the same. It looked pretty good overall. I haven't seen any of the reports upthread so this might have already been reported. Here are some little things: Did the swallow thing in a sing-song manner; Camelot scene - girl who gave the drinks gave him a peck on the cheek; he caught one of the LOL's arm armor; did the "Find Your Grail" song in a real expressive way, different from last May; majority of the audience were NJUs and so no major cheers and clapping like before. His parts were received well though.
That's all folks! Its 3:09 am and time to hit the sack.
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Post by Aiken4ClayInSeattleWA on Oct 4, 2008 10:29:22 GMT -8
From bigappleforclay at CH: QUOTE ETA: Wish I had read his blog before the SD tonight! Way to go, Clay!
Clay Aiken Still Make My Knees Wobbly - Friday, 10/3 Long story, but I managed to catch the show tonight. However, I did not get in until 8:30, during the LOTL scene. This would be the first time I'd see Clay in person since he came out. The Knights of the Round Table walked out one by one. There was Clay/Sir Robin with his chicken. I was surprised by my reaction. My heart was filling up with pride for this brave, extraordinary man. Yeah, when I signed on 5 years ago, there would be no turning back.
Observations: - A good, receptive audience, although no standing ovations until the very end when the confetti falls. Clay was warmly received and got lots of laughs. - 99% of the audience seemed to be NJUs. But quite a full house, 95% full in orchestra, and I was told 2/3 full in the balcony. - A new line has been added to "Idol of My Age" (this may have been reported before) and he did not hit the highest note because of it
The Stage Door: - Yes, you could watch the entire show and the confetti fall, and still get a space at the barricade--and only 3 barricades used. Felt weird. - Probably less than 50 fans, but all very enthusiastic - Practically everyone who asked got a pic with Clay. Be ready with your camera, tho', he moves fast! - I got video of most of it, but with lots of stops and starts, as I was trying to take photos of other fans with Clay - Even with all the picture taking, it still goes by quickly. I had to sit down and process this latest phenomenon of the smaller crowds/more accessible Clay. Whoever can make it here, enjoy it now, as it may not be possible again! - Clay Aiken is still totally thud-able. - Sherry from the "Invisible" video was at the barricade. Clay instantly recognized her (but couldn't remember her name), gave her a hug, and then introduced her to Jerome: Quote: from dancermom at CV... QUOTE Okay guys...someone said...are you dancerdad to DH and now he is embarrassed half to death!!!!!!!!
LOL, that was me! Dancerdad is our new Clack God!
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Post by Aiken4ClayInSeattleWA on Oct 4, 2008 21:37:16 GMT -8
Back from Spamland. I'm posting yesterday's recap. I'll be doing a recap from tonight as well but may not post till tomorrow. Me sleepy...Clay, tires me out in a good way. SD video from yesterday and tonight to follow.
Spamalot Friday....
Show time...
Most definitely an NJU crowd tonight. No reaction for Tower Scene or even Idol Of My Age. These were folks who did not get the Idol reference so that's as NJU as you can get. That Clay got a great reaction from this crowd as in lots of laughs - is a very good sign. The audience was more subdued overall (not big on clapping for ends of scenes and entrances etc. but they laughed which is what counts.
I'm not dead yet which can be useful for Clayviewing experiences. When the 'dead folk' all jumped out of the cart and Clay got all 'skeered' and fell back towards the wall he kind of shielded himself with his 'triangle'. Cute.
Camelot ladies made their entrance and Clay seemed to consult with his fellow knights on how to approach them...we got some shy Clay....pointing his finger at the ladies...is it okay to touch? Yep. A sweet, hesitant shimmy at the dancing girl...Be still Clay's heart as he clasps his chest in joy...thingytail waitress gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek...I saw the Dice lady lean forward...and the rest a mystery for those in the balcony seats. The Lady Of The Lake in Armor...doing her strip....Touchdown...Clay caught himself an armor arm....he held it close and being the generous knight he is - passed it back for another knight to have a go.
The Grail lantern ladies seem to be loving them some Clay lately....he beckoned at the lady doing the lantern transfer and she smiled so nice....He swayed with both arms in the air and a peace/victory sign with his left hand...he did kind of a sideways 'bend and snap' (a Clay tribute to the soon to close Legally Blonde?). Gettin' funky....Get down with your bad self Sir Robin...
Some enjoyable slomo horse riding tonight. Nice puffy cheeks with a still somewhat shy tongue..the tease...and then lowering down....oy my aching thighs...which I have a feeling I mind much less than Clay does...little staccato squats down to the ground....pulses..thighs..lower, lower, lower...Elizabeth I'm not dead yet...
Oh the soiling...great scream of fright...we got a wide stance kind of shuffle...low to one side and low to the other with a kind of rockin waddle....and then legs together, little jump backs...a kind of soiling, moon walk in place...
Knights Of Ki gave us a little variation on the Palin theme....the new montra is 'Drill Baby Drill' which got nice laughs. Then a little Deja Vu with 'Let's go put lipstick on that pig we found'.
You Won't Succeed On Broadway wowed -em tonight. This was such a subdued audience and they came to life for YWSOB. You could hear audible cheers and whistles for the first time this evening. And given the no Idol reaction that meant Clay lit up the NJUs. Nice laughs at every line. Modest tunic flip but hey a half moon is still celestial. I could hear a little 'wooh' from this non Idol knowing crowd. Then the preparation...audience cracked up at the hunched shoulders and agressive, hit of the keys all for...chopsticks...and then, black hat on head and wine goblet balanced, down on knees, right leg out and the audience burst into applause....slide on one, slide to the other....Papa and Mama and Uncle Moishe heard you...kneel down and hand over heart...your applause my audience, your applause...Gosh says the King.
The energy and genuine joy spread to Herbert (Tom Deckman) and Lancelot (Rick Holmes) in the Tower. They fed off the cheers, applause and yes even some NJU whistles.
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Post by Aiken4ClayInSeattleWA on Oct 4, 2008 21:41:20 GMT -8
Guard scene got huge laughs...Clay was leaning way to the side almost supported by that spear as he contemplated those ribbons and flowers with little body bounces...his face so intense and fascinated and still clueless...he was breaking up the audience just with his face and his moves....his hand tantalizingly grasping the ribbons of the spear as though the braid was so close yet so far...just his focus was enough to suggest the ribbon endeared guard so sure of himself and so wobbly and confused...And what modesty the tunic flip at the piano gave us was more than made up for in the Guard Tunic reveal when Guard 1 falls to the floor after Lancelot's sword gets him. Sometimes the fates are just with a revealing tunic show. Fate must love to show off nature's magnificence.
Peasant was a distinguished looking gentleman. He had to be cajoled to give his last name. And he firmly shook Clay's hand. Clay looked quite pleased. The classy folk know Clay Aiken is shake worthy....
Finale dance had Patsy (David Hibbard) doing a Find Your Grail lantern sway and Clay in the middle of Patsy and Bevedere doing a little party dance.
The King has toned down the goofy dancing and doing more of the dry 'sane man in the sea of insane' which helps. And he's pretty much stopped the slurring and hopefully over time is interaction with others on stage will grow. Lady Of The Lake does have a wonderful voice though she will hopefully grow into the 'goofiness' of the role over time. She doesn't quite have that eye wink that lets us know it's all one big joke but hey the 'Goofey Boys' are there to guide her. Always look on the silly side of life.
Stage door...yes it was Sherrie from Invisible. Clay walked by looking ever so handsome. I heard him answer 'Of course I remember you' with a big smile on his face. He said 'Laurie?' Oh Sherrie....and hugged her. Very sweet. He noticed she didn't have her necklace. Then someone must have asked who it was and Clay said it was the girl from the Invisible video. You could really see the joy in him when he talked to and about Sherrie. Sounds like a great memory for him.
I heard people at stage door saying what a great cast they have. I was up in the rafters tonight. The usher on the way upstairs said I was slumming tonight...well I usually do ticket booth but did the discount thing tonight. Ticket booth is worth a try cause you can get some great seats that way. It is cash or travelers check only. And with ticket booth you don't have a choice of seats so you have to take whatever they offer. The balcony was I'd say about 2/3rds full which I think is pretty good in this economy. Juniors was a ten minute wait which is really quick. Economy is hittin... Got to hang out with the oh so nice 5230fan.
Clay was taking pictures with folks and chatting away and looking mighty fine in his Carolina Hoodie. What a lovely...smile that man has among other fine things...
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