BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead

Subject: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 01:45 PM

After 10+ years away from the theatre... I have been cast as George Bailey in Theatre Windsors production of It's A Wonderful Life... And my wife Sarah is playing Mary...

I'm back on stage!

And I get to meet the Original Zuzu!
http://imdb.com/name/nm0342216/

How cool is that, eh!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 01:54 PM

Congrats, Clinton. Break a leg.

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Amos
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 10:00 AM

Good on ya, mate. Give 'em what for.


A

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Sorcha
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 10:25 AM

Congrats, bud!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Emma B
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 10:29 AM

Congratulations CH - a part to dye for?

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: gnu
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 10:42 AM

Congratulations Clint.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 11:02 AM

But will they let you wear any chain maille?**BG**

Congratulations!!!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: JennyO
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 11:16 AM

Good one, mate!

Enjoy!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 11:24 AM

Break both legs! Heck, break both arms, too! Likewise your wife....

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 11:31 AM

Clinton Hammond ... the latest matinee idol :)

congrats guy !!

sincerely,
sIx

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: number 6
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 11:34 AM

Oooops ... the post above was me.

The first post on the Mudcat with my new laptop .

now the cookie is set.

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 12:50 PM

"a part to dye for?"

If I had enough to part, it would be.... I'm gonna try to see if I can sell the wig idea to the director... The problem is, the theatres budget is 'zip-a-dee-do-da' (To quote the producer)

It's great to be back, strutting the boards as it were... 10+ years away from the theatre is too long away...

So, who's buying tickets?

LOL

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: jimmyt
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 01:57 PM

good deal Clinton. I always somehow took you as a closet thespian...

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 02:10 PM

Closet?!?!?!

I've been OUT for years and years and years mate!

LOL

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 02:25 PM

Saw the Thread title and thought !!WHAT!!????- Glad to see he hasnt got a rope on me after all - and as a Full Member of Equity , I also wish the usual quota of fractures C H !!!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 08:12 PM

If you haven't broken a leg by opening night, let me know, and I'll see if I can call in a favour... :-)

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Peace
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 08:15 PM

WOW! Clinton, that is really great news. I am very happy for you and your missus.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: number 6
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 08:17 PM

"If you haven't broken a leg by opening night, let me know, and I'll see if I can call in a favour"

Good one Foolestroupe!

Sorry Clinton, but I can't help but laff at that one. :)

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Peace
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 08:19 PM

The thread title threw me fo a while. Couldn't figure out why lead as opposed to gold or silver. NOW I understand.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 08:25 PM

Congratulations, but ya could've done better with the thread-title alliteration. Something like "Cannuck Curmudgeon Clinton Captures Casting Coup!"

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 08:33 PM

Wouldn't fit!

... as the Actress said to the Bishop...

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Peace
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 08:48 PM

It was me sis wot said that to the Bishop.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 08:57 PM

Like your booze eh?

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Peace
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 09:16 PM

If you're talkin' to me, I don't drink.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 10:18 PM

"thread-title alliteration"

Ummm... guys... it's from the movie...

"George Lassos The Moon"

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Chip2447
Date: 20 Sep 05 - 10:49 PM

Congrats Clinton and Sarah, Break a leg or two.

Chip2447

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 02:20 PM

I made the pape!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Janie
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 02:45 PM

Yer the one holding the rose, right? (just kidding). Congrats!

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: GUEST,Martin gibson
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 02:47 PM

Jimmy Stewart you are not and never will be.

I would rather watch the movie a 100 more times.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 03:00 PM

Why would I want to even TRY to BE Jimmy Stewart? One would have to be a moron to ever consider it an option.... Oh... right... that is you, MG... Whatever....

Met Karolyn Grimes last night at a reception in her honour... what a LOVELY lady! The world needs more people like her...

"Yer the one holding the rose, right?"
I wish! That kid is a WONDER to work with... if she did it right, she could be a superstar!

Thanks Janie!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: gnu
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 03:03 PM

I hope this is a positive step for you CH. Break a leg.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 03:06 PM

I've been having a blast being back into theatre, gnu! Been away too long...

ta!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Ebbie
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 03:15 PM

You are full of surprises, Clinton!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 03:19 PM

I've been accused of being full of worse, Eb!

LOL

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Don Firth
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 04:01 PM

Speaking of "break a leg. . . ."

A guy I went to high school with (great baritone voice, even when he was sixteen) did pretty well on Broadway. His name was Frank Bouley, and he was constantly being mistaken for Robert Goulet because of the similarity of names and because they sounded a lot alike. He auditioned for "Damn Yankees" and although he didn't get the part he wanted, he did get into the musical. He understudied the lead. When he heard on the radio that the lead had broken a leg, he admitted to a small leap of glee, thinking, "Now's my big chance!!" He was all ready to take over that evening, but shortly before curtain time and against his doctor's orders, the guy showed up wearing a walking-cast and proceeded to do the show anyway. He got a standing ovation. That's show biz!

Congratulations, Clinton! (Who plays Clarence?)

Don Firth

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: number 6
Date: 07 Dec 05 - 04:04 PM

Sendin lots of congrats out to ya CH!!

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: JennyO
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 08:24 AM

Congratulations Clinton! Hope you get more chances to tread the boards!

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: GUEST,leeneiaq
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 10:11 AM

Good show, Clinton. Playing a lead after 10 years away from the theatre is a real accomplishment.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 11:52 AM

Well, "Zuzu" liked it quite a bit.... "You did a wonderful job with your different interpretation of George Bailey, and believe me, I'd tell you if it sucked!" LOL

9 more shows to go....

Ta fer the wishes folks!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Metchosin
Date: 08 Dec 05 - 11:57 AM

You go Clinton....Congrats!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 09 Dec 05 - 11:27 AM

ta Metch!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Ron Davies
Date: 09 Dec 05 - 11:07 PM

Congratulations, Clinton. Non carborundum illegitimi--especially the one who commented earlier.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: C-flat
Date: 10 Dec 05 - 03:13 AM

It's a great role, I hope you're enjoyimg yourself.
Congrats!
C-flat

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 10 Dec 05 - 10:59 AM

I'd be having more fun if I wasn't sick as a dog!

LOL

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Donuel
Date: 10 Dec 05 - 01:18 PM

Good for you. I will now have the association that
everytime a bell rings, a troll gets his wings ;)

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Dec 05 - 03:17 PM

I didn't see anyone holding a rose, just the 2 page article about Grimes. Did I miss something in the link?

Congratulations, nonetheless. It sounds wonderful!

Some may think this is sacriligeous, but somehow, I think it may appeal to your sense of humour, CH: It's a Wonderful Life in 30 seconds

kat

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Once Famous
Date: 10 Dec 05 - 03:37 PM

Because Clinton. Jimmy Stewart personified the role. How can you improve on it? From what I have seen of your personality here, anyone who knows you would not attend, and the ones who do, would obviously be high.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Dec 05 - 03:46 PM

Jimmy Stewart is dead.

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 11 Dec 05 - 11:47 AM

To quote Sean Connery "He's a dead as Jullius Caesar"

We've been playing to raves... The show just keeps getting better and better and better... There's talk of adding 2 or 3 show nights... The problem is that the cast is HUGE and we likely won't be able to make schedule changes work this late in the season.... But here, at only half way through the run, we've already broken all the attendance/income records for Theatre Windsor... after this afternoon (sold out again) we'll still have 4 more shows to do...

Thankfully I'm gonna get a few days off though, cause wouldn't ya know, I got a bitch of a head/chest cold... Got a voice like 5 miles of broken glass right now... luckily curtain doesn't go up till 2 PM...


"I didn't see anyone holding a rose"
Pic here
Concentrate on the little girl in the night-dress... she's gonna be a superstar someday!

Subject: RE: BS: ClintonHammond Lassos Lead
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Dec 05 - 02:38 PM

Very kewl, thanks, CH and congrats!