Between the ever growing "backyard project" and my son's upcoming high school graduation and college drama (every pun intended), it's been near impossible to spend any time dumpster diving, er, I mean Vault prospecting.
Well, back to a quick stop in the Vault.
Today's find? One of Muriel's treasures:
(When I have more time, I'll scan some of the interior ads in this full 9" x 12" program; they're classics!)
This one is her 1965 run in the "The Pajama Game" where she managed to get 5th billing:
Looks like this was when Barbara Eden was just about to explode onto the TV screen, and John Raitt was reeling them in with his dulcet-toned voice. Muriel got 5th billing - pretty darned good.
Gaining notoriety is a funny thing; I know my kid's been going through this with his college stuff. We're awaiting the "official" notification from one of the top theatre programs, but unless there's financial aid involved (or one of you has a rich uncle willing to help cover the exorbitant cost), it's going to be interesting. Of course, it's very helpful that his back-up is also one of the top theatre programs (gee, Boston or UCLA? - that's a great conundrum to have...).
On a wonderful exciting side note: my husband and I have created the programs for the high school drama production department for 2 years (and we've pledged to do 2 more years for free tickets - after all, some of my other kids will be there for 2 more years!).
It's a fantastic performing arts program at MHS (you can see what a great training ground it's been for my son in both music and theatre), and we just found out the drama department has been chosen as one of the U.S. high schools invited to participate in the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2011. Pretty darned exciting. Congratulations to Elke Matzen and Susane Byrne. I can't imagine two more dedicated or deserving educators!
Ok, I have to get with the program and get back to daily life. Here's hoping for top billing, and soon.
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