Goodbye Oil Hello Corn

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Well Des Moines has welcomed us with open arms, and decided to warm up a bit.  

We were expecting a winter wonderland, but its pretty calm.  I was actually walking around in a T-Shirt yesterday.

First off, let me include this pic with fan Anthony Berardinucci.  It was taken before Becky's injury.  Speaking of which, she is back and more badass than ever.  Also, a new edition to the ensem' is an army of JUICY flats.  To help the healing process of her toe, she now sports fashionable pink MARY JANEs most of the show.

But, yesterday also brought the first performance by CARA MASSEY, who is replacing Mamie whilst she ties the knot.  She is eating some serious scenery on stage, and its a blast hanging once again with a friend I made before I left the city.  A funny story: Cara and Cortney went to college together and haven't been in a musical with each other since PAJAMA GAME at UofM.

This theatre is spacious and nice, but a little weird.  Its multicolored and stadium seating. 

But, there is no middle isle.  We only saw this in one other place, Lansing. We are guessing it got grandfather claused in for safety reasons, but i cant imagine being claustrophobic or having the bladder of a squirrel.  OOFTA!!!!!!  Also, there have been some weird lighting things happening here in the land of corn.  Our first night, during the Harvard party seen we just lost all lights except for a few spotlights. Then last night, on the button of WHIPPED there where lights missing and moving window gobos.  Very bizarre......but it keeps it fresh.

OHHHH----i dont know how i could forget this.  So sunday matinee, we were joined backstage by the Bushes.  No, i dont mean the shrubs from MONTY PYTHON The Meaning of Life.  George Sr and Babs came to see our show.  They are apparently huge supporters of the HOBBY CENTER.  So, as I entered the theatre I passed some incognito Secret Service members in tweed.  Then, we were informed that they were coming backstage for pics at intermission.  OH HAPPY DAY!!!!  Most of us have never met a president, former or present.  So, it was great to see how friendly they were.  George was sporting a cane, but was still nimble enough to flirt with barbara calling her the SEXY LADY and she called him her Silver Haired Fox.  It was cute---that was until Amber had her buttocks cupped during a photo.  TRUE STORY......BUSH GRABBED HER TUSH.  I wish i had the picture that was taken, but according to our dressers that is a normal thing.  BUSH LIKES TO GRAB THE TUSH.  I guess its better than enjoying a sensible cigar!@#$

We have also started a new tradition called MAN MEAT MONDAYS.  I think this will include Y chromosome fellows venturing out for a great steak or burger.  This week was amazing, with a ridiculous bill above 400 bones. But, any meal that includes 12 oz Filet with fromage and a dessert for all 5 men cant be bad!!!!! 

And for those understudy fiends out there, Jay Garcia will be covering JOSH CAMPBELL all week.  

What other chaos will happen......stay tuned.