moments in the dust

My day job is very stressful. Its very difficult to work for people who don't operate as a team, and many days while working I want to pull my hair out. But every once in a while I am reminded why I'm doing what I'm doing. I've served just about every demographic imaginable world wide.... we get it ALL at the diner where I sing and wait tables. I've been lucky enough to make some really great connections with humankind in my experience there.
All summer long I have had visits from my Boston family, who randomly decided to adopt me, which i totally dig. They are a group of proud mommas and their talented kiddos and i think they are the bees knees. Ofcourse my friends from New Jersey and Long Island always brighten a gloomy work day. I love embarrassing birthday girls or brides to be, and when parties of beautiful southern ladies come in and request "Stevo"- it warms my heart.
Last night was a great night at work, and among many great tables my favorite was four year old little girl, Erin. She was there with with 3 wonderful family members and from the second Erin plopped down at table 22, I knew we were about to be best friends. And we were. This was the coolest little girl I have ever met. I asked her take care of a plush CookieMonster doll while I was working because I was busy. She, of course was all about it. She went to see Wicked with her family and they came back for dessert. Erin is awesome. It made me really miss teaching at Crestmont Elementary. Those kids were my heart. And although I don't think I'll ever have kids of my own...I'm really looking forward to being an awesome uncle :)

I'm about to head into the city for Broadway After Dark rehearsal. It seems to be shaping up rather nicely. Septemebr 25th, midnight @ Iridium Jazz Club. Click Here for tickets.

Broadway After Dark

I'm in rehearsals for this fun little cabaret called "Guys Gone Wild", basically Brooks productions is giving a fun opportunity to some young and studly gentlemen (much like myself) to perform for friends and important new york people. The night promises some great performances, and what would a Jen Brooks production be without a little scandal?
In one of the songs I have to be in my underwear... yikes. A lot of the other guys in the show have been on strict work out regiments, diets and such... the fact that i have to be in my skimpies in front of a packed house has actually had the reverse effect on on me. I have had no self control, eating everything in sight. Now my fat jeans are bustin' and the show is less than two weeks away. Is it too late? eh, I've never really been one to care about that stuff too much.

So I found out that the tour of A Christmas Carol that I'm doing is bringing back over half of our cast from last year. These people are really special to me, I'm glad we got to share such a great experience last year, and we get to do it all over again! I'm also excited to keep my blog updated while on the road- I always have amazing stories.

I'm heading into work for day 4 in a row. Stardust is an exhausting job, but hopefully tonight will be an easy shimmy.

I've neglected to do my video blog series for the past month, but they will be coming back soon due to popular demand :)

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Wow. This is so exciting. Thanks to the amazing Jeff Washburn (aka the FBK), for launching my new website. He is so incredibly talented. One of my favorite parts of my website is the "Stevo's Soapbox" link... I've had a blog before, but I'm thrilled to start a new one directly linked to my website. I'm hoping to update this atleast weekly, keeping anyone who wants to follow posted on my New York life... also when I go on my national tour in November...thats when the stories get really good.
Earlier today I returned from Atlantic City. I had a little get away with my partner in crime Heather. Her parent's have a beautiful home there and they are always so kind and hospitable when we go for a visit. Hot tub, vino, great food, and always plenty of laughs and relaxation.
It's back to the salt mines of Ellen's Stardust Diner tomorrow. Bill's to pay and kids to feed, I gotta make that money!
I promise I'll have a more interesting post tomorrow... but for now, I must go wash dishes.

peace,
stevo

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