I just learned about the passing of soprano June Bronhill, who died last week in Sidney, Australia. My favorite audition story concerns her - I sang I Know Now (the big love duet) from Robert and Elizabeth for my first professional musical theater audition, and the director turned out to be her nephew! Small world. It brought back good memories for him (even thought I didn't get cast). If you don't know her music, find a copy of Robert and Elizabeth. The Soliloquy for Elizabeth is a killer, and Ms. Bronhill is absolutely incredible.

I've adopted the idea of Cindy Sadler's theme of the year (at least she's the one I think I first heard it from). No more resolutions. My theme for 2005 is:


The Year Of The Businesswoman