What Part of New York is This? - Friday 4/3/2009

Why, it's CSI: New York, of course! There were directions cards tacked up at my freeway exit on the way home tonight that led me to this site, where CSI:New York has been/will be filming. I wonder if they'll do some sort of color process on these hills?

There's a lot of filming done out here. CSI classic, Duel (1972), Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Reno 911, Bones, etc., etc. Lots of nice quiet winding roads.



And just wanted to share this lovely moment. The Palmdale High School chorale sang at the Barnes & Noble in support of a local literacy project. A percentage of sales went to the project.

The chorale is award-winning and that wasn't a surprise to hear after a few minutes of listening to them. I love that they wear tuxes and long black dresses, too. The director chose terrific songs and uses complex and moving arrangements, weaving the voices together in a varied selection of hymns, pop tunes, and songs from other cultures.

Nice little surprise for our Friday evening.

Here's an article I found about the dirctor, Mike McCullough.

Destined for Stardom? - Thursday 11/20/2008

These guys were filming outside Papoo's Hot Dog Show when I drove past them on my way home. I actually circled the block to go back and get this shot.

I think the one guy is a waiter and the other guy is going to don the French fry costume.

There was only one other guy on this shoot. He grinned when he saw me taking the photo. Wish I'd been able to include him. (He's to the left.)



Apparently, it takes a lot of prep to play French fries.

He should maybe come down to the acting studio that took up residence next to my office and try the Meisner Method. I think hollering "My carton is red!" at a fellow actor for fifteen minutes would help him.