365 and Facebook Status Updates

There's a new post over at 365 Sketches. You find it by clicking HERE.

I Believe...

...that doing your taxes sucks. Especially when you know there are billion dollar U.S. corporations who have found ways to not pay taxes. If they have the same right as an individual, why don't I have the same rights as a corporation?

...that procrastination is a form of preparation. Watching instant movies on Netflix helps me get just the right mental outlook to tackle sweeping the floors.

...that if you don't have a vision for what you want, you're flying blind and keeping your fingers crossed that you find a landing strip before you find a mountain side.

...that I'm really tired of how much time and energy the GOP spends on making sure you know how much they disapprove of whatever Obama does, even when it's in line with goals they've had for decades. You lost. He won. You're grown ups. Get over it and do the job your were elected to do.

...that it's probably better to have loved and lost than to have not loved at all, but it doesn't help you figure out where that next hand job is coming from. Did I say "hand job"? I meant "love."

Audition for Robot vs. Dinosaur

AUDITION NOTICE

Robot vs. Dinosaur is NOW CASTING for its new show, "12 Angry Sketches," a fun, high energy scripted sketch revue.

AUDITION TIME:

Saturday, April 17, 2010
at CORNELIA ARTS BUILDING (1800 West Cornelia), Studio B.

Slots available each hour from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. The audition will be cold readings from the script with some improv.

PERFORMANCES:

DONNY’S SKYBOX, Friday’s at 9 p.m. from June 4-June 25
(Important: You must able to make all performances to audition.)

CASTING:

Looking for a variety of MALES and FEMALES. This will be a large cast show. It will be a fun time and a great opportunity for all levels of experience.

To sign up for a time slot, please email your name, phone number and preferred time slot to gwendling@gmail.com. (Slots begin at 10 a.m./11 a.m./12 p.m/1 p.m./and 2 p.m.) I will reply to confirm your slot.

Please bring headshots and resumes (if you have them) to the audition, as well as your availability for rehearsals from now through June 4th.

For more info about RvD check out our blog: www.rvdchicago.blogspot.com

I Believe...

...that there is no heaven. If you spend this life focused on going to a blissful afterlife, you're missing - or avoiding - living now. And if I'm wrong, then I have a pleasant surprise coming my way. What? You don't get into heaven if you don't believe in it. I find that difficult to buy. Which Bible is that in? That puts me and many decent people in the same category as murderers and pedophiles. Seems a bit harsh for being pragmatic. Maybe there are levels. I get into heaven, just not into the VIP rooms. Instead of a halo and wings, they hand me a bucket and mop.

...that if you spend your time trying to be liked by as many people as possible, then you live your life like it's a big blob of Play-Doh that other people get to shape. Be your own Fun Factory.

...that John McCain will say and do whatever he thinks will make his constituents like him. He now says he never said he was a maverick. My mother suffers from Alzheimers. If he's not pandering, I am concerned.

...that you can keep your iPad and your iPhone. Love my MacBook, but I'm fine with a book and my non-AT&T Blackberry Tour.

...that the best stress reliever is rubbing my cat's belly. Corporations should strongly consider cat belly breaks. People who are allergic to cats are going to hell. It's in the Bible.

Hey, World...

We'll be doing all 365 sketches here in Chicago June 3 - 13. If you can't make it and you, your theater company, comedy group, book club, cult, militia, whatever, want to put up a "365" show, you're welcome to. The only stipulation is that it has to fall within June 3rd and June 13th. Contact me at joejanes1065@gmail.com and we can work out the details.

Peace, Love, Dope,

Joe

I Believe...

...that there's nothing inherently wrong with being a republican or republican ideals. The problem is that the GOP has abandoned their core principles and replaced them with fear mongering and hypocrisy. The result being they now have tea baggers, right wing extremists and militia groups who claim them as their own. Nice company. I'd rather hang out with Obama than any high profile republican any day. Except for Steele. Apparently that dude knows how to party.

...that the best Chicago theater is still out there and being done. It's done on a dime, with a lot of gut, and with people smoking real cigarettes on stage.

...that Sandra Bullock shouldn't be so surprised. I mean, look at the guy. Women who are attracted to bad boys shouldn't be shocked when they act like bad boys.

...that if you yell on the senate floor that health care reform will bring Armageddon then you shouldn't wonder why all the mouth breathers are up in arms and inciting violence. However, if you are a God-fearing Christian anti-evolution mouth breather, isn't Armageddon good news? It's the event before the second coming of Christ.

...that Ricky Martin is very brave since he built a career on the ladies wanting to get all La Vida Loca in his tight trousers. But anyone surprised that Ricky Martin is gay was also flabbergasted by George Michael, Clay Aiken, Rock Hudson and Liberace. Yes, Don. Liberace was gay.

Biting and Smiling

Hey! It's Bite and Smile!

A new website is being built devoted to 365 Sketches. You can see how much has not been done on it by clicking HERE.

I am currently in the midst of rewrites for 365, so it will be awhile before I'm back to updating Bite and Smile on a daily basis. You will certainly find at least a weekly update.

IMPORTANT SURVEY

I am pitching a project and want to know which show you would most want to see based on the title. Please leave your response in the comments section. Thanks.

"Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis Sade"

"Munster Go Home! as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade"

"The Saga of the Viking Women and Their Voyage to the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade"

“Bio-Dome as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade"

“Cocktail as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade"

"Yor, the Hunter from the Future as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade"

"Stroker Ace as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade"

“St. Elmo’s Fire as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade"

“Star Trek V as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade"

“Disco Godfather as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade"