A Refreshing Alternative

Posted by Lucas on January 4, 2010

School Shows

Dear Readers,
Forgive the irregularity and slight awkwardness of this situation—two bloggers for one show? A tag-team effort on this, the first show of this most glorious year; indeed, this glorious decade!? Did you know what I just did there is called an “interrobang?” Did you!?

Lest you think that I am merely encroaching on Miller’s turf—allow me to explain. Miller and I both agreed to blog for the Trumbull show. The powers that be, however, decided to give Miller a head start, shall we say. Having learned English when he came to this country at the age of 23, Miller is at a decided disadvantage when it comes to the challenging task of blogging. While his skills are admirable and his Icelandic accent barely detectable at this point, I graciously agreed to give him a two-entry handicap. But now—but now, Miller. The gloves come off. Onto the show!

What are we doing here? Learning a song? Learning a fabulous song Ricky wrote about the pros and cons of wearing uniforms to school?

The song makes as convincing an argument I’ve ever heard for the abolition of uniforms at Trumbull. I’m sure you will feel the same way.

Miller mentioned the “Famous Hot Dogs” number, a brilliant collaboration between him, Philip, and Marla. You may notice that same story peeking out of the corner of this handsome photo of Caleb, Jason, Donnell, and Elizabeth. Can you spot it?

We spent time learning the closing number, as well. With additional songs by Geoff “Condi” Rice and yours truly, attendees of this show (Friday morning, 10am, 5200 N. Ashland Ave.) are in for an aural treat of unprecedented proportions. Don’t sleep on this one, ladies and gentlemen. Years from now, when we’re known only as the “CTA generation” by our grandchildren, this show will burn brightly as a moment when, if only for a brief hour, the decade held truly limitless possibility.