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Finals Night 1 - The Island Experience
Rory Scovel, Damonde Tschritter, Paul Myrehaug, Alex Borstein, Dylan Mandlsohn the Top of Brad Upton's Head, Tyler Boeh
Photo by Peter Greyy
Me? I get out of the car in the huge ferry line, run to the minimart, drop my Blackberry in a puddle, then run, literally, 3/4 of a mile to try to catch up with my ride. As my $#@*-year-old knees start to throb, I realize that Peter has already boarded the ferry, and it is pulling away.
Fortunately, I see the always-pleasant Damonde Tschritter and Paul Myrehaug, who kindly offer me transportation. We catch the next ferry. Phone is not happy. Nor is Paul happy, as his Canadian prairie body does not relate well to the boat experience.
I relate this to the audience during my "curtain talk." They laugh. "Welcome to Vashon!" they shout.
And welcome us they did. The Vashon Theatre is a 50's-era movie theater, still showing movies and the occasional live show, and is being lovingly restored by owners Eileen and Gordon. It was 3/4 full with Islanders: 35+, highly educated, financially comfortable. Pretty PC, too, at least until after intermission when the Cote du Rhone kicked in.
And helping to judge is actor/comedian Alex Borstein of MADTV, who also plays "Lois" on "Family Guy". Yeah - Lois was a judge. Bonus celebrity sighting: her husband, actor Jackson Douglas of "Gilmore Girls."
A great way to kick off the finals. And Mr. Blackberry dried out and is apparently working.
Happy Thanksgiving.
For the night: 1. Damonde 2. Paul 3. Dylan 4. Tyler 5. Rory
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