Doug will be taking some time from his trip to NYC to share with you his experiences with the show, his travels, his adventures, and other high-lights (and low-lights) as he participates in the New York City Fringe! Basically, Doug will share with you all whatever he feels is appropriate! If you have questions for Doug, you can email him here. But keep in mind, especially once the show starts, he might be a bit busy. Be patient if you are waiting for a reply (NY show producers and talent agents excluded). He promises to check in as much as possible.

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Mon. Aug. 20th - 1:29 AM

Hey everyone ... I'm home ... in my own little bed ... alone. New York was f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c (4th best city in the world!). I'm sorry I didn't blog much but I don't have a laptop. Michael and Kenny blogged quite a bit as they both had their laptops with them. Anyway, our shows went really well. We had small house for the first 4 shows but the people we did have were all very appreciative and all seemed to love the show. Last night was our final show and it was almost sold out and the crowd loved the show and (if I do say so myself) we were at the top of our game. What can I say? Everyone in the show loves and feeds off audience reaction and we chewed a little scenery last night. As you probably know, we got 2 great reviews and a couple of producers saw the show so...we're all keeping good thoughts.

We saw Spring Awakening and it was amazing and we saw Xanadu and it was great. You just sit and smile through the entire show. It is funny and campy and the 3rd hottest man on Earth is in it. $40 for on stage seats!!! How fucking fun was that? And it was Kenny's birthday so we all got to watch him have the time of his life on his birthday ... life is good.

Went to some great bars (met a really nice man), went to some great restaurants, a nice day in central park (for roller disco), had a great time with Orlando friends who came up, saw a few old friends, went to MOMA, got a well needed break from my horrid day job, and got to perform in NYC. What more could I ask for?

The apartment situation went better than I thought it would. Not good, just better than I thought it would. Big personalities and big gaps in age make for guaranteed drama and we had some but not a lot. We all came through it unscathed. Bruised maybe. Anyway, when we take the show up there again, I will be living with my new boyfriend and our beagle puppy.

Wanted to also send out a big thank you to David Dorman, Scott Penyak and Rich Charron. These guys have done so much (not just during this run) to help make Ladies a success. Thanks guys.

See ya.

BTW if you see me out buy me a beer ... that New York will wipe out a bank account!.

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Mon. Aug. 13th - 6:03 PM

Hi! I have been in NYC for 5 days now and it is glorious. We have done 2 shows and they have both gone really well. Tommy, Sam, and Michael have done their best and they have done fairly well in both shows but I have really shined. I think I was best on Sunday night ... no, I take that back ... Saturday I was magnificent. We have had a good time at night as well. Just quiet evenings ... a few drinks with friends and then home about 9.41 pm for light conversation and then to bed. I have not met anyone special. I made out with a Welsh boy last night but nothing serious. I got up early today and swam 2 miles in the East River. It was a great way to get the day going. We have no shows for 3 days now. I am going to Spring Awakening tonight ... I think it is for young people but I will see ... I think tickets were $100 so I hope I l-o-v-e it. I think I am going to a bar called Boots and Saddles (or something like that). It is just a hole in the wall in the Village but it is Asian night so ... there I am. I will let you know how it goes. Michael is going to the foot fetish party at the Eagle. We are all very excited about having the day off tomorrow. I love New York. I think I am going for a run now ... I will see you kids later.

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Sat. Aug. 11th - 7:40 AM

Hey! I am in NYC! Today is our first show. It is 7.30am and we are all up and getting ready. I am looking out the window at a cruise ship in the Hudson. Stunning views from up her. I am going to look particularly gorgeous today. A really handsome black man bought me several beers last night at the 9th Avenue Saloon. I came home about 9.00pm and went right to bed … don't know how over Misty's loudness in the living room. I am going to out act Tommy, Michael and Sam today, even though it is an ensemble piece. Going to see a show tonight that David Lee recommended … I hope it is good … (we don't always have the same taste). Then out to some leather bars. O.K. then … that is enough for now … I am going to the gym.