(EDITOR'S NOTE: Cooper High School fine arts chairman Tim Haynes will make his New York theatrical debut as an actor and a playwright this weekend. He was accepted into a prestigious Horton Foote workshop at the Ensemble Studio Theatre in New York City. While in the Big Apple, he will be blogging about his experiences.)

Another busy day - without much sleep. Is this the city that never sleeps? I can't remember, but if it isn't - it should be. And about those free hot dogs - its true. At least they said they were free and if I paid for them, I have no idea how they got my money. I have a feeling I paid for them somehow, though. hummmmmmm

Performance this afternoon of TYCHO. Another great audience and a good show. I think it may have been a little better than last night. It felt better, anyway.

And on a another note, I had a call from the actor I had cast as Chester and he had to drop out. Not exactly what I wanted to have happen because I really need Chester to be played by a middle aged black actor. The role of Chester is somewhat based on a man that lived and worked in Roscoe. He was a great guy and very much a part of the community. I have been on the phone trying to locate another actor, but without luck. I am still working on that and awaiting return messages. I'm not that worried about it - something will turn up. Maybe it's one of those window/door opportunities - -time will tell.

Must run for now. Meeting Toryn and Haley in a few minutes and then dinner and then rehearsal at 7:00 - can't wait.
More later.
tim