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Posted by: db105
« on: May 05, 2019, 03:23:57 pm »

I'm also happy to hear he's happy and doing well.  :)
Posted by: kalico
« on: May 05, 2019, 12:43:09 pm »

Hahaha... poor dad

That’s great that Ryan is doing so well and I hope they enjoy thier summer the both of them

Thanks for sharing I always like hearing about the older ones....

Enjoy your time with him and try not to smack him to hard for his cheeckyness


Hugs kal
Posted by: Jack
« on: May 05, 2019, 10:25:17 am »

Today is probably the last day I'm going to have much free time, so I'm going to try to do a few updates.

Ryan is my oldest college boy, so he seems like a good place to start.

I had actually posted this a couple of weeks ago.  I had written about his graduation, his summer plans and long term plans, posted it, then moved on to Mickey.  Then I started trying to do some math and ended up calling him.

"Why haven't I received your graduation announcement yet?"

"I'm not graduating this year, Dad."

"You told me you were!"

I could almost literally hear his eyes roll over the phone.

"I wasn't serious.  I just coudln't believe you couldn't remember."

He'll be home Friday.  I'm still trying to decide if 23 is too old to put over my knees for a serious spanking.

Anyway, Ryan is finishing his junior year, and he's probably on schedule to graduate next year.  While he's taking a heavy load, he was able to place out of some of the basic theater classes, because of his time at the arts high school, and his work on the tour.

He and Thomas are keeping their apartment this summer.  They're going to come home to visit (together and separately), but both of them have summer jobs working in a regional theater and teaching some theater groups. 

Besides that, I'm not sure what else to say for him.  He came home for Easter weekend, and he seems to be happy and healthy, he's pretty confidant about finals, and he's still loving everything he does in theater, so it seems like he's doing really well.
Posted by: David M. Katz
« on: September 29, 2018, 02:53:30 pm »

It is nice to have an update.
Posted by: Leti
« on: September 28, 2018, 11:44:44 pm »

Great!
I am glad that Ryan is doing good!

Hugs

Leti
Posted by: kalico
« on: September 28, 2018, 12:11:55 pm »

Aww thanks for sharing jack Ryan has always been one I like hearing about...

Happy he is doing good and everything is going ok for him...




Hugs kal
Posted by: Zyngaru
« on: September 28, 2018, 08:16:41 am »

It's nice when they call just to talk and catch up.

No problems, troubles or hardship.  Just a nice "How you Doing?  Wanted to chat a while."  Conversation.
Posted by: Jack
« on: September 28, 2018, 05:22:53 am »

I didn't realize how long it's been since I updated this!  I guess a lot of what I've said about Ryan has appeared in the more general 'college boys' sections.

To update, Ryan is still dating Thomas.  I don't know how serious they are, but they seem to get along great.  Thomas is 20 now (Ryan turned 23 a couple of weeks ago), but they started school together and are taking some of the same classes.

They're apartment is too small for me to share with another person, but they seem to be getting along fine.  Their living room is big enough for a few guests, and they have a decent sized 'dining area'.  They have a few people over to watch musicals or play board or card games.  Ryan would love to get a role playing game going, but he feels like he has too much other stuff going on, since he does all his school requirements, then also works with a regional theater which isn't too far from the school.

He called to chat last night, which is the reason I'm updating this now.  Nothing especially going on, he just felt like talking with Dad.  2016 was a really bad time for the Dallas Summer Musicals, and I'm not sure we went to three productions (I'm pretty sure they had both Wicked and Lion  King that year, but we've seen those several times now, and it's hard to get actually excited about them anymore).  On the other hand, this year we're really excited and even the least show they're offering is something we really want to see. 

Outside of that, there's really not a lot going on.  Thomas was at the library doing research, and Ryan just wanted to chat for a while.  It made me realize I should at least say he's doing okay, and that he seems pretty happy in his life.
Posted by: Jack
« on: October 21, 2017, 07:57:37 am »

Quote from: db105 on October 21, 2017, 03:34:40 am
I'm glad he's doing well, I hope his relationship with his new boyfriend brings him much happiness, and I think he's smart for going for his dream but also not closing other doors in case that doesn't work out.

Thanks, Daniel.

The honest truth is that Ryan enjoys performing at school, or in the small, local theaters, as much as he did touring.  That doesn't mention all the downsides to touring (are all the upsides to making a living doing what you love).  For now, he's happy, and that's what's important to me.
Posted by: db105
« on: October 21, 2017, 03:34:40 am »

I'm glad he's doing well, I hope his relationship with his new boyfriend brings him much happiness, and I think he's smart for going for his dream but also not closing other doors in case that doesn't work out.
Posted by: afinch
« on: October 20, 2017, 05:33:49 pm »

I actually saw The Lightning Thief at the Lucille Lortel.  Although I'm not the intended audience, I (and the other adults in the theatre) found it delightful.  The kids, and there were LOTS of kids, including lots of boys (a rarity in theatre-going in NYC) totally loved it.  Highly recommended, and smart marketing if musical theatre wants to have new generations of patrons.
Posted by: Jack
« on: October 20, 2017, 03:02:32 pm »

Quote from: Journey on October 20, 2017, 09:01:59 am
I just googled the play. It seems like it's pretty faithful to the book. Some lyrics are quotes from the book. I've been trying to get some of my students into watching plays, and this might be a good start. :) Hope we get our own version here!

Journey, I already wrote the Dallas Summer Musicals, requesting that they arrange for this show, and for exactly that reason - it would be a great intro for kids (especially boys).

And yes, Ryan died his hair for his previous role, but I side I thought he should audition a red-head, since the casting agents know hair dye exists.
Posted by: kalico
« on: October 20, 2017, 11:46:54 am »

Thank for the update on Ryan he is one of my favs to hear about... not that I don't like the others it's just that Ryan and his crew of boys that you have all the stories about.... I guess I feel closer to because of chat for so many years ,then all your stories and the forum so I'm a bit partial to your college crew

Happy this young man is still doing what he really loved bea and happy his life is going good
GOOD LUCK



Hugs kal
Posted by: Journey
« on: October 20, 2017, 09:01:59 am »

I just googled the play. It seems like it's pretty faithful to the book. Some lyrics are quotes from the book. I've been trying to get some of my students into watching plays, and this might be a good start. :) Hope we get our own version here!
Posted by: Journey
« on: October 20, 2017, 08:49:15 am »

!!! I didn't know that there was going to be a Broadway version of The Lightning Thief! How exciting! I disliked the movie but hopefully, the play will follow the source material a bit more closely. (Unless they want it to be stand-alone, in which case, probably not.)

I'll be interested to see how the action/adventure scenes play out, too. The first book is pretty episodic, so I'd like to see how that translates, too. Does Ryan have stage combat/gymnastics training?

Interesting song, too. I like the "good kid" parts. I suppose he sings that after he's given the quest. I hope Ryan gets the part! If he does, I suppose he'll be taking a leave of absence of sorts from school?

And, sorry, did you mean doing the audition for Percy with red hair? Ryan's a natural redhead, right?

You would definitely take Percy into your family. I definitely see that. Wouldn't matter that he comes with mythical monsters and all! :)