Critics Pick!

Basic Training is a New York Times Critics Pick. It has been a huge pleasure shaking everyone's hand after the show and there is so much goodwill surrounding the show. As long as I can look the audience in the eye after the show as they leave the theater and personally thank them for an hour of their time and $35 bucks of their hard earned (especially now) money then I believe that the show will continue to do well. The audience numbers still aren't exactly where we'd like them to be but there is no denying the quality of the people who come to see Basic Training. Hopefully you can assist us in getting some more people like you through the doors.

My wife is visiting family in England and it warms my heart to hear that she is happy and enjoying her time there. Family is so important to her and as we start a family of our own we have a different understanding of what it stands for. Who knows what kinds of challenges the future will bring to families. Unfortunately I won't get to spend my birthday (Nov 3) with any family but that void is slightly smaller now that my Tops In Blue family has come into town and supported me here and there. I feel ten feet tall when I see a member of Tops In Blue in the audience because much like troops who served together in the field we have a connection that you can't put into words. Ever been a part of something bigger than yourself? My first was Tops In Blue, then Caesar's Magical Empire at Caesar's Palace, Akeelah and the Bee (I was the Postman) and now Basic Training.

Next stop...more feature films!