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posted by James Reel

    Late yesterday afternoon I received an e-mail from the head of the Catalina Players advising me not to drive across town to see her play last night, because there’d be no performance. It seems that an inspector from Atria Bell Court Gardens, whose lovely little Academy Hall is home to the theater company, had just told them they had to move their stage back a foot and a half. This just before opening night. I don’t know both sides of the story, so I won’t comment on this odd situation, but I confess I was relieved not to have to go out last night. I’ve got plenty else to do. Between now and late Sunday afternoon, I must review two other plays and write two previews for the Tucson Weekly, edit an art review by Margaret Regan for the Weekly, finish preparing the index for a book about Arizona sheriffs, write a profile of violinist Jennifer Koh, and proofread two chapters of somebody’s dissertation. First thing Monday I need to start proofreading a book about arthritis, and start reviewing some CDs for Fanfare. Plus the usual fun and frivolity here at KUAT-FM. I’ll wave to you when I come up for air.