From:  Sue Gree@aol.com        


Hi All!
Myrna gave you the basics of Saturday night so I'm going to fill in the
emotional parts.
As the day approached, I became more and more excited and nervous.  I
couldn't believe that I would actually be seeing Scott from the first row and
get to meet him in a more informal situation than at a Con.  Myrna and I
began by exchanging MORE videotapes of Scott (hence the name "tapeworms") We
were too nervous too eat much.  Jenn and Karen joined us as we were finishing
dinner.  Jenn came in from Boston and Karen from NY for this special event.
There was even a woman from Indianapolis.  The theater was small--only 400
seats, 20 seats across.  The first performance I tried to concentrate on the
reading itself, instead of just on the actors (especially Scott).  I have a
book of Oscar Wilde's writings that described the trials.  It helped to have
this background.  Malcolm wore a double-breasted tux with a green carnation
boutionnaire.  Scott wore a black cashmere crewneck sweater, black pleated
wool pants and a black and silver belt with a large silver buckle.  No white
socks in sight!  He even wore black dress shoes.  He finally wore some new
clothes for the occasion.  His hair is still short, but not as short as in
The Invaders and is slightly reddish.  Although I prefer his hair longer,
this longer, short haircut looked good.  He looked at ease and as if he was
enjoying himself.  It was a demanding evening as they were both speaking for
1 1/4 hours each performance and had only 1/2 hour break.  During the second
performance, Malcom seemed a bit tired towards the end.  He had the most
dialogue.  The show was riveting.  After the last performance, Scott and
Malcom were presented with flowers and the producer was called up to be
presented with a bouquet.  Scott suggested that they applaud the audience.
Then, one of the school organizers of the program called out Chelsy Bakula
and Chris McDowell to the stage.  They looked self-concious as only 11-12
year-olds can.  Chelsy has long blonde hair and is quite short.  As they
walked off the stage, Scott encircled Chelsy with his arm.  We mingled in the
foyer waiting for the stars to appear.  The anticipation of the crowd was
palpable.  As Scott entered, the crowd patiently waited to speak to him.  I
had planned all these things to say to him but of course promptly forgot most
of them.  I chatted with Scott for a short time and got my picture taken with
him.  I was concious of all the other people waiting so I didn't want to
monopolize his time.  After I  talked to him, I realized that I had forgotten
to have him sign the photo I had brought with me so I got in line again.
This time, he wasn't quite as busy, so we talked longer.  I relayed the
questions from the AOLeapers.  He has no upcoming projects at this time.  I
asked him about the rumor that he would be appearing in Company.  He said he
had heard the rumor, and it was untrue.  He was amazed at how far some people
came to see the show and that so many of us had bought tickets for both
performances.  I told him a little about our AOL network of Leapers and how
we should get a quantity discount on videotape and postage.  I told him he
really needs to get On-line and he said that he knows he should.  He is so
gracious and easy to talk to.  I even got a hug!  He told me how exhausted he
was because he had had to be there so early.  Jay kept trying to pull him
away as it was getting late, but Scott, being the gentleman he is, didn't
want to disappoint anyone.  He stayed until midnight.  I talked a length to
Jay and thanked him for letting us know when Scott is appearing places.  I
asked if he would tell someone whenever Scott is appearing, including
entertainment t.v. shows, and he says he usually tells Margaret.  Some of us
waited by Scott's and Malcolm's cars for them to  leave.  Malcolm came out
first so we chatted and I had my picture taken with him.  He was amazed that
so many of us came to both shows and wanted to know which one was better.

I told Malcolm that the 2 performances were different.  One wasn't better
than the other.  He noticed that the dynamics of the audience were different
in each one.  His son then came out bouncing a basketball and they left.
Finally, Scott and Chelsy came out and piled into the Trooper.  Scott had
thrown on a flannel shirt as a jacket and was wearing his glasses.  He waved
to us a he drove off.  Myrna, Sue, and I then met at a coffee shop to try to
decompress.  I still couldn't sleep until after 3:30.  
The whole experience was unbelievable.  The comaraderie of my fellow leapers
has been fantastic!  I feel like I have made so many good friends through
this common bond that we have.  I tried to express this to Scott and let him
know how much we all support him in whatever he does.  He really seems to
appreciate us.  I think that is part of his appeal.  He seems like the
properly brought up, polite boy next door.  The fact that is so good looking
is merely an added perk <g>.
I can't wait to see everyone at LeapCon!

Sue