from the Pines -- via cellular modem--
The director is Alan Parker. As I understand it, Hallie was reading for the Vicky part, but the sound of her voice blasted Parker's circuits, convincing him to return to his beloved "Bugsy Malone" motif. All parts will be played by children, all characters will be gender swapped. Gia has already been cast -- Halley Joe What's-his-face from "Sixth Sense." A casting call is out for a plump Hassidic girl to play Abe.
As for me, I'm okay. Spent the day stocking up on ammo and looking for the quickest way west that doesn't involve metal detectors.
Kalifornia, here I come.
More reports from the road when feasible.
FPW