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Whazzup with PHI

[Part 2]

As promised here is the rest of the interview with PHI about his upcoming projects.

[And Various Misadventures]

Noph: So how's it all shake out again, is it Pipes, Cannes, Elvis?

PHI: Well the SCO/SCC Majestic Pipes was a one nighter, and it's come and gone- though that Poulenc "Gloria" really sticks with you- especially after you've performed it full out- i mean, i literally wake up singing "qui se des, adexteram patris- scares the living daylights out of the dog...

Noph: You have a good time with that?

PHI: What scaring the dog?[throaty laugh] hmmm- makes for satisfying music making. A full symphony orchestra is thrilling to sing with...

Noph: Whats going on with Discovering Elvis? Is there music?

PHI: Uh huh huh-

Noph: lol... is it a band?

PHI: [still laughing] It's a very funny, it's a mad caper for sure, a backdrop of an Elvis karaoke contest, so it's more of a soundtrack- which i think lends itself to the self reverential aspects of it as a piece of theatre- because Elvis movies, were all so heavily soundtracked- there's poetry in that design, it's also has it's share of respectable homage to the King of Rockn'Roll- and so i'm really looking forward to performing some of Elvis' biggest hits, y' know- it's a great gig.

Noph: Your a stone cold natural freak aren't you?

PHI: Woah, Elvis-Vegas- '69- how'dyknow that refer'nce??

Noph: I do my research,

PHI: OK. 'nuff said- anyways, i luv The Vic Playhouse in Petrolia, it's state of the art, and has a great feel to it- it's a good size, but still feels intimate.

Noph: Are you dying your hair?

PHI: Not sure just yet.

Nophi: How many times have you dyed your golden lockes for a role?

PHI: C'mon that's a gentlemans secret.

Noph: I know, but i'm asking you.
PHI: Good one, i've never really counted, four or five times i guess. I find wigs a little cumbersome- then again with the dye, you can't swim under water or your hair will turn green- a la The Incredible Hulk...

Noph: Right, and your quite the swimmer, judging by the aquaman pic on the GOT PHI page.

PHI: [another throaty laugh] Well, i like swimming, always have, had my bronze red cross pretty early-

Noph: Ever have to use it-

PHI: What mouth to mouth?

Noph: No, i'm sure you've used that-

PHI: [serious] Well, i think anytime you've studied or trained in a particuliar way, it certainly informs some of your actions from time to time- but really that feels like a different kind of story-

Noph: Sure- o-k- Mr. Sensitive.

PHI: I'd rather not tempt fate-

Noph: Geeze superstitious too!

PHI: C'mon-

Noph: [laughing uncontrollably]

PHI: LAUGH it up fuzz ball!

Noph: Sorry- ahem, i just think it's a funny story... kind of cute.

PHI: Well let's save it ok. . for next week... or month!

Noph: Sure. ok. So back to Cannes-

PHI: If not this year- next.

Noph: So the beaches are safe- either way-

PHI: You not gonna let it go, are y'?