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Editor Another Opening, Another Show... By the time you
read this the DCBA will have hosted the sold-out 2007 performance
of its annual musical, Judge’s Nite; the homage to passive-aggressive
bench-bar relations that began as a small, amateurish, experiment
30-odd years ago and has mellowed with each succeeding performance
like fine wine. It is too early to tell whether this year’s vintage
has degenerated into mean-spirited ridicule or hit the bright notes
of parody: but I have high hopes. And while a number of veterans have
left the show, this year we have been graced by a flurry of bright-eyed
new participants with prodigious talent. And speaking of talent; it
was not long ago that I myself sat in hushed reverence of the 2005
Judge’s Nite cast (the very people who volunteer their time selflessly
at the Bar Association) and was inspired at once to throw my hat into
the ring. Those of you who saw last year’s performance will remember
me as Judge Burke, George Wendt, and panicky lawyer #2 (my breakout
role). This year I’ve returned a tad more seasoned and, to my own
surprise, a bit of an "insider" by comparison with the newer
cast members.
So with Judge’s Nite
2007 in the can (that’s showbiz talk), I thought I would throw
out a few ideas for next year’s production. Not that director/writer
Kevin Millon and writer/musical director Patrick "Skippy"
Hurley will want to change things in 2008, but just in case they
want to try something funny next year I have some suggestions. DISCLAIMER:
To complain about that last comment feel free to send an e-mail, or
to berate me in person schedule an appointment with my office by calling
1-900-bad-tast (the "e" is silent). And now, without further
adieu (that’s comic misuse of language), some thoughts for
next year: Wheaton Legal Theme: A rag-tag
group of legal aid lawyers struggles against the man
in DuPage County, only to find that the man is actually
Chief Judge Anne Jorgensen. Hilarity ensues. Catch Phrase:
I’ll get those charges dropped faster than you can say
"illegal search and seizure" Songs: Meat Loaf,
Smiths, Led Zeppelin, Beastie Boys, AC/DC Finale: Kid Rock
performs "Cowboy" at the DuPage County Judicial
Complex. The Big O’Bama Theme: Chicago’s
very own Junior Senator turns on the charm, turns out the
vote, and turns DuPage County upside down on his way to Washington.
Hilarity ensues. Catch Phrase:
I’ve been in politics for almost 2 years. Am I President yet? Songs: 80’s rock,
techno (Jam on it, Pump up the Volume), punk rock. Finale: A reunited
AHA! sings "Take on Me" at the bar association. Scenes
from a Courthouse Theme:
3 cases, 3 back-stories, 6 lawyers, 1 judge. Cases
take place in real time in a single courtroom and hallway.
Hilarity ensues. Catch Phrase:
I’m out of order? You’re out of order! This whole system’s
out of order! Songs: Jethro
Tull, Jim Carroll Band ("People who Lied") Finale: Theme
to "Justice for All" over a montage of laughing
characters. What do you think? Don’t quit my day job? Sound off at mmhedayat1@gmail.com and as always, thank you for your support. Mazyar M. Hedayat, Editor |
