You two carried me through that war. Now I need you to carry me just a little bit further. If you can.

Tracy ,'The Message'


Lost: OMGWTF POLAR BEAR  

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Amy - Apr 17, 2005 4:18:29 pm PDT #7671 of 10000
Because books.

The room was full of stargazer lillies floating in glass bowls with floating candles, and the lighting people beamed island pictures on the walls.

This sounds absolutely lovely. I'm so glad it went so well -- and I so wish I could have been there. I swear, if I ever have a big party, I'ma hire Allyson and Kristen to organize it.


Allyson - Apr 17, 2005 4:31:04 pm PDT #7672 of 10000
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica

Oh! And! I got to have a microphone! And I had a CAPTIVE AUDIENCE!

Also, for pre-party, Maya hired a sound designer to have actors do those airport announcements in between songs, so that as people were sitting in the "pre-flight" lounge with their cocktails, a woman's voice would come over the intercom and say, "Paging John Locke. John Locke, please pick up the nearest white courtesy phone..."

Which was loved. And our deejay on Saturday mixed Leavin' on a Jet Plane with Bob Marley.

Leeeeavin on a jet plane...everting's gonna be alright, everting's gonna be alright...don't know when I'll be back again...

And! And I probably shouldn't say this, but am gonna, because it was just so awesome.

We didn't expect HP or DDK to come, it was a surprise we learned about on Friday night and then DDK on Saturday an hour before.

So of course, the entourages caused the bar bill to exceed expectations, causing us great worry. But the show picked up the whole tab. Just said, "hey, the fans buy these drinks, give us the bill, we're honored to be here."

And that happened quietly, with no fanfare.

The night before, one of the producers stopped by the gathering of fans who went bowling on his way home from a party, and picked up their tab.

It was just this amazing amount of graciousness. Very honored to have been there and had a hand in making it happen.


Allyson - Apr 17, 2005 4:47:25 pm PDT #7673 of 10000
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica

Oh! And we made gift bags for all the attendees. Our friend Maeline got licensing for three of the songs on the show, so we were able to burn a CD for each of the attendees as a souvenir. Also in the goodie bags were a Snickers bar, a bottled water, Lost energy drink (Hansen's donated six cases), Popgurls bookmarks, a tv guide with evangeline lilly on the cover, and the weekend program.

We raised over 5K for Children's Defense Fund.

Harold Perrineau wins "best entrance into a party, evah." He burst into the room and hit the dance floor, dancing with fans.

Greg Grunberg got on the phone to a fan or two who couldn't make it when passed random cells.


Consuela - Apr 17, 2005 4:54:54 pm PDT #7674 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Allyson, that all sounds marvelous. You done good.


§ ita § - Apr 17, 2005 4:59:04 pm PDT #7675 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Harold Perrineau wins "best entrance into a party, evah." He burst into the room and hit the dance floor, dancing with fans.

That made my heart go thumpetty thump for a couple reasons -- one -- that man knows how to work a dance floor, and then there was the whole "Dear lord, how can I stop them from mobbing him???"

It's probably a good thing he was so tired.


Polter-Cow - Apr 17, 2005 5:01:24 pm PDT #7676 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Also, for pre-party, Maya hired a sound designer to have actors do those airport announcements in between songs, so that as people were sitting in the "pre-flight" lounge with their cocktails, a woman's voice would come over the intercom and say, "Paging John Locke. John Locke, please pick up the nearest white courtesy phone..."

Ha! That's awesome.

So of course, the entourages caused the bar bill to exceed expectations, causing us great worry. But the show picked up the whole tab. Just said, "hey, the fans buy these drinks, give us the bill, we're honored to be here."

And that happened quietly, with no fanfare.

The night before, one of the producers stopped by the gathering of fans who went bowling on his way home from a party, and picked up their tab.

And that is double awesome. Major props to them.

Sounds like a wonderful evening. Congrats on a successful shindig, Allyson, and thanks for telling us about it.


Tamara - Apr 17, 2005 5:48:33 pm PDT #7677 of 10000
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.

I had a good time, Allyson.

Thanks for all your efforts.


sumi - Apr 17, 2005 6:05:54 pm PDT #7678 of 10000
Art Crawl!!!

Glad it went so well -- it certainly sounds like it was a fun time.


DavidS - Apr 17, 2005 7:06:44 pm PDT #7679 of 10000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Wow, Allyson, that sounds fantastic. You really know how to throw a shindig. You have a truly magical ability to create a safe and fun space for fans and creators and actors to meet and take pleasure in each other's company. It ain't easy and it could go wrong in so many ways - but it never does when you set it up. Congratulations. Sounds like it was lovely for the fans and for the cast. I bet the cast members who couldn't come will be jealous!


JenP - Apr 17, 2005 7:28:37 pm PDT #7680 of 10000

I loved the DVD, the best, I think. The producers filmed the cast saying hello to the fans, saying they wished they could celebrate with us.

I love that.

Sounds like a weekend chock full of good on all fronts. Congratulations.