So, can I possibly sum up the opening weekend at DSI into words? I doubt it, I doubt it seriously. But here are some attempts:

1. The improv was good, all weekend long. I don’t think anyone felt pressure; I think people felt the genuine elation that I did. We have a permanent theater space.

2. We sold out two of three shows on opening night and had only about five free seats for the third show. ComedySportz was near full the second night, and we had at least 25 paid for the other two shows.

3. Customers left smiling. I believe they will be back!

4. Of course, the best thing about DSI is being surrounded by friends. Opening weekend was particularly nice, because we had friends in from all over. Got to play shows with Rene and Jon Karpinos, Andrew Hutson and Erik Martin were back with Community Bike, Matt Urbanic was up from Fayetteville before he ships out to save the world.

5. After the first Mister Diplomat show in the new space, Jennings sent an e-mail saying, “Daniel Wallace should be our new best friend.” He IS our new best friend. I cannot imagine a better monologist for an Armando show. I think Daniel liked doing the show, and he absolutely owned it. I can’t wait to have him back.