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Covid 19 Payment Hardship

I/We      Don Grigware
reside at   Ensign Manor LLC, 4444 Ensign Ave. North Hollywood   Unit: 201

Pursuant to the Temporary Eviction Moratorium, this is to inform you that I am unable to pay my full rent this month because of the financial impacts of the COVID-19 virus. (explain how you have lost wages, been sick, or have had to
care for a relative.)

Most of my work comes from writing for the theatre. Since theatre is closed and performances either cancelled or postponed for a few weeks or months, I only have a small social security check to live off of for the month. 

We will attempt to pay:
$________________ by the 5th of the month
$________________ by the 15th of the month
$________________ by the 25th of the month

Other: The federal government is supposed to issue a stimulus check and if received I will be able to pay May's rent in full. I will have to pay April's rent down the line as part of the six month moratorium

I/We  Don Grigware  will be providing documentation or other verifiable information confirming my current inability to pay rent in the next few days. I understand that, once Temporary Eviction Moratorium ends, I am still required to become current with my rent no later than six months after its expiration. I will endeavor to make my rents current as soon as
I am able to.

Don Grigware
March 30, 2020
Tenant Signature and Date

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From Mormon to Callback Queen Luke Monday Takes the LA Stage by Storm

Actor/singer Luke Monday is performing as standby for Elder Price 

in The Book of Mormon at the Ahmanson. He is also preparing to 

perform his concert cabaret at Rockwell Table and Stage on Monday

March 16 entitled Callback Queen. In our interview Monday talks 

about both shows and how he really likes performing in Los Angeles.

I understand you are standby for Elder Price in The Book of Mormon.  Have you gotten the chance to go on? What other role(s) do you cover? LM: I have! I went on for Price on last Tuesday March 3rd, and I’ll be on again March 17. I only cover Elder Price in the show. When it’s a role as demanding as this, often times companies will hire a standby just to cover that part. I’m  the only Price standby in this company. This is without a doubt the funniest musical comedy, especially for gay people. Are audiences still jumping out of their seats? LM: They really are! I wasn’t sure what to expect since the show has played  here a few times, but we’ve been selling really well and the crowds have been fantastic. I went on on a Tuesday night, and it honestly felt like a Friday night  crowd. Totally electric. I love it! What do you think is the message of the play and why is that vitally  important in today's mixed up world? LM: My takeaway from the show is that it’s ok to follow your own path, even if it’s not what you expected. Particularly in Elder Price’s case, he’s had this  very specific idea of how everything in his life (and afterlife) will play out.  Obviously once he gets paired with Cunningham and sent to Uganda, that all  gets derailed. But by the end of the show he learns to manage the change, and in that finds a new strength. I think that’s something anyone watching can learn  from. Life always throws curve balls, but it’s all about how you handle the struggles and find a way to move forward! Is this the favorite role you have played? Why? If not, what is your choice  and why? LM: It’s definitely up there! Maybe top 3? I love the music in this show. I remember watching the Tony’s that year, hearing “I Believe” for the very first time and thinking, “I can do that!” Almost 9 years and 3 auditions later and here I am! My other favorites would have to be Gabe in Next to Normal and George in She Loves Me. What part did you perform in Mama Mia? Was that enjoyable for you? LM: Mamma Mia was a blast! One of the best experiences I’ve ever had.  It was my first time touring, and and those people became my family. I was in the ensemble and I covered Sky, the fiancée. I loved Mamma Mia because no matter what negativity was going on in the world at the time, we could take the audience away for 2 hours and escape all of that to just have fun. Your cabaret show Callback Queen premiered last summer in San Diego.  You tell anecdotes about your career thus far and sing Broadway show  tunes. Can you give us a little sneak peek without creating a spoiler alert? LM: That’s right! So, the show sort of opens with my very first rejection, not  getting the part I wanted in my 4th grade school play, and then we continue all the way to the present. I noticed a trend with concerts and cabarets that a lot of them are just greatest hits of roles people played or originated i.e. their success stories. And while that is perfectly great, I thought it would be interesting to flip that idea on its head and share stories of rejection. Every actor has them!  Without giving away too much, there are going to be appearances from my talented friends from The Book of Mormon, awesome medleys and mashups, a costume  reveal, glow sticks, and a choose-your-own finale. It should be a blast! Do you have a favorite musical? Composer? Performer? Why these choices? LM: I think it’s a tie between West Side Story and Ragtime for favorite musical.  Two of the most glorious scores ever written, and sadly still so relevant now.  I don’t think I’ve got a favorite composer. I appreciate so many of them for  different reasons! I have a few favorite performers. I’m a huge Gavin Creel  fan. His voice was and is one of the best in the business. I want to play  everything he’s ever played. I guess I’m on my way, seeing that he was an Elder Price! Another fav is Laura Osnes. She’s a true triple threat and just  has a positive presence that I think is so important in a cut throat industry  like this. Have you thought about auditioning for the King in Hamilton or did you?  It's a funny, funny role. LM: I mean obviously I’d love to play that part! I think it’s pretty spectacular  that a character can be onstage for such a short time and yet be so memorable.  That’s one I definitely will go in for at some point. Thankfully Hamilton will be around for MANY years, so there’s time! Tell our readers anything that I did not mention, like the comaraderie  with your Mormon cast or how LA audiences are different from those in other cities across the country. LM: I love my cast. This is the longest I’ve been with any company and I can  honestly say I love each of them. We lift each other up, and I know they’ll be there on the 16th cheering me on. I think the audiences in LA are used to  seeing great theater, so they are really smart! They pic up on the details and the nuances that often go unnoticed in other cities. Being here is a reminder  of how truly funny and well written this show is. It feels new again in a way.  I can’t wait to go on again on the 17th and experience that rush again! Catch Luke Monday on March 16 at Rockwell Table & Stage at 1714 N. Vertmont Ave. in Hollywood. Call 323-669-1550  for table  reservations. And remember you can see him perform Elder Price  in The Book of Mormon downtown at the Ahmanson Tuesday March 17.