Wow! Is it here already? The week started off low-key since we were in pretty good shape and tech needed a bit more time to prepare, but then we had a 10 of 12 rehearsal day (10 hours work with a two hour dinner break) and the very next day (yesterday) TWO performances to paying audiences. I hit the hay hard last night. And I've been taking it easy today, with a field trip with friends to an antique show of sorts – really amazing displays of beautiful old stuff and kitschy, nostalgic holiday items – and a swing by a nut farm for snacks. Now I'm contemplating taking a super quick drive to the ocean to watch the sunset before heading to the theatre for our official opening night performance. I created the caricatures below to make an appearance in the show. (L to R: Me, David Humphrey, Johnny Bisom, and Paul Binotto.)
As the week went by in rehearsals, it became more and more evident the stuff (vocals, moves, etc.) I was still bit shaky on. I'm still working on reaching the level I think the show (and my Plaid team) deserves. Every day I nail another vocal line and steady myself on a new move. I'm realizing I am my own worst critic, though, because although we in the cast know our weaker spots, the audiences just love it. In our first two performances we had folks on their feet at the end and saying lovely things after. It reminds me that, while I still have work to do, just putting it out there is the first happy step that audiences appreciate. I'm looking forward to a fantastic and fun run. Here we go!! Peace and love, y'all!
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