Opening night!

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!

Second week of rehearsals.

We're back in Plaid Land! Last week was a crazy week, but it really paid off because we're in pretty good shape. I still have a lot of work to do, but I'm feeling really good about how much I know already. Onward! [Photos: David E cutting Johnny B's hair, Paul practicing his accordion.)


Today, we got our hairs cut Plaid style. Then we worked through the show and finished up early. Tomorrow after a work through at the rehearsal studio, we head to the theatre for our fancy photo shoot and then begin work on the stage. Runthroughs and tech the next few days. Thursday we have two preview performances and then official opening on Friday. Yay!

On the drawing board, I have a couple little projects I've promised (why, in the middle of all this rehearsal, I'm not sure, but...). The holidays look to be bringing some fun projects, but I also really need to buckle down on some of those personal projects that seem to endlessly live on my back burner.

So on we go! Take care, all! Peace and love.