Report from Wednesday evening.
Last night went well. There were a coule of flubs by the cast, most notible Deb and Rob couldn’t seem to agree on the words to the first verse of “Pollution.” Deb also entered in a strange place during a vamp in “Irish Ballad,” which had me playing catch-up for a few measures. Also Rob skipped a beat or two in “New Math” but it was nothing major and it only happened once. The cast remarked that “Vatican Rag” went the best ever for them.
This condo where I’m staying is the only place I’ve ever been that has the mattresses wrapped in plastic. And it’s not the plastic that comes with the mattress but a specially made vinyl cover. It’s uncomfortable, it’s noisy, and the sheets slide off of faster than… well, ducks and water. I know why they’d do it, but why would they do it?
Yahoo! Two whole days off. That equates to about three full days from now getting back to the theater. What to do, what to do? I could hit the beach, go for a walk, or go out to eat. Or see a movie. Or… well, that’s about it.It’s supposed to storm Mon and Tues! Boo. But it’s nice today. So away I go from my computer.
I think we could all use a break from the show. It’s been three weeks since we’ve had more than a day away from the show. We’ve all got Lehrer on the brain.
My thoughts as I was awoke by neverending loud footfalls outside and above my apartment:
Why are they trompsing about like lead footed zombies?
Last night was our final dress rehearsal. We didn’t make any of our old mistakes—instead we made all new mistakes. I guess that’s progress. Anyway, the four people in our preview audience proved to be a somewhat anemic crowd, but opening night promises to be different. Hank tells us that we’re sold out tonight and tomorrow night and they have never sold out an opening night performance before. So I hope the audience likes it.
Two hours until I leave for the theater. Time enough to…. I dunno. Finish this blog entry and do some surfing, personal grooming, and a bit of nutritional sustenance before curtain.
For immediate release: March 27, 2007
The Evergreen Players are pleased to announce the cast and musicians for their upcoming summer musical, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.
Mark LeBeau: most recently seen in Bat Boy with the Boulder Broadway Company. He has also starred in 42nd Street with Performance Now, and Grease with the Main Street Players.
Emily Macomber: who is currently about to open as Mama Rose in Gypsy with Performance Now at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Emily began her acting career with the Evergreen Players 14 years ago as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors.
Oh, by the way, my grad school doc Fueling Change is an official selection at the 8th Malibu International Film Festival.
If you’ve been paying attention to my schedule or blog then you know that I won’t be able attend this one. ☹️ But I’ll try to get a producer or a crew member to attend. I’m happy that more people will get to see the doc. It’s showing in Santa Monica on Sunday, April 15th at 11 am (check their website for more information). “Hmm… now should I do my taxes or go to a film festival” the Los Angelinos think….
Today is our last day in Clemson. Well we rehearse in Pendleton actually. Tomorrow am we head to Hilton Head Island. Tonight we do a complete run-through of the show for a guest audience of four. Perhaps I should call it a smash through of the show. 🙂
We open next Thursday night. The first act is 45 minues and the second act is 40 minutes. I wish we had a band and an extra cast member but we’ll have to make do with me plus three plus Mr. Yamaha’s 88.