The Show Goes On!

After a three day hiatus, Into the Woods returned to stage last night. We had another great audience and the show ran smoothly. I think my performance was slightly off, but I can't pinpoint just why. I don't think I fumbled any lines or did anything particularly wrong, but I have a nagging feeling I could have done better. I may just be too critical. Hopefully, I'll do a better job tonight.

I was planning on giving a minute by minute account of last night's show (Basically blogging the performance), but I got too distracted to write down everything while the show was going on. Maybe I'll do it tonight.

Thanks to Mom, Grandma, Aunt Linda, Aunt Carol, Uncle Jerry, and Chuck for coming last night! I truly appreciate it and I hope you all had a good time!

Now Showing

It's funny. One minute you're one dress rehearsal away from the big show and the next minute you're in the middle of the run. Time is passing quickly around these parts, I guess. Into the Woods opened last Friday in front of a great audience and we gave a stellar performance. For honesty's sake, I will admit I did flub a line during my encounter with the Witch (beautifully played by the lovely Julie Barber) and I nearly took an unplanned tumble on stage when I tripped over a root (I would explain, but come to the show and you'll know what I mean). Saturday's show was practically Friday's twin in its success, but Sunday's show was marred by a small, practically silent audience. However, some friendly faces from Touchy Feely Fotos were there to brighten the gloom. Thanks to everyone for their support!

Acting Up

Well, believe it or not, Into the Woods opens next Friday. Last night's rehearsal went pretty well. There's a few minor things that need tended to, but nothing that can't be fixed before the big premiere. Get your tickets soon!

In other theatre news, I unfortunately didn't get cast for the upcoming Sweeny Todd. However, I did get a part in The Eight: The Reindeer Monologues. I got the role of Dancer. The show will be playing in the Studio Theatre come December so I have plenty of time to grow convincing anthers before then. Wish me luck!

Two Paragraphs and a Sentence

Been back to work the last week or so. I'm working days to accommodate the show and the rehearsals. Things haven't been too bad on first shift. When it comes to work, I definitely prefer things to be uneventful and so far so good. I did get a raise though. An extra 33¢ per hour. Call me Daddy Warbucks.

As for rehearsals, things are moving along. I think things will start getting more intense next week when we start running the acts. I don't have everything memorized just yet, but I'll get there.

Much more, much later!

The Play is the Thing

Man, it's Thursday already and my week of vacation is quickly drawing to a close. I really have a knack for squandering my free time.

Rehearsals for Into the Woods began earlier this week. I, of course, play the Mysterious Man. We nearly blocked all of the first act the last couple of days. A lot of complex staging and such. Plus the music is going to be pretty challenging as well. Fortunately, I only have a couple of songs to grapple with, but it's Sondheim so it's worth it. That being said, I really need to start memorizing my lines soon!