What happens during an Act 1 tech rehearsal? We basically run through party scene, battle scene, transition into the snow scene, stopping when necessary to fix spacing, musical, or technical issues. Then we do it again with a different cast. In Act 1 there are a lot of props, moving scenery, and children. All of… Read More
Nutcracker 2009 Begins…
We’re all back now from our layoff and are into week two of Nutcracker rehearsals. Everyone always asks why we have to keep rehearsing Nut after so many years. Well… it doesn’t matter how many years you’ve done it, it’s still hard! And it still needs rehearsing. It could easily look tired or sloppy to… Read More
Rose City Waltz
An unusual but delightful element of this retrospective program is the inclusion of the Rose City Waltz, which is a short ballet choreographed by Christopher for the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre’s students. It’s a beautiful showcase for them, using kids from some of the youngest levels right on up to the advanced students and… Read More
Final Dress…
…. is done. We ran through the entire show one last time tonight, for a small invited audience of donors, supporters, and especially our crew of devoted volunteers who have given more in time and enthusiasm than can ever be measured. It was really fun to dance specially for them tonight. It’s always hard to… Read More
Emerald Anniversary Exhibit
Linda Besant has been busily assembling the photographs, posters and memorabilia for this Emerald Anniversary retrospective program, which will all be displayed in the lobby of the Keller auditorium throughout the run of performances. I snuck out front this evening to take a look. It’s not at all completed yet, but I got a nice… Read More
