More memorable one-liners: Adrian to Mia, after bowing as the lead Spanish couple: “I think that was my best bow ever!” One little angel, after asking who the Sugarplum Fairy was and being told it was Alison Roper: “Who’s that?” Another angel replied, “It’s John Alan’s mom…” (Alison’s son John Alan is a… Read More
Overheard Backstage at the Keller
Some choice comments overheard these past weeks that I think represent Nutcracker 2009 very well: Alison Roper, to Adrian Fry during barre one day during the middle of our five days-of-two-shows-each-day: “Maybe someone will deliver a four-pound box of chocolates to us today.” Ansa Deguchi, to Steven Houser, also during barre on one… Read More
The Year of the Headpiece
We’re well past the tech rehearsal phase now, of course, and are in “the tunnel”– 8 straight days of performances, including five days in a row with two shows each. The light at the end of the tunnel is Christmas Day, and then only two more days until a real rest. 2009 seems to be… Read More
Act I Tech
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
Hey, what happened to November?
Hi everyone. I know it’s been a long time since I’ve updated, so I’ll give you a quick run-down of what’s been going on with me. First, Uprising was an incredible success. It was such a great experience working with Horsefeathers and performing at Mississippi Studios. I can’t wait to do it again (in a… Read More
