Smatterings...

Tonight was the opening of our second weekend.  The show was sold out--literally, from wall to wall not a seat was left.  The audience was quiet to start with, but from my vantage point in the balcony, on the edge of their seats.  What a gratifying experience.  It is difficult to describe, difficult to assimilate, difficult to process, but so lovely to feel!  People are moved by our show, and that is AWESOME!

As I watched from different places in the house--standing because there were no seats--I can sense the cast spreading out and filling the spaces in each scene.  (What an incredible opportunity to be able to do this show two weekends!)  They continue to feel their way through the story and to adjust appropriately.  There were a few minor technical glitches tonight--but even so, no one lost focus or pulled out of the story.

It's wonderful to be able to chat and unwind with these smart, creative and thoughful people.  I enjoy spending time with all of them...and I especially enjoy hearing their perspective about what's happening on-stage.  The silliness, the saves, the near-misses, the comraderie, the hand on the back--they are really beautiful inside and out.  I am so lucky to have crossed paths with every one of them!

We have another 4 shows in 48 hours coming up.  It's brutal.  Exhausting: emotionally, physically, creatively....I will try to gather people into the moment.  Remind them that that is where their power is...staying with the story.  I think we'll be fine until Sunday.  Bloody Sunday!

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xo
Kelly