I know...I've been very lax at updating...That's because we've all been soooo busy rehearsing. We had the talent show on Saturday and it was AMAZING! Lee and Geoff were hysterical. And man, the audience LOVED the "Newsies" sneak-peek.
We had a bit of a scary moment eariler this week when Geoff (David) showed up to rehearsal with a cast on his arm. It would appear he was the victim of a 4-wheeling accident. The doctors don't know if it's broken but our David is in cast for at least 10 days. Ok people, I guess it must be said. NO and I repeat NO extreme sports until AFTER the show, 'k? =-)
Last night we ran Act1 and I'm really happy with everything so far. Most people are off script or at least attempting. The dancing is looking great. The singing is quite powerful.
I've had several comments about Tuesday nights rehearsal. We ran Act 2 and people have been mentioning how Awsome Erik (Jack) was when singing the "Sante Fe" reprise. I think the phrase most used was "He just NAILED it". Yay Erik!!!!! This is Eriks first show (besided the Talent Show) and I know he's really nervous but he really IS "Cowboy". And wow, do he and Geoff click.
I'm also really impressed with the chorus. I know how hard it is to show up night after night and spend so much time just sitting and reacting to the other actors but you guys are the glue that bind us.
Kira, Medda and Jeff really deserve applause for the hard work and talent they have given us. They are responsible for choreographing and teaching all the combat. I initally planned on doing very little actual fighting during the many riot scenes, I was just going to have a lot of pushing and shoving but they have come in and put together TRUE riot scenes. Tons of fighting....it's just spectacular!!!!
Well, that's about it for my poor fingers for now... I will have pictures up in the next day or so. Stay tuned!!!
