There may be too much of a good thing but I haven't found it yet as far as Seussical goes. They are now in full swing, performing most nights and getting better every time. Tonight Randy wanted to have photos taken of the Dr. Seuss hats being sold during intermission so we got to the theatre ahead of time before the performance to show me the Glogal building- props. I've never seen anything like it. Over here you have the giant sparking Rose sign from "Gypsy", over there the helmet from "Lord of Lamancha", the ships from "Pirates of Penzance" and every other theatre relic you could possibly think of. One of my favorites was a skeleton sitting in a chair you would imagine being carried on the shoulders of slaves in the east. There were shelves upon shelves of drinking glasses including the one I used in "Death of a Salesman", coffee pots, wooden bowls, records, radios, telephones from ALL eras, a whole section of a room for chairs, you name it, they have it. It was delightful to walk through. Like seeing ten estate sales from each era all put together at once. The set designer's office, which he doesn't actually use, was the highlight of the tour. Hanging on the walls are photos and photos of past sets and on the shelves lining the small room are models, some of them incredibally detailed, of the sets he's made. Talk about talent.
After our tour we walked down the hill to the theatre where they were turning people away from the sold out show. (They are adding another Sunday matinee') Randy and I went up to the sound booth to get a picture of the audience from above and I asked if I could stay there. The sound and light crew were very kind and made room for me along the table. Though I have already seen the show two and a half times, it has always been from behind the camera lense and you actually miss so much that way. So tonight, I really got to see the show and I was absolutely delighted. The audience LOVED it. I'm looking forward to closing night when I have a seat reserved and I'll get to hear Stacey's reaction to the show. It has been a pleasure to be on the production crew for this show.
When I got to the theatre office, Randy said, "Welcome home." He was teasing a bit but it's so true. With so much of my life changing, going to the theatre and dance studio is very comforting and easy. I love being a part of the "Pentacle Family". Oh yes, and I hear the cast have really enjoyed the posted pictures in the lobby. (Sorry, can't post them on here yet.)
365-09 #66Labels: 365-09 Challenge, theatre