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Dinner and a show! Fun! #grease #sierrarep #columbia (at Fallon House Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/B480lXygtBTZ6pyGjFwSHqqK45FOKM0LC8-yRU0/?igshid=153b6a3ddunwj
"Beehive" show #571
Beehive is one of those musical revues that gives me so much joy; a group of solid female vocalists covering the iconic hits of the 1960’s is something that resonates with audiences, whether they grew up in the era or not. Sierra Repertory Theatre has recently opened their newest production of Beehive, and I am pleased to report that with their powerhouse cast and fabulous direction and choreography by Russell Garrett, this is one Beehive you do not want to miss.
The Drowsy Chaperone is so criminally underrated and is the perfect love letter to Broadway and musical theater nerds. Saw a great production tonight where Man in Chair got choked up at the end and got me a bit teary-eyed with his last monologue. "It does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes you to another world. And it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head. Something to take you away from the dreary horrors of the real world. A little something for when you're feeling blue. You know?" Made me miss performing and I hope I get to do it again sooner rather than later.
Final Week...
…with the Scotsman. It’s been pretty incredible. My body and voice are exhausted, though the feeling is a good one. Emotionally, I’m drained. At night, I dream of the damn thing… it’s fair to say it has invaded all aspects. And while I will miss him, the rest you can never truly get until it’s done will be nice… and I’m very hopeful to get another (few) crack(s) at the bastard before my hour upon the stage is up, as it were.
This past weekend was a great joy of guests, as my wonderful mom lead the charge on a large group that made it up over the Labor Day weekend. A few more visitors before we close it out… when done here, I’ll be heading back to LA for a quick night, before flying to Canada to visit Scott and Marion and to see what Stratford Shakespeare has on offer this year… of course, I’m most excited for the Pericles (directed by Scott with Marion playing) among so much else.
As for the coming winter and following year… well, there’s some good stuff on the horizon. This career can be so fuckin’ scary sometimes. I drove up to Sonora with nothing booked past it, and was really nervous about it. Think about that: I’m driving to my next job, and am already worried about what will come after. But that’s what we’ve signed up for, us traveling players… there’s honor in that fear. Every time you face it you wonder if it’s worth it. And the answer is always yes -- until it’s not. And that’s when you stop. I’ve never come close to that answer. Not yet. I hope I never will. Longway ‘round to saying, I don’t have to face that fear at present. Which is fucking excellent.
Some more Macbeth photos… all by Rich Miller.
A pair of shots from our production photos… pretty cool. Photos by Rich Miller.
A nice little behind the scenes trailer for our Macbeth. Unfortunately, I did not get my (very busy) act together to be a part of it. Enjoy!
Macbeth 10-of-12...
…done. And I’m exhausted. Teched through almost the entire play. A lot of it looks pretty incredible. The set and lights are stunning, and the soundtrack is phenomenal. Otherwise, little to add at the moment. It’s exciting. This week is the final charge to opening come Friday. Here we go.