I really have no words for these past two days. I finally get a break today to contemplate and reflect on these past two days and really I just wish we had shows today as well. It was a blast. It was indescribable, exhilarating, uplifting, and empowering. All I can really say is I am spoiled, in more ways than one.
Opening weekends I was told, do not go as well as they did. Especially our opening night. Opening night was a hit. Everyone was firing on all cylinders. Not one person was off. There were no major hurdles, or technical issues that went on. There were some minor hiccups but I doubt if the audience picked up on them. The show was just great. The audience was full of energy and it made for an amazing opening show. The next two shows we had on Saturday were hits as well. We did have some stage malfunctions in the matinee showing but if anything it only added some more character to a great show.
I am also blessed to be a part of an all star cast in which every person is just a great down to earth person. I have always been warned about working and dealing with other actors who only want to show you up. Who secretly are hoping that you fail so that they can look better, and will upstage you any chance they can get. I have been very blessed so far to not work with such actors, and am so glad with the cast I have to work with on this production. When I am down or off my co-stars don’t trample me to raise themselves higher but lift me up to their level. Which truly is what helps all of us to reach new heights. For we are always stronger in what we can do together than through divisive and catty ploys to stand alone.
I truly wish this was a Broadway premiere with 8 shows a week for a year long run. If only I were so lucky to be involved in something so long as that with this cast and crew. As it is I will greatly cherish and enjoy the three weekends I have with this cast and crew. I already am dreading the end of this and am just trying to focus on next Friday’s show and making the most of that.
For the first time in this production I actually look forward to these shows than getting back into class. That is how it should be I feel. Class is great for down and off times to continue perfecting one’s craft but it is not where we should be held to. I have found myself on this stage and in this production. I am very grateful and humbled by all my fellow cast members, especially my co-stars, who have raised me to new heights and taught me so much. I would not wish for any other stage debut than this one I am a part of now.