General Update: Reporting For Duty

It's been a while, and a lot has happened! Here's a whirl-wind recap of my past week and some odd days:

Last Monday was our Fringe For All performance! We loved performing at the Mixed Blood Theatre; it was rustic and gorgeous. We condensed an illusion and the juggling act to a 3 minute snipet, and walked away feeling like we had sold some tickets! Audience reactions ("oohs," gasps, and cheering) are always an encouraging indicator. Below are some pictures of this gem of a venue.

The rest of the week passed fairly quickly. Rehearsals generated new levels of cast enthusiasm, and the full runs were demonstrating that we would have a smooth fringe show. As the weekend approached, Jared and I knew we would be rewarding ourselves with tickets to a musical that is completely sold out for its entire run. Unfortunately, as I was traveling down to Minneapolis that Saturday, I was rear-ended on the freeway. Thankfully, both drivers were not hurt. Money and inconvenience aside, this was an untimely reminder that cars are 3,000 death machines. This man was not paying attention, and he hurled his death machine right at me. Drive defensively. 

As luck would have it, I had planned to spend Sunday with my great friend, Lezlee. This girls' day could not have been timed any better. We talked the afternoon away, watched "Will and Grace," and enjoyed the last few hours of warm daylight at the Saint John's beach. Nothing like a day with Lez to de-stress!

Next thing I know, it's Thursday! Show opening eve :) There are a lot of last minute things to accomplish before tomorrow, but all the excitement is organic fuel. Jared tells me there will be a smattering of Johnnies in the seats for opening night, and lots of family will be smiling back at us too! Wish us luck!