Okay, so I'm back home for a two week layoff after a couple weeks of some mayhem. For those of you that do not know, Rachel York has left the show to pursue other opportunities in good ole H-wood. In addition to that, we lost our Perdita and Mrs. Dearly (Julie Foldesi and Kristen Beth Williams)....they had to go get those darn Bway shows. How dare they? Anyhoo, it's been a wacky couple of weeks losing three major ladies. We have a couple weeks off before we head back out to Chicago, where we put in three new peeps.... Sara Gettlefinger (I think that's how you spell it) will step into Cruella, Emma Zaks moves up to Perdita, Erin Mosher becomes Mrs. Dearly, and some chick named Gwen, whom none of us have met yet, will be playing Emma's white cat part....confusing? Try being in the show. At this point, I feel like I just walk out onstage and whoever is there to throw lines at me is the person playing the role that night.
I say we make it a game, a free for all....anyone who walks out onstage and says Cruella's lines first gets to be Cruella for that performance. We could raffle off roles to the audience. I'm all for anything.
I'm gonna miss the gals that left. Our family is changing and I know we'll all adjust, as we have been doing from the word go. Thank the maker I have two weeks at home to adjust first. I have episodes of Big Love to catch up on, pictures to download, taxes to take care of, and a Superbowl to watch, even though I have no idea who is playing in it. I'm in it for the nachos.
Aren't we all....in it for the nachos?
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Yeeehhhawww Nash Vegas!
Howdy Pardners!
So I got to go on for Cruella last night! Poor Rach was illin', so at 6ish, I got the "You're on" call. Why did I just write that last sentence like I'm a Backstreet Boooyyyy? Dunno. So I'm writing to you from my hotel room, as I recover over a room service breakfast for $25.99. Criminey. Really Sheraton? There better be gold in them thar eggs. But I was too pooped to go out hunting for breakfast, especially when there's an American Sheep Trade show in our hotel, gumming up the elevators. It took 20 minutes to get to the 14th floor! Wish I were kidding.
Let me tell you what, I have a real appreciation for someone after I walk a show in their stilts. My bod is aching today. But I'm thankful for the workout and I had a blast with the cast. Ahhhh poetry. Speaking of which, I have a link that I'm sharing on this page. Anyone who is involved in the arts MUST watch this. It's a 20 minute speech given by Elizabeth Gilbert, the gal who wrote "Eat, Pray, Love." She talks about nurturing creativity. She is so eloquent, it's really a fantastic watch.... so here you go....
http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html
Alright, gotta go finish my $15 coffee. Hugs and kisses to blogland.
So I got to go on for Cruella last night! Poor Rach was illin', so at 6ish, I got the "You're on" call. Why did I just write that last sentence like I'm a Backstreet Boooyyyy? Dunno. So I'm writing to you from my hotel room, as I recover over a room service breakfast for $25.99. Criminey. Really Sheraton? There better be gold in them thar eggs. But I was too pooped to go out hunting for breakfast, especially when there's an American Sheep Trade show in our hotel, gumming up the elevators. It took 20 minutes to get to the 14th floor! Wish I were kidding.
Let me tell you what, I have a real appreciation for someone after I walk a show in their stilts. My bod is aching today. But I'm thankful for the workout and I had a blast with the cast. Ahhhh poetry. Speaking of which, I have a link that I'm sharing on this page. Anyone who is involved in the arts MUST watch this. It's a 20 minute speech given by Elizabeth Gilbert, the gal who wrote "Eat, Pray, Love." She talks about nurturing creativity. She is so eloquent, it's really a fantastic watch.... so here you go....
http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html
Alright, gotta go finish my $15 coffee. Hugs and kisses to blogland.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Is it the New Year already?
Ok, so looking back, I can't believe I haven't posted in so long. Originally, when I started this whole bloggin' thing, I thought I would make this a daily happenin. But the road to laziness is paved with good intentions. Life Happens. One Day at a Time. Easy Does it... and any other phrase you might see on a bumper sticker. All this rambling is to say, I've been lax in my attempts to blog and update you on tour life. So here I sit in rainy Nash-Vegas, chillaxing before rehearsal. We opened here last night, to thunderous ovations and an opening night party. It's been a while since we've had the excuse to dress up and drink. And it was catered by Rainforest Cafe! Let me tell you what, I never had the desire to eat there before, but now I do. They had a killer Asian salad. That would be an awesome character in an old school foreign horror movie.
Anyhoo, the last few weeks have flown by and it's all been a bit of a blur. After Beantown, we went onto sunny Miami. You have never seen a group of people so starved for vitamin D as our cast. We hit the beach any opportunity we got. It was FANTASTIC. Exactly what we needed, since we've deemed this tour the 101 days of rain tour. Everywhere we've been, crappy weather has followed. After Miami, we had a layoff week. I stayed in FLA and my honey came down for the week. We took our vaca in Florida on the coldest week that state has seen in 25 years. Truth. Every morning we got up to go to Disney, it was 30 degrees. People in winter clothes still flocked to the parks, but significantly less. We hardly had to wait in any lines. So that worked to our advantage, even if we did freeze on every outdoor ride.
After layoff, we headed out to Birmingham, AL.... that's really all I have to say about that. Not one of the finest stops. And the fact that a homeless man got into one of our rooms and attempted to steal a computer (fret not: the attempt was foiled) didn't sweeten the Alabama pot any. So here we are in Nashville. We are putting a new kid into the show. Gabe, one of the wee uns, left to go to Billy Elliott. Not too shabby. So we're putting the new child into the show tonight. We are also meeting our newest cast member. Our beloved Mrs. Dearly is leaving the show to make her Bway debut in Promises, Promises! Yeehaw! We will miss her so much.
Alright, enough of this bloggin hulaballoo. It's time for me to go out there and find a hootenanny. Isn't that what they do here in Music City?
Anyhoo, the last few weeks have flown by and it's all been a bit of a blur. After Beantown, we went onto sunny Miami. You have never seen a group of people so starved for vitamin D as our cast. We hit the beach any opportunity we got. It was FANTASTIC. Exactly what we needed, since we've deemed this tour the 101 days of rain tour. Everywhere we've been, crappy weather has followed. After Miami, we had a layoff week. I stayed in FLA and my honey came down for the week. We took our vaca in Florida on the coldest week that state has seen in 25 years. Truth. Every morning we got up to go to Disney, it was 30 degrees. People in winter clothes still flocked to the parks, but significantly less. We hardly had to wait in any lines. So that worked to our advantage, even if we did freeze on every outdoor ride.
After layoff, we headed out to Birmingham, AL.... that's really all I have to say about that. Not one of the finest stops. And the fact that a homeless man got into one of our rooms and attempted to steal a computer (fret not: the attempt was foiled) didn't sweeten the Alabama pot any. So here we are in Nashville. We are putting a new kid into the show. Gabe, one of the wee uns, left to go to Billy Elliott. Not too shabby. So we're putting the new child into the show tonight. We are also meeting our newest cast member. Our beloved Mrs. Dearly is leaving the show to make her Bway debut in Promises, Promises! Yeehaw! We will miss her so much.
Alright, enough of this bloggin hulaballoo. It's time for me to go out there and find a hootenanny. Isn't that what they do here in Music City?
Monday, December 28, 2009
Bye Beantown!
Hey all!
Well, yesterday was our final day at the Wang. Sounds so dirty. No wonder they changed it to Citi Center. Anyhoo, it was a fantastic experience. Stepping foot on that stage for sound check, before anyone was in the audience, is one of those moments I'll remember for the rest of my days. The theatre itself is beautiful, impeccably kept, and, for 3,000 seats, feels intimate. There's just this warm vibe about the place. After sound check, I was ushered downstairs for a little interview time for the news network here - New England Cable News.
http://www.necn.com/Boston/Arts-Entertainment/2009/12/23/101-Dalmatians-takes-center/1261614655.html
They had a rescue Dalmatian as part of the spot, no pun intended. His name....Spots. Another thing that makes me hate the owner that gave him up. Really? You couldn't take five more minutes to think of a better name, people? But I digress. Large dogs seems to know that I have no center of gravity. So as soon as I came in, they said, "We want to get some footage of you interacting with Spots. Cool. Since he's not one of the dogs we travel with, I had no idea of what he was like, his quirks, etc. So, naturally, he jumped up on me, knocked me flat onto the ground and started licking my neck and face with a fervor that removed all of my carefully placed "TV" makeup. So when you take a gander at the clip, forgive the face, and bear in mind that moments after you see him jump up on me, I was on the ground.
We got some groovy reviews in Boston. There were lots, BWay World, Boston Globe. Raj, who plays Jinx in our show, has taken it upon himself to be my PR maven. So he's compiling and searching and putting all that fun together for me.
http://boston.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.php?thread=1008907
http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2009/12/25/as_cruella_rachel_york_puts_the_bite_in_the_101_dalmatians_musical/
There's a couple for ya. Okay, time to finish my laundry and ready myself for MIAMI!!! Next stop on our whirlwind tour! Check in with ya lata.
Well, yesterday was our final day at the Wang. Sounds so dirty. No wonder they changed it to Citi Center. Anyhoo, it was a fantastic experience. Stepping foot on that stage for sound check, before anyone was in the audience, is one of those moments I'll remember for the rest of my days. The theatre itself is beautiful, impeccably kept, and, for 3,000 seats, feels intimate. There's just this warm vibe about the place. After sound check, I was ushered downstairs for a little interview time for the news network here - New England Cable News.
http://www.necn.com/Boston/Arts-Entertainment/2009/12/23/101-Dalmatians-takes-center/1261614655.html
They had a rescue Dalmatian as part of the spot, no pun intended. His name....Spots. Another thing that makes me hate the owner that gave him up. Really? You couldn't take five more minutes to think of a better name, people? But I digress. Large dogs seems to know that I have no center of gravity. So as soon as I came in, they said, "We want to get some footage of you interacting with Spots. Cool. Since he's not one of the dogs we travel with, I had no idea of what he was like, his quirks, etc. So, naturally, he jumped up on me, knocked me flat onto the ground and started licking my neck and face with a fervor that removed all of my carefully placed "TV" makeup. So when you take a gander at the clip, forgive the face, and bear in mind that moments after you see him jump up on me, I was on the ground.
We got some groovy reviews in Boston. There were lots, BWay World, Boston Globe. Raj, who plays Jinx in our show, has taken it upon himself to be my PR maven. So he's compiling and searching and putting all that fun together for me.
http://boston.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.php?thread=1008907
http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2009/12/25/as_cruella_rachel_york_puts_the_bite_in_the_101_dalmatians_musical/
There's a couple for ya. Okay, time to finish my laundry and ready myself for MIAMI!!! Next stop on our whirlwind tour! Check in with ya lata.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Love me some PR!
Ok, so in preparation for coming home for the holidays, I've been doing some interviews before our Boston run. I'm so excited!!! A couple of 'em came out today!!!
http://boston.broadwayworld.com/article/Local_Actress_Comes_Home_for_the_Holidays_with_101_Dalmatians_20091217
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/arts/x1599181305/Arlington-actress-is-spot-on-in-101-Dalmations
Thank you Jan! Happy reading all!
http://boston.broadwayworld.com/article/Local_Actress_Comes_Home_for_the_Holidays_with_101_Dalmatians_20091217
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/arts/x1599181305/Arlington-actress-is-spot-on-in-101-Dalmations
Thank you Jan! Happy reading all!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Livin' life like it's golden...
That's right. Last time I blogged, I was watching The Golden Girls....and this time, while I blog, I'm watching The Golden Girls. But what do you expect? It's running on a loop on the WE network...you know, for women who love to hate and love men. Or is that Lifetime? Or Oxygen? It's all interchangeable.
So we're coming into our last week here in Big D. It was so groovy to have a day off to recharge and Xmas shop. I don't like to brag (I will), but I'm done! I keep thinking something is going to surface and I'll realize that I have a third aunt twice removed that I need to buy stuff for. We're also in the throes of Secret Santa action at the show. I love me some Secret Santa. People get so innovative, setting up scavenger hunts and bald face lying to our castmates to maintain the sanctity of the secrecy of the Santa. Oooooh say that five times fast.
As fun as the D has been, I am so antsy to get to Boston next week! It's my hometown!!! I've been doing interviews and what not. I love me some PR. The best thing about being home for the holidays? The Maguire family Xmas eve party, complete with the requisite nuclear Boston baked beans (they'll kill ya)? Yup. Being home with my family, sipping martoonis with my cousins Xmas day? Check. But moreover, that my whole family, hometown friends, and people from long ago get to see me in a role I created from scratch, performing at the Wang center, where I've been going to see shows since I was a wee one? ABSOLUTELY. I've always wanted to be one of those people on the stage of the Wang. And this dream is finally arriving. YAY! Get me home!!!
Ok, Big D, I know you're still here, so I won't talk about my love, Boston, in front of you. Instead, I'll sit back and enjoy your TV. Ooooh Golden Girls, what can you teach me about life tonight? I can't wait to seeeee......
So we're coming into our last week here in Big D. It was so groovy to have a day off to recharge and Xmas shop. I don't like to brag (I will), but I'm done! I keep thinking something is going to surface and I'll realize that I have a third aunt twice removed that I need to buy stuff for. We're also in the throes of Secret Santa action at the show. I love me some Secret Santa. People get so innovative, setting up scavenger hunts and bald face lying to our castmates to maintain the sanctity of the secrecy of the Santa. Oooooh say that five times fast.
As fun as the D has been, I am so antsy to get to Boston next week! It's my hometown!!! I've been doing interviews and what not. I love me some PR. The best thing about being home for the holidays? The Maguire family Xmas eve party, complete with the requisite nuclear Boston baked beans (they'll kill ya)? Yup. Being home with my family, sipping martoonis with my cousins Xmas day? Check. But moreover, that my whole family, hometown friends, and people from long ago get to see me in a role I created from scratch, performing at the Wang center, where I've been going to see shows since I was a wee one? ABSOLUTELY. I've always wanted to be one of those people on the stage of the Wang. And this dream is finally arriving. YAY! Get me home!!!
Ok, Big D, I know you're still here, so I won't talk about my love, Boston, in front of you. Instead, I'll sit back and enjoy your TV. Ooooh Golden Girls, what can you teach me about life tonight? I can't wait to seeeee......
Thursday, December 10, 2009
I know, I know....
....you feel deserted. Neglected. Left to hang in the wind. When did I write to you last? Detroit? Who knows? The fact of the matter is, I've been a deadbeat mom to my very own blog. And for that, I deserve to be flogged. Blog flogged. But here we are. And this silence is killing me. So let's chat...
Okay, so there have been some more changes to the show. The team came back and made some more nips and tucks and added some pups to some numbers. I must say, I feel like the show is a well oiled machine, cooking along and coming in at around two hours, not including the intermish...that's abbreviated intermission. My roommate Chuck hates it when I abbrev. Too bad I say. All the kids are doing it. "Totes def" is bandied about backstage more than I care to say. That's why I watch "The Hills." It keeps me up on all my youngin' banter.
I had the most AMAZING opportunity since we've been here in Dallas. I got to be Cruella in the Dallas Xmas parade! It was wild. Pics to follow! The company manager got some great ones. The best part of the parade? Getting randomly interviewed in the middle of the parade route by a local TV station. I didn't see it coming. But my best inner PR angel came out and I magically had all the info I need. The last thing the interviewer said to me was, "I hear you and Ebenezer Scrooge I related," to which I replied, "I don't like to brag. He's my brother." And then the fabulous Excalibur car I was driving whooshed me away. Magic. It was a fantastic, and freezing, day.
Ok, I love you all, but The Golden Girls are on. It's the episode where they attempt a spin off. A HORRIBLE episode, but hey, it's still the Golden Girls. They're in the episode somewhere... I promise you dear readers, all ten of you, I will not leave you hanging for this long ever again.
Hugs and kisses,
ME
Okay, so there have been some more changes to the show. The team came back and made some more nips and tucks and added some pups to some numbers. I must say, I feel like the show is a well oiled machine, cooking along and coming in at around two hours, not including the intermish...that's abbreviated intermission. My roommate Chuck hates it when I abbrev. Too bad I say. All the kids are doing it. "Totes def" is bandied about backstage more than I care to say. That's why I watch "The Hills." It keeps me up on all my youngin' banter.
I had the most AMAZING opportunity since we've been here in Dallas. I got to be Cruella in the Dallas Xmas parade! It was wild. Pics to follow! The company manager got some great ones. The best part of the parade? Getting randomly interviewed in the middle of the parade route by a local TV station. I didn't see it coming. But my best inner PR angel came out and I magically had all the info I need. The last thing the interviewer said to me was, "I hear you and Ebenezer Scrooge I related," to which I replied, "I don't like to brag. He's my brother." And then the fabulous Excalibur car I was driving whooshed me away. Magic. It was a fantastic, and freezing, day.
Ok, I love you all, but The Golden Girls are on. It's the episode where they attempt a spin off. A HORRIBLE episode, but hey, it's still the Golden Girls. They're in the episode somewhere... I promise you dear readers, all ten of you, I will not leave you hanging for this long ever again.
Hugs and kisses,
ME
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