It's been quite some time, but I have finally answered the call of the theatre. A relationship that has been on hiatus since September of last year, I am in Stage Door, Inc.'s presentation of "Little Shop of Horrors" as the loud-mouthed, carnivorous plant, Audrey II. Tonight is opening night and I am very excited about it, and very nervous. I'm happy to be in another show with Gretchen (our Audrey). Watching her in a show is always fantastic, but being in one with her is a huge treat in itself. To see her give her all to make a character grow from words on a page to a physical person, complete with blonde hair and funny accent, is an exciting process. I am so proud of her. This is her favorite show and the roll she's wanted for a long time, and I'm so happy to be able to be a part of it. The amount of talent she possesses is, in a word, astounding. I only wish I had even a fraction of what she has.
But as for my nerves, it all comes down to this: it's opening night, the plants are tought to operate while singing, and my arms and back hurt. Break a leg!
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