After a couple of weeks of uneven rehearsal time, tonight, we'll finally have our first performance of "Eeek! A Mousical". I must say that the entire experience has me excited AND scared!
It's always exciting to be a part of something new because it could become so many different things by the time you get to opening night. You never really know how an audience will react to anything since no one has seen it. None of the songs or jokes are considered a "guaranteed winner" until you hear people, other than the creative team, laughing or applauding them. It's, kind of, cool to not know how people will respond.
Now the scary part would be that rehearsals have been less than productive, at times. You see this production is a Showcase which means that there is very little to no pay involved for anyone. It's basically a way to "audition" the show for the producers and industry people who see it. This means the people, including myself, have had to miss rehearsals to go to day jobs and try to get to rehearsal when they can. We've never actually had everyone at a rehearsal yet. It's hard to get down timing and choreography when you don't have everyone for the scene or song.
But in a way, I think by writing that, I just realized that it adds a bit to the excitement of the show. Part of why live theater is so great is the unexpected that can and does happen during performances. I really think we've got a great cast of people who know what they're doing and know how to "go on" if something messes up. I also know that we're all going to make the most of it and have fun doing it. Because, isn't that the most important thing? We're doing what we love so, we may as well have a blast doing it.
We have one more rehearsal this afternoon (I think everyone will be there for that) and then, tonight's show is considered a preview. Our opening is tomorrow so, if anyone is in NYC over the next two weekends and would like to see our little family show, check out the info here. Tickets can also be purchased through TDF for people who are members there. And as this is an Equity Showcase, AEA members get in free if there is room.
If you have some time, come see our show! We have no idea how it's going to be. Who knows? It could be a hot mess or it could be the cutest little show you've seen in a while. But one thing's for sure, we're all going to be having a good time doing our best to entertain you!
Until next time...
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