Show # 6

Oh wow.

Today was our first performance in a performing arts centre (as opposed to a cafetorium) and that made all the difference.

First off, we had an incredible crew helping us with loads in and out (which cut both of those times in half, nearly).  Secondly, we must have been playing to approximately five or six hundred, which, i know, is small potatoes in comparison to some houses, but to us it was a huge step up from the 100 or so in the public library =)

A major difference was playing out to a large house and a balcony, as opposed to down to children on the floor.  We also (much to our gain) had enough floor-space to actually accomplish all of the blocking and set-changes that are supposed to take place.

We had a 6.45 van call, packed in, drove to our venue and were in and out by 12.40.  Stopped for lunch at a Bennigan's (a first, for me... also, not the greatest, but edible) and then finished the trek to Essington, PA.  I'm rooming with the boys tonight, and the three of us were the only ones who wanted dinner.

We walked into some smoky "Irish Pub" that was really just the local townie pub and, after surveying the landscape, promptly walked back out.  We ended up getting pub-grub and beers at a sports bar called Coaches - a good way to unwind.  As is watching the Democratic debate (which is on TV as I write this).

We're all pretty rundown at this point, but I feel like as long as we're taking our vitamins, eating a lot and getting enough sleep, we should be able to stay healthy and enjoy ourselves during this time.  Furthermore, the more we do this, the better we get.  I can definitely tell that I'm already stronger than I was during rehearsals; case in point, I'm lifting flats and set-pieces during build and strike that I couldn't lift by myself before.  

Anyway - I'm writing this from Ethan's computer, on account of we only had one internet access code (courtesy of the less-than-friendly lady at the front desk of our motel) and I feel like it's time to give it back to him.

Tomorrow morning, our call is 6.30 am.  We were scheduled for three performances tomorrow, but just minutes got word that "one or more" may have been cancelled.  I must admit, I'm not bummed out by that news.  Naptime!  

Plus, we're like a half hour from Philly (where I've never been) and if we don't have shows, I'm definitely rolling in to explore a bit.

I'll keep you posted.