SNOW DAY

as i write this, i am sitting in our less-than-glorious motel 6 room, having eaten at the classiest of restaurants, Denny's, and having been informed that ALL THREE performances for today have been canceled.
Basically, at 5.45 this morning, the alarm went off. Ethan, one of my roommates, had already headed out to eat a quick breakfast before our 6.30 am call when we got a call from our beautiful stage manager, informing us that the 10 am show had been canceled. Approximately forty-five minutes later, the phone rang again to tell us that the noon show was also cut.
Then, approximately ten minutes ago, we were informed of our final cancellation - tonight's 7.30.

• for the record - in Chicago, this amount of snow is laughable

As much as it is too bad that we don't get to perform at this performing arts centre (of which i cannot remember the name) the rest we're getting is worth it. Plus, now we might do some exploring, maybe head into Philly, see a movie, or (oh wonder of wonders) go to a Target!

The funny thing (at least to me) is that in Chicago, today would never have been classified a 'snow day'. There are maybe 4 inches of snow on the ground and the roads are pretty well salted and sanded. I guess the people of Pennsylvania have a lower threshold for winter weather. Regardless, no one in our cast is complaining. Honestly, the timing could not have been better; several of us aren't feel our most well and this day of sleep and renewal is just what the doctor ordered. It also means tomorrow's performances will be that much better!

That's it for now. I'll let you know if we do anything truly spectacular with our time off.