Wow...a difficult day emotionally. It was a wonderful show and a terrific closing audience. We were sold completely out and had the best performance of the run. The audience was very responsive...one of those audiences that performers dream of having for every show!
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The cast meeting prior to the show was emotional...the Who's presented me with a picture of all of them in costume and on their Whoville Wagon. That started the waterworks. Then came the dreaded "Alone in the Universe" song.
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I did fine throughout the whole number...actually, it was the best I have sung the song ever. The very end of the song, Horton says "Good night, JoJo" and JoJo says, "Good night, Horton. See you in Solla Solew!" Well, my "Good night, JoJo" was squeaked out because I was choked up and in tears. I walked off stage after the number and bawled for a few minutes until I had to come back on for "Monkey Around" later in the show.
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I was fine through the rest of Act One and most of Act Two. "Solla Solew" was a bit emotional, but I handled it just fine. Then came the finale reprise of "Oh The Thinks You Can Think" and several of us were crying through it. "Green Eggs and Ham" broke the tears up a bit, but after the final pose, Alex "JoJo" Stewart and I had a big hug before rushing off through the lobby to meet and greet the audience. Then the waterworks began.
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This was an excellent cast. I have not enjoyed a show this much in years...I think a few lifetime friendships were formed during this show. I do hope so!
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Auditions for
Magic Circle's "Give My Regards" are coming up in an hour. Hope to see you there!
