The Show Must Go On..

The world has had a small break from my blogging as, for the last 5 days now, I've been sick with food poisoning, followed closely by the flu. When I'm sick I usually just feel sorry for myself curled up in bed and don't come out until I'm better. With so much to do however, it's hard to justify the idle-time. Remember the saying "The Show must go on.."? Well it certainly must - flu or no flu!

So instead of fiddling my thumbs, I've tried to continue organising my new Stonewall show from my bedside. All I can say is, thank God for the mobile phone! A stroke of genius!

I always forget how much mobile phones get used when developing new shows! From organizing soundtracks, rehearsals and costumes to money, props and advertising, it's a full-time job if you let it be! It's a good thing I'm also on one of those capped plans, as I used to spend easily $300-$350 per month on my mobile alone!

I am focused on getting the show finished ASAP, as there are always mishaps that occur which shortens the readiness time that every performer likes to have. It's Murphy's law, there will never be enough time... Someone's costume wont be finished in time, the choreography wasn't drilled in long enough, or still looking for props on Opening Night... the list can go on and on...

All I can do is plan it to come together BEFORE the day. I hate leaving it to the Opening Night to try on costumes, to learn choreography or to listen to the soundtrack... If I had a dollar every time that happened... CHI-CHING!

Well I'm happy to say that costumes are underway and I anticipate that all will be ready in time. I've found my props and changed their colours to match the show, the soundtrack is being finalised, and Charisma and I have been holding rehearsals with each other while Cleo has been on holidays.

With Cleo back in Sydney now though, we have held rehearsals for "Dummer" and "Rough Trade Hers" as a trio and all is progressing nicely. (Minus my coughing and spluttering on the sidelines!)

Things are looking good so far.. But be warned - you will know if they're not! ( I need to vent somehow!)

Anyways, I've decided to start my own little countdown to Opening Night!

Here goes...

Only 8 days to go!