Ending a run of a show is always bittersweet. I haven't done a show yet that I haven't liked. A Midsummer Night's Dream was no exception. I'm glad to have more time to spend with my family and to be able to get things accomplished, but it was so hard to say goodbye to La Jolla Playhouse because the show was so much fun and the people were so nice and great to work with. I never got tired of it, although the weekends were always hard because I had 2 shows on Saturday and 2 shows on Sunday. In between shows, I stayed in La Jolla because it wasn't worth it to drive home. It was a typical 8-show-a-week run so it got a bit tiring sometimes, but I enjoyed it so much. So sad it's over! (Like I said, bittersweet.)
I'm gonna miss these signs
Our conductor and assistant conductor
The conductor with the upside down piano behind him (which he plays onstage when it's not upside down)
Ever wonder what a pit looks like? Here ya go.
"Allegro Insecto" (the composer and orchestrator had a sense of humor), AND we had to play the kazoo at the same time
See?
My favorite part (viola soli)
My music stand
Because I
know you want to know what a typical pit floor looks like, here's a lovely picture for you: complete with books, puzzles, phones and toys
We held a little goodbye orchestra party in between shows
Our gift to the conductor
One of the best conductors I've worked with
Closing night cast party
The orchestra (I'm sure gonna miss these people)
And some random videos for your viewing enjoyment:
We had my dad's homemade tacos and oh my, were they good!
Homemade Texas sheet cake. Yummy!
The lovely decorations
I dressed Claire up like a present
Happy birthday, Dad! I love you!
