Hey Brad !! How's The Show?

[ozron]

Hey Brad,

The last time my parents saw me onstage was about six years ago, and then five years before that. They've only come down when I've done major shows (both of these were with the Oregon Symphony). I've given up on friends and family seeing my shows. I won't press, I just let them know what's happening, and that I'd like them to come. I never expect them to. That way, they're not pressured and I'm not disappointed. And it's a pleasant surprise when they show up!

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by ozron

Hey Brad,

The last time my parents saw me onstage was about six years ago, and then five years before that. They've only come down when I've done major shows (both of these were with the Oregon Symphony). I've given up on friends and family seeing my shows. I won't press, I just let them know what's happening, and that I'd like them to come. I never expect them to. That way, they're not pressured and I'm not disappointed. And it's a pleasant surprise when they show up!

Yes. I think that's sound advice. I'm going to remember that. I'll keep my sisters on my discount list but they're on their own otherwise. My parents have been really interested in coming to my shows (they just looove sharing the spotlight) so they can have my comp tickets.

With this new show, it's very interesting what's going on. I haven't been called for rehearsals until it's absolutely necessary. Which is kind of nice. Instead of me hanging out and watching everyone else, they schedule me when they know I'll be utilized. I like that. For the last two shows, I've been called for rehearsals every night. So for this show, I feel like it's a part-time job instead of a full-time one. In fact, when I hang out to watch the choreographer working with the ensemble (the dancing is fantastic in this show) the director and stage manager always come by and say, 'you don't have to stay, did we forget to tell you? Sorry...' I always tell them I want to stay because I'm truly amazed at how talented the dancers are. Dancing like everyone else does eludes me (I'm a rebel). So when I see people doing it I get intrigued.