Sunday, January 4, 2009

Home tomorrow!!!






Tomorrow Colin and I head home for a 6 day break. We're really looking forward to just relaxing at home. Brittany is still home from college, so we can spend time with her and also squeeze in one of Morgan's lacrosse games and watch her cheer at a basketball game :)
We really enjoyed Milwaukee. We had a lot of downtime and the hotel was very comfortable. The worst part was that they are doing major renovations to the hotel, so the last two mornings we were awakened by power tools! Luckily the front desk offered ear plugs which helped a little, lol!
The shows been intersting lately because some of the understudies have been able to step in for one reason or another. Alaggio wasn't able to make the Sarasota shows due to bad weather in Idaho. Adam stepped in as Noah and Ashley filled Alaggio's part in Fagin's gang. Last night Stacie had a stomach bug, so Michelle was able to step in as Widow Corney while Ashley played Mrs Bedwin. They all did a fantastic job, we were proud of each of them! It's so interesting to watch each actor's take a part. None of them played the part the same as the original character, which made it fun to watch. So much fun that we sat in the front row last night! Sue, John, Elizabeth and I discovered that they didn't sell tickets for the seats right in front so we decided to make ourselves comfortable in them. It was great seeing all of the actors expressions up close. Even better was watching as each noticed us sitting right there. A couple of actors almost broke, but being the professionals that they are they held it together :)
Colin has been fighting a cough, but luckily has been able to go on each show. He was so exhausted today I wondered if he would actually be able to make it through. Luckily he was able to and I was so proud of him! Hopefully after a week home, he'll be able to rest up and feel better. There are several castmembers who are feeling the same way, so I think this break is going to be great for all!
Well we need to catch the shuttle for the airport first thing in the morning so time to hit the hay!
Missy

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