AHHHHH....Music Man!!!  When I was little I used to just stare at Robert Preston and Shirley Jones on my parents album...which I stole.( Along with My Fair Lady, West Side Story and Man of LaMancha.)  I'd read the album notes and sing a long with every song.  It was magic. I tried to learn every part of the quartette and I wanted SO badly to sing like Shirley Jones.  It's the only soprano role I have every wanted to play. I wanted my voice to sore and be pretty and effortless. Of course I knew I'd only play a Pick a Little or Mrs. Paroo.  And I  was jealous of Buddy Hacket.  This production at The Strand is beautiful. Our Emily (Marian) is so lovely to watch and hear.  I sneak up on stage to listen to her sing those Meredith Wilson songs over and over. Our Harold is my favorite leading man Alan Kilpatrick.  He is musical theatre.  I adore him. My cast is full of kids,dancers,singers,actors and we all love and take care of each other. On and off the stage. The Pick a Little's and others share a 5 person dressing room.  We are smooched up together and thank God we all get along.   We laugh and have "Whats talked about in the dressing room...STAYS in the dressing room" talks.  I wouldn't want it any other way. On stage we are pros except for Caroline who likes to run into people.  We have fun and make magic happen each performance.    I look forward to the next 2 weeks and to our bowling night tomorrow.  Stay Tuned..

We are soooooooooo ready for an audience! We open tomorrow.  This cast is so great.  Hardworking and talented.  It's weird having so much backstage time.  It has allowed me to see these actors at work.  I love how professional everyone is....except for Chase when he stands in front of other actors....but I think we've scared him into shape.  Love that boy.  Beautiful creature.  Voice and looks.  He'll make some sugar daddy very happy!

Robert Wayne is playing my husband.  He's been so great about trying stuff out with me.  This role was made for him.  I have ONE line with Glenn.  That sucks big time. What a showman he is. He will have the audience in the palm of his hand.  Loving and sweet added with humor and talent!  We still are talking about having children together. 

Laura Floyd is one of the most beautiful creatures I have ever seen. She glows in this role.  Her dress is not flattering to her because of the cut.  She is just jealous of Priscilla.  Aren't we all.

I'm proud of the work this team has done.  I'm honored to be a part of it.

Oooohhhhh.  Must not forget stuff to cover my tattoo tonight. Hint to all the big girl actors out there....when you turn 40 THAT'S when they start to want to show off your body.  Stand proud!  Never apologize!

I can't wait to get into the theatre today!!!!   Let's hope that Caroline doesn't mess everything up with her danceing!! 
I am loving this cast.  Brandt is in town and that just makes me feel better about load in etc.
Glenn is so funny and natural.  I wish I got to do more with him on stage.  In fact I have ONE line with him.  What's that about???  My husband Robert is a delight.  I think this has got to be one of the best roles for him. Chase my new best friend is just wonderful.  He is a doll to work with. 
I just love my job.  There isn't one diva in the whole bunch except for Laura but she's calming down. 
Love love love!!!!

Rehearsals are starting to get fun!!!!  Jen taught us the Opening.  I love musical theatre.  Glenn and I are going to have children and everyone agrees that Nick is the shizzle. I gotta learn those words in the opening.

Since I was a teen I've been told that the role of Domina was made for me. Not true.  If that was true her song would be in a lower key.  I start rehearsals on Monday for A Funny Thing...I am looking forward to working with old friends and meeting some new ones.  Allan K. will not be my leading man but our director.  I'm looking forward to that!!!! 
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For now I've got two teens waiting to play Rock Band.  Duty calls.