Recently I was involved in one of those projects where you step back and say, "Is this really my life?" God has a way of throwing me into the craziest, most unexpected scenarios and these things aren't ever what I want or part of my plan, but I always end up having an experience of knowing that I am exactly where I am supposed be at this moment in time.
I had several of those moments working with the Chicago Opera Theater. I had a small but significant role in a beautiful contemporary piece. Not only was I surrounded by the beautiful musical style that I haven't paid much attention to since college, but I was also thrown on stage with incredibly talented and well established artists. All of whom were so gracious and patient as I found my way through the world of opera.
In addition to all of the talent that surrounded me, there were a few other perks.
Like...MY OWN DRESSING ROOM!!! (An introverts dream come true)
With my name on the door...
My own make up artist. (okay, well not my OWN, but someone who brushed my hair and did my makeup. Which I HATE. It helped me realize that I need my own glam squad some day because sitting in a chair and relaxing while someone else does all the work is AH-mazing)
And being on this beautiful stage and looking out into this huge house! (1600 seats I think)
But the best part was being on stage by her side for every performance. Flicka was one the nicest, most genuine woman I have ever met. She would come off stage every night after NAILING it and give me a quick hug and kiss and say, "Thanks Sweetie." Like, she THANKED me. Who does that?! She does. :)
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| Ms. Frederica von Stade |
So that's what I was up to last month. Now May is a month of recovery and getting back on track. You know...eating, sleeping, exercising...that stuff that takes a back seat when one is so busy. That and preparing for my directing debut with Honest Theatre! Rehearsals start in June and I am sooooooo excited! But that's all I have to say about that. For now.
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| Dathan designed this awesome poster! |
