We’re done for now— just finished setting almost all the children’s roles to a group of Korean kids who not only speak no English but have no previous exposure to Balanchine’s Nutcracker. This week has been an adventure and a whirlwind, and all of it has been facilitated by our incredibly generous hosts, New Venture… Read More
Seoul Arts Center
Jet-lagged but happy, Thyra, Kevin and I finally made it to Seoul, South Korea, last night. We arrived at about 6 p.m. local time, which is about midnight (the night before) in Portland. The eleven-hour flight was made to seem much shorter than I’d dreaded thanks to the loveliness of Asiana Airlines and a Tylenol… Read More
OBT Pastry Cart
In honor of Gavin’s last class at OBT’s SE studios, Alison had the idea to have a pastry cart rolled around class in between barre and center. It’s always been an idea of Gavin’s to have one in the OBT building, and those croissants certainly did raise spirits and give us the extra energy to… Read More
The Celebration of Gavin Larsen
I snagged a photo of Gavin’s final curtain call this afternoon. It was beautiful to be a part of. The principal women honored Gavin with a hand-crafted tiara and the men each presented her with a rose, along with countless bouquets, hugs and kisses from the whole company. Flowers flooded the stage from the box… Read More
The Hamsters
Here they are, the “Hamsters” that make the magic ramp move. First, outside the box: And here’s what it’s like underneath: The only light they have to guide them are their headlamps. It’s hot, claustrophobic, and cramped under there– I know, because I tiptoed inside to take these pictures! They’re doing a commendable job despite… Read More
