Steven’s posts from Japan have been fascinating! Thanks, Steven, for keeping us all in the loop with your adventures over there. Next, we’re expecting a fashion show of the results of your shopping expeditions. Back at the ranch, we are starting our third week of rehearsals for the Duets program. How do the weeks go… Read More
Dress Rehearsal
We just finished dress rehearsal, and welcomed back our beautiful orchestra! Here’s Neil working with them on a few sections of Midsummer: Children-bugs took a rest amongst the trees while notes and corrections were being given after the rehearsal: And our hair expert, Sarah, tinkered with Alison’s (Titania) hairdo. She does gorgeous work on the… Read More
No End to Listening
I read David Stabler’s beautifully thought-provoking and insightful column in The Oregonian on Thursday, “A Year of Playing Bach”. He describes his resolution to re-dedicate himself to daily practice of Bach’s “Well-Tempered Clavier” after many years away from not just that particular piece, but piano practice in general. Although, of course, the specifics of piano… Read More
Family Portraits
Around the studio and theater, we are rarely without our water bottles. Most everyone has their own, and since they are such an indispensable accessory (and now are available in so many unique shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns) we could probably identify everyone’s bottle if a “match the canteen to the dancer” contest were held.… Read More
Rehearsal Wings
Hanging on a rack in the hall outside wardrobe: It’s not a kite with suspenders, they are the “rehearsal wings” for Oberon and Titania (quite different than training wheels). They wear their wings for a few sections of the ballet and therefore need to rehearse with them. They’re quite large and unwieldy, so you can… Read More
