This box is sitting on the reception desk, awaiting musicians to come pick up their music for Midsummer. Need I say more?
Ringing in the New Year
2009 was a remarkable year for Oregon Ballet Theatre. While we’re happy to put it behind us, I think we can all agree that this past year also saw some of our most triumphant, exciting and hopeful moments. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in every way, small or large, from near or… Read More
Overheard, Part 2
More memorable one-liners: Adrian to Mia, after bowing as the lead Spanish couple: “I think that was my best bow ever!” One little angel, after asking who the Sugarplum Fairy was and being told it was Alison Roper: “Who’s that?” Another angel replied, “It’s John Alan’s mom…” (Alison’s son John Alan is a… Read More
Overheard Backstage at the Keller
Some choice comments overheard these past weeks that I think represent Nutcracker 2009 very well: Alison Roper, to Adrian Fry during barre one day during the middle of our five days-of-two-shows-each-day: “Maybe someone will deliver a four-pound box of chocolates to us today.” Ansa Deguchi, to Steven Houser, also during barre on one… Read More
The Year of the Headpiece
We’re well past the tech rehearsal phase now, of course, and are in “the tunnel”– 8 straight days of performances, including five days in a row with two shows each. The light at the end of the tunnel is Christmas Day, and then only two more days until a real rest. 2009 seems to be… Read More
