This afternoon, our crew started loading up the truck to move us over to the Newmark Theater for next week’s performances. Just your basic Penske rent-a-van, filled with custom made and designed costumes, sets, light, and sound equipment. Take a break, guys (and Thyra), and say hi! Seeing “Oregon Ballet Theatre” stenciled onto the sides… Read More
One more day of studio rehearsals…
One more day of studio rehearsals, then on to tech and dress at the Newmark Theater. This rehearsal period has felt so short to me, maybe because I’ve been noticing each day gone by a little more acutely than ever before. We open one week from today. It’ll be a full week, but I’ll… Read More
Tolstoy’s Waltz Pas de…
Deux? Trois? Quatre? Adrian and I have been rehearsing Tolstoy’s Waltz for about four weeks now, and are learning that although the costume seems to have a mind of its own, it can be trained to obey commands. In the photo above, we imagine the worst-case scenario and possible mishap. Adrian also pointed out that… Read More
My horoscope
“You are capable of extra physical effort, with the added bonus that you are dedicated to seeing things through to the end.” Yes! I like it!
Moving Forward
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
