Unexpected Publicity
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mrdreamjeansAt rehearsal on Thursday, our production stage manager took me aside and asked me if I would help out with a fundraiser. An ABC affiliate anchor in Spokane (part of the Inland Northwest region) was living out her “dream job’ by making an appearance in our show. The station would make a donation to BC/EFA in our behalf if Susanna made a cameo.
The powers-that-be decided with union approval, that Susanna would appear in the Nightclub scene where Magaldi sings “On a Night of a Thousand Stars”. She would dance with me in the background and react with the other actors as Eva persuades Magaldi to take her way from rural Hunin to Buenes Aires.
Our dance captain, Gia, one of the female dancers, Brianna, and I met at 7:15pm with Susanna, discussed what would happen; we practiced a bit of dancing and discussed the intent of the scene, all the while being filmed for a piece that aired this morning. It went well and our cast was very welcoming.
This morning, the 10-minute piece showed Susanna being fitted for a costume, having her hair and makeup done and bits of interveiws with various people connected to the show. A short follow-up clip aired later in the day. In both pieces, I’m shown in close-up dipping Susanna (making sure she’s in the spillover light from Magaldi’s spot.
I’d be happy, except the night before I’d eaten Mexican food at 11pm (after the show with my friend Cheryl). You know how they say the camera adds 10 lbs? Well so does late night Mexican food and salting chips:) It’s nice to be noticed, but the publicity served to as wakeup call that I need to refocus on my fitness.
In addition to our performances right now, we’re signing posters, organizing our San Francisco benefit and negotiating with Equity to auction off further televised cameo appearances in “Evita”. The appearances will be used to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and local organizations in Los Angeles and San Fran.
In other news, after my post on mentalpause, I experienced an episode this afternoon. I had a rehearsal and wrote down 3pm, instead of 1:30pm. Luckily fellow cast member Mary dialed me on my cell. I was only two blocks away attending a Western and Wildlife Art Show. I wasn’t late, but only because a friend called to check on me.
We finish out this weekend in Spokane with five more shows and then hop a plane to Los Angeles on Monday morning. Unfortunately, we arrive in LA at 6pm, so it will most likely be awhile before we get to our hotel in West Hollywood. For two weeks we’ll play the historic Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. I’m looking forward to it!
Spokane has been an unexpected pleasure. The houses have been full and appreciative, the Riverfront Park which surrounds the Spokane River Falls (yes, right downtown) and the sunny 50 degree weather have been a delight; I appreciate my little bit of unexpected publicity, but it is a kick in the pants to watch the eating and get back to the gym.
The powers-that-be decided with union approval, that Susanna would appear in the Nightclub scene where Magaldi sings “On a Night of a Thousand Stars”. She would dance with me in the background and react with the other actors as Eva persuades Magaldi to take her way from rural Hunin to Buenes Aires.
Our dance captain, Gia, one of the female dancers, Brianna, and I met at 7:15pm with Susanna, discussed what would happen; we practiced a bit of dancing and discussed the intent of the scene, all the while being filmed for a piece that aired this morning. It went well and our cast was very welcoming.
This morning, the 10-minute piece showed Susanna being fitted for a costume, having her hair and makeup done and bits of interveiws with various people connected to the show. A short follow-up clip aired later in the day. In both pieces, I’m shown in close-up dipping Susanna (making sure she’s in the spillover light from Magaldi’s spot.
I’d be happy, except the night before I’d eaten Mexican food at 11pm (after the show with my friend Cheryl). You know how they say the camera adds 10 lbs? Well so does late night Mexican food and salting chips:) It’s nice to be noticed, but the publicity served to as wakeup call that I need to refocus on my fitness.
In addition to our performances right now, we’re signing posters, organizing our San Francisco benefit and negotiating with Equity to auction off further televised cameo appearances in “Evita”. The appearances will be used to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and local organizations in Los Angeles and San Fran.
In other news, after my post on mentalpause, I experienced an episode this afternoon. I had a rehearsal and wrote down 3pm, instead of 1:30pm. Luckily fellow cast member Mary dialed me on my cell. I was only two blocks away attending a Western and Wildlife Art Show. I wasn’t late, but only because a friend called to check on me.
We finish out this weekend in Spokane with five more shows and then hop a plane to Los Angeles on Monday morning. Unfortunately, we arrive in LA at 6pm, so it will most likely be awhile before we get to our hotel in West Hollywood. For two weeks we’ll play the historic Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. I’m looking forward to it!
Spokane has been an unexpected pleasure. The houses have been full and appreciative, the Riverfront Park which surrounds the Spokane River Falls (yes, right downtown) and the sunny 50 degree weather have been a delight; I appreciate my little bit of unexpected publicity, but it is a kick in the pants to watch the eating and get back to the gym.
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