It Come to an End

Just can't get over this weird feeling of weight. I have not been happy at all, well a few brief moments. I think I may be mourning. So I decided to get up and get this all off my chest and finish talking about closing so I can move on and enjoy life.

There is always an almost manic vibe backstage for closings and this show was no exception. People are jazzed and even more crazy than usual. It's great, but also you can't expect to really enjoy and try to capture the essence of a run on the last day, everyone is in emotional overdrive.

The first show went well, I speant it as I usually do--reading and knitting. I did try and pay attention to the points in the show when I knew there would be actors hanging out behind the seats. It's a great view that only I have. Sometimes we catch eachother's eye and wave or they do something silly to make me laugh. I love it. I will miss those small moments.

Then it was over and we had our break. One last time setting up for the show. Good thing because set pieces were literally falling apart.

I love strolling around Glencoe. I know it's full of rich people and snotty teenagers, but everything is close together and this time of year, it's delightful. It helps to take some friends along.

The break seemed to speed by and before I knew it, it was half-hour (that is 30 min before the show will start, and everyone starts getting ready and I get the lights and music ready for the audience to be seated). And one last time seeing the cute boys in their underwear...

...one of the true perks of my job. I will miss it sorely.

The second show had my full attention. So many moments I love in this show. The scene changes are awesome, and they have my attention everynight, as I am running the sound and must be alert during these times. During one of the changes, we had one small silliness, Tiffany turned to leave the stage and stumbled, almost falling into an older gentleman in the front row. Was so funny to see the goofy grin on her face.

The parts of the show that I almost always read through are the quiet ones. There are virtually no sound cues during the scenes of this show, just transitions, so I am free to read ect. And if the actors are doing an intimate quiet scene I am all the more likely to be immersed in my reading.

It was really nice to rediscover those quiet scenes. Especially the scene when the queen is donning all the jewlry in her box and getting drunk. Shannon does an amazing job with this scene and I think it may be my favorite. I am sorry I didn't make an effort to watch it EVERY night.

I don't know who took this pic during the show, but I love it. I can't wait to go to Rawson's myface and see the video they are all watching.

After the show a couple of the boys decided to trim back the facial hair. It's crazy how much it changes their look/face. Glad they do it before leaving, I wouldn't have recognized them on the street otherwise.

A great last show was followed by a wonderful party, out on the patio. It was a beautiful night and we couldn't have asked for more. Beer, wine, champagne, pizza and shrimp. The Writer's theatre classics. According to Jimmy. (Jimmy is an amazing director that also works in the office, he is brilliant and so fun.)

There is one more closing tradition. After the party and most of the people have left, David tries on all the wigs. Brilliant.

But we couldn't let the night end there, so a few of us met up at a bar in Roger's Park.

We even were joined by Jimmy (center) and past understudy and hottie Justine (right).

More drinking and frivolity. (Thanks for the drinks Chris, can't wait to see your ear in the Budweiser commercial!)

And just trying to hold on to the friendship and good times we've had.

But sooner or later you have to say goodnight.

I was glad I rode home with Kipp and Rawson. These two have meant a lot to me over these past months. I can truly be myself around them and know that they appreciate me for it. Thanks guys. I can't wait to hang out with you again.