Good morning and namaste! I鈥檓 ready for this two show day.
"Here鈥檚 to the ladies who brunch.鈥� I love spending my mornings with my roomies Ellen Harvey and Maja.
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Rode to work on this noble steed. (Thanks to Recycle-a-Bicycle for my beloved bike!)
Got to work at the same time as our bassist, Will Hack.
Looks like everyone has arrived for the first show!
"Check, check 1, 2, 3.鈥� It鈥檚 very important that Aaron Tveit鈥檚 microphone is just right so we don鈥檛 miss a moment of that glorious voice!.
There are a few wigs in this show, including this blonde beauty that our hair supervisor, Alex has styled for our Amy, Lauren Marcus.
Some of us style our own hair, including the fabulous Kate Loprest in her 鈥渟howveralls." What a tease!!!.
Welcome to the 70鈥檚. Peter Reardon getting his coiffure ready.
Buddies also make sure their friends' collars are folded down correctly. How sweet are Lawrence E. Street and James Ludwig.
Well, now it鈥檚 time for me to sit down and do my own hair. Tease, bump, spritz, 鈥渇inishing [with] the hat."
"Final departure call for Company. Will all the passengers who have not gone to places please do so."
Paul Schaefer鈥檚 pre-show ritual since Phantom of the Opera is standing backstage before the show to listen to the crowd and feel the stage beneath him. This helps him get out any jitters and step onstage feeling grounded.
Music Director, Dan Pardo, gives us our first downbeat.
Stage managers Anthony Bullock and Samantha Brown make sure we have all the props we need, especially the drinking glasses. These characters sure do drink a lot!
Lauren Marcus reviewing her words before heading on stage as the speed-singing Amy.
Our crew is prepped and ready for the quick change during 鈥淪ide by Side.鈥�
The work never ends. Here鈥檚 Jeannette Bayardelle in her dressing room during intermission prepping to tape an audition!
I love it when friends come to see us in the Berkshires! Today鈥檚 special treat was snagging a quick visit with my beautiful friend, Kelley Curran (most recently seen in Present Laughter).
And here we go again! Looks like everyone decided to return for the second show!
Lawrence E. Street is breathing through the pain as he rolls out those IT Bands.
Jane Pfitsch warms up her headstands.
My dressing roomie, Nora Schell is enjoying her La Croix. We have the same favorite flavor-pamplemousse!
My other dressing roomie, Rebecca Kuznick, puts some final touches on her makeup.
Ellen Harvey is ready to attack show number 2!
Our band is warmed up and ready.
An actor prepares...
鈥r an actor plays poker with his buddy, Joe Spieldenner.
Our reusable water bottle station. The Broadway Green Alliance will be so proud!
Now an actor prepares
Left over opening night cake before show one and after show two. This photo does not accurately depict how GIANT this cake is!
Aaron greeting our incredible audience after the show. Our first two show day is complete!
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