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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Soul Doctor With Heather Parcells

For some reason they gave me a "Butt Bag" as my prop! What were they trying to tell me? — PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Soul Doctor With Heather Parcells

Musical theatre favorite Heather Parcells (A Chorus Line, Wonderland) is back on Broadway in Soul Doctor, a new musical about the life of controversial Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. She shares a two-show day at Circle in the Square. Read the
43 PHOTOS

Nothing like walking by the bare Broadway Stage at Circle In The Square to remind you that you get paid to do what you love! — Nothing like walking by the bare Broadway Stage at Circle In The Square to remind you that you get paid to do what you love!

Heather Parcells

Call board (Just make sure Vasthy Mompoint signed in) — Call board (Just make sure Vasthy Mompoint signed in)

Heather Parcells

Welcome to the "SHE-BREWS" female ensemble dressing room! It's where the magic happens. — Welcome to the "SHE-BREWS" female ensemble dressing room! It's where the magic happens.

Heather Parcells

You know- just a sensible Barista Bar for the ladies. (booze is for later) — You know- just a sensible Barista Bar for the ladies. (booze is for later)

Heather Parcells

Throat Coat. It's a life saver. — Throat Coat. It's a life saver.

Heather Parcells

Next Slide

Yeah yeah, the boys drink it too. (Ian Paget) — Yeah yeah, the boys drink it too. (Ian Paget)

Heather Parcells

Breakfast, I mean, lunch of champions at half hour! Come on! It's any $5.00 Footlong all month. Our agents/Managers/Equity dues and FICA take most of our paychecks! Just because you are on Broadway doesn't mean you aren't on a budget! — Breakfast, I mean, lunch of champions at half hour! Come on! It's any $5.00 Footlong all month. Our agents/Managers/Equity dues and FICA take most of our paychecks! Just because you are on Broadway doesn't mean you aren't on a budget!

Heather Parcells

We don't exactly have the most organized dressing room ever. To each her own. — We don't exactly have the most organized dressing room ever. To each her own.

Heather Parcells

Wig time with Brandy! No one ever looks good in a wig cap. NO ONE! — Wig time with Brandy! No one ever looks good in a wig cap. NO ONE!

Heather Parcells

See!!! Sooo much better! Sam, Brandy and Michael Paternostro are just thrilled I have hair! — See!!! Sooo much better! Sam, Brandy and Michael Paternostro are just thrilled I have hair!

Heather Parcells

A Sensible warm-up for JC Schuster. Yamulke and all. — A Sensible warm-up for JC Schuster. Yamulke and all.

Heather Parcells

Shlomo (Eric Anderson) gets mic-ed up — Shlomo (Eric Anderson) gets mic-ed up

Heather Parcells

It's quite an intense mic prep! — It's quite an intense mic prep!

Heather Parcells

In order to get this two show day rollin, we need a little help from the Magic Candy fairy who leaves gifts in the young boys' dressing room. — In order to get this two show day rollin, we need a little help from the Magic Candy fairy who leaves gifts in the young boys' dressing room.

Heather Parcells

Teddy and Ethan aren't too concerned that I take their candy. All they really need is their iPod. — Teddy and Ethan aren't too concerned that I take their candy. All they really need is their iPod.

Heather Parcells

Survived the opening number. Now I get to channel my inner Yentl. Papa can you hear me? — Survived the opening number. Now I get to channel my inner Yentl. Papa can you hear me?

Heather Parcells

While I'm dancing my butt off onstage, our stage right props guy, Owen, got ahold of my camera. He goofed off with Michael Paternostro and our ASM, Brian Bogen, in the SM office — While I'm dancing my butt off onstage, our stage right props guy, Owen, got ahold of my camera. He goofed off with Michael Paternostro and our ASM, Brian Bogen, in the SM office

Heather Parcells

Time to go to Church, Dianna Barger gets her church lady hat pinned on. Mine is on Sam's head. It looks better on her! — Time to go to Church, Dianna Barger gets her church lady hat pinned on. Mine is on Sam's head. It looks better on her!

Heather Parcells

Nina Simone and her Mama before church. (Amber Iman and Vasthy Mompoint, who is also her understudy) — Nina Simone and her Mama before church. (Amber Iman and Vasthy Mompoint, who is also her understudy)

Heather Parcells

"Kiva Moed" — "Kiva Moed"

Heather Parcells

Pre-church time therapy session. Today we decided which character everyone would be if we were doing "Harry Potter the Musical." I apparently am Ginny Weasly — Pre-church time therapy session. Today we decided which character everyone would be if we were doing "Harry Potter the Musical." I apparently am Ginny Weasly

Heather Parcells

FINALLY Intermission. Aren't my little men so cute?? — FINALLY Intermission. Aren't my little men so cute??

Heather Parcells

Vasthy sits in her clothing basket and reads during intermission. She is NOT to be disturbed. Harry Potter is priority — Vasthy sits in her clothing basket and reads during intermission. She is NOT to be disturbed. Harry Potter is priority

Heather Parcells

About to start Act 2 in the stage left hallway. (Cue the Meunsters Music entracte) with Eric Anderson, Vasthy Mompoint, Dianna Barger and Abdur Rahim Jackson — About to start Act 2 in the stage left hallway. (Cue the Meunsters Music entracte) with Eric Anderson, Vasthy Mompoint, Dianna Barger and Abdur Rahim Jackson

Heather Parcells

The BEST part of our show: HIPPIE CLOTHES!!! It means no more costume changes, well at least for the ensemble. "Wolfman Jack" (Ron Orbach) needs to shed the fringe again. — The BEST part of our show: HIPPIE CLOTHES!!! It means no more costume changes, well at least for the ensemble. "Wolfman Jack" (Ron Orbach) needs to shed the fringe again.

Heather Parcells

For some reason they gave me a "Butt Bag" as my prop! What were they trying to tell me? — For some reason they gave me a "Butt Bag" as my prop! What were they trying to tell me?

Heather Parcells

Good old Michael Paternostro. He's so perfect as a greasy agent. Love the ascot! — Good old Michael Paternostro. He's so perfect as a greasy agent. Love the ascot!

Heather Parcells

This cast seriously reads too much! Well, not much else to do when there is NO CELL PHONE SERVICE in the theater. — This cast seriously reads too much! Well, not much else to do when there is NO CELL PHONE SERVICE in the theater.

Heather Parcells

If you want to know where our swings (Richard Cerrato and Afra Hines) are, just consult the swing magnet board. They may be in the Caribbean… or the doghouse! — If you want to know where our swings (Richard Cerrato and Afra Hines) are, just consult the swing magnet board. They may be in the Caribbean�� or the doghouse!

Heather Parcells

A short break in the SM office. We don't have a green room, but we are well stocked with snacks and apparently Ziploc bags. (Alex Frolingher, Dianna Barger, Ron Orbach, Jamie Jackson and Brian Bogen) — A short break in the SM office. We don't have a green room, but we are well stocked with snacks and apparently Ziploc bags. (Alex Frolingher, Dianna Barger, Ron Orbach, Jamie Jackson and Brian Bogen)

Heather Parcells

Ian Paget and Ryan Strand came to the SM office to see what all the hoopla was. Blame Jamie Jackson for the noise — Ian Paget and Ryan Strand came to the SM office to see what all the hoopla was. Blame Jamie Jackson for the noise

Heather Parcells

Abdur Rahim Jackson shows off his Alvin Ailey/Juilliard training. Okay so he's choreographed for Beyonce. Big deal! — Abdur Rahim Jackson shows off his Alvin Ailey/Juilliard training. Okay so he's choreographed for Beyonce. Big deal!

Heather Parcells

Alex Frohlinger has been teaching me how to TWERK. She can do it upside down as well as in a crocheted dress no less — Alex Frohlinger has been teaching me how to TWERK. She can do it upside down as well as in a crocheted dress no less

Heather Parcells

About ready for me to move a set piece (Thank you Actors Equity for that extra $8.00/week) while the rest of the cast takes a backstage vocal cue. — About ready for me to move a set piece (Thank you Actors Equity for that extra $8.00/week) while the rest of the cast takes a backstage vocal cue.

Heather Parcells

It's a mad dash to the wig room in the basement after the bows. Ian Paget beat me and got his wig off first. — It's a mad dash to the wig room in the basement after the bows. Ian Paget beat me and got his wig off first.

Heather Parcells

Jamie Jackson turns into a Werewolf as he gets his wig off — Jamie Jackson turns into a Werewolf as he gets his wig off

Heather Parcells

I went straight from the theater to my bed between shows for a nap... — I went straight from the theater to my bed between shows for a nap...

Heather Parcells

And I woke up at this time! Did I mention I have half hour call at 7:30 and I'm 5 stops away on a not-so-regular train??? — And I woke up at this time! Did I mention I have half hour call at 7:30 and I'm 5 stops away on a not-so-regular train???

Heather Parcells

Whew!!!! Made it in time to get my dinner of champions (it's cheese btw) and run into the theater. Oh look! It's me up on the marquee!!! — Whew!!!! Made it in time to get my dinner of champions (it's cheese btw) and run into the theater. Oh look! It's me up on the marquee!!!

Heather Parcells

Ran by this rowdy group. It's The Child Wrangler Rachel with Teddy, Ethan, our cellist, Tara Young, and Michael Paternostro. Maybe I should have slept at the theater instead. — Ran by this rowdy group. It's The Child Wrangler Rachel with Teddy, Ethan, our cellist, Tara Young, and Michael Paternostro. Maybe I should have slept at the theater instead.

Heather Parcells

Ryan, Ron, and Amber were all watching YouTube when I walked in. This is what we do when all the patrons are going to their seats... — Ryan, Ron, and Amber were all watching YouTube when I walked in. This is what we do when all the patrons are going to their seats...

Heather Parcells

After starting the second show, I ran downstairs to wardrobe and signed the Soul Doctor Gypsy Robe patch. — After starting the second show, I ran downstairs to wardrobe and signed the Soul Doctor Gypsy Robe patch.

Heather Parcells

We did it! 2 Show Day accomplished. SHE-BREWS out!!! — We did it! 2 Show Day accomplished. SHE-BREWS out!!!

Heather Parcells

For some reason they gave me a "Butt Bag" as my prop! What were they trying to tell me?

Nothing like walking by the bare Broadway Stage at Circle In The Square to remind you that you get paid to do what you love!

Call board (Just make sure Vasthy Mompoint signed in)

Welcome to the "SHE-BREWS" female ensemble dressing room! It's where the magic happens.

You know- just a sensible Barista Bar for the ladies. (booze is for later)

Throat Coat. It's a life saver.

Yeah yeah, the boys drink it too. (Ian Paget)

Breakfast, I mean, lunch of champions at half hour! Come on! It's any $5.00 Footlong all month. Our agents/Managers/Equity dues and FICA take most of our paychecks! Just because you are on Broadway doesn't mean you aren't on a budget!

We don't exactly have the most organized dressing room ever. To each her own.

Wig time with Brandy! No one ever looks good in a wig cap. NO ONE!

See!!! Sooo much better! Sam, Brandy and Michael Paternostro are just thrilled I have hair!

A Sensible warm-up for JC Schuster. Yamulke and all.

Shlomo (Eric Anderson) gets mic-ed up

It's quite an intense mic prep!

In order to get this two show day rollin, we need a little help from the Magic Candy fairy who leaves gifts in the young boys' dressing room.

Teddy and Ethan aren't too concerned that I take their candy. All they really need is their iPod.

Survived the opening number. Now I get to channel my inner Yentl. Papa can you hear me?

While I'm dancing my butt off onstage, our stage right props guy, Owen, got ahold of my camera. He goofed off with Michael Paternostro and our ASM, Brian Bogen, in the SM office

Time to go to Church, Dianna Barger gets her church lady hat pinned on. Mine is on Sam's head. It looks better on her!

Nina Simone and her Mama before church. (Amber Iman and Vasthy Mompoint, who is also her understudy)

Pre-church time therapy session. Today we decided which character everyone would be if we were doing "Harry Potter the Musical." I apparently am Ginny Weasly

FINALLY Intermission. Aren't my little men so cute??

Vasthy sits in her clothing basket and reads during intermission. She is NOT to be disturbed. Harry Potter is priority

About to start Act 2 in the stage left hallway. (Cue the Meunsters Music entracte) with Eric Anderson, Vasthy Mompoint, Dianna Barger and Abdur Rahim Jackson

The BEST part of our show: HIPPIE CLOTHES!!! It means no more costume changes, well at least for the ensemble. "Wolfman Jack" (Ron Orbach) needs to shed the fringe again.

For some reason they gave me a "Butt Bag" as my prop! What were they trying to tell me?

Good old Michael Paternostro. He's so perfect as a greasy agent. Love the ascot!

This cast seriously reads too much! Well, not much else to do when there is NO CELL PHONE SERVICE in the theater.

If you want to know where our swings (Richard Cerrato and Afra Hines) are, just consult the swing magnet board. They may be in the Caribbean… or the doghouse!

A short break in the SM office. We don't have a green room, but we are well stocked with snacks and apparently Ziploc bags. (Alex Frolingher, Dianna Barger, Ron Orbach, Jamie Jackson and Brian Bogen)

Ian Paget and Ryan Strand came to the SM office to see what all the hoopla was. Blame Jamie Jackson for the noise

Abdur Rahim Jackson shows off his Alvin Ailey/Juilliard training. Okay so he's choreographed for Beyonce. Big deal!

Alex Frohlinger has been teaching me how to TWERK. She can do it upside down as well as in a crocheted dress no less

About ready for me to move a set piece (Thank you Actors Equity for that extra $8.00/week) while the rest of the cast takes a backstage vocal cue.

It's a mad dash to the wig room in the basement after the bows. Ian Paget beat me and got his wig off first.

Jamie Jackson turns into a Werewolf as he gets his wig off

I went straight from the theater to my bed between shows for a nap...

And I woke up at this time! Did I mention I have half hour call at 7:30 and I'm 5 stops away on a not-so-regular train???

Whew!!!! Made it in time to get my dinner of champions (it's cheese btw) and run into the theater. Oh look! It's me up on the marquee!!!

Ran by this rowdy group. It's The Child Wrangler Rachel with Teddy, Ethan, our cellist, Tara Young, and Michael Paternostro. Maybe I should have slept at the theater instead.

Ryan, Ron, and Amber were all watching YouTube when I walked in. This is what we do when all the patrons are going to their seats...

After starting the second show, I ran downstairs to wardrobe and signed the Soul Doctor Gypsy Robe patch.

We did it! 2 Show Day accomplished. SHE-BREWS out!!!

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