Its seems crazy to me that we’ve only had 8 rehearsals. Perhaps its because we’ve gotten so much done. We’ve gotten so much done because the creative team (Steve Bebout, Dontee Kien & Doug Oberhamer) coupled with the cast & stage management team is just so freaking awesome, hard-working and organized.

OK, I know that this sounds like typical press double-speak you hear from everybody in the entertainment industry. (“My director/fellow actor/catering company is just SOOOO amazing…” etc). Often its truly just an act. You sort of have to say all of these things or else you look like a jerk. I had a family member say I was really good at this type of press talk. My reply was that I’m good at it because I’m telling the truth this time. I truly and honestly couldn’t be more lucky to have the amazing people I have working on my show. You may get tired of hearing that over and over from me, but I’m not going to get tired of saying it.

So onto the interesting stuff (Quick hits):

• So far my two favorite parts of rehearsal is how good the cast sounds on the harmony parts (they sound way better than the recordings which is me dubbed over me dubbed over me etc)… AND… the talents of Doug and Dontee creating Salsa versions of “I Got Fired” and “Kathy’s Office Down The Hall” for Maria and Phil to dance to as we make a couple of transitions. I watched the rehearsal for a while today (because I’m an idiot and read the rehearsal schedule wrong and came an hour early) and was just amazed at the creativity and talent that was making something I could never have thought of or done. I will of course be taking total credit.
• We’re going to be a part of the NYMF press conference! Hooray! Its an honor for us as well as a terrific boost to our publicity. Kelly will be singing Kathy’s Office Down the Hall!
• More announcements coming soon on some exciting funding news…
• Ticket sales are going really well. We’re sold out for opening and have only a handful of tickets for closing night. Tell your friends! We want to sell out as fast as possible!
• We’re welcoming two new Associate Producers to the fold! Kendra Kay and Greg Cicchino have hopped on board and will be totally awesome as we start the race to the finish line.

Gotta run. Got to have crepes with “Steven” then beer with our super-Producer Liz Ulmer. Crepes and beer. My life is awesome.