Sunday

Changed the bed, did a white wash, then a color, filed, and otherwise kept myself busy. Ellen called and we chatted--she's planning to go to the matinee (2:00 pm) next Saturday. Showered, dressed, and was out front at 3:00. Call time was actually 4:00, but 3:30 for the singers and here they are:

L. to r.: Shannon, Jeff, Amy, Ken, and Kathy. This,of course, was pre-show; the singers are always honing their performances.  

Another full house last night and it seemed a particularly good audience. There were lots of laughs which, happily, you can hear backstage, as well as other wanted reactions. When Ken and I did our somewhat cliched, but sweet and touching scene which tops off our play, there wasn't a sound in the place. That was until we embrace at the end, when we heard several muted reactive "ah-h-hs." 

After, I had a glass of wine and was introduced me to two friends of fellow cast member, Lisa. Patty and Jill are both neighbors of hers, the former a widow whom Vera, leader of Soaring Spirits, invited to our group. She may come when we meet next Monday for lunch. I kept Ken waiting longer than usual, but he seemed to be okay with it.  

And who is this? They're a wealthy society couple, who visited backstage last night. He owns a fuel pump conglomerate and she's the patron of several charities, including "Physical Therapy for The Masses" and "Bringing Up Baby." (Ha! It's Karyn, a P.T. and Mama, and Anthony, who manages the aforementioned company.)

Now, a respite of four days until we sail into the final weekend.