"I feel there's a time to come to New York and there's a time to leave..."
With Company's closing quickly approaching, I wanted to take the time to write- of course this is the first chance I've gotten...
First, on Company- I was sure I wouldn't see this production. I'd tried many times, with various things coming up in the way. Even once I had my ticket I was sure something would happen and I wouldn't see the show. Well, I did get to see it, and I'm so, so thrilled I did. It surpassed my wildest expectations and was more than just a play. Sitting in the front, with this massive space in front of me, it was a sensory overload experience for two and a half hours. the emotion and energy were tangible from that distance. Raul was fierce, the supporting company was stunning. Everyone had such energy and emotion I didn't know where to look since I could've watched one of the couples the entire show and gotten an entire story from it. The scenes in Another Hundred People, with April and Kathy were gorgeous. The scene with "Well, Marry Me" to Amy was heartbreaking. Marry Me a Little was amazing. All at once aul was lying to us and yet,after hearing a story about him before seeing the show I looked up at him and saw such pain and anguish as well. Raul ripped his heart out and bared it for all to see. After Being Alive, the audience applauded for a good two minutes. Watching Raul collect himself and almost cry with the response showed that he had given his all emotionally and was thrilled that it was received as such. I'd like to get down with Sandy and Danny to see it before the 1st but...we'll see.
On other notes, it was amusing today that for a few hours it was possible that Neil was going to jump into Xanadu. At first I was thinking, "Oh God Neil, don't..." but the more I considered it, the more I realized, I don't care what he does...I need to see him perform again. Assassins was an honor to see, it closed far too early and was a stellar production. I met Neil afterwards but didn't get to say much because he seemed genuinely exhausted, as if he wanted to go home for a bit before the evening show, so I couldn't tell him how much I was impressed by his work. He signed my score of Assassins and it means a lot to me. I just wished I would have had my camera then. Ah, well. Some day I'll get my Neil picture. Then of course I joke about my love for him, but I do love him as a performer. He's far more versatile and talented then I think he gets credit for. After seeing him in Sweeney, Assassins, Cabaret, and How I Met Your Mother it shows. He's damn good. While I always joke of my love for him, I honest to God couldn't be happier for him and David. He deserves to be happy and if I ever met them together, I'd probably tell them how thrilled I was for them.
In yet other news, I've decided I really hate summer classes. They're a joke and really quite a waste of time except that I need them to graduate with Any degree, forget two. Between classes, actually getting a job, and working I don't think I'll have the time I was hoping for to escape to the city. Ah well, I saw Company :-)
I hope my aunt stops by tomorrow so I can actually get the tickets for Aaron's thing in July. Whenever I see him, for some reason I end up gaining so much self confidence...I don't know why but he always just inspires me to do better and I realize that I can. I need a dose of that now. With non-stop schooling I'm losing sight of why I'm putting myself through this. If I can somehow get into Columbia's program....it would be worth the benefit in so many ways. First, the program itself: a great school with courses that are actually practical, huh. Also, to do my research in the city with all the resources there would be so useful. And then to actually live in the city for six years. My mom finally said the other day "You'll never know if you like until you try it." which is what I've been trying to tell her for years. There is a payoff at the end, if I can make it there.
Back to Aaron, I'm mad South pacific is on the other coast. To see him do Cable would be awesome. I haven't asked him but I'm still crossing my fingers he's cast in LCT's production. They like him, he's good, cast him already! :-P
After Sunday in the Park this spring, the final Sondheim show to be revived will have to be Passion. Giorgio is seemingly written for Aaron. Jere Shea's fantastic...but Aaron could finally drive a show. That I Would do anything to see.
Ok, enough rambling- time to sleep...
First, on Company- I was sure I wouldn't see this production. I'd tried many times, with various things coming up in the way. Even once I had my ticket I was sure something would happen and I wouldn't see the show. Well, I did get to see it, and I'm so, so thrilled I did. It surpassed my wildest expectations and was more than just a play. Sitting in the front, with this massive space in front of me, it was a sensory overload experience for two and a half hours. the emotion and energy were tangible from that distance. Raul was fierce, the supporting company was stunning. Everyone had such energy and emotion I didn't know where to look since I could've watched one of the couples the entire show and gotten an entire story from it. The scenes in Another Hundred People, with April and Kathy were gorgeous. The scene with "Well, Marry Me" to Amy was heartbreaking. Marry Me a Little was amazing. All at once aul was lying to us and yet,after hearing a story about him before seeing the show I looked up at him and saw such pain and anguish as well. Raul ripped his heart out and bared it for all to see. After Being Alive, the audience applauded for a good two minutes. Watching Raul collect himself and almost cry with the response showed that he had given his all emotionally and was thrilled that it was received as such. I'd like to get down with Sandy and Danny to see it before the 1st but...we'll see.
On other notes, it was amusing today that for a few hours it was possible that Neil was going to jump into Xanadu. At first I was thinking, "Oh God Neil, don't..." but the more I considered it, the more I realized, I don't care what he does...I need to see him perform again. Assassins was an honor to see, it closed far too early and was a stellar production. I met Neil afterwards but didn't get to say much because he seemed genuinely exhausted, as if he wanted to go home for a bit before the evening show, so I couldn't tell him how much I was impressed by his work. He signed my score of Assassins and it means a lot to me. I just wished I would have had my camera then. Ah, well. Some day I'll get my Neil picture. Then of course I joke about my love for him, but I do love him as a performer. He's far more versatile and talented then I think he gets credit for. After seeing him in Sweeney, Assassins, Cabaret, and How I Met Your Mother it shows. He's damn good. While I always joke of my love for him, I honest to God couldn't be happier for him and David. He deserves to be happy and if I ever met them together, I'd probably tell them how thrilled I was for them.
In yet other news, I've decided I really hate summer classes. They're a joke and really quite a waste of time except that I need them to graduate with Any degree, forget two. Between classes, actually getting a job, and working I don't think I'll have the time I was hoping for to escape to the city. Ah well, I saw Company :-)
I hope my aunt stops by tomorrow so I can actually get the tickets for Aaron's thing in July. Whenever I see him, for some reason I end up gaining so much self confidence...I don't know why but he always just inspires me to do better and I realize that I can. I need a dose of that now. With non-stop schooling I'm losing sight of why I'm putting myself through this. If I can somehow get into Columbia's program....it would be worth the benefit in so many ways. First, the program itself: a great school with courses that are actually practical, huh. Also, to do my research in the city with all the resources there would be so useful. And then to actually live in the city for six years. My mom finally said the other day "You'll never know if you like until you try it." which is what I've been trying to tell her for years. There is a payoff at the end, if I can make it there.
Back to Aaron, I'm mad South pacific is on the other coast. To see him do Cable would be awesome. I haven't asked him but I'm still crossing my fingers he's cast in LCT's production. They like him, he's good, cast him already! :-P
After Sunday in the Park this spring, the final Sondheim show to be revived will have to be Passion. Giorgio is seemingly written for Aaron. Jere Shea's fantastic...but Aaron could finally drive a show. That I Would do anything to see.
Ok, enough rambling- time to sleep...