Come to Disneyland for FREE! =) (New Video!)

[erikaamato]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:20pm

Hey guys -

So, as some of you know, I'm back playing the Evil Queen and the Hag full-time in the Snow White show at Disneyland this summer. One of the perks of the job is that I can sign my friends in to the park FOR FREE. We only get a limited amount of sign-ins, but I haven't actually used any yet, and the time when we're allowed to use them is running out, so I thought I'd let you all know about it here.

I can still sign people in through July 13th. (NOT on July 4th, though.) I can sign in 3 people at one time, but they all have to be there together, (with me at the main gate), and I can only do one sign-in per day. I only work Monday through Friday, so those are the days I'm offering to sign folks in. (And of course, it would be nice if you actually came to see me in the show while you're at the park! lol)

If anyone is interested, send me a PM, and we'll go from there.

Hope to see you at the Happiest Place on Earth!

UPDATE: I've ended up having to switch my schedule around a bit for the week of July 9th - 14th, so just in case anyone was thinking of coming then, I am now working SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY that week. I will NOT be working Friday the 14th. =)

Here's a preview, for those who might be interested. =) (A friend show this on his digital camera the other day. hehe)
The Evil Queen casts her magic spell (video) Updated On: 7/5/06 at 01:20 PM

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:22pm

I wish I was going to California in July!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:27pm

That's such a generous offer!

If only you'd posted this thread two days earlier. I was looking at some terrific last minute flight/hotel packages from Van to LA/Anaheim for this weekend but opted to wait until August. I would've come out yesterday if I'd known the incentive! (Meeting you, of course, and free Disneyland?!)

[erikaamato]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:29pm

Awwwwwwwwww... Drat! Well, the blackout period ends at the end of August... If I still have any sign-in's left by then, I'll be sure to post about it again, and maybe you can come out then!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:30pm

Thanks, Erika! I was aiming for coming the first weekend in August, but if that's a blackout time, I can look into maybe Labor Day weekend?

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:33pm

Erika... I would LOVE to see you. Alas, I'm in production for my show that opens July 29. Lots of luck to you!

[erikaamato]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:34pm

Well, that might work. We actually close on Labor Day. Sept. 4th. =)

[Rose_MacShane]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:36pm

Ohh...I wish I could afford the plane fare! Because I would be out there in a second!

[erikaamato]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:37pm

Thanks, DayDreamer! Actually, we've been open (this new re-mount of the show) since June 9th...and since I was already in the show off-and-on for a over year and a half before that, it didn't really feel that much like an "opening" to me, you know? But I'm having fun, and the kids love it, so yay!

What show are you in?

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:42pm

I can sort'a relate to that. As long as it's fun...

I really wish I'd been able to swing by and see you perform... I was in LA in March, will try to head back down in the Fall, but you'll be done with your show by then.

I'm choreograping "Annie" for an outdoor theater in the Seattle area. They've been doing music and staging for 3 weeks, and I come in today (yikes) and set the musical number for the next week and a half. Then I have to be there every night after that until Opening. It's quite a fun crew, the girls are all so nice! I've never really worked with so many young actors that are all so sweet.

[erikaamato]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:47pm

Oh, that's great! Best of luck with it!

As for Snow White, the show wasn't even running this March, so you didn't miss anything. The show opened back in Feb '04, I came in to the cast in May '04, it ran through Sept '06, then closed. So I guess I was only in it for a year and five months during that first run, now that I think about it. Anyway, they re-opened the show this June for a summer-only run. =)

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:50pm

Okay, so LA on Labor Day long weekend, Seattle to see DD's show... (DD, when does it close? And when is that certain other BWWer coming to the PNW in August?)

I just started a new job and it's such a strange sensation to only get long weekends off and not have the freedom to turn down work on a day by day basis! The thought of not travelling anywhere this year horrifies me.

Are there any big shows in the LA area in the summer, Erika?

[DG]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:54pm

CURTAINS at the Ahmanson this summer.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 1:58pm

DRS is coming in August to the Pantages.

Curtains, the Kander and Ebb show will be at the Ahmanson at the same time.

And ohhh - I wanna play. Perhaps I need to chat with Patronus and Anji!
Curtains

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 2:00pm

David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk and Karen Ziemba, among others? I might have to plan a visit to LA.

[DG]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 2:04pm

I'm expecting Rath to get an express flight out here!

YWIW - we're on the same page I can't wait to see CURTAINS.

[erikaamato]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 2:04pm

Thanks for posting the info, DG and YWIW! I'm kind of out of the loop right now. :-P

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 2:07pm

erm... I believed you were threadjacked, Erika.

[StageManager2]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 2:10pm

Erika, I would love to! I have a brother who lives with his wife and child in San Diego and it would all be very convenient, but I'm between jobs (I was laid off almost two weeks ago) and am waiting to hear from another job. I've never been to Disneyland (or Disney World, for that matter) so it's very tempting. Plus, I'd really like to see you in the show. I'll keep you posted.

*runs off to call brother*

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 2:35pm

"Curtains" sounds like a must! I'm going to be too early for DRS - I'll be in town (possibly) in the first weekend of August, and "Little Women" will be at the Pantages then. Eh.

[JudasIscariot]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 3:00pm

Woah, that is so awesome. I'm all the way in Maryland, but I want to wish you luck in your show. I'm sure you are having a blast!

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 3:09pm

I don't have tickets yet, but perhaps we can plan a field trip together!


And, I still have to get to "The Happiest Place on Earth" to see Erika's performance.

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 3:32pm

Aww, what a generous offer Erika! Wish I wasn't a 5-hour plane ride away. I've only been to Disneyland once, I'm a Disney World girl.

But are you happy to be back? Do you find the Disneyland experience is dampened from working there, or do you still consider it the happiest place on earth?

[ashley0139]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 4:07pm

Aw! I will be there at the beginning of August. Too bad. I would love to do that!

[erikaamato]

Posted: 7/2/06 at 4:24pm

StageManager2: Definitely keep me posted! =)

YWIW: Well, if you manage to get it together by 7/13, you can come see me for free! hehe

wickedrentq: I still love Disneyland, as a guest. I always have a fantastic time there. As for being happy to be back, of course it's wonderful to have an acting gig for the summer, but I'd rather be on B'way!
Updated On: 7/2/06 at 04:24 PM