Performing While Ill -- In Honor Of Liza Mae Minnelli

[Flippancy]

Posted: 12/13/07 at 2:19pm

Any of you performer-types ever had to go on while deathly ill? It's the worst, ain't it? I remember two times:

1. Once, many moons ago, had the stomach flu during a run of HELLO DOLLY in stock. "The Waiter's Galop" was especiallllly interesting: dance on, dance off, PUKE, dance on with a tray, double pirouettes, dance off, PUUUUKE, grab the next prop, dance on, smile, dance off....PUKE...then it's time for the "Dolly" number! Oh, Lord...that was awful.

2. Rising into place on a lift during a run of "Xmas Carol" -- while zonked out of my mind on pain medication for an abcessed tooth. Singing "The Boar's Head Carol", no less. I thought I was maintaining pretty well -- until I caught myself in the middle of a scene staring aimlessly at "Scrooge", almost drooling. Wheeeeeee.
Updated On: 12/13/07 at 02:19 PM

[Elphaba]

Posted: 12/13/07 at 2:30pm

"until I caught myself in the middle of a scene staring aimlessly at "Scrooge", almost drooling."

that always happens to me this time of year ;o)

[robbiej]

Posted: 12/13/07 at 2:32pm

Many times I've performed ill. From the flu, to sinus infections to vomit issues! I'm like the Kaye Ballard of off-off Broadway!

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 12/13/07 at 2:37pm

I've always thought that bangs become you.