Hi guys!
Wow -- I've been away from the board since Monday and I came back to this, today. You're all SO sweet to think of me! I sent a link to this thread to the cast, too, and we're all flattered.
I finally got some sleep last night. Since the SURREAL Standing Ovations after-party (and the flight home at 7 AM on Monday), it's been non-stop last-minute preparation at the theatre. Last night was a smash success. I don't have the photos with me but will post a link tonight when I can: They're GORGEOUS. Based on the reactions from the press people I spoke to, the reviews will be outstanding, and hopefully we won't end the run in the red (we're remounting "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" in September [I'll be in that one] anyway, so if we end up in the hole on this one, we'll make up for it in spades)
I can't say enough about what working as a producer teaches you. I have never been more stressed out in my entire life, and I've never been so BROKE in my life, but the payoff is incredible. Sitting at the back of a house and watching an audience RAPT at something YOU helped make happen... it's an incredible feeling. I highly recommend the exquisite torture to anyone.
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My theatre company -- Zucchini Grotto
"There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it." -Oscar Wilde