Clash and Flash with No Smash

Amazing . . . That's all I can say after witnessing the sword fighting rehearsal last night.

Like a musical composition itself, the sword fighting choreography that Randy has created starts off as an exhibition of play and humour in the first scene, and then moves into a battle between the King's Musketeers and the Cardinal's Guards.

The flourish of swords, the ringing of metal, the balletic turns and jumps tuned into a symphony of sound and movement sailing over the musical underscore.

Bravo to the Musketeers' and Cardinal's Guards' clashing swords and coming together as one to create a scene worthy of any treasured musketeer movie . . . only this time, they've sliced the screen wide open and jumped out for all of us to see.

- Doug

Swords In Hand

Well tonight's the night -

It's been quite a journey - now it's time to finally get swords in hand -
Let's hope everyone leaves unscarred.

-Randy

Awesome!

Finished the last bit of Fight Choreography last night -

Swordsmen worked in their boots, gloves and overlays - only a few entanglements, but I must say that these fight scenes are beginning to look awesome -

Next week . . . on to the real swords - Up 'till now, there have only been a few cuts & scrapes - let's hope that it remains that way!

- Randy

Spring Leap Across the . . .

It's been a few days since I've written . . . not because there hasn't been anything to write about - quite a bit has happened!

First - Great job on the Spring Concert - there were a few surprises . . . foreign language songs from Jasmina, Marie Elaina & Paul . . . Elijah and his coffee grinders . . . Nissa singing and playing violin at the same time - Well done to All!

Now, between Friday night's rehearsal - which let's just say was not anything I would want to talk about - and last night's rehearsal, it was like a jump over the Grand Canyon - the difference in knowing your lines makes the process much more creative and enjoyable - now no more excuses for anyone, anywhere - the sooner you are off book, the more time you have to explore and obviously the better you will be - I hope it was a lesson learned. Now I feel like we have a show!

- Randy

Inspiration, Perspiration, Dedication!

Life, Love, Loyalty . . . has proven to be Inspiration, Perspiration & Dedication -

What a fantastic group of people at the recording last night . . .

In 3 hours, we put down 10 tracks!

I am honored to have this group as my cast - a dedicated, professional acting and inspiring community of players that did not utter an ounce of complaint . . . Complaint?! - Why?! This group keeps reminding me of how when you love what you do, it doesn't matter how hard you work or how many hours you put in, because you always feel Great afterward.

I've seen it in the sword fighting and then again last night at the recording - I want to extend props to all of you - and especially David Oakes for his love and passion for what he does that inspires all of us!

- Randy

It's All Coming Together Now . . .

What a day yesterday! Costumes, Costumes, Costumes -

Over 100 cast members needed to be fitted for two shows - quite a feat performed by Connie and Diane in one day! . . . and special thanks to Marion, Laura and Leslie H. for their help.

Tonight's the night - why does it seem to rain whenever we go to Nevessa? . . . anyway, big chorus night tonight.

Oh, and in yesterday's sword fighting - the guys were really into it - the Cardinals vs. the Musketeers - quite a show of brandishing their swords!

- Randy

Senior Vocal Night . . .

An amazing evening last night - Elise, Marie Elaina & Olivia, 3 Great Friends, gave their vocal thanks to everyone - but it's us that should be thanking them - for sharing themselves with all of us. Brava! Brava! Brava!

We'll miss not seeing them on a daily basis, but we know they'll never leave our lives totally.

- Randy