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This post covers the weekend.
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FRIDAY
Up early to do laundry. FYI I get up early to do laundry because no one else does :p and this way I don't have to wait for a washer to free up.
Packed things to put back in my trunk, had breakfast, submitted Austin Foodie Finds to the group chat. I am kind of burnt out on all the work involved in Foodie Finds, it's a lot of research and linking and formatting, so I haven't even started on Houston yet. Hopefully I can dredge up some motivation for it while in Austin, or while on the December layoff.
The first show was fine. Perhaps because we're in "the holidays" now, there were loads of treats backstage! Someone brought a huge cinnamon roll the size of a cake; another a huge sheet pan of homemade cornbread; and someone's mom sent several loaves of pumpkin spice bread! These were gathered and put on a wardrobe hamper for everyone to enjoy. I had a small piece of each thing, it was all delicious :)
Between shows I went back to the hotel for dinner, then walked back a bit early because we'd heard there was a Thanksgiving parade on the river and that downtown would be packed. And it totally was! Cars were gridlocked and even walking was tough with packed sidewalks. I took this photo at a closed-off street. Look at the pretty lights! This is the first night they've been turned on, probably for the parade and to signal the start of "the holidays."
The evening show seemed well attended and the audience was kinda rowdy! It was nice :)
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SATURDAY
I kept thinking it was Sunday because we had a two-show Friday :p
Awake way earlier than I wanted to be, but such is life. A slow morning, a lazy afternoon (I should have gone for a walk tbh), and walking to the theater for the show. Downtown is still incredibly crowded, I think there are more holiday events on the River Walk this weekend.
The matinee was good and well attended. Someone brought pecan and pumpkin pies for us...we have so many treats!
Between shows the usual dinner at the hotel and walking back and all that.
Evening show was also good. We have a substitute flutist in the pit with us, I suppose Dane (flute) is taking some time off in an upcoming city. I noticed someone working on our wall tag as well, it should be done by tomorrow and I'll be excited to sign!
After the show and before the exit music, some of the actors on stage made a speech about Broadway Cares. This has been going on for weeks, it's a current fundraising drive. The audience is asked to donate once they get to the lobby, and they can purchase donation prizes like photos with cast in costume (usually $20), playbills or posters signed by the whole cast (Ranging from $40-$100), and suchlike things. But tonight there was a special item: a piece of sheet music signed by Susan Egan! They brought the house lights up and did an auction right there. They had sold some of these previously for I think $400...but tonight, doing it auction-style, they managed to sell TWO of these for $1100 each!! Woooot!
I haven't really mentioned it in this blog, but the Broadway Cares fundraiser has been going on for the whole month of November. After almost every show and before people exit the theater, the actors announce that they'll be taking donations for this organization, which provides social service programs all across the country. From battling AIDS, to granting emergency financial aid, to providing food and shelter for actors in need, and so much more, Broadway Cares has done an INSANE amount of good in this country.
(reminder to click the image for a larger version)
From what I understand this is not only a fundraiser, but also a competition! I'm not sure where Beauty and the Beast stands in the donations rankings but hopefully we'll find out soon! Every week we get a report on how much we've raised, and I gotta say the generosity of audience members in EVERY city we visit is incredibly touching. Once the totals are in I will share them with you :)
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SUNDAY
Slept in a bit, the usual breakfast routine followed by packing. We only had one show today. One-show Sundays are nice! It feels like you're getting a break even though you've still had 8 shows :p
The holiday crowds are clearing out so walking to the theater was a bit easier today.
Behind the theater they'd closed off the entire road and backed all of our tour trucks literally into the middle of the road for load out. The Majestic is an old theater with rather narrow hallways, and I imagine loading out is not going to be very easy.
Backstage our wall tag was ready to sign. It's the little blue one there near the floor :)
Pre-signatures:
Post-signatures (well, most of them.) I circled mine in red for you since they are a bit hard to see on the blue background.
(Remember that you can click the image to open in a new tab and view larger.)
The show was nice and went quickly, and loading out was fast for me personally as well. Before I knew it I was back at the hotel with the whole evening free! It was cold and windy out so I decided to have a lazy night, doing some casual Christmas shopping, looking up layoff flights, working on Houston Foodie Finds, eventually eating dinner and whatnot.
San Antonio has been good to us these two weeks :)
I must admit that I didn't get to do a whole lot this time because I was fixated on preparing for and taking that crazy trip to Orlando. But having been here many times before, I don't feel bad about it. Sightseeing or not, it's a lovely city and always a pleasure to visit.
Tomorrow we have quite the relaxing day. We get to stay in this hotel until 1pm, then a very short bus ride to Austin to arrive by 3pm.
Not sure how I will spend my time in Austin yet, but am looking forward to it!
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Monday: Travel day, and I'm really hoping to hit two big Asian supermarkets once we arrive in Austin: 99 Ranch (Chinese) and Asahi Imports (Japanese)!
Tuesday: No plans, just opening day in Austin!
This post covers the weekend.
--- --- --- --- --- ---
FRIDAY
Up early to do laundry. FYI I get up early to do laundry because no one else does :p and this way I don't have to wait for a washer to free up.
Packed things to put back in my trunk, had breakfast, submitted Austin Foodie Finds to the group chat. I am kind of burnt out on all the work involved in Foodie Finds, it's a lot of research and linking and formatting, so I haven't even started on Houston yet. Hopefully I can dredge up some motivation for it while in Austin, or while on the December layoff.
The first show was fine. Perhaps because we're in "the holidays" now, there were loads of treats backstage! Someone brought a huge cinnamon roll the size of a cake; another a huge sheet pan of homemade cornbread; and someone's mom sent several loaves of pumpkin spice bread! These were gathered and put on a wardrobe hamper for everyone to enjoy. I had a small piece of each thing, it was all delicious :)
Between shows I went back to the hotel for dinner, then walked back a bit early because we'd heard there was a Thanksgiving parade on the river and that downtown would be packed. And it totally was! Cars were gridlocked and even walking was tough with packed sidewalks. I took this photo at a closed-off street. Look at the pretty lights! This is the first night they've been turned on, probably for the parade and to signal the start of "the holidays."
The evening show seemed well attended and the audience was kinda rowdy! It was nice :)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SATURDAY
I kept thinking it was Sunday because we had a two-show Friday :p
Awake way earlier than I wanted to be, but such is life. A slow morning, a lazy afternoon (I should have gone for a walk tbh), and walking to the theater for the show. Downtown is still incredibly crowded, I think there are more holiday events on the River Walk this weekend.
The matinee was good and well attended. Someone brought pecan and pumpkin pies for us...we have so many treats!
Between shows the usual dinner at the hotel and walking back and all that.
Evening show was also good. We have a substitute flutist in the pit with us, I suppose Dane (flute) is taking some time off in an upcoming city. I noticed someone working on our wall tag as well, it should be done by tomorrow and I'll be excited to sign!
After the show and before the exit music, some of the actors on stage made a speech about Broadway Cares. This has been going on for weeks, it's a current fundraising drive. The audience is asked to donate once they get to the lobby, and they can purchase donation prizes like photos with cast in costume (usually $20), playbills or posters signed by the whole cast (Ranging from $40-$100), and suchlike things. But tonight there was a special item: a piece of sheet music signed by Susan Egan! They brought the house lights up and did an auction right there. They had sold some of these previously for I think $400...but tonight, doing it auction-style, they managed to sell TWO of these for $1100 each!! Woooot!
I haven't really mentioned it in this blog, but the Broadway Cares fundraiser has been going on for the whole month of November. After almost every show and before people exit the theater, the actors announce that they'll be taking donations for this organization, which provides social service programs all across the country. From battling AIDS, to granting emergency financial aid, to providing food and shelter for actors in need, and so much more, Broadway Cares has done an INSANE amount of good in this country.
(reminder to click the image for a larger version)
From what I understand this is not only a fundraiser, but also a competition! I'm not sure where Beauty and the Beast stands in the donations rankings but hopefully we'll find out soon! Every week we get a report on how much we've raised, and I gotta say the generosity of audience members in EVERY city we visit is incredibly touching. Once the totals are in I will share them with you :)
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SUNDAY
Slept in a bit, the usual breakfast routine followed by packing. We only had one show today. One-show Sundays are nice! It feels like you're getting a break even though you've still had 8 shows :p
The holiday crowds are clearing out so walking to the theater was a bit easier today.
Behind the theater they'd closed off the entire road and backed all of our tour trucks literally into the middle of the road for load out. The Majestic is an old theater with rather narrow hallways, and I imagine loading out is not going to be very easy.
Backstage our wall tag was ready to sign. It's the little blue one there near the floor :)
Pre-signatures:
Post-signatures (well, most of them.) I circled mine in red for you since they are a bit hard to see on the blue background.
(Remember that you can click the image to open in a new tab and view larger.)
The show was nice and went quickly, and loading out was fast for me personally as well. Before I knew it I was back at the hotel with the whole evening free! It was cold and windy out so I decided to have a lazy night, doing some casual Christmas shopping, looking up layoff flights, working on Houston Foodie Finds, eventually eating dinner and whatnot.
San Antonio has been good to us these two weeks :)
I must admit that I didn't get to do a whole lot this time because I was fixated on preparing for and taking that crazy trip to Orlando. But having been here many times before, I don't feel bad about it. Sightseeing or not, it's a lovely city and always a pleasure to visit.
Tomorrow we have quite the relaxing day. We get to stay in this hotel until 1pm, then a very short bus ride to Austin to arrive by 3pm.
Not sure how I will spend my time in Austin yet, but am looking forward to it!
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Monday: Travel day, and I'm really hoping to hit two big Asian supermarkets once we arrive in Austin: 99 Ranch (Chinese) and Asahi Imports (Japanese)!
Tuesday: No plans, just opening day in Austin!
