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Technically, it was a super easy show. I think there were 37 cues, sound and lights, for the whole show. In Act II I turned the lights on and had 39 pages before the next cue. I think there were more preshow, intermission, and curtain call cues than the actual meat of the show.
That’s probably one of the reasons I didn’t love it. I didn't get to work much technical magic. I also
just didn’t really like that show. It is the longest continuously running show
in the world, but I just don’t understand why.
On top of not being particularly happy about the show I was
also dealing with major allergy pain. This round had started in July at the end
of Crazy For You and caused so much pain that it made me sick to my stomach.
One of my dear ASMs brought me ice during tech week just so I could put it on
my face to attempt to make it through the show. I’m sure that didn’t help with
my attitude. Thankfully I checked the pollen counts and pieced together my symptoms
with my local pharmacist and got myself some miracle medicine which alleviated
the pain.
I also had to say see ya later to one of my favorite kiddos
who moved to California with her family. I am so thankful for smartphones and
the internet to keep in touch with people across the country.
Thinking back September was not a good month. I did not love
it and I was not sad to see it go. I was already looking forward because I had three shows booked back to back and September
gave way to…
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