Final Thought to share on TFM 08/01/2009

To live in this world,

You must be able to do three things:

To love what is mortal;

To hold it against your bones knowing

Your own life depends on it;

And,

When the time comes,

To let it go, to let it go.

MARY OLIVER


Curtain comes down . . . 07/11/2009

Closing night is tonight - and although no actual curtain comes down - well, unless we count the glitter one (everyone needs a glitter curtain in their lives) - and I am once again profoundly moved by everyone’s contribution.  In particular, this production was singular in the way the cast functioned backstage.  It took incredible teamwork, patience, and good humor behind the scenes the create the foundation for the show onstage.  In the end, it brought an intensity and depth to what was happening under the lights.  Life often takes a village - and we had a quite a wonderful community.  Overall - TFM stands alone in what it accomplishes with the audience - sold out houses by the way.  Every night it was such a thrill to see the audience transform into a cheering section for the men of Monty.  They were pulling for their success - wanting it for them - and maybe for themselves as well.  The idea of stepping beyond, doing what doesn’t seem possible, to face our fears - it is all as scary as it is seductive.  Kudos again to everyone.


Opening Night tomorrow . . . 06/23/2009

The Full Monty opens tomorrow night - the orchestra sounds wonderful and the cast is brimming over with a powerful, funny, engaging story to tell.  It is truly a gift to watch them create magic.


Stowe Reporter dishes on TFM 06/18/2009

Lisa McCormick came and did a wonderful job dishing on our production.  See the article at: www.stowetoday.com/articles/2009/06/18/this_week_in_stowe/features/doc4a39166ec2832713553466.prt

Great photos by Andrea of course.


Auditions Complete! 03/23/2009

We are excited to announce a wonderful cast - Thank you to one and all who auditioned.   And to my amazing team.

Check out www.stowetheatre.com/shows/tfm/cast.php for cast list and photos.

We are on our way!


TFM Auditions Begin! 03/18/2009

About to launch full auditions - we’ve had a few individual auditions due to unavailability on audition weekend.  These were already promising.  The quality of the show rests right here - casting.  Here’s to getting a good turn-out with a lot of diversity.


Full Monty pre production in full swing 02/05/2009

Meetings abound  - deep discussions and planning on set design/choreography/music/ and audition planning.  Great working with a new choreographer - Kate Whalen - she brings high energy, interesting perspective and a can-do spirit.


Comedy Performance 12/15/2008

I had a great time performing at the Flynn Space.  Besides trying out some new material - Saints, Lifetime, Scentuele - it was fun to watch the other performers.  There’s always more to learn.   Thank you to everyone who came to support and laugh.  It was a fabulous crowd and night.


Stand-up at Flynn Space 12/01/2008

I am excited to announce that I will be part of the stand up comedy series called Stand Up, Sit Down, and Laugh on Tuesday, December 9th at 7:30 at the Flynn Space.   This is the Flynn’s 15th installment of this smash comedy series.  I will be performing with amazing series veterans and regional favorites including MaryAnne Gatos, Oliver Barkley, and, my Stand Up teacher -  Josie Leavitt. 


Pronouncing Glenn Closed. 10/30/2008

The premiere run of Pronouncing Glenn has come to a close.  Thank you to an extraordinary cast and crew who made this project a critical and financial success.   The script of Pronouncing Glenn will now benefit from some tune-ups courtesy of the three week run.  Stay tuned to see what happens to Glenn next!