Two days at the theatre

Have had not one, but two nights of culture. Yesterday afternoon, the St. Petersburgh Ballet and tonight "Crazy for You". Meg and Alphie and I spent out Sunday afternoon watching these amazing athletes rush through the air! I was really into the Scheherezade (sp?) and the "italian" masque part. They make it all look so easy. Alphie thought a part in the Scheherezade was too long and wondered about one of the leads wearing a flesh netting over her middrift...(doesn't she know Britney's made it OK to go middle-less?) A little toy poodle of a lady in back of me criticized me and my neighbor for being too tall. I told her to get bring a phone book next time.

"Crazy for You" was good, too. The chorus was wonderful and thrilling. The lead was fine, but the cast was way too young. Loved the music and it was a truly "bus and truck" experience. The Thomas Wolfe theatre is a cavern and the accoustics stink beyond measure. Oh...the lighting was uneven and the sound was muddled. I had a good time, anyway. I root people on through the mess of live theatre. There is still nothing like it.

I sat there by myself. Usually, I go to the theatre by myself. My chance to be alone and drift off into the plays. I can truly listen when I'm not too wrapped up in my neighbor. Also, I can see the audience and I like to see how they're affected by the performances. I used to feel nervous for the performances. Not anymore. Now, I get excited for them. What an opportunity to be on stage. You have this shot and you can do anything. Anything!