Not with a Bang, but with a Whimper
Closing weekend brought all sorts of issues, the worst being bad weather.
Friday was a mild crowd, and my debut went actually quite well. Being that it was the first time to actually do the part with Jimmy, it was a bit of a surprise for both of us, but overall we were happy. Though I don't have the presence of Rene, I think I was able to make it work.
Saturday, though, was the big issue as a blizzard was heading our way at a rapid pace. The crowd was thin. Very thin. About 15 people thin. Debbie said that by Friday, people were rescheduling or canceling due to the impending blizzard.
Also, Saturday's performance was loose. As the fear was subsiding, their boldness was coming through. I had to make some choices, but being that (a) there were only 15 in the house, and (b) this may very well be our last performance, I chose to rely on those that are rock-solid to hold it together, which they did.
And, lo and behold, the blizzard struck and our final performance was cancelled.
I've done shows in the past that I was heartbroken to see end, and some that I was pleased to be done with. This falls into the latter. Though overall it was a great experience, I feel it was time to put this one down and go on to something else. Maybe it was because I know I've written so much better since.
Well, as Debbie keeps reminding me, if I keep writing them, she'll keep producing them. Let's hope!
Friday was a mild crowd, and my debut went actually quite well. Being that it was the first time to actually do the part with Jimmy, it was a bit of a surprise for both of us, but overall we were happy. Though I don't have the presence of Rene, I think I was able to make it work.
Saturday, though, was the big issue as a blizzard was heading our way at a rapid pace. The crowd was thin. Very thin. About 15 people thin. Debbie said that by Friday, people were rescheduling or canceling due to the impending blizzard.
Also, Saturday's performance was loose. As the fear was subsiding, their boldness was coming through. I had to make some choices, but being that (a) there were only 15 in the house, and (b) this may very well be our last performance, I chose to rely on those that are rock-solid to hold it together, which they did.
And, lo and behold, the blizzard struck and our final performance was cancelled.
I've done shows in the past that I was heartbroken to see end, and some that I was pleased to be done with. This falls into the latter. Though overall it was a great experience, I feel it was time to put this one down and go on to something else. Maybe it was because I know I've written so much better since.
Well, as Debbie keeps reminding me, if I keep writing them, she'll keep producing them. Let's hope!
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