The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Tour

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Last Speed Through

This is the last speed through before we left. I swear, Serena, we were taking it seriously!

Friday, December 4, 2009

This Is Your Director Speaking

Could you all come out on stage please?

I have some notes for you...

Shawn, you are brilliant.

Chris, you are still my target.

Stephen, please wash Bobo.

Laura, you are the best.

Mariette, try to keep them together, please.

Lomarev, Stop hitting Mariette!

Curtis and Denise: God love you!

I love you all. First, do no harm. Second, do not suck. Third, remember the reason for the season.

xoxoxo - Serena

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Charleston, SC: Lots of Rain & Our First Blooper

Greetings Loyal Readers – Lorma here.

We've now played 6 shows: 2 in Savannah, GA, 2 in Charleston, SC, and 2 in Fayetteville, NC.

We awoke Wednesday morning to monsoon-like rain and reports from our SM Denise that many roads were flooded…..including the road we were supposed to take to get to the Gaillard Auditorium.

We decided to leave earlier than planned. I went to pull up the van so that we could load luggage. Mariette got the brilliant idea to pull up the rear right to the entrance. I could see her clearly through the rear view, but as I was backing up at a weird angle, I had to use the side view mirrors. The rain was coming down so hard that I failed to see her frantic waving that was motioning me to stop backing up – then came the thump.

The thump was the van hitting one of the columns that framed the hotel's entrance. (Thankfully, neither was harmed.)

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During the first of the 2 Charleston shows, we had our first honest-to-God blooper. I came out as Mrs. McCarthy (AKA Applesauce Lady) and Ralph (played by Chris Milner) comes over to check out the cake. Ralph always tries to reach for the cake a few times while I'm talking to Grace (played by Mariette Booth), and I always swat his hand away while talking. This morning, Ralph reached for the cake, and as usual, I swatted his hand away – causing him to punch Mariette right in the face (more specifically her right nostril). There was definitely a pause as Chris and I tried to ascertain how badly we'd hit her. This was one of the few moments in the show where the adults in the audience laughed aloud; We may have laughed a little bit too.

Next up: Fayetteville and Winston-Salem!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Let the magic commence...

While my fellow actors have been hitting the streets of Savannah for who knows what sort of mischief... I have been contemplating the meaning of life in my prop box... It is a bit dark, and claustrophobic, but I have a couple staffs and a cross to ward off Teddy Vampires... And I dream of the warm glow that will commence tomorrow morning, bright and early, and all is well...

Savannah - Home of the Candy Kitchen!

Safely made it to Savannah! Annual pilgrimage to the Candy Kitchen! Chocolate, Candy, Pralines, Taffy, and other assorted goodies! Best trip ever... and we haven't even started yet!

Sunday, November 29, 2009

First Stop: Savannah!

I can't wait! Savannah is one of my FAVORITE cities, and we'll be there in just a few short hours. Show, Schmoe, it's all about eating at Mrs. Wilkes'!

BCPE 2009 hits the road!!!

Every year, Bobo gets excited over working with a new batch of actors on his long-running production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". This year... is no exception!

What adventures await for Bobo this year? And will it drive him completely over the edge and into rehab?! Stay tuned...