So, where the heck have I been lately? Well, when I’m not in classes I’m working my tail off on my show!!!
Yes, the elusive Cabaret Show is really happening people, and it’s coming up fast. So, that has meant rehearsals, meetings, and home study on songs, patter, etc.
Firstly, rehearsals. I have had a few with the boys, Lennie and Steve, to work on my TV Theme song medley (will have another medley rehearsal this weekend) and to talk about other issues with my show. These are going really well and are alot of fun. Steven and Lennie are a joy to work with - not only are they brilliant, but they are hilarious!
Meetings - I met with Sidney Meyer, the booking manager of Don’t Tell Mama to talk about my show, me, him, and Cabaret in NYC in general - it was a delightful and informative meeting and I came away knowing way more about cabaret and booking a room for a show than I did before (which, to my credit, was not much). After our meeting I went back to the boys to discuss days they were free in September, looked at my calendar and my fan base (my family and friends!) and came away with three dates that worked perfectly. Luckily, they also worked for Sidney and Don’t Tell Mama so I’m all set. Are you ready? Here are the dates for my Premiere Cabaret show - my debut as it were - September 10th at 7pm, September 13th and 20th at 6pm. So exciting!!!
What’s next on my to-do list for the show? Memorizing new songs, working on the medley, working on a few really new songs (things we just decided to add about two weeks ago), working on my marketing plan (in fact, I’m meeting with my friend and talented Cabaret performer, Dezur Kenna, this evening to go over postcard design), coming up with a title, writing patter, attending Summer in the City again (yeah!), and rehearsing, rehearsing, rehearsing. Whew! I’m tired after just writing that list!
So, I have two months to get this show up and running - way more than enough time, so says my crack team of experts, but I’m feeling a bit worried. I know I’m in good hands though, so I’ll try to relax and go with the flow. Most of all I’m going to have a great time with the process, learning all I can, and trusting that things will be amazing!