Feb 8 2012

Rehearsal for SDB's Romeo et Juliet. Photographer: Gregory Olive. Dancers: Abby Avery & Max Tchernychev. As I mentioned before, this pas de deux is set to what was originally some scene change music from a later act. I have found over the years, that many times composers will create some of the juiciest music for moments where nothing is happening. Sort of as if they are thinking "Oh, now I have to make it more interesting because nothing exciting is happening onstage."

Rehearsal for SDB's Romeo et Juliet. Photographer: Gregory Olive. Dancer: Max Tchernychev. Given how quickly tragedy strikes Romeo and Juliet, I liked the idea of giving them a fun, open dance where they get to run around as if they are in the Sound of Music.

Daily Stuff- First rehearsal at the theatre. Went fairly smoothly, but we had a skeleton cast, so will have to re-space tomorrow. Afterwards, 6 of the dancers performed at the KPBS Local Heroes celebration. We danced with the 2nd Ave Klezmer Ensemble, which was nice. KPBS didn't know it when they asked us to perform with them, but we have known the group for a long time. The dancers did a great job and much fun was had by all. Onward to Romeo.