December 2, 2012

SDB Nutcracker 2011 Photo: Manny Rotenberg
Matinee today. Nicely done. The orchestra seemed tighter today. The cast and students did a great job.

SDB Nutcracker 2011 Photo: Manny Rotenberg
There was one funny incident. The dry ice fog that covers the stage can sometimes make it slick. Today, there was a big puddle stage left. So when the Rat King jumped out and landed in it, he kind of crashed and burned. As he sat there, the Baby Mice who usually then jump crawl under his legs ran in and each grabbed an arm and tried to help him stand. It just looked kind of sweet and funny.

SDB Nutcracker 2011 Photo: Manny Rotenberg
As for my own "performance," it was a little unfocused. I am sure the audience didn't notice, but I just didn't feel inside the character today. Ah well, a day off will do me good.