First Music rehearsal this week. Always difficult as we try out new songs and principals get used to Norman playing on his organ. (Ok will clean it up now)
Choice of songs is very important as it is a big part of the show and we like to make sure that cast members are comfortable with the song choices. If possible, especially with solos, we like to use suggestions made by whose going to sing it.
That is as long as it's not "On my Own" from Les Mis. If I hear that bloody song again I will be on my own, standing on a bridge over the Thames following Javert.
We have to achieve the right balance for our audience and that , lamentably for me, means One Direction. Will draw the line at Miley Cyrus. The thought of our Dame trying to Twerk, puts me off my porridge.
Watched part of the video of our last production of Little Red Riding Hood. It was good show and only about 8 years ago. It's also quite painful watching yourself, it's a bit like Cliff looking at himself in Summer Holiday. Except Cliff looks the same.
Ah well looks like it's weekly Botox injections for me and oppo right up to the show.
Pantobloke
Can I suggest you use the collarbone routine if you need a fresh laugh. I know panto usually frowns at new jokes but ... all you need is an old bloke playing a sport (could be footy), taking a comedy tumble and heading straight to hospital.
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