Sorry-Grateful

Remember, remember the 5th of November! To begin with, my apologies for no post on the 4th of November. We had rehearsal until 11 and I ran to Market East to get the last train and it ended up being 43 minutes late. So, basically the train picked me up when I was supposed to arrive in DE. I didn't get home until after 1 and I was too exhausted to type something up. So we may have two posts today, or we'll start doing posts from the Green Room...who knows.

The most important news of yesterday's rehearsal is that in the Finale I will have a torch!!!!!!!! Now granted, I have had a torch on stage before but this is way more exciting because it shall be REAL FIRE! WOOOHOOOO! Ok, so it's a bit scary, but it is made to self-extinguish if there is ever a problem. It'll be neat.

The other cool thing about yesterday's rehearsal is that we were on stage for the first time. I walked onto the stage and my mouth dropped open. It is by far the largest house I've had the chance to perform in and I couldn't help getting chills and being immensely excited. The set is unbelievable. I'm pumped!!! Today is going to be a VERY long day (12-11), but in the end it will definitely be worth it.

I've realized that since I'm constantly observing those around me (aka eavesdropping on their conversations...), I overhear some of the wildest things. Last night, as I waited for my late train, a clearly intoxicated man approached an officer and asked him why the train to Trenton was cancelled. The officer explained the last one was at 10, or whatever, but this man insisted that the schedule he had showed a train after midnight. The officer told the man to show him the schedule and when he did the officer explained that, yes, there is a train that leaves on the Trenton line after midnight, but since there is no time listed under the Trenton station, it doesn't stop there. The man wasn't pleased. He said "But there is a line here, it has to stop" The officer explained, at first quite patiently, that the line meant it would NOT stop there. This went on for about 4 or 5 minutes until the officer yelled at him and left. The man stood there absolutely and utterly confused. Finally, my train came and I left the poor man standing on the platform. Always an adventure.

More later tonight. I'm excited for rehearsal today, despite the fact that it will be long and tedious. All in all, I'm really grateful for the opportunity. Weeeeeee!