I was just asked to light several shows at The Barter next season. As dates for their 2008 season are not totally confirmed, the exact number of shows is yet to be determined, but it looks like I will be back for at least two reps(4 shows) next year.
Doing good work is one thing, getting noticed for it is something else. And being hired back to a company when you freelance is always a wonderful vote of confidence. As a mentor of mine once said, “you have not really been hired until you have been hired back.”
Driving Miss Daisy is currently in previews and the audience response is very positive so far.
This has been quite an interesting experience working in a repertory situation like this. The challenges that go into any show are compounded, so its not quite like just doing two shows. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Or perhaps there are just a hell of a lot more parts to negotiate in these kinds of repertory situations.
Never forget:
“At this point in the competition there is no reason you are not putting your best food on the table.”
~Tom Colicchio, Top Chef
Tags: 2008, barter, dracula, driving miss daisy, repertory
Ah yes. Live in the future, stay one step ahead of the game.