Friday, June 29, 2012

Seussical - 21 Days: but who's counting

We have 21 days until we open. 3 weeks. This show is really coming together! We got a new director a week or so ago, since Ms Keuther had to drop out. Jenna is AMAZING to work with!

All of the kids love her, she is fun and gets a lot done. Rehearsals have been crazy, 5:30 to 8:30 most nights, plus weekend rehearsals, which is fine by me.  
I have been going most days this week to paint set pieces, which are AWESOME, by the way.

I am really really excited about the show. Rehearsals are fun and we are all having a great time. I hope everyone gets a chance to come see Seussical!  
                - Alexa Hughes (aka Gertrude McFuzz)

Seussical - the update

You know...nothing’s ever easy.

Anna Marie Kuether managed (in the line of duty as a teacher) to hurt her back which will be requiring surgery immediately to get her back in shape by the time school starts again in August.  Needless to say, she won’t be able to direct Seussical this summer. 
Get well soon, Anna Marie!

In her stead, Jenna Tamisiea will be stepping in as director.  Jenna is from Greenville and is the Artistic Director of GLOW (the Greenville Light Opera).

Jenna has the advantage of having been in Seussical the Musical previously as a cast member so she already knows the show which will be a tremendous plus.

She also was recently seen at Centre Stage South Carolina in the role of Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray where she wowed audiences with her amazing voice.

Welcome and thank you, Jenna!!