Wednesday, September 28, 2011

In The Heights - Run-through

Today we did a run-through of the show with the original cast of In The Heights watching! It was so great to have their energy in the room. It gave us another little boost to what we've already achieved. So excited to be hitting the road tomorrow. First stop South Carolina for technical rehearsals. Extremely tired but getting my energy together for the beginning of this adventure.

Oh and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created the show and starred as the lead, tweeted this:  "I spent a lot of time trying to sum up the new Heights tour's run-through tonight. I remain speechless. I am so proud. You will love them."

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

In The Heights-website!!!

Well, we're finally on the website!

http://www.intheheightsontour.com/tour-cast.html

You can check out everywhere...and I mean EVERYWHERE we're going on tour-we are hitting the good, bad and ugly of America! Hahahahaha.

It's been 4 days of rehearsals so far and I could not be enjoying it more. I feel so privileged to be a part of this show. The choreography and music are inspiring and so fulfilling to do. The cast are talented, energetic, loving, supportive. We're going to have a blast!

Saturday, September 10, 2011

In The Heights-1st day of rehearsals

Today was day 1 of rehearsals for my first US national with In The Heights. It was a really incredible first day. The talent in the room was huge and today was focused on learning all the music. I had chills on so many occasions as we were singing. The sound was immense! It was such a great feeling to be in the room.

There is something very special about being a part of this musical. Maybe it is to do with the story line itself-based on community and family, or the fact that the creators want the cast to be a family and are so actively involved in every person that becomes a part of the show. Whatever it is, it means that I get to be part of a great show, with great talent and a feeling that we are a "family", we are a community. I'm looking forward to every step with this show........feel very blessed to be where I am in life right now!