Monday, August 22

Chitty onstage

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was a joy to perform. I loved the accents, the choreography, the bubbles, the toys that doubled as other things, putting crayons in my hat because I had nowhere else to put my "money", breaking the fourth wall, watching "Posh", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "Grow the Roses", and "Teamwork" through the back wall, ad-libbing in a cockney accent before "Me Ol' Bamboo", Theresa dancing the guy part in "Bombie Samba", Julia the Toymaker teasing Theresa and I, pretty much everything to do with the Baron and Baronness, and so many other things. Judging by the laughter and applause, the audience enjoyed themselves, too. I am very grateful for the friends I made and the adventures we had together. It was a tough show to say good-bye to.

"There never was a car like this great car!"
"This is Boris the Spy. How can I help you?"
"I'm off to India!"
"Toot sweets! A bon-bon to blow on at last has been found."


"Act English! Be debonair!"

"You better never bother with me ol' bamboo!"
"Pretty Chitty Bang Bang, we love you!"


"It's the Vulgarians! They're after Chitty!"


"Ve are loyal to Vulgaria! Vulture of the Vest!"



"You must meet The Toymaker. She is called... The Toymaker!"

"SAMBA!"


Banishing the Baron
"But it's his birthday!"


The End!

Sunday, August 7

Backstage at Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

I spent my summer with two of my best friends and a bunch of other wacky people, rehearsing and performing in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for West Valley City. Kate had a darling, creative concept, and cast Theresa and I as Goran and Boris, the bumbling spies. It was hilarious! I had my work cut out for me, figuring out the accent and the comedic style. Fortunately, I had a great coach and a great partner. I loved watching all of the characters develop. We had a blast. The kids worked freaking hard and ended up stealing the show, though I must admit Celeste's Grandpa was my favorite character.  "Posh with a Capital 'P'!"

Boris and Goran
Vulgarians!


We both look so pretty sans mustache/eyebrows ;)

Nate sings "Hushabye Mountain" to the orphans
POSH! I watched this song every performance
Emily was a charming and sassy Baronness
Sarah gives Ben a few notes backstage
We're so good at "sneaking." "Thank you, Gunter!"


I'd audition for Heather any time
Kate was 95% of the reason I auditioned this time.
All summer with my Dearest? No brainer!
Sarah is a new forever friend, and her girls crack me up
Third show with Todd, first in the same case (one of the benefits of single casting)!
Alexa and I laughed a lot backstage. She is totally organized, and a total sweetheart.
Michelle and Julia are pure sunshine
Favorite!


Charming, crazy kids
Stars of the show
Our true selves