Dallas
So on this tour we've taken to having a monthly paintball day, and it is something that we all look forward to and take very seriously. Its the day that we leave "Little Women" behind and become "SWAT". This past Thursday, the usual cadre (Billy, Squeege, Fluff, Patty, Me, Dan, Minarik, the new guy Matty, John Mark) were joined by GIRLS! Julie Foldesi and Autumn joined the men in our ritual of sweat, fury, and pain.
If you've never been to paintball, you're biggest worry is the pain. A nickel-sized sphere travelling at 300 fps can leave a nasty welt. That's part of the charm. After any day of paintball, there is the obligatory "comparison of the wounds". Everyone lifting their shirts to show the rainbow of colors that surround the telltale white welt. Autumn and Julie handled themselves well and even proved invaluable to their teams. Julie appears rather unscathed while Autumn has a bruise on her leg that looks like a purple fried egg. Patty, who turns out to be a killing machine, took home the men's trophy bruises, the one on his back is particularly gruesome.
A great time was had by all. I was thinking of posting some of the bruise photos, but Susan advised against it.
Last night was a party hosted by Julie and Cary Michelle, the theme of which was tacky clothes. The entire company thought about this for weeks since the announcement and the parade of costumes did not dissappoint. Big hair, blue eyeshadow, tattoos, and trucker hats everywhere. Ann Kannengeiser's striking red hair was handsomely coiffed into something of a cross between Opie and Darth Vader. Billy and Autumn came as Dog the bounty hunter and his wife, with Billy as the wife. Duda was a hillbilly and concertmistress Susie was a pregnant smoker.
Maureen graciously catered the whole affair, even as many of us brought our own favorite trashy foods, including a chili dip that I dispatched almost singlehandedly.
Katie Fisher will be joining us this week and performing this weekend's matinees and resuming her regular schedule next week in Louisville, KY. It will be good to have her back.
Julie Foldesi's last performance will be the Thursday matinee. We will miss her. Meet her and you'll understand why.
Wow, I feel stupid that I am ALWAYS the very first one to comment, but I check often! I can't help it. The Broadway touring/performing life is what I aspire to have, and I love reading about it! Paintball sounds eventful! The Tacky Clothes party sounds like so much fun, and Maureen McGovern just sounds lovely, like Julie Andrews! I'm glad to hear Kate Fisher will be back. She "astonished" me beyond description in Sacramento. I'm still in the process of working my parents to drive me to LA to see you all again! :-) (My RENT-obsessed friend has now dubbed me a "Little Women Head." Hmm... doesn't quite have the same ring to it.) I could do the poker games, but paintball might be a little too far for me! Julie Foldesi sounds like the epitome of "girl power." I hope she enjoyed her run with the tour! I agree with Susan about the bruise pictures, but can you post any others? That would be GREAT! :-)
Posted by: Katie Rose | May 29, 2006 at 04:28 PM
I've had another thought: We could use a "Nickname Translation Guide!"
Posted by: Katie Rose | May 29, 2006 at 04:33 PM
Autumn as Dog? Priceless.
Posted by: Jessica | May 29, 2006 at 08:43 PM
Agree with Katie Rose about the "Nickname Translation Guide!" and don't feel stupid because you're the first one to comment, if you don't comment I can't do it either, because I comment on your comments ;). Paintball's fun, I went a couple of times with friends, but can't do it often, as fun as it is it hurts!
Much love, and thanks for keeping us posted, I LOVE reading this blog ;)
Posted by: kk | May 29, 2006 at 09:26 PM
I vote you post pictures of the trashy costume party!
Posted by: LWfan! | May 29, 2006 at 09:28 PM
Hello all! I live in Dallas and work at the music hall..and I have a confession...I've seen the show every night I've worked! I absolutely adore the show and am pretty excited about discovering this blog. I'll be working/watching again throughout the weekend--looking forward to it!
Posted by: Katie Beth | May 30, 2006 at 10:06 PM
PS: having seen she show far too many times and starting memorize it, I noticed a bit of an issue of getting Amy's skirt back on after she falls through the ice--be sure to tell the cast they covered beautifully!! I asked a friend about it and she definitely didn't notice...
Posted by: Katie Beth | May 31, 2006 at 02:55 PM
Alright, after this I promise just one more comment on Dallas (I'm just seeing it Sunday mat/eve...and then it's over. So tragic!!) I saw the thursday matinee and Julie Foldesi was simply amazing!!! She completely nailed Astonishing AND The Fire Within Me..I'm disappointed I won't have the opportunity to enjoy her performances again! (But I am very excited about seeing Ms. Fisher...)
Posted by: Katie Beth | June 02, 2006 at 04:27 PM
Last Dallas comment...I promise! Basically this is my "I am so so sad that Little Women is leaving Dallas" post. Oh, and Kate Fisher was phenomenal! She completely changed the dynamics of the show, but it was lovely. Anyway, farewell Little Women...enjoy the rest of the tour!
p.s. Did we ever determine our technical fan-names? Marchers? Jo's something-or-others? Little-Women-Heads?
Posted by: Katie Beth | June 04, 2006 at 10:08 PM
Ooo, we do need technical fan names. I hadn't thought of any yet, but I am rather fond of the Marchers! :-)
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Posted by: Diesel | June 12, 2006 at 11:55 PM
Heheh. You guys went all out! I enjoyed your description of your paintball gathering. Sounds like a blast.
Posted by: Paintball Guns | December 28, 2007 at 07:31 AM
Heheh. You guys went all out! I enjoyed your description of your paintball gathering. Sounds like a blast.
Posted by: Paintball Guns | December 28, 2007 at 07:31 AM