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Another great show last night, combined with a great audience. There were still a few hiccoughs here and there, but it was a great show. I'm proud of the entire cast and crew (and myself) for putting together a great show.

Joyce REALLY worked the crowd last night, particularly in the Confession section, when an audience member laughed uproariously as she revealed the placard. She took her time, glowered at him, and then crossed herself, all perfectly in character. It was great fun.

And Todd has now added scenery to his diet, as he was chewing on it most of the night, much to the delight of the audience. What's great is that he has a range of play in the delivery that can adapt to audiences ranging from comatose to raucous.

I resisted the temptation to offer ANY cues or direction last night, and everyone stepped up to the task. Now if I can just keep from mouthing the words to the songs. My daughter came with me to the show last night, and she mentioned that I was mouthing the words several times. Got it. I'll stop.

I'll be there tonight at opening. We'll have a little party in the theatre afterwards with cake and champagne, and I'll toast everyone on a great show, trying to mask how melancholy I am that I won't be able to continue to grow with them as this progresses.


- Sean