Shows in review...
After having a joyous February full of shows and programming, I am happy to review, the good and the not so good.
1. Aluminum Show: I would say that this show was interesting, however there were moments as an adult, I was over it. The kids LOVED every second of it, to them it was fresh, new and exciting. What kid would not enjoying bits of aluminum raining from the ceiling.
2. Spring Awakening: O.M.G. FANTASTIC. This musical is beyond wonderful. If you ever have the opportunity to catch it. GO! It is worth it. The subject matter is defiantly something we have all at one time or another struggled with and it is performed so beautifully that it takes your breath away.
3. Alvin Ailey: Sadly it sold out so quickly I was not able to attend and my heart ached. The reviews were great and the audiences seemed to truly love it.
4. Aisha Tyler: Hilarious!!!! I have enjoyed her since her early days as the host of Talk Soup on the E network. She is warm, charming and so so so funny.
5. Charlotte Symphony: The children had their first Symphony experience and as a mother, I was proud of their attentiveness and ability to take in all the beautiful music. Having a local symphony that plays so beautifully is just one more reason why I love Charlotte, NC
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
IT'S SHOW TIME!
2. Spring Awaking (OMG I have been waiting for this show to come here, beyond excited)
3. Alvin Ailey
4. Aisha Tyler (she is so funny and beautiful)
The next 2 weeks will be full of shows and I am excited to have a seat at each on of these events and I will update you on all the excitement with pictures after each show.
1. The Aluminum Show (something for the kiddies)
2. Spring Awaking (OMG I have been waiting for this show to come here, beyond excited)3. Alvin Ailey 4. Aisha Tyler (she is so funny and beautiful)Can you feel the excitement? This is one reason why I love my life...xoxo Tiffany
Monday, December 28, 2009
NOTE TO SELF:
There will be times, so many times, when all your hard work transforms into something great. You will be happy and fulfilled. But there will be times, so many times, where there will be no flowers and other times when there is no applause. It’s only natural to feel a little unsuccessful, a little empty, a little lost. In these times you must not waiver. Stand tall next to your accomplishments; even if it appears no one has noticed, you know what it took you to get there. You have achieved something, revel in it; love it. You keep going and applaud for yourself. And in those times when there will be no applause and no flowers, it's ok because that’s life and in these times you will still remain fulfilled. What you do is in you and you have the strength to keep going.
There will be times, so many times, when all your hard work transforms into something great. You will be happy and fulfilled. But there will be times, so many times, where there will be no flowers and other times when there is no applause. It’s only natural to feel a little unsuccessful, a little empty, a little lost. In these times you must not waiver. Stand tall next to your accomplishments; even if it appears no one has noticed, you know what it took you to get there. You have achieved something, revel in it; love it. You keep going and applaud for yourself. And in those times when there will be no applause and no flowers, it's ok because that’s life and in these times you will still remain fulfilled. What you do is in you and you have the strength to keep going.
Friday, November 20, 2009
She’s back….
Well it is very hard to communicate via the World Wide Web when your hard drive goes kaput. However the computer was under warranty and after over 3.5 hours of communication with HP and the arrival of one fed ex package, we are back in business around here.
Wow, hard to believe that since we last chatted, the tour was just starting. But now it has come to an end, we did our last show on the road weds. And now we will be wrapping up with four in house performances this weekend. Oh and 3 of the 4 are sold out so YAY! The experience has been fun, some of the places we visited were familiar from the spring tour and people and the kids are so happy and welcoming when we come. This kind of work makes me feel like I am contributing to the bigger picture. I feel at times like we are planting a theatre seed and it will grow and manifest in these kids lives in so many ways. I feel privileged to be the first theatre experience for many of them. My heart is full.
There were some fun shots taken today and I hope to be able to post them soon. But since I think a photo with every post is done. Here is my favorite shot from last holiday’s Best Christmas Pageant…
Well it is very hard to communicate via the World Wide Web when your hard drive goes kaput. However the computer was under warranty and after over 3.5 hours of communication with HP and the arrival of one fed ex package, we are back in business around here.
Wow, hard to believe that since we last chatted, the tour was just starting. But now it has come to an end, we did our last show on the road weds. And now we will be wrapping up with four in house performances this weekend. Oh and 3 of the 4 are sold out so YAY! The experience has been fun, some of the places we visited were familiar from the spring tour and people and the kids are so happy and welcoming when we come. This kind of work makes me feel like I am contributing to the bigger picture. I feel at times like we are planting a theatre seed and it will grow and manifest in these kids lives in so many ways. I feel privileged to be the first theatre experience for many of them. My heart is full.
There were some fun shots taken today and I hope to be able to post them soon. But since I think a photo with every post is done. Here is my favorite shot from last holiday’s Best Christmas Pageant…
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Bring on the Preschooler’s
Yesterday was the final rehearsal for Mouse Tails, we had the chance to do two preview shows to prep us for an audience, one with staff and the other with some kids around the library. It was great having the audience there for the audience participation sections of the show. The van has been loaded and we begin our tour Monday. Fun, Fun, Fun.
In other theatre related news, the family and I had a chance to take in some shows this week. First was Street Beat on Wednesday. It was an awesome show. They brought in a variety of percussion beats and lots of dancing. It was lively and energetic. The boys were WOWed and attempted all the moves they saw shortly after it ended. It was also shown in the new Knight Theatre which I think is a beautiful venue.
On Thursday we made our way to Children’s Theatre and saw Beauty and the Beast. This show was wonderfully done. Fantastic set, lights, costumes, and cast. I was so happy to be reminded of the story of Belle and the ultimate lesson the show provides. Terrific family show.
The next
week will be filled with the tour, an audition and planning for the future. Just for fun, here is a picture from the red carpet of the Metrolina Theatre Awards in September. If you know me you know I LOVE dressing up and so the combo of dress up and Theatre folk, made one heck of a great evening.
Yesterday was the final rehearsal for Mouse Tails, we had the chance to do two preview shows to prep us for an audience, one with staff and the other with some kids around the library. It was great having the audience there for the audience participation sections of the show. The van has been loaded and we begin our tour Monday. Fun, Fun, Fun.
In other theatre related news, the family and I had a chance to take in some shows this week. First was Street Beat on Wednesday. It was an awesome show. They brought in a variety of percussion beats and lots of dancing. It was lively and energetic. The boys were WOWed and attempted all the moves they saw shortly after it ended. It was also shown in the new Knight Theatre which I think is a beautiful venue.
On Thursday we made our way to Children’s Theatre and saw Beauty and the Beast. This show was wonderfully done. Fantastic set, lights, costumes, and cast. I was so happy to be reminded of the story of Belle and the ultimate lesson the show provides. Terrific family show.
The next
week will be filled with the tour, an audition and planning for the future. Just for fun, here is a picture from the red carpet of the Metrolina Theatre Awards in September. If you know me you know I LOVE dressing up and so the combo of dress up and Theatre folk, made one heck of a great evening.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Here is what I currently have on my plate...
Tarradiddle Players
Resident Touring Company of Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Tarradiddle Players is happy to be celebrating the company's 38th season! The Players' founder, the late Constance Welsh, started the Tarradiddle Players to bring the joy and wonder of the stage to audiences who might otherwise never see live theatre, but even she might be surprised to see how much her dream has grown. The Tarradiddle Players have now performed for over one million children, in schools, community centers -- towns big and small -- across the Southeast, bringing smiles (and maybe a tear or two) to the faces of everyone they meet...We now offer a special Early Childhood tour for Preschool audiences... from ctcharlotte.org
I am very happy to be apart of the Preschool tour of Mouse Tails. This will be my second preschool tour as a Tarradiddle Player; I was apart of the spring tour of Animal Tales. I am so excited to be returning! I LOVE the preschool audiences and I do enjoy bringing some entertainment to places that don't usually have the opportunity to venture out and seek it. We begin rehearsals next week and start the tour the week after. It's very fast paced, but it's so much fun, you don't notice it.
Tarradiddle Players
Resident Touring Company of Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Tarradiddle Players is happy to be celebrating the company's 38th season! The Players' founder, the late Constance Welsh, started the Tarradiddle Players to bring the joy and wonder of the stage to audiences who might otherwise never see live theatre, but even she might be surprised to see how much her dream has grown. The Tarradiddle Players have now performed for over one million children, in schools, community centers -- towns big and small -- across the Southeast, bringing smiles (and maybe a tear or two) to the faces of everyone they meet...We now offer a special Early Childhood tour for Preschool audiences... from ctcharlotte.org
I am very happy to be apart of the Preschool tour of Mouse Tails. This will be my second preschool tour as a Tarradiddle Player; I was apart of the spring tour of Animal Tales. I am so excited to be returning! I LOVE the preschool audiences and I do enjoy bringing some entertainment to places that don't usually have the opportunity to venture out and seek it. We begin rehearsals next week and start the tour the week after. It's very fast paced, but it's so much fun, you don't notice it.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Hello!Welcome everyone to my new blog. This 2009-2010 season looks like it will be a busy one for not just being apart of but also viewing lots and lots of theatre, and that makes me one excited girl. So excited, that I want to share the adventure with you.
I have been a lover of the performing arts from a very young age and have discovered that it isn't just something I enjoy doing, it's something inside of me that need to be fed. I love it and I hope that through this blog you can see that.
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