Friday, 21 August 2015

Four Feedsack Stars



I really enjoyed playing in the orchestra for Peter Pan in June. Squeezing a play into my schedule meant that several evenings we weren’t able to have dinner together. Many nights my husband had to tuck our daughter into bed without me. I’d struggle to stay awake as I drove home long after my own bedtime. But Peter Pan was worth it. I told myself it was only one musical. I can manage one a year, right? Barely three weeks later I was asked to fill in as substitute accompanist for Pirates of Penzance. They only needed me for six rehearsals. The venue was just a mile away; I could easily be home by ten. I love Gilbert and Sullivan, so I readily agreed. Tonight is opening night and somehow here I am again, wearing concert black and watching the show from the orchestra. Don’t worry. I’m still only saying yes to one musical this year. After all, Pirates of Penzance is a comic opera.

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