and we're off...

Although we were short Thomas, it was an exhilarating and energizing first get-together after almost a year. We tried to tape it for you, Thomas, but my recorder crapped out on me -- so sorry. Guess it wasn't just a case of needing new batteries after all... We were on the same page about pretty much everything -- things we wanted to address from the last production -- costumes, props and overall concept on both -- and things we wanted to try this production. Also, we actually found quite a bit of rehearsal time in all our nutty schedules. It definitely helped to go through the calendar literally on a day-by-day basis -- even after the hours Meghan and Cynthia had spent trying to make sense of it all. And mostly, it was fun being in the same room together again. So here's a little trip down memory lane...