Full run and a Farewell

I was really happy with my performance today. We did a full run though from start to finish, and I really felt that I was giving my best. Everything has now been set, and I can now focus on honing my performance.

We started by setting "The Crucifixion". This is going to be amazing. There are those who still want us to have a curtain-call at the end of the show, but, seeing this ending, I don't know how anyone would want to spoil such an emotional scene by having a walk-down. It just doesn't need it. "Superstar" is a big chorus number and will be more than enough for people to have a final sing.

After sorting out "The Arrest", we started the run-through. This went really well, I thought. Everyone was on form and there was a sense that people are now "feeling it" a lot more.

I'm not going to describe it all in detail, as you've heard it all before...suffice it to say that everyone did very well (although there was no Caiaphas or Annas, which was a shame) and I think we are now on to just polishing. I get the impression Geoff is pretty happy with where we are.

Speaking of Geoff, he dropped a bit of a bombshell today - this will be his last show with the society. I'm not sure how long he's been directing for Operatics, but it's quite a few years. It's obviously going to be a big disappointment for those long-standing members. I have only known him since starting this show, but it's easy to see what an asset he has been to the society. I'm sure he will be sorely missed next year - there can't be many people like him out there. Unfortunately he is just too busy with his work in Barnsley that he is having to give up doing other work.

I was hoping to take a load of photos today, but my camera was playing up. I think I need to get a new memory card, so, when I do I'll take some pics an put them up here. Pete's other half was snapping away at rehearsal today, so, if Pete sends those through I'll put them up as well.

Geoff had a cracking idea for utilising the "hanging" rig in another way during "Superstar". I'll not spoil the surprise by explaining in detail, and it might not actually work, but if it does, it will be excellent.

Back again tomorrow night...coming up to 2 weeks to go - scary!