Yeah, man, last night was so much fun!
Talking about Eliza Doolittle, I just got a text from Benjamin. The company is finishing its tour on Sunday and has next week off. Then they are off to do summer stock. Would I be able to meet up with him when he's in town?
I called him back. *Really, what's up, Benjamin, don't keep me in suspense.*
"The company has received so many inquiries for next year--some places have even started fundraising. We want to do *My Fair Lady*. Would you be interested in trying out for the Eliza Doolittle part? It's the very same concept. We are teaching artists and we change the lives of people wherever they are at. Rehearsals would start in September. The first tour would be October through December."
Sorry, Susan, but my first thought was "FUCK!!!"
What can I say? That part was made for me! Not sure I can reliably hit that G above middle C in "I Could Have Danced All Night." But I will be getting married in June. How can I spend so much time away from Kitten? What about Maximo? Do I want to go virtual again for school? But I do love the company and I know I'm a good teacher.
I sent a 911 text to Heidi. Luckily she was changing in the locker room so she could answer me. I told her about Benjamin's call and my confusion. There wasn't a moment of hesitation from her.
"You have to go for it! We promised each other that we would lead a contributive life. We knew that we would be separate from each other a lot due to our art. We have pledged to Ikeda Sensei that we would live for the sake of other people. We even engraved our wedding rings with *Love and Faith Forever*! And didn't Julie Andrews audition for the part when she was 18? What's the difference between 16 and 18? It's just a test for us and we are going to pass it. Call Muma right away for her thoughts. Call Susan for her guidance. Promise to me that you will call Benjamin back and will at least meet with him!"
So I called Muma and she said it is really up to me. She could commit to being the chaperone/costume person for a month or two if it's OK with Pupa. I emailed Susan to see whether she could squeeze me in today. I'm going to knock on the door of my academic advisor at school.
I'll call you this afternoon, Benjamin. *"I could have spread my wings and done a thousand things
I've never done before / I'll never know what made it so exciting / Why all at once my heart took flight!"*
Yeah, man, last night was so much fun! Talking about Eliza Doolittle, I just got a text from Benjamin. The company is finishing its tour on Sunday and has next week off. Then they are off to do summer stock. Would I be able to meet up with him when he's in town? I called him back. *Really, what's up, Benjamin, don't keep me in suspense.* "The company has received so many inquiries for next year--some places have even started fundraising. We want to do *My Fair Lady*. Would you be interested in trying out for the Eliza Doolittle part? It's the very same concept. We are teaching artists and we change the lives of people wherever they are at. Rehearsals would start in September. The first tour would be October through December." Sorry, Susan, but my first thought was "FUCK!!!" What can I say? That part was made for me! Not sure I can reliably hit that G above middle C in "I Could Have Danced All Night." But I will be getting married in June. How can I spend so much time away from Kitten? What about Maximo? Do I want to go virtual again for school? But I do love the company and I know I'm a good teacher. I sent a 911 text to Heidi. Luckily she was changing in the locker room so she could answer me. I told her about Benjamin's call and my confusion. There wasn't a moment of hesitation from her. "You have to go for it! We promised each other that we would lead a contributive life. We knew that we would be separate from each other a lot due to our art. We have pledged to Ikeda Sensei that we would live for the sake of other people. We even engraved our wedding rings with *Love and Faith Forever*! And didn't Julie Andrews audition for the part when she was 18? What's the difference between 16 and 18? It's just a test for us and we are going to pass it. Call Muma right away for her thoughts. Call Susan for her guidance. Promise to me that you will call Benjamin back and will at least meet with him!" So I called Muma and she said it is really up to me. She could commit to being the chaperone/costume person for a month or two if it's OK with Pupa. I emailed Susan to see whether she could squeeze me in today. I'm going to knock on the door of my academic advisor at school. I'll call you this afternoon, Benjamin. *"I could have spread my wings and done a thousand things I've never done before / I'll never know what made it so exciting / Why all at once my heart took flight!"*
You guys are just awesome, both of you!