2011 is our second year returning to SteppingStone Theatre. The experience there was and continues to be AMAZING. We had an insane amount of tickets sold, the balcony was packed and the audiences were amazed and highly entertained. Also, we raised over $12,000 in just three days for SteppingStone and we couldn’t have been happier.
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| Mr. Richard Hitchler (Artistic Director of SST) |
The director of the theatre (Richard Hitchler) has been a great person to work with. He’s been very supportive of our production and always willing to make things happen if we need help during the production. I’ve gotten to know some of the other employees of SteppingStone theatre and I feel very welcome when in their space. My experience has been exceptional while working with SteppingStone.
SteppingStone approached me about a month ago in regards to a 2012 show. I was taken back by the pitch simply because we are in the middle of the 2011 production and I’m not used to doubling up on large productions being planned a year and a-half out. This 2012 show was to be put together entirely in seven weeks. This includes training dancers, getting costuming, set and the whole works in seven weeks (we usually take months to work on this). Crazy, I know! But I LOVE the idea! It sounds challenging and fun-filled! After bringing this to the table it was back and forth until a decision was made.
First, it’s not my call whether or not we have a show. It’s not a one-man show. People think that because I am the principal character in the production that all decisions go through me AND made by me. That’s not the case at all. There are so many people involved in this show and if everyone is not on the same boat, taking on a contract like this will be very difficult without the right foundation.
Secondly, my wifey-pooh-bear is expecting our first newborn any second now and once my little monkey is here, my priorities will change. I have to get a hold of what will be the new routine and once I have that down, I can plan for another large commitment like that. Also, some key production members were not “thrilled” with the seven-week timeframe to get a dance production on its feet and onto the stage; which is completely understandable. There are so many factors involved and sometimes things don’t always turn out the way we want them to.
I will not be leaving the stage, that’s for sure. The show will go on. I will wear my dancing shoes throughout the year after June and I know many of the peeps won’t want to stop either. The “larger-scale” shows will have to wait a little bit. With that said, get your tickets now before we sell-out and you won’t see the show until who knows when!! HAHAHHA
Actually, tickets are not on sale yet! What am I talking about!?
Which reminds me… where is Marques!!?? That little schmuck!
….Marques is taking care of marketing and selling the show out!!!
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