Today’s features is “The Queen Bee”. Also known as Andrea Castillo who is my wife too.
Let me set the record straight. If The Queen says “There Shall Not”… then there shall not.
In other words, Andrea has been very supportive of me doing these larger shows at SteppingStone Theatre. These shows take so much time away from my family that it would be cruel to do them without their approval. The truth is, I couldn’t do it without their support.
Andrea is super supportive and thanks to her I am able to do these amazing shows.
In addition to this, Andrea works on finding ways to raise money for the production and the expenses that come with this production. Last year she planned and executed a Spaghetti Dinner which helped our production enormously. This year we have been blessed with lots of fund raising work so we have not had to bust out any pots and pans.
Thank you Andrea! I love You!!
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Shout out to all of the “Stages” blog readers!! I know I am an avid reader and I’m sure we’ve got many more! I’ll start with who I am - Andrea Castillo and I am a current member of production. As luck would have it I’m also “MJ’s” wife! This is my first year as an official member of production and I am happy to be a part of it! My part of production comes more in the background scenes. A big part of what I do is trying to raise funds for LEGACY and all of their production costs, though MJ himself has brought in most of the revenues this year, I help where I can and should we need more I will definitely do my part to get us where we need to be. Also, since all of the production is on a volunteer basis (not only the dancers but also other fellow members of production) I like to put together a shindig after the shows as a big thank you to everyone for their love and support as well as to celebrate our great accomplishment! I’m also available in any other area’s Luis, Marques, Anthony, Gloria or even dancers might need me. Though I’m not that roaring creative personality like Luis is, I have my “moments of glory” and will contribute an idea here or there. I’m more of a type-A personality so I can be of more assistance in the organization area and getting things set up or sometimes I can just be that other person that says “maybe that’s not such a great idea” or “too much” ß this one I often find myself saying to Luis ;) I’ve been with Luis for nearly (gasp) 10 years (this June) and have seen the progression of not only Luis as Michael but also the progression of the shows. Each show gets bigger and grander and is still so amazing and great! I love being an audience member and getting to experience it from the audiences view. This is where I think I can also help production, because I take on a much different view than everyone else. I’m the only member of production who doesn’t work behind the scenes or in the actual show once ShowTime comes. I gave it a “go” last year as a backstage helper for one show but I’d much rather see it from the audience view! And yes, every.single.show. I will attend J Though this year will be much different than any other years, this year I am in charge of a little tiny person I like to call my “snuggle bug” aka Esmeralda. She is Luis and I’s sweet baby girl, born just last month! These days she consumes all of my time, but I don’t mind. During the shows I’m sure you’ll see me walking around (with the baby) either in the lobby or balcony or regular seating area or even backstage and downstairs! Also look for me at our concession stands during the shows! We’ll be selling candy and hopefully some sort of “memorabilia”. What types of items would you like to see for sale there? I have some idea’s but am not sure yet…so if you have something you think would be cool for us to sell just let me know! I look forward to this year’s shows and can’t wait to see everyone there!
I hear a little one calling my name….until next time…
-Much love,
Andrea C.
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