I usually come in about 3-4 hours early to the venue for hair, makeup and to get “in the zone”.
On Friday night, I arrived to SteppingStone Theatre at about 4:45PM or so. When I got there, costuming, hair and makeup was in full swing taking care of 10+ performers.
The smell of hair product and makeup was all over the place. Hot irons were running and costume racks were full with beautiful, COMPLETE costumes by Lisa Castillo (who I am not related to by the way- I know what you’re wondering). She is my good friend and costumer.
I went to the SST offices to turn in some paperwork from ticket sales I had made and I was then notified that we had 37 seats left for that night. Not, 337. THREE,SEVEN. WHAT!? I was pleasantly surprised. I knew we would do well. However, I did not think we would have a sold out show on memorial weekend. Usually most people are too busy on vacation or doing “up-north” type of stuff. I was wrong again. People were purchasing all the tickets left so see us dance.
Saturday night was flawless. If you know me, you know I’m very difficult to please when it comes to the stage. I don’t let people get away with half-assed work. If you didn’t know that- tada! Anyhow- It looked amazing. Costuming, hair, makeup, dance, music, lights, set …everything. I could not have been happier that night. What also made me happy was seeing the happy faces of the cast, the production team and especially the new dancers to LEGACY. It’s not like this was their first performance with LEGACY but it was their first real show and they were super happy. That made my night; seeing them enjoy the fruit of their hard work.
The Saturday 1PM show was pretty full too. It was not officially “sold out” but the crowd was big enough to make the stage shake from the rumble. It was very intense. Again, the show went very well.
LEGACY Live Entertainment, LLC is in full swing. We have four BIG SHOWS left at SteppingStone Theatre and it’ going to be a trip. Especially the Saturday Night show… watch. We’ve gotten so many complements on the costuming this year. Also, the “refinements” we made to make the show non-stop. The only time it really stops is intermission. Other than that, hang on to your panties (if you’re wearing any) because they’ll fall off from the excitement!!!
Lastly, I want to thank all the fans for the gifts: the hand-made bracelets, stuffed animals, flowers and a very special MJ ring given to me by Shayla- the biggest MJ fan I’ve EVER met. Check out “Michaels Mission” on facebook to learn more about what she does. Shayla- you’re amazing. Much Love.
-Luis
P.S.
Don’t get caught paying full price for the tickets at the door. Get them in advance to save some money. The show kicks ass whether you pay $15 or $12.
