Lordy me! Why can’t I sleep in? It’s cause I am SO EXCITED FOR OPENING… I smiled real big right after this first pic!
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Every morning I totally forget I don’t have my beard! I have gone from Lumbersexual to Lumbertranny… it happens folks! Also yes I have nail polish these days… what proper Tranny wouldn’t?? PS How about that wig hair??
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I may not have the beard but I am still rocking my usual Lumbersexual look… trucker hat (John Deer is my fav) and a cut off muscle tee. Does it still work?
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How cute are my roomies?? Paul is the AD of Warehouse who I am staying with… And Abby is my dear friend and our costume designer who is in for tech and opening! She’s also drinking out of my favorite mug!
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First look for the day, time to go get some work done on my laptop! Still running Serenbe Playhouse from a far.. all I need is coffee and wifi! I’m in the heart of downtown and can walk everywhere!
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I am OBSESSED with Greenville! It’s so cute and quaint and has a flipping huge waterfall in the middle of downtown!
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Iced Coffee, water and egg white spinach wrap… check! Now time to get to work!
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Did I mention I am currently in two places at once? Opening Rocky Horror tonight and about to start rehearsals for the remount of Sleepy Hollow at Serenbe Playhouse as well! Thank god I have an amazing staff at Serenbe I trust! Could never have left in years past!
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Oh my god how do I have this many Playhouse emails?!?!?
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BREATHE, FOCUS…. I got this!
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Costume change and now time for the gym! Nothing like being half naked in a show to motivate!
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Wheat Grass/Ginger shot as a pre-work out boost! I am OBSESSED with cold pressed juice and Kuka Juice is literally right under my apt! I go here pretty much daily
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I of course walk through Fall Park… How gorgeous is this town????
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Main Street Greenville… amazing bars, restaurants and boutiques.. Don’t stop Brian! Must get to gym!!
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Made it to the gym!! A quick flex selfie never hurt right?
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I found better lighting for this one J Arms Day!
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Showered, costume change and now headed to the theatre to get ready! I like to get there SUPER early so I ain’t rushed!
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Check it out! I’m on the front of the theatre… Nobody can believe it’s me. IT IS! Also that’s my sister: BreeAnne Clowdus’s work… she’s the best folks!
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Here is my dressing station… all nice and organized. It will stay this way for like 5 min… then it’s all over the place!
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One of my bestie’s Jarrad came down from ATL to train me in my make up which he designed… so special having him here!
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Here is Abby again doing a final adjustment on my corset/garter belt… We ended up attaching so it would stop falling down! I only drop my garter off stage ;)
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Ok folks, time to beat the face! First thing is sealing it! Last night my face literally melted off! We are doing to try this though!
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Foundation complete! Now time for contouring!
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Oh wait are we not doing Lion King???
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It’s better blended…. Kim Kardashian eat your heart out!
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Now onto eyes! Jarrad taught mea really cool trick… using tape to get a really sharp line for underneath! Love it!
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Me and My Brad… isnt’ he the cutest! Such a sweet, young, talented guy! Trying my best to corrupt him as any good Frank would do!
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Eyes are almost there! Now time for sound check! I’ll glitter them after!
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Rocky getting a little muscle shading from Giulia… Even Charles Atlas did a little shading.
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Me and My Janet! She’s a hottie and girl can sang her face off!
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We have a Birthday in the audience! They get a special set up and autographed Frank glossy!
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Testing, one, two three….
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This is Giulia, she’s my Bad Ass Barbie and my official showmance!
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Make-Up and wig complete! My friend Rob who does Violete Chachki’s wigs designed this beauty for me! He’s the best there is folks!
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See! I told you my area would be a hot mess soon… It’s messy being Frank!
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READY for my entrance!!!!! Sweet Transvestite!!!!
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Oh wait gotta get my rip away Donna Summers gown on first! Rocky always helps me… hes’ the cutest!
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Wrap on NOW I am ready for my entrance!!!
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Act One done! No time for selfies after Frank steps on that stage! Thank god for this fan and for a break before diving into Act 2!
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Ok I have refreshed and am now ready for Act 2! I am LIVING for this robe! I feel just like Joan Crawford…. Thank god there are NO WIRE HANGERS around!!!!
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Quick Dr Scott kiss before heading on for Floor Show!!
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We did it!! Me and my boys celebrating post curtain call!
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Oh Rocky… give me a kiss baby!
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I think I will have a glass of wine or 12…
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Now we are hitting the bars! Love my Laura too! She along with Barbie and the 2 ASMs make up what we call The Frankettes… basically my fabulous drinking buddies!!
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Ummmm Remember that time I snuck out of the bar to go get a calzone… Frank was really really hungry!
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CALZONE eaten and now back to the party!! The pics get blurry after this SO let’s leave with a sweet one and then let the rest live on my phone! What an amazing opening day… now time to sleep in!!!
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Clemson University Assistant Professor Richard St. Peter directs the six-week engagement which also features local favorites including Miranda Barnett, Matthew Merritt, Chelsea Atkins and Matt Reece.
The Rocky Horror Show is, "a stage musical with book, music, and lyrics by Richard O’Brien, inspired the 1975 classic cult film, 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and follows innocent couple Brad and Janet as they seek shelter at a mysterious old castle on a dark and stormy night, where they encounter transvestite Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, his 'perfect' creation Rocky, and an assortment of other crazy creatures."
Tickets are $35 for general admission and can be purchased at www.WarehouseTheatre.com or by calling 864-235-6948. Audience participation packs are $5 and can be purchased the night of the show.
The Warehouse Theatre is a professional live company dedicated to theatre as a serious art form; to high-quality, diverse and challenging productions; to training theatre professionals; to community outreach; and to student education.
More information including our community forums, ticket purchasing and donating can be found at www.WarehouseTheatre.com.
