It's a sunshiny day at the Peach Tree Apartment complex. The talent in this building?? Crazy.
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No matter where I am, I get so excited to see our show poster outside of the theatre!
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After seeing photos of the sexy and revealing pirate costumes we decided to join the local CrossFit club. My costume is not revealing in the least - but I am getting married in May and mama wants to look good in her wedding dress!
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It's super early in the morning (ok it's like 8am...but during preview week, that's early!) and my French bulldog, Sophie, is wondering why in the world I am awake. Because, Soph! we are singing on the local news today! Well, I am. You can keep snoring.
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Eric Gunhus, as Job Anderson, greeting fans outside as they wait in line for "pay what you can" ticket night at the Rep! (that's not coffee in that lady's coffee cup. Just sayin').
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Our boys on Good Morning Arkansas! The scariest gang in Little Rock. For reals. (except Smiley-Smilerstein, Eric….maybe the lady in picture #3 shared her "coffee"???)
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Rock star, Logan Rowland (Jim Hawkins) enticing the Little Rock viewers to check out our show. Sing it, son!
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Because a star's work is never done, our Jim Hawkins (Broadway veteran with the maturity of a 30 year-old in a 14 year-old body, Logan) shares some knowledge at a press event.
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So blessed to be able to play on this amazing set -designed by Stanley A Meyer and lighting by Dan Ozminkowski. My thighs are grateful/hateful for all the stairs!
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Our fearless leader and awesome director, Brett Smock, trying to read his own writing during notes. I think his note to me was "stop popping the head, Cassie."
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This is Christopher Carl, our sexy Captain Smollet. I totes have a crush on him…I mean, who wouldn't?
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Decided to take a walk between rehearsal and performance. It's a beautiful day in Little Rock while NYC enjoys a snow storm. Oh, hello Clinton Library. Thumbs up.
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Sophie pausing for reflection in front of the River Market Pig. I see a slight resemblance, but I'd never tell her that. She's sensitive.
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I was a little worried about being the only woman in a show with eleven men… but I love these guys like brothers. And an extra perk (besides the endless fart jokes) - I get my own dressing room!!!
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Only 3 of us use our own hair in the show - to achieve these wannabe curls (more like frizz) - I rely on my Garnier Mousse. So, totally, 1995! Apparently, Michael Thomas Holmes is impressed! PS: he is NOT one of the people using his own hair. #bald.
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Patrick Richwood as the marooned Pirate Ben Gunn. I know, totally lame costume, right? Booooring.
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David Hess!!! It's opening night. If you don't know your lines by now…. By the way, do you have any extra protein bars?
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Michael and I, again. I look at him like this… often.
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Our spectacular male understudy, Bruce Warren, having a heart to heart with the "Pew" mask. Learning all these roles has started to mess with him.
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Before and after: Cleavant Derricks and his alter ego, George Merry. Side note: Cleavant only calls me "precious", "darling" or "sweetie" - he loves me!! (or he doesn't remember my name.) Who cares…he's Cleavant "Jimmy Early" Derricks!
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Mark Campbell (the biggest pirate on the boat - seriously, do NOT mess with him) into Abraham Grey.
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Eric Gunhus (my partner in crime) into the fabulous, whistle blowing red head, Job Anderson.
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Matthew Farcher (the voice of a God) into Dick (Matt swears that Dick's last name is Johnson in the book. That makes me feel weird inside).
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Patrick Richwood (he's famous, smart and cooks really well) into scary O'Brien.
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Greg Bulter (the nicest person in the world and the most terrifying pirate, ever) into Israel Hands.
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Richard Watson (he rocks the house - and he just brought my clean laundry up to my apartment for me) into the freaking bad-a**, Long John Silver.
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Just another shot of Richard….and his peg leg. Yeah - fabulous.
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Yay!!! Opening was a success! Not a great photo - but a huge thank you to the masterminds of this whole production: Alden Terry (orchestrations), Corinne Aquilina (music/lyrics), Brett Smock (director/book), Carla Vitale (book) & Stanley Meyer (sets).
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Another perk of being the only woman in the show - project runway star, Korto Momolu (who lives in Little Rock) designed this dress I wore for opening night! She's a star and I felt awesome!
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Wait - how did this one get in there? Nice try, Sophie….
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