Thursday, September 3, 2009

Fall 2009 -- Is it here already?

The season has begun, just as we are finally enjoying summer... oh well, welcome to Alberta!

This fall sees me bit less busy than usual, but the spring will more than make up for it, have no fear.

Long on the horizon is "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" for the Walterdale Theatre. It performs in July, auditions in April, but my prep has already begun. I spent most of the Folk Festival seeking out southern American music, to immerse myself in its sound. (by the way, while doing this "research", I discovered a FANTASTIC Cajun group called The Pine Leaf Boys. They are also doing a show at the Arden Theatre later this year -- they are a lot of fun, check them out!). I will spend the next months listening to a lot of old-fashioned southern country and gospel -- aah, those sweet harmonies! Fun, fun music.

The Peas are planning to perform next in early 2010, schedules and venues permitting. Watch this space for updates on "Give Peas a Chance" (Timothy loves the title so much, we have to let him use it!)

In the meantime, be sure to catch the work of some good friends:

Sweeney Todd (Stanley Milner Library -- October)
Oleanna (Festival Place -- November)
Steel Magnolias (Horizon Stage -- November)

Work on the Gershwin CD is nearly finished, and Martin Galba and I will be holding the CD launch sometime after he is done with Sweeney.

On a non-musical note, I will be running my first 5KM race on September 20th. My training is going very well, and I am posting good times right now. (not quite as fast as Usian Bolt, but his stride is a bit bigger than mine, ha ha!). I am really excited about running in an actual timed race!

Wishing you all a very happy and productive fall!