Marcus informed us that our entire first week of rehearsals are strictly going to be learning music. Next week will dance-focused, then week three will start the scene work. He stressed the importance of learning our music now so that everything else will be easier when we get to it.
Tonight was a first rough sing-through of the show. It had its stumbles here and there, but mainly out of unfamiliarity with the material. It just showed what needs to be worked on in the coming week. I felt really glad that I knew so much of my music. I made sure that part of my summer was spent listening to the cast album over and over and over again so that it would get ingrained into my head, and it really paid off.
Unfortunately, we already have some illness starting amongst the cast. I have to be sure to stay careful with my health.
To follow up on something I mentioned in my last entry, we finally got to hear the new song, "The End of Summer," in action. It's absolutely beautiful! It almost sounds tailor-made just for Tabby, Lindsey and Mary Kate. I'd be lying if I said it didn't put a lump in my throat.
Speaking of whom, singing with Mary Kate feels so good. We sound really great together, and I have a good feeling that working with her is going to be a lot of fun.
Before we let out, Marcus returned to a couple of numbers. One was "Fatherhood Blues." While he worked with everyone, the thing he focused on with me was getting me to loosen up, physically and vocally. Rather than focusing on getting the song right, he said he wanted me to just let my voice out, and really start tapping into the wannabe punk rock side of Danny. Tonight was a start, so I hope it progresses further.
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