LITTLE SHOP @ AMTSJ

On Tuesday evening I was able to let go my bad weekend of events and havea good old time thanks to my friends Hilary and Peter, a fabulous meal at Scott's Seafood in San Jose and a fun version of Little Shop of Horrors at AMTSJ.

I have always loved the movie and I have only seen the stage version once before (it was an AWFUL production) but I went to see the show because my pal Christiane Noll was playing Audrey and I say this not just because I have worked with her - she was by far the best performer on that stage and the only one who made me forget their movie counterpart (sorry Ellen Greene). I have never heard a more beautiful rendition of "Somewhere That's Green." Christiane has such incredible control of her voice and she has the acting chops to back it up. It was a real treat to see her make this character fully rounded. (If you don't believe me see the review the SJ Mercury news gave her)

The show overall was a lot of fun with a good cast (Hal Linden from Barney Miller fame playing a mean clarinet in Mushnik & Son) and sets and a fabulous band led by Billy Liberatore. I had a lot of fun at this show so I recommend it. I will be seeing the show again later this year when my friend Tyler Kent plays Seymour in BBBAY's production.

That's all from me - sorry I don't have much time to write more exciting things to report. I was off from Orpheus rehearsal this week which gave me some time to breathe. I am excited to see my friend Nicole Julien in Steel Magnolias this weekend. Okay then - y'all stay dry now.

=+)

M.