Good morning, dear readers -
Tonight at 8PM, Central Standard Time, a dream will come true. “Stage Lights” will open before a live audience at the Theatre Building Chicago.
I don’t know how to describe my feelings now. I’m certainly exhausted. The set, lighting design and tech rehearsals have made the last three days a real marathon – 17-hour days, no more than five hours of sleep a night, working at breakneck speed. It’s been a headache, and a nightmare at times, but it has been as joyful as possbile under the circumstances. My director and stage manager look like zombies, but they have never complained once and have worked hard to make sure this show is as good as it can be. I love these people.
And I love this show. I can’t wait to perform this dear little thing, this story I have wanted to tell since I was a little boy.
I hope to see you all there tonight. Until then, wish us the breaking of many legs.
- Jack
Lovely show, Jack. Truly wonderful.
Can’t believe you encouraged Scott Borchert to… well, I wouldn’t call it “acting,” but it was certainly a bit.