Six weeks of rehearsals, six performances … and it’s all over.

After thinking about this show for so long, it feels kinda weird to be shut of it. It took about three years to find the right cast. I gotta give kudos to Jack (who played Tupolski) for hanging in there that long. I gave him the script to read and he immediately said “Yes.” Over the past few years, I had various people on the hook but they all fell through for various reasons. I have to say that I am glad. Last Spring, I hooked Steve (who played Ariel) into accepting … and then Colin agreed to play Katurian. I had been wanting Colin for the show for a while and I was really, really excited when he agreed to take on that massive role. I fretted over the role of Michal for several more months until Justin worked on “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” After some harassment, he came on board and we were off and running.

I felt weird accepting compliments from people that came to see the show. Sure I directed it and came up with the lighting and sound design … but those four guys are the ones who made “The Pillowman” what it was. The acting was pretty much electric every night and I am bummed that I only got to see it on it’s feet for three dress rehearsals and the six performances.

I gotta say that I am really, really going to miss this show.