From the Desk of ‘TRAB’
September 2013:Performances start at the Public Theater.
The misprint makes it even better.
At this point, we didnt know whether this was the end of the road or the beginning.
Joan Marcus
And it turned out to be both.
I think theyve stayed heaviest with Beth and me.
And weve been profoundly grateful for each other ever since.
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It was part research trip, part surreal sense memory exploration.
It also happens to be the occasional rehearsal space for the Rockettes.
Our job in this period is to relax, stay focused, and not get in the wizards way.
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Here, Sydney Lucas and I are either blissfully happy or stressed out and sleep-starved.
Since were actors, our job is not to let you know which.
Sam I Am
March 27, 2015: Previews begin.
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Rehearsal and changes continue by day, with performances every night.
And Im pretty sure the rest of our company agree.
Open Home
April 19, 2015: Opening nights are special times on Broadway.
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The cast is overwhelmed with flowers, gifts, and well-wishers.
Turns out we didn’t need to worry.
Sweets for the Sweet
Spring 2015: More elaborate confections for the cast.
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Keeping the show’s tempos regulated and the costumes fitting requires discipline, rigor, and… flexibility.
And I got to be there, reading the paper and watching in awe.
And for the record, little Zell’s glass contains sparkling apple cider.
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They surprised me with cards on a day for Real Fathers.
Darn it…who’s peeling onions around here?
It took five years for me to be ready for a new furry sidekick, but Evangeline (a.k.a.
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Evie) made herself an immediate fixture backstage atFun Home.
She asks repeatedly if I’m certain the Bechdel family didn’t have a dog.
Cuteness Contest
Fall 2015: Kids and puppies…I mean, c’mon.
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Moments Between
Winter 2015: A long run is a rare gift in the theater.
Beyond the accolades and ovations, the things that are most to be treasured are quotidian.
The little rituals and routines.
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Sometimes it’s just a little chat about nothing as you walk to your places for the next scene.
A little stolen moment with your scene partner.
Because you know from the first time that there will be a last time.
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But we felt strongly that it was time for one last act of solidarity in our closing weeks.
I think it will be the moment we remember and treasure most.
This photo is of our visit to the impromptu memorial outside the Pulse nightclub.
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And I think it will be a long time if we will ever see its like again.
It wasn’t a matter of lesbian, gay, or straight.
And it was about acceptance and compassion and love.
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This is who we were.
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