Tech Weeks!

This week we start 2 weeks of tech for the Quest Ensemble show, "The People's Four Seasons."  Technically it's a very complex show, but it tells a simple story of a man looking back on his life.  It is done with imaginative large-scale puppetry, original music and spectacle. 

I am tremendously excited about it.  Andy Park, the writer and director, is a genius. He has directed Cirque Shanghai, spectacles for Lollapalooza, over 10 original shows (several Jeff recommended) and is currently the artistic director at the Shedd Aquarium.  I have worked with him on some of original shows before, and he amazes me with his insight and vision. When they first approached me for being in the show, and I read the script--I actually cried.  It's written in a poetic style that is just lovely, and very truthful and wise.

Right now, we are putting all the elements together, and it's rough, but you can already see  how cool it's going to be.  The puppets are all made, but not painted yet.  It's going to rain onstage.  Awesome!
The singers are sounding gorgeous,  the dancing is getting worked well, and coordination of the puppetry is working very well for this stage of the production. 

I hope to have pictures soon.  Part of Quest's mission is to never charge admission, but instead ask for a donation of what you can pay, or what you think it was worth.  This has worked very well for them, and they continue to grow.  Check them out at www.questensemble.org.  The show runs February 17- March 27th.  Make reservations for a ticket--it's going to be amazing!