Opening night at the opera

[Canuck]

Thanks gentlemen for your kind words. I've been wearing kilts since 2000, the first time being stage managing a new work for Pacific Opera in Victoria. My business evolved as a result of the technicians in the theatre liking the garment and beating the rules of health and safety. A number of the theatres I work at have had the stage declared as a construction site when a set is being loaded in and set-up on deck. Long pants are required, however, a female could be on the deck wearing a skirt...sooooo the utility style kilt that I was making at the time became the fashion...and here we are today.
mookien, This is an excerpt from the review of Aida "Mounting this work boasting over 100 performers onstage was an awe-inspiring accomplishment for director Brian Deedrick and stage manager Robert Pel." This is a first for me in 35 years.
From what I understand Santa Fe is a good company, and like any others they go through cycles. Having gone through the process of getting a work visa for Hawaiian Opera Theatre a few years back, I think I shall remain in Canada. The kilt business keeps me rather busy, I had to make a lot of arrangements and planning to be able to do this gig.
Tonight we do it again.

The set was originally built in Argentina, found it's way to Baltimore Opera, but they went through rough times and Edmonton Opera bought it. It has now the property of Carolina opera. It's next stop is in Toledo Ohio, then off to Charlotte.

[lukeyrobertson]

Congratulations Robert, on such a significant accomplishment. Incredible set. You've got to be one of the most stylish stage managers anywhere! Beautiful tartan. I will try to capture its friendship on my up-coming trip to Amstelveen and then on to Scotland.

For the rabble... Robert's town is Stratford, Ontario. One of the best theatre communities in Canada and dare I say, the world.

Best,
David

[Father Bill]

Robert, you really sock it to us all! Well done on many counts.

[mookien]

... mookien, This is an excerpt from the review of Aida "Mounting this work boasting over 100 performers onstage was an awe-inspiring accomplishment for director Brian Deedrick and stage manager Robert Pel." This is a first for me in 35 years.
From what I understand Santa Fe is a good company, and like any others they go through cycles. Having gone through the process of getting a work visa for Hawaiian Opera Theatre a few years back, I think I shall remain in Canada. The kilt business keeps me rather busy, I had to make a lot of arrangements and planning to be able to do this gig.
Tonight we do it again.

The set was originally built in Argentina, found it's way to Baltimore Opera, but they went through rough times and Edmonton Opera bought it. It has now the property of Carolina opera. It's next stop is in Toledo Ohio, then off to Charlotte.

Robert: Congratulations on the great review. It must take a lot of artful coordination and work to accommodate over 100 performers. Good luck on tonight's performance.

Yes, the Santa Fe company is widely respected, but I know more about kilts than I do opera, so that gives you some idea of my ability to judge.

Too bad you don't work in the Mexican opera. You wouldn't need a work visa to help out in Santa Fe - just walk across the border, ... or use one of the drug tunnels.

John

[Panache]

Looking sharp my friend and I'm glad the production was a success!

Cheers

Jamie

[Canuck]

Here it's closing night I'm at my podium,with my score. Video fold back of the stage and conductor. Clocks and timers galore . It's just before curtain and the opening of Act 1

Wearing my black leather RKilt

[mookien]

You don't look nervous. Is that because it is closing night? Or, does it have something to do with that bottle of beer on your desk that no doubt came from the First Aid drawer.

Congratulations on a successful run.

[Canuck]

You don't look nervous. Is that because it is closing night? Or, does it have something to do with that bottle of beer on your desk that no doubt came from the First Aid drawer.

Congratulations on a successful run.

If only. It's a water bottle. I call a lot of cues in this show and my throat gets dry. ;)
I'm rather relaxed when I call a show. Once you get the feel for the show, you just fall in the groove.
I'm home now, so now will be listening to the hum of my sewing machines.

[mookien]

If only. It's a water bottle. I call a lot of cues in this show and my throat gets dry. ;)
I'm rather relaxed when I call a show. Once you get the feel for the show, you just fall in the groove.
I'm home now, so now will be listening to the hum of my sewing machines.

And I hope you are thoroughly enjoying the "Da capo aria" of your domestic Singers.

[mookien]

This was an inadvertent double post of #10 above.

Note to mods: My "Submit Reply" request was not responding (after an inordinate amount of time), so I hit it again. Assuming that happens again, I'm now not quite sure how to react. Two posts is better than none, I suppose.