Sunday marked the closing of Hairspray. It was a bittersweet day. This cast and this show absolutely touched my heart. The beauty behind this show was magnified by the love we, as a cast, had for each other and the show itself.
Tracy Turnblad spreads joy and the hope of unity regardless of skin color or size. This is something we can all relate to in our own lives. As actors, we are given the unique opportunity to step into the life of a character. We experience their ups and their downs, their shortcomings and their triumphs. The cast of Hairspray dove head first into the world of Baltimore, 1962, and we emerged with a greater understanding of love, compassion and what it's like to have a dream.
I'm so thankful to be blessed with such an amazing cast and production crew. Thank you everyone for your hard work and dedication. I'm putting Tracy Turnblad away for now, but hopefully she and I will be reunited soon.
"When we win, I'll give thanks to my God cause I know where I've been."
Update! Currently in rehearsals for Forbidden Broadway at Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans! Working with a fantastic cast: Leslie Castay, Vatican Lokey and Cliff Thompson. Under the direction of Bill Selby. We are having a fantastic time! I have lots and lots of words to learn. Even if I know the song we are parodying, learning the lyrics to the parody is proving to be a challenge. But we are up for it!!
