I’m nearing the end of the road here in Chatham, MA. Here’s a few things about my experience since I came here 13 days ago:
- The ocean reflects a ton of light, an alarming amount of light, and it makes my room roast.
- All this light makes it very difficult to stay asleep in the morning.
- Heavy denim drapes do a great job keeping out the light in the morning.
- Heavy denim drapes make it so dark that you sleep until 12:30.
- Monomoy Theatre is extremely well organized, and filled with talent.
- I don’t feel like a tourist here, and seeing tourists around makes my blood boil.
- I love reading, and should really do more of that.
- Man of La Mancha may seem like an odd show at first, but is actually quite charming.
- To quote Alan Rust “There is not enough oxygen in Chatham for this show.”
- The rape scene is really uncomfortable, but also surprisingly elegant.
- I’ve seen people leave the show because of the rape scene.
- I imagine those people go home and watch Dexter, Glee, or any other number of shows on TV that include explicit and suggestive scenes, and watch it with no problem.
- Kids probably should go see the show though…
- A two-show day is an extreme test of endurance.
- Air is everything, and I’m lousy at it.
- Playing four different books in the show is a definite way to keep yourself busy.
- Bassoon parts in musicals are super fun, especially on trombone.
- Nearly everything closes after 11.
- Being without internet for 2 weeks was a blessing.
- I haven’t felt like I wasted time once when I was here…until right now.
Here’s another shot of the sky the other day. So beautiful. I’ll try to update again tomorrow before I head back to CT, to the Norfolk Festival on Sunday.
