As all the performers collected themselves for the final show, Stan came around to each cluster quietly as let us know that before we even arrived at the venue, over 80 tickets had been pre ordered from the main Fringe Box Office, not including the Box Office at our venue. That bit of news both energized me and made me nervous. We had to deliver one hell of a show to this unprecedented crowd who came to see this high school production. After an energy filled warm up, the best we've had in a while, we went backstage and prepared. Whether it was dancing or standing silently in place, everyone had their technique. Hunt went onstage first, followed by Nicole and James. As I stepped out, the room felt loud - not because people were talking, but because I had never seen the room so full. The room was hotter than usual, perhaps because of the 160 people, their body heat and the hot lights!
I think that almost everyone in Cast B had their best performance yet!! We kept it alive, connected our characters, and found new jokes. When Julia read out the results of the secret ballot, her orgasmic sounds almost broke the whole cast, but somehow, we kept it together.
I couldn't be prouder of the Princeton Day School Performing Arts Department, or for PDS in general! This amazing trip would have never been possible without the support of everyone in the administration, as well as the enthusiasm of our parents and grandparents.
The money was well worth it. Believe me. If anyone has the opportunity to visit the fringe - I heavily encourage you to do so. Take a week, don't plan anything and just wander through what is the marvel of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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