Thank you for reading this blog. I've gotten some really nice feedback from some of you. It's nice to know that people were following our trip to the Fringe.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
DONE.
Though I personally arrived 13 hours late, we all have made it home safely! I know I'm excited tell my family and friends about my time in the UK and talk up the Fringe.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Lots of Pictures!
August 5th:
August 8th:
August 9th:
On this day a group of the cast and crew went up to the top of the mountain behind our dorms and there are many pictures of that. To be posted soon.
We also went to the Tattoo on this day but there are about 1,000 pictures we took of this so once we go through all of them and select a few we'll post them
August 10th:
August 11th:
August 12th:
On this day we went sight seeing around the area (about an hour outside of Edinburgh). It was rainy and we took a lot of pictures, will post them once we look through all of them.
August 13th:
We have a total of 3,026 pictures just from the past week (the ones we posted are what we think to be the best) If you would like more pictures of your kids PLEASE send us an email at fringephotos@pds.org
ALL SHOW photos (and some more) are taken by Paul Batterman and the others by Ron Gerschel
See you soon!
Greetings from Edinburgh
Last Show
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.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Making the best of the rest of the trip!
Today we had our last performance of 12 Incompetent Men and Women. Seniors lead us though their last PDS warm ups and did a great job doing it because, the moment we enter the stage, we were all filled with so much energy and excitement. We gave it our all and left everything out on the stage. Our sold out house was so engaged and energized us actors on stage. But the best part for me was the fact that throughout the show I would hear the roaring laughter of Nick Banks, Stan and other recognizable laughs. Its incredible that we can still all get a kick out of jokes that we have been pulling for months now. Our run has been extremely enjoyable and it is sad it is all over now, but I am glad we went out with a bang.
After our show we all had dinner at Pullock Halls and then headed out to the Royal Mile. I had the privilege of seeing three amazing shows. Dinner was a dark comedy about a dinner party with a surprising twist that made the whole audience gasp. Dregs was a hilarious three man stand up comedy sketch at the coolest venue I've been to yet called the Underbelly. Paul was asked to go up on stage at one point and hold up a blown up soccer ball, and one of the men pointed at me to go up, but the other stopped him saying, "No she's only a baby." Lastly, almost the entire company went to Audience which involved psychologically addressing the audience with one camera panning around the house focusing on individuals and actors attempting to manipulate us by wearing some of our jackets in a runway show. It is fascinating jumping from drama, to comedy, to completely original works and it is really only possible to do that at the Fringe.
We had late passes and all decided to walk back home, which I just realized was our last late night in Edinburgh since we will have to wake up early on the 15th to catch our flight. It is frightening how quickly time flew past. It feels like just yesterday we were exploring London, seeing our first Fringe production, and performing in our European Premier. We have our last full day tomorrow and I know we will all strive to make it the best, which will be a challenge since we have had numerous, unbelievably remarkable days.
I just got off of Skype with my family, cousins, and my grandma and it was so great to see them all! I am looking forward to the time I will get to spend with them when I get back, but for now I am going to make the best of the rest of the trip.
Smiles!
Traverse Theater advertising for 12 Incompetent Men and Women
One of the many poster covered stairwells at the Underbelly venue
Meg, Sydney, Sabrina, Stan, and Julia sitting in the front row for Dinner
Skyping with my family
A peaceful goodnight view from my dorm
FINAL SHOW
SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
We had an amazing audience which helped to energize the cast. While 142 people came to see us (!), over 80 people pre-ordered the tickets!!!!!
More later.
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