Brownwood group
Our morning meeting was informative, but not the most exciting time I've ever spent. A woman from McAllen Texas talked to us about how they have "sold out" their season for several years. She told us what they do and how they operate. With over a million people living in that area, they have a much wider base from which to draw.
Today we saw a handbell ensemble (like nothing you've seen in church), several singers of various types (one reminded me of Amy Underwood) Several string chamber trios /quartets. A classical violinist, and a piano/violin ensemble that did modern music.
I only fell asleep once. Needless to say, I won't recommend that "act" to our board. More than one group had trouble getting to the conference because of storms and crowded conditions. One group's flight from NYC was canceled and they drove 15 hrs to get here to perform for 15 minutes. I think they really wanted to be here to perform. The Live On Stage organization considered over 700 entertainment acts and chose 40 to preview for us. Of those 40, some could not be here, so we saw/heard about 23.
I left the morning's meeting early so I could experience "DEVINE" This is a performer here at the hotel who "becomes foliage" She is on stilts--the only way I know this is that she seems to be about 10 feet tall. She has extensions on her hands that are viney, she wears leaves and vines. Her make-up is green and she has leaves and vines all over her head. I know this sounds really strange, but I do have pictures which I'll insert HERE. She sort of becomes a part of the lush vegitation for awhile, then she moves on. Very interesting "show".
We had a "sit-down" dinner tonite and were pleased to be joined at our table by a Canadian sister singing act that we all really enjoyed. They have interesting touring stories to tell about northern Canada. They were honored to be invited to the preview showcase. Delightful young women--and very talented.
The Mantini Sisters
We're getting up really early in the morning--our flight is at 9:20. It had to be that early, so I could attend one of my Christmas gift shows--from the Dallas Summer Musical series. Nikki and I are seeing Sweet Charity tomorrow at 2. Nick'll probably take a nap.
It's been fun. E
3 comments:
The Vine Lady scares me. Like clowns.
The kids standing around were not thrilled with the vine lady. Kinda creepy, in an unusual artistic way. I only saw her for a few minutes--I'd like to watch her for a longer time. Fascinating idea! E
you did an excellent job of inserting pictures in just the right place. That is harder than it looks.
:) Nice work.
You are becoming the queen of blogging.
You certainly update more often that me or B.
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