Thursday, May 1, 2008

Life Beyond Rehearsal

So I've been rehearsing my new show A LOT lately...which only stands to reason, since we open next week! Well, we go into previews next week. Our official opening is May 18th. But we are in the thick of it all...and I will write more this weekend about the process of being part of a brand spankin' new musical! It's definitely been quite a unique experience.

But for now, I wanted to account for some time I have recently spent away from rehearsal! From lunches and dinner with good friends, to a Cubs/Nats game at the new Nationals Stadium...and some work and fun here and there inbetween...my life is anything but BORING right now!

Rachel and Jonny were in town for an audition...so we had lunch! And we introduced Rachel to MOTORBOAT!

She did it REALLY well.

Rachel and Jonny couldn't quite get their act together....

almost every time we tried....

until the FINAL SHOT! And this one was golden.

While we wait for Jonny to get back from the bathroom, Rachel gets her own Color Accent moment.

The approach to the stadium as you exit the Navy Yard Metro Station.

A closer look at the center field gates.

The view of the scoreboard from our seats.

The scoreboard also gets its own color accent moment.

The anthem ends....and we say "PLAY BALL!"

Screech (The Eagle - not 'Saved By The Bell') stops near us for a visit.

Selections from Ben's Chili Bowl ALSO stopped by our seats for a visit.

Christy, Anais and Matt P are very excited about the visit from Ben's.

The view from my seat.

The famed Presidents Race. Zany antics!

Close up on Roosevelt, who NEVER wins....WINNING!

The stadium view from up top. (Thanks, Matt P!)

Looking down the first base line, out to the Capital Building.

This is Ella Hullinger.

This is her twin brother, Cole Hullinger.

Ella and Cole came to have dinner with me in Pentagon City with their mom and dad, Julie and Nick Hullinger. Nick and I used to be roommates. Now they live in Spartanburg, SC. But luckily, they were here this week in DC visiting Julie's family.

Ella and Cole just came for the noodles and the color accent.

The loved taking these pictures.

Nick proudly shows off one of his daughters many talents.

2 comments:

bkbishopfamily said...

Matt Anderson, this is Kendra Bishop...long time, no see. I love your blog-I've been admiring since your entry about the finger steaks-hilarious! I also love all these pics from the ball field-totally awesome seats-wow!! when are you coming back to boise? we are all doing well and are just looking forward to spring weather..you can come visit our blog if you want. barrettandkendra.blogspot.com hopefully we'll talk or see you soon!

Kate said...

Man, I could have really been into going to that game with you...