Steel Magnolias

Oh, hey blog!
I just wrapped up performances as Shelby Latcherie in Steel Magnolias with The Valley Theatre at David A. Howe Library in Wellsville, NY. There was a lot of hairspray, nail polish and pink eye shadow involved. I feel like Shelby is one of the more challenging roles I've had to tackle and I had a lot of fun being part of such a fun ensemble show. I also loved the great vintage theater space we used! If you live in western NY or the southern tier, keep an eye on the Nancy Howe Auditorium website for information about upcoming free events, movie screenings and performances.

After three almost back-to-back straight plays, I'm refocusing on ballet for Houghton Movement & Arts Center's upcoming mini-production of Swan Lake in May. I also have some exciting news about summer dance projects in the area which I'll write about soon!

In rehearsal with (L-R) Megan Specksgoor, Amanda Cox, Sally Murphy and Debbie Young

Wise Women

The cast of Wise Women

  
I'm in the final stretch of rehearsals for Ron Osborne's Wise Women, a comedic play set at Christmastime, 1944. That's right. I'm saying words on stage with nary a jazz square or kick ball change in sight. It makes for a nice change and is definitely a challenge for me as a performer who prefers moving over speaking. I'm thoroughly enjoying the role and the show and can't wait to see how it all comes together when we open next week. This is the third show I've done with The Valley Theatre and might be my favorite so far!

     Check out the full press release and, if you're local to western NY, reserve your tickets!