Over the course of two days, we performed three shows at the TriBeCa Performing Arts Center. The TriBeCa PAC is a 913-seat venue located at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Our shows were well attended, drawing school audiences and public spectators, including our producer, Eva Price, and our booking agents, the Brad Simon Organization.
As I had mentioned in an earlier blog, I had bought a ticket to the NYC Ballet to see ‘Sleeping Beauty’. On Friday night, I treated myself to a delicious monkfish dinner and went to the ballet at Lincoln Center with four others. Our seats were in the Fifth Ring, which meant that not only were they cheap, but they provided the best overall view of the stage. ‘Sleeping Beauty’ was a lovely and beautiful ballet, and the perfect experience to cap off our almost full week in NYC.
Unfortunately, our New York visit ended on a bittersweet note. Our Technical Director/Sound Designer, Craig Freeman, departed the tour after our final TriBeCa performance. Being the ultra-talented individual that he is, Craig was offered a great opportunity on Broadway: the A2 position for ‘A Little Night Music’ (he will be the second to the lead audio person for the show). I know that if I had the opportunity to work with either Angela Lansbury or Catherine Zeta-Jones, I wouldn’t turn it down, so I can only wish Craig the best in his new endeavors on Broadway. Farewell, Craig…you will definitely be missed!
We now have a new tour member, R.J. Romeo, who will be our technical director/sound op until the last week of the tour, at which time Craig will return to the tour for our final week. Because we have spent almost the entire last four months together, everyone on tour is like a family. Like any family, it is difficult to see a family member leave home. And like any family, it is fun and exciting to welcome new members into the clan. I am sure that R.J. will become part of our Strega Nona family in no time.
We waved goodbye to Craig and NYC, and attempted to hit the road for Amherst, MA, but unfortunately, a flat tire hampered our departure. I couldn’t help but think that perhaps it was a sign from the universe, telling us that it was not the right time for us to leave New York City.
Next stop – the UMass Fine Arts Center in Amherst, MA. Until the next adventure…
Ciao!
XOXO-
Janine
Unfortunately, our New York visit ended on a bittersweet note. Our Technical Director/Sound Designer, Craig Freeman, departed the tour after our final TriBeCa performance. Being the ultra-talented individual that he is, Craig was offered a great opportunity on Broadway: the A2 position for ‘A Little Night Music’ (he will be the second to the lead audio person for the show). I know that if I had the opportunity to work with either Angela Lansbury or Catherine Zeta-Jones, I wouldn’t turn it down, so I can only wish Craig the best in his new endeavors on Broadway. Farewell, Craig…you will definitely be missed!
We now have a new tour member, R.J. Romeo, who will be our technical director/sound op until the last week of the tour, at which time Craig will return to the tour for our final week. Because we have spent almost the entire last four months together, everyone on tour is like a family. Like any family, it is difficult to see a family member leave home. And like any family, it is fun and exciting to welcome new members into the clan. I am sure that R.J. will become part of our Strega Nona family in no time.
We waved goodbye to Craig and NYC, and attempted to hit the road for Amherst, MA, but unfortunately, a flat tire hampered our departure. I couldn’t help but think that perhaps it was a sign from the universe, telling us that it was not the right time for us to leave New York City.
Next stop – the UMass Fine Arts Center in Amherst, MA. Until the next adventure…
Ciao!
XOXO-
Janine
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