After studying, going to class, and studying some more, the best way to blow off steam (and fulfill my artistic needs) is to have a night at the theater.
And what better theater to go to in Athens than Mem Aud*?
(Actually, it's one of the only theaters in Athens . . . so I guess it's currently my only option.)
So tonight, the girls and I hit College Green for a night of dance and song.
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| From left to right: Me, Rachel Lambert, Alexa Pressman, Allison Sharpe (Ritzee Rose Photographer), and Allie Mannix. |
Memorial Auditorium - A Chorus Line National Tour
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 7:30pm
The show was fabulous. This was my second time seeing A Chorus Line,
but my first time seeing it done by a professional cast.
The lights, sound, costumes, and actors were all spectacular, and I couldn't help but wipe a tear from my eye as the character Diana sang What I did for Love.
They ended with that one-of-a-kind quick change that only A Chorus Line can produce,
and left me with chills on my arms and a huge smile on my face.
For those of you who don't know the show,
it's about a group of dancers and the audition process they go through to be in a show.
Also, the quick change I speak of takes place when the whole cast changes ridiculously fast into these amazing glittery gold suit jackets and pants, adorned with a top hat, of course.
Check out the costumes here: http://newimages.bwwstatic.com/columnpic/03-Company-One.jpg
Of course, there aren't many chances to dress up while in college, so when the opportunity arises I can't just sit back and watch it pass by, and neither should anyone else.
So tonight, I went for traditional theater attire: a dress, tights, and character* heels.
I knew many people would not dress up for this event,
because I'm in college and people can't seem to leave the sweats at home,
but I like to follow the motto "I'd rather be too dressed-up than too dressed-down."
In my mind, dressing up for a musical or play is a form of respect to the theater and actors.
They work hard to present the best possible show for our enjoyment,
the least I can do is make myself look presentable.
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| I just love the ornate details in Mem. Aud. |
And as the night comes to a close,
the audience has left and the crew comes out of the shadows to take away that magical thing we call theater.
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*Character Heels = Heels used in musicals and plays to keep the cast looking uniform. They're also more supportive and easier to dance in than regular heels are.
Get the Look:
Asian cherry blossom dress - Macy's
Black tights - JCPenney
2 inch Black character heels - Local Dance store
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