So it's the night before our first ever slam. Am I nervous? Only ever so slightly. Because I know it's gonna be good.
Our puppeteers are rehearsed with new pieces, our tech is in place, our puppet band are primed, and our hosts...? Well, at least our hosts have new costumes.
Nancy Black, Amanda Maddock and I went onto RRR radio's SmartArts program yesterday and chatted with the ever lovely Richard Watts about what it means to be a puppeteer, why puppets, why now? After admitting to my two cohorts that I was feeling a little "vague through exhaustion" (late night puppet building being my excuse) and could they please take over, I found myself in the occasional inevitable hot seat as Richard directed his questions to each of us in turn. Oy vey. But I tried my hardest to focus and pulled off a successful radio interview.
So, we have been told through various sources, to expect a full house. That's nice, for our first show! One excited woman saw our little plug in The Age and has emailed me about 5 times just to make sure all the details were correct. I look forward to seeing her on the night! Apparently Melbourne has some closet adult puppet fans. I shall have to remember to get a mailing list.
Personally, I shall be hosting the night with Hamish Fletcher, performing in Amanda Maddock's piece, and (fingers crossed) performing my Auslan interpretation of one of the puppet songs. That's if I don't chicken out at the last second! I have not yet graduated from my Auslan course, so making sure I get the signs correct is important, and this will be my first time. I am excited about popping that Auslan performance cherry.
What else will be on during the evening?
WELL... I started writing what was on, but then realised I want it all to be a surprise. So you don't really need to know that there will be eggs, cornflakes, toothbrushes, apples and shadows do you? Oops.
SEE YOU THERE!!!!
xxxLana
PS. Oh. Doors open 7.30pm, $10 tix at the door only, at St Ali cafe 12 - 18 Yarra Place, Sth Melbourne.
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