Auditions are always fun. You never know who’s gonna show up or just how many. “Floyd Collins” is also a bit of an “unknown” as well considering it never got a Broadway run having played Off Broadway over ten years ago. Hopefully, we will have a better turn out tonight. It probably doesn’t help that (apparently) there is a rumor floating around that the part of Floyd has been precast … which is total bullshit.

Casting the show is 90% of the director’s job. Get a good cast and the rest is a cake walk. Last year was the first time I had trouble casting a show and it was pretty stressful. So, I am trying not to freak out … just yet.

“Wait and see who shows up tonight. Then freak out afterwards.”

So, like, I really drank waaaaaaaaaaay too much at two parties yesterday. Not been too bad hungover … just more tired and unfocused than anything.

So, like, I am super fine shape then for the “Floyd Collins” auditions tonight. Ha!

Yeah. I am directing another show … and the auditions for “Floyd Collins” are Monday and Tuesday of next week!!!

I am gonna freely admit that this one has totally snuck up on me. Last year I had “Cabaret” all planned out before auditions even started. With “Floyd Collins” things still seem all up in the air with audition being next week. The set design is still in the discussion stages. I don’t have a clue how I am gonna block the damn show. I like to feel organized and on top of things and I don’t feel that way right now. Organization is key to make sure that your rehearsals run as smooth and stress free as possible. The one thing that has been decided for sure is that the Music Director (Chuck) will take the first three weeks of rehearsal just for music and will will begin blocking around the first of September. “Floyd Collins” will run weekends October 3 -19.

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It’s now official that I will not be directing any of the main stage shows next year.