Hoot 'n Nanny!

I had a wonderful time in Sullivan, IL doing 'Baggy Pants Burlesque'! This experience was my most favorite regional theater experience so far. The company was so kind, respectful, and extremely talented! I hope to return back sometime soon to do many shows in the future (and also bring NATHAN!)
We learned the show in one week, had tech rehearsals the second week, and then performed for 2 weekends. I was one of the 4 ensemble girls and we danced and sang and also got to make up some hilarious characters in each sketch. I haven't been this fulfilled in a theater gig, in a LONG time. What a blessing!
I was worried that my costumes were going to be very risque, considering the title of the show, and I was trying to eat mostly celery sticks until my costume fitting. (ha! j/k) But really...I'm not comfortable wearing bikini's even at the pool, much less dancing around on a stage in one. I was pleasantly surprised to see that all of my costumes were quite covering. This is 20's, 30's vaudeville Burlesque, not Christina Aguilera/Cher Burlesque. The women were not degraded in classic Burlesque shows, so our costumes complimented each scene. The costume designer and production staff made sure each of us felt very comfortable in all of our costumes - which was very very kind of them, not all production companies are that accommodating.
Below are some photos from my 3 weeks in IL!

Yay - I'm EMC

   The white feathery costume was my favorite!! My time in Sullivan was extremely blessed and to top it off, Nathan got to come visit and see my show twice. It was so amazing having him there and to be able to meet all the people I had become so close with. We ended up renting a car and driving the 4 hours to Davenport, IA on Monday. It was a much needed get-a-way for both of us. The Meyer's are remodeling all of their bathrooms so we slept at Karen's apartment. We went bike riding, saw the movie - Red Riding Hood, went to a Titanic Museum, went out to eat, and of course played games. Too bad we didn't get to see our little nephews, hopefully next time.

From Nathan:
Seeing Whitney perform in Baggy Pants Burlesque was incredible. She was of course the best one on the stage and every time she was on the stage, my face lit up!! Her cute blonde wig made me want her to cut her hair because she looked so awesome. But, I still really like her long locks. I was sooo proud of her and happy that she was able to perform again and in a great production. The humor of the show was sooo funny. I was so thrilled I got to see the show twice because there were too many jokes to get just by seeing it once.
While I was there - I snatched a quick video of the top of the second act of Whitney's duet. It's really bad quality and I apologize for the crookedness but I wasn't supposed to be taping so I had to do it discreetly.
Enjoy - it's adorable. This is "Pettin in the Park"




OH PS..... Angelina Ballerina is officially closed!!! Isn't that crazy?? While I was away at Sullivan, I got an email saying that they were closing, when I returned to New York I no longer had a performing gig in the city. Bitter sweet. I was with that show for a good 6 months. Can't say I'm going to miss it.