I am sitting in a Starbucks across from the Waldorf Astoria waiting for my ride to the airport. The Two and Only was a big success. Nice intimate theatre, and the show continues to grow with every realization.
You know when they tell you to break a leg in the theatre? Maybe we should re think that blessing. Opening night three minutes into the show I stepped off the back of the stage right riser and fell a couple of feet to a darkened stage. To the audience perspective they just saw me disappear. I was startled as I took inventory of my parts. Dr. Greasepaint kicked in and I was up and running quickly. There was a huge bruise and scrape on the inside of my left knee, but the rush of adrenaline took over. Fortunately with some ice and Tylenol it did not affect the rest of the shows noticeably. It is quite a "beautiful" purple by today.
It was great to be in New York again even for a few days and even in the cold.
Now it is back to work and looking for more.
As you were,
Jay
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2 comments:
R,
We're not at Starbucks (too expensive)but are having a cup of coffee along with you....
We want a full report as soon as the boys are back home of your itinerary and all of what transpired in the way of Business while in the Apple........and Mandy says that if you show the TSA your bruise they will probably detain you, so be carefuland travel home safely and let us know...
we love you....
carry on,
B&P
and a pleasure it was to work with Jay again! When he fell, my heart skipped a beat and I think Jay's pulse returned to normal before mine did!
Most of the audience thought it was part of the act-we look forward to bringing the show back to NYC for an extended run after he tours.
Moving forward,
Dan et al at TIGER Theatricals
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