We are moving so much faster than we did last summer with the show. It is mostly because the creative team has such a better idea of what they want this time, so we spend a little less time "reinventing the wheel" so to speak. We kept what works and spend the time on the new changes. Interestingly, it seems that we spend the most time on some of the smallest sections: transitions, short chorus crosses, adding in the new words to the same song 10 times or more! This morning we spent almost 2 hours on a short "dance" that Laura and I have at the end of the show. In reality, this section will only be about 20 seconds long. But, we wanted to try some new things. Whatever we end up with, I hope I can do it 8 times a week for almost a year! Those are the kinds of things you have to keep in mind when you are creating a long running show. It may be cool and fun in the moment, but after 5 months..1 year...you can regret creating that "cool" moment. hah!
Now we will begin finessing, smoothing all the rough edges, and clearing up the story as best we can. As I think I said before, everyone is really taking the changes very easily. I don't anticipate and meltdowns...yet :)
Onto tomorrow to "turn that prairie gold!"
