The REAL 42nd St

Yesterday, I started the day with a rehearsal with Rick (choreographer), Christine (dance captain), and Qu Lin (my personal tap coach).  I had to learn a number called "Lullaby of Broadway".  There were only a few steps...but...then after I had learned that number, I had a stage rehearsal with the cast.  Rick put me in 4 numbers(2 of the numbers I had learned the day before and another one I learned right on stage with the cast)...doing all the spacing and everything...in about 2 hrs. Of course, all the dance steps and blocking...were quite simple...but, I had to remember my spacing, the lyrics, the dances..everything!!!  And last night..we had a full run full dress rehearsal with no stop!  I keep thinking...I'm really the story of 42nd St now!  If any of you have seen 42nd St...it's actually about a girl who goes to NY to pursue her stage dreams.  She gets put into the chorus but after the lead hurts her ankle, she has to learn the leading role part in just a little over 24 hrs.  It was definitely an overwhelming experience..but, extremely exciting.  Today I'm going to learn the "bows" routine and that will be another part for me....and, as we continue to rehearse and get closer to the opening in Shanghai....they are supposed to slowly add more for me.  The main thing is, I feel like they finally gave me a chance to show what I can do.  I think that the choreographer is finally seeing my abilities...the musical director still hasn't seen my best singing qualities because all the songs are too high for my voice...but, hopefully, I'll be able to show him sometime soon. 

Last night, I got a foot massage with  3 of the other girls.  I'm having a fun time getting to know all of them.  It's also a challenge for me to learn all the names..hahaha...I can already tell that I will be the translator and tour guide for the casts trip to Shanghai...hahaha...maybe it will help me improve my mandarin!