Well, yesterday was our last presentation of the show "Beauty and the Beast", and we had a full house, everybody enjoyed it. I didn't take Dramamine (for the transformation scene, he, he). By the way, Dramamine's formula is: (Taken from Wikipedia)
"Dimenhydrinate is mainly abused recreationally because of its hallucinogenic effects. A person wishing to use dimenhydrinate recreationally usually takes several times the recommended dosage. This results in an intense, long-lasting state of anti-cholinergic delirium with physiological and psychological effects, including hallucinations. The dosage to experience these effects varies, but is generally far in excess of the recommended therapeutic amount.
Users report that in fifteen minutes to an hour, the drug begins to have an effect, which includes hallucinations and a confusing "high". The psychological effects are often described as "dreaming while awake", involving visual and auditory hallucinations that are distinctly different from those experienced with other psychedelic drugs. These hallucinations most often cannot be readily distinguished from reality"
When I read this it made me think that maybe several times during the week of rehearsals I had some kind of hallucinations (and I just took 1 a day!). Somebody introduced me to the Mayor of the city of Stafford right before the show on Saturday and I told him that I heard and saw angels on the stage. But Sunday with no "Drugs" in my body I realized it was not a hallucination...you know what I'm talking about...It was awesome! little girls and boys (and older people too, ha, ha, ha) were like angels bringing joy to people with their talents. It was like "dreaming while awake". Carla and our kids are VERY glad I'm back to my regular life schedule, and I'm happy too but I will miss all, I will keep many people in my heart. The question that many asked me is "are you going to continue doing this?"...my answer:
"I don't know... but if my life was diferent I would not even doubt about it. Right now my main audience my children and my wife (he, he right Carla?) will have a free show every day with me as the monster, beast, prince, superhero...and I get to make them laugh and have fun"
"Dimenhydrinate is mainly abused recreationally because of its hallucinogenic effects. A person wishing to use dimenhydrinate recreationally usually takes several times the recommended dosage. This results in an intense, long-lasting state of anti-cholinergic delirium with physiological and psychological effects, including hallucinations. The dosage to experience these effects varies, but is generally far in excess of the recommended therapeutic amount.
Users report that in fifteen minutes to an hour, the drug begins to have an effect, which includes hallucinations and a confusing "high". The psychological effects are often described as "dreaming while awake", involving visual and auditory hallucinations that are distinctly different from those experienced with other psychedelic drugs. These hallucinations most often cannot be readily distinguished from reality"
When I read this it made me think that maybe several times during the week of rehearsals I had some kind of hallucinations (and I just took 1 a day!). Somebody introduced me to the Mayor of the city of Stafford right before the show on Saturday and I told him that I heard and saw angels on the stage. But Sunday with no "Drugs" in my body I realized it was not a hallucination...you know what I'm talking about...It was awesome! little girls and boys (and older people too, ha, ha, ha) were like angels bringing joy to people with their talents. It was like "dreaming while awake". Carla and our kids are VERY glad I'm back to my regular life schedule, and I'm happy too but I will miss all, I will keep many people in my heart. The question that many asked me is "are you going to continue doing this?"...my answer:
"I don't know... but if my life was diferent I would not even doubt about it. Right now my main audience my children and my wife (he, he right Carla?) will have a free show every day with me as the monster, beast, prince, superhero...and I get to make them laugh and have fun"
10 comments:
I got to your blog through Amber's blog, and I want to tell you what a beautiful job you did in "Beauty and the Beast!" My daughter and I saw the Sunday matinee, and we really enjoyed it. You have a beautiful voice!
Thanks Susanne for your sweet words. I'm glad you and your daughter enjoyed it (I did too)
Hey...how did you get those pictures? =-)
I'm stealing your pictures since you're stealing mine.
Not on Dramamine and you're still seeing angels?.... Maybe you're just crazy. =-)
Hey fancypants I got the pictures from Roy's page (Lumiere), I'll send the link to you later. No more Dramamine!!!! But I was crazy before that too, ha, ha
Yeah, you're all stealing my pictures!
I'm gradually getting my account of the show put together. Lots more pictures will be on my website before too long.
Thanks for the pics Roy. Your wife is a profesional photographer! I can't wait to see the other pictures
Julio -
I, too, am friends with Seth and Amber and just want to tell you that you did a buen hecho! (Ok - I'll stop speaking Spanish now before I embarrass myself.) Seriously - I can't imagine giving a performance in a second language - but you were terrific!
Thanks for your words (Spanish and English)Super Churchlady. I just had maybe 1 or 2 frustated days of rehearsal because of my lack of experience (plus the language of course), but beside that I had a lot of fun working with all there.
Amber and Seth are such a great couple, We just met them during the rehearsals 3 weeks ago, but I feel we know them for long time.
Julio-
Que placer conocerte! Our family was so blessed to have gotten to know you through this show. You were lovely and kind to all, from the "lowliest" stage hand to the many, many clammering children and fans. We were happy our children Madi, Alex, and Scott were able to see a strong witness and were encouraged that as aspiring young actors, they too can let their light shine! We hope to have the pleasure to "work" alongside you again. Que descanses, pero vuelves pronto a FBT! Que Dios te bendiga!
Mary, you are a blessing to all of us. I will always remember you praying for all of us before the show. You have a wonderful family, I enjoyed working with all of you. Please say hi to Steve (He was a great help during Beauty and the Beast)
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