highlights

I figured I'd post these because they are LOVELY (thank you Julia Dunne) and they look so professional! Who am I kidding? It's been three days and I miss the show like crazy. I swear after this I may stop talking about it. Maybe not. It really did change my life. I've been asked if people can take my blog at face value and yes, you most certainly can. I'm not trying to puff anything up or be something I'm not. This show really changed my life. I'm not saying it to be a drama queen... I sincerely mean that. Maybe I'll write more about that another day... Here are some pictures:














And I have to add this because it makes me laugh every time I look at it...great happy memories...
My tired, happy face:

I'm seriously thinking about doing some outfit photos...

the big day

Tomorrow marks the debut of my first...
1. Musical
2. Lead role
3. Performance at the ACC

I will love every single moment of it. My dreams are coming true! How cheesy does this sound? But it's true...

These are some snaps from our dress rehearsal. Thank you Kyle McDavid! They are going to serve me well as reminders of how much fun I have had over the past few months. I feel so blessed that we've been able to work on this show for so long and grow so close with each other. I don't want to come across as a dramatic theatre kid, but this show has changed my life.

I feel more confident. That always happens in things like this--the more you do it, the more you believe in yourself, the more you learn, the more you grow. The closer you get with the cast. And do we ever have a special cast--in so many ways. This has been a journey of courage for me. If I were to be totally selfish, I would say this is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have so many people to thank--mainly the people who have made it possible for me to do this (like my family; Jeff and my parents and siblings and other sitters and my daughter, who I love so much, yet have had to be away from quite a bit). I'm so blessed and honored and humbled to be given this opportunity! It's all I have ever wanted. I remember seeing the stage for the first time since I got the role and breaking down into tears because my heart felt so full that I didn't know what else to do. I've missed doing what I'm doing now and I feel at home here.

Tomorrow is going to be a day I will never forget.

I feel very prepared. Ready. Excited. Fireworks!

Congrats to the folks who won the two tickets to the show tomorrow! Opening Night! Can't wait to see you there. For those of you who have tickets--thank you for supporting me and enjoy the show! For those of you who would like to buy tickets, you can purchase them here!

I'll leave you with this! Everybody Cut Footloose!

xo
Courtney


Footloose at the Arts and Culture Centre from Kathryn Lear on Vimeo.

i won't give up

I recorded this a while ago, but I'm realizing that I haven't posted it here! How did this happen!

Anyway, Tim Matson (our wonderful director) has been taking pictures of the rehearsal process on his phone and posting them to Twitter so I want to share them and personally document my experience. I'm having the time of my life. Seriously.

Orderin' some burgers... y'know...

Dancing for HERO!

I find this picture hysterical. I look rotted. I swear, we like each other ;)

Being taught how to play solitaire by Mark (Rev Shaw)... yes, this happened...
There were tears involved (due to laughing, not crying)

Girl Gets Around - ZSM hitting some crazy lovely notes

Interrupting the McCormack family photo time...

Simon (Willard), myself (Ariel) and Philip (Ren)

Thank you to Tim for documenting this experience for me! We have the most wonderful cast. Rehearsals are so, so fun. I am on cloud nine. Pst, for my fashion friends... I was super excited when I got my new mustard cardigan... I was looking everywhere for one with a specific color in mind and I found it at Joe Fresh. That place never ever disappoints me! I also found two trapeze cardigans there today which I'll have to post soon. Mark (who plays Rev Shaw/my dad in the play) gave me a lovely compliment about my photography that made me miss my hobby so maybe I'll let it inspire me to snap some photos if I ever get a chance.

xo,
Courtney

thank you (again)

I'm back! Hopefully I'll have some time to post in the near future. For now, here's an update of what's been happening in my life:

These beautiful people with me (above) are my fellow cast members for this year's production of Footloose the musical. I'm riveting with excitement! I apologize if you have me on Facebook or Twitter, as I'm sure you've already seen the picture and heard all about it. I'm sure you've seen the video I'm about to post below as well, but... I'm really excited!

My entire life I've been dreaming about the day that I'd be just where I am today. And funny enough, I didn't think it was possible to have both, a family and this opportunity I've been given. I'm playing the lead! I have babysitters! I am still working my full hours! And somehow it's working out! I have to bow down to my family (and friends) for helping me through out this entire experience: they have been so supportive, so willing to help, so loving and so accepting. Thank you to everyone who has been bending over backwards to help me live my dream. I know it's been taking up a lot of your time. I will find some way to repay you!

It still hasn't really hit me yet that this is real life! Half the time I'm crying, half the time I'm laughing--it's so overwhelming, and yet so wonderful. It's such an exhilarating feeling, finally doing what you know makes you happiest. Finally being where you belong.

My Dad said to me a while ago that he was happy for me because I would finally be in a place where people could appreciate me for what I love. It's a little funny to me. I'd always make him listen to Broadway tunes, hoping one day he'd connect to something...anything... Nope! Never happened. I'm still convinced I haven't found the right show for him ;) but back to what I was saying... For once I'm in a place where people share my interests and appreciate the same things that I do. And I'm so happy I feel like I'm going to explode.

Another thing that seems very fitting is the fact that this show speaks to me more than other show I've ever listened to and it seems to be that way for quite a few members of the cast. This show is so special.

Thank you to the cast--everyone is so beautiful and talented and kind. I'm looking forward to meeting more of you... I am enjoying every minute I spend working on this show. Thank you, Meghan and Megan, for believing in me and giving me to courage to audition. Thank you to Tim, Grant, Susan... for giving me this opportunity.

If you're in Newfoundland, the show is running from November 15-18th and tickets are on sale now at the ACC box office!

Here's a song I recorded in August--I stuck some photos from the blog behind the song. I hope you enjoy it!

xo,
Courtney