Dear Diary,

Whole Foods. Whole People. Whole Planet...Whole Paycheck!

That's what the actors call Whole Foods as they sit around munching delicious salads from Whole Foods! There is a great big beautiful Whole Foods at the shops at Columbus Circle, and it's true -- pricey but yummy! Who said the best things in life are free?

Today was the Act 1 Run-through (or stumble through, as it is called the first time!). Both of our producers, Michael Rubinoff and Kendra Bator were there and we ran the whole act, non-stop. Of course, our fabulous musical director Seth Weinstein had to improvise longer than normal transitional music (we had not gone over set transitions yet) and some selections included the "Charlie Brown Theme" and "Stand by Me"...

This was a great opportunity for the actors to see the flow of the first Act this early on in the process. And it was great to have Michael and Kendra there, who hadn't been at other rehearsals so they had a fresh perspective on everything.

In my unbiased perspective I thought it was fabulous! Although the actors aren't off book yet, they are really starting to add business and physical comedy. I also saw the choreography for "Mr. Right Now" and "Thirty is a Dirty Word" for the first time and it was awesome!

Then it was time for notes, notes, notes from Seth, Jamibeth, and Randy. With the cast sitting and listening intensely it reminded me of my days in Queen's Musical Theatre.

Kendra brought over the newly printed lobby card posters (designed by the great Michael Karst) and everyone was blown away! The cast eagerly took posters to put up in their local delis and coffee shops!

Next week -- Act 2!

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