Back from rehearsal and am now REALLY pooped. We ran straight through, but Merissa was not feeling well suddenly. Afterwards, I had a strong talk with her - she's never sick, just like Guy Haines is never sick EVER until he has to do an album. Then he's sick. So, I had to explain she's head-tripping herself because she's basically scared shitless. I told her she had to go home tonight and get out of her own way, and that she's in safe, good hands, the show is very strong, she's a good singer and actress, and the audience will be there to have a good time. She totally got it and will do what she needs to do. I've known this about her for a few weeks now - lots of drama, but I told her she'll be much happier without it. After the run, we began at the beginning, with specificity in movement, lyric, point, mood, and energy. We'll continue that tomorrow at eleven, and then do a run.