Chiquitita, tell me the truth...As SS was entering the stage door, SS was very flattered and surprised that the door man remembered who he was. The doorman did not remember SS's name, rather he remembered that SS had subbed in for
Mamma Mia! the last time it was in Norfolk. Which was two years ago! Consequently, SS was let into the stage door without any problems nor questions.
Dancing Queen...Once SS found his way through the backstage maze to the orchestra pit, he proceeded to practice his book. There have been a few changes since the last time he played, but nothing drastic.
Gimme, Gimme...SS was then greeted by the players he played with last time. The conductor, the keyboard player, the drummer, the percussionist and the guitar player. All five of them have been with this tour since it began three years ago! It was like a mini-reunion. The conductor even asked why SS was auditing since this was the third or fourth time he has played the show. And upon reflection, SS realized that he's probably played about 28 performances of
Mamma Mia! over the past two years. -But, again, SS gets paid to audit, so... *And SS also noted that the guitar player and the percussionist were still as easy on the eyes as ever.
Voulez-Vous?...As SS was auditing the show, SS didn't notice anything new. Most of the cast had changed over since his last stint, but since most of the show is on click-track, there's only so much leeway one can have in regards to tempos and "styles". He was also amazed at how well he still knew the show, even singing the back-up vocals from time to time and cueing the bass and drums for the entrances.
Knowing Me, Knowing You...Towards the end of the show, SS started to feel tired, sleepy. He also noticed that some of the other players in the pit were also looking tired. The rigors of life on the road. At the end of the show, SS was asked if he could play all four weekend shows, and SS heartily accepted the additional shows (and money) - he was originally only supposed to play the two shows on Sunday. Then SS drove home - taking the right highway this time - and is now snacking on some roasted cashews and posting here on HHW.
The Winner Takes It All...So, SS is still a bit tired, and will be heading to bed soon. SS read through the plethora of posts, and a smile crossed his face many a time while perusing the plethora of posts. Unfortunately, SS must get up early tomorrow in order to drop his car off at the service station so that it can get inspected - it was supposed to be inspected in August, but since SS was in L.A. during the month of August... Sssshhh...
I Have a Dream...
