One Week Down.

I am utterly amazed at the process that we have gone through in the past week to get the show to where it currently is. Would you believe that you can rehearse and complete a show in ONE WEEK? All choreography and blocking is complete, everyone has their lines down (well...mostly) and we are all getting used to our characters. Now, granted...we still have two weeks of rehearsal to go, and a lot of things to get done. But today we had a day off (well, the cast did, not everyone else) and the production crew moved the stage from one studio to the production studio so we can begin our production rehearsals tomorrow. That's where lights and sound will make our show come to life. I am so excited. It's great too because it will be very nice to have a bit of a change of pace.

I'll be moving downtown for a few days...in a few days. That will be a beautiful moment... I won't have to get up about two hours before i have to be at work. I'll be less then five miles away...oh the beauty! My car and my sleep will thank me!

Here are some pictures i want to show you of the past week.


Oh yes... Those are new shoes! They got us great split soled jazz shoes for the show. This is Brandon, also known "Dancer 1". He's great. That was a fun ride to the shoe store!



Yes indeed... That is me as Jimmy Gourd. I believe that is my first day as Jimmy. What a great experience. I was so excited!



This is me and Junior Asparagus (Crystalyn). Isn't he just the cutest thing! Oh! You should see him come to life! Wow!



This is Michael, my amazing choreographer and myself. Seriously though, he is just so wonderful! Great dancer, funny man and he definetly knows what he is doing. I'm so blessed to work with him. He is a big shot at DollyWood and has worked with Lousie Mandrell for years. Tomorrow is his last day with us...BOOhoo!!!



Brittany was in Nashville for an interview and OF COURSE she came to see me! It is great to see her and Brandon Thronsberry and Allie Hayes have been here to! It's been fabulous!

This has already been an incredable experience. I adore the people I'm working with and can't wait to get to know them better. I'm getting used to Nashville and really starting to like it. I need all of your prayers that God will guide me and give me wisdom, strength and that my words would be "seasoned with salt and filled with grace".

Until later. My heart continues to change and strengthen and learn new things. Although weird at times... life is good.

The girl following her dreams.