Ok let me start by admitting that the title isn't mine. I have borrowed if from a fellow BMT member who had posted it as his status update on Facebook. But it got me thinking about the lows that seem to follow the highs of each of our shows. And with the amazing high of Copa, for many it seems to have been a bit of a crushing low.
I guess that the positive side of this is that it really shows how wonderful the community feel that we had in the company for the show was. As I've commented elsewhere, it's a real family feel and that means that, despite the fear and occasional panic, being on the stage with BMT is really kind of addictive. For the whole of show week, and with Copa many weeks beforehand, there was a real sense of camaraderie and a great feeling of belonging.
And that means that now, in the two week break that we've taken from rehearsals (so that we can remind our families of our existence and do some of the things that have been left waiting for so many months) there is a gap in our lives.
Despite having loved playing the part of Rico, it's not a blank, empty, staring void for me. In many ways I am quite glad to get back to being me, rather than the dark and malicious character from the play. The show is done, the carnival is over and it's good to get back to normality for a while.
But like everyone else I am quite looking forward to next Wednesday night and having a good old sing along with friends.
