Dissing in/on the Wind

First Preview was last night. I think I'm an optimistic person in general; if not a "glass-half-full" guy then at least an apathetic "not-that-thirsty-anyway" type. But last night our entire production was almost blown away by what our director termed GALE FORCE WINDS. Seriously, there were times when it felt like any actor in a long-robed costume might just take sail and float off the stage.

It was hard not to take it badly, but the truth is it was no ones fault (you could argue it was Mother Nature's fault, but who can be mad at her? Plus who has her number?) The audience was remarkably understanding and stayed the whole time. On the good side it's going to be hard for it to be any harder weather-wise. On the bad side young Caroline Gelber (Prince Edward) nearly had her wig untimely ript off her head by a erstwhile gust.

Still, on to preview number two!