Day 6

January 29th, 2010

Today is show time!!! I called an early rehearsal to knock out a few kinks... which ending up being a nightmare. Had to redo lights, set, couldn't find props, uniforms... SHIT! Today isn't starting out to well! I took a deep breath - got into my Kappa smooth mode and begin to do what i do. I got everything under control, calmed the actors down, and everything begin to flow. Show time!!! first preview night! The audience was ready and excited to see this new play. Just as we were about to hit the stage, we found out another original Tuskegee Airmen had passed away for a few hours earlier. Lee Archer. This made this performance that much more special. Out of 994 of the Tuskegee airmen only about 60 are still alive. I feel blessed and honored to have written this play in their honor. We perform ACT 1 - the audience is loving it - laughing where they should, living in each moment. Lights drop for ACT 1 ( 50 minutes) - a roar come from the audience. Okay- they are digging it... nice. Lights rise for ACT 2. ( 1hr 20 minutes) ACT 2 is a bit longer, will they continue to hang on each word... yes. Curtains drop end of play-- and the audience is on their feet with a standing ovation. Nice. after the show - we went in audience to thank everyone for coming out. Tears of joy could still be seen in their eyes. If you saw the play in LA - you know what I'm talking about ( not wanting to give away to much in play) Yup-- tonight was a good nite. I'm hoping to continue to touch people with these words.

see ya in the city,

Lay