Rehearsing for Adventures in Candyland

Begining in January 09' we began rehearsals for our spring performance of Candyland. Every Friday evening from 5 to 9 pm, and Saturdays from 3 to 5 we have intense rehearsals following a full day of regular classes. There is a certain creative process to rehearsals in that once you begin moving, each dance takes on a personality of its own. If you know the game of Candyland, you know the characters, and this year I am playing the part of Lord [Lady] Licorice. In playing an evil part aka "The Bad Guy," I am given an excellent opportunity to be creative with my character. I truly enjoy taking on a different character's personality and acting as another. Lord Licorice is a character that thwarts the play of the game by plotting the capture of Princess Lolly and turn other characters into gingerbread people. The down side of rehearsals are that they truly take up your life. Your commitment level has got to be there because if it is not and you miss any of them, your part will significantly decrease in size. Also, there is no social life other than your dance friends while rehearsing for a show because your Friday evenings are completely taken up, and Saturday you are dancing from 9 am to 5 pm so you are almost too exhausted to do anything afterwards. However, the sense of accomplishment that overcomes you when the show is complete is incredible. I absolutely love being on stage.