Woke up after a good night's sleep but still feeling I needed more. Dealt with email and played a few games of backgammon to wake up. Being on the road as much as my husband and I are, the computer has become a very important part of our lives. We keep in touch with friends and family, and deal with a lot of business this way. It's also a great form of relaxation. I like to play games and keep up with the news. I also check out various history sites, which is an interest of mine, and do some shopping online. I don't read anything at all to do with opera or music....that is my work and I prefer to do other things in my free time. I think the more rounded your interests, the better artist you become. I also find that if I do other things, when it is time to work I can concentrate better and give everything I need to.
My husband and I went to the gym in the afternoon and had a good work out. I miss our gym at home but most hotels and apartment complexes have gyms that will do while we are away.
After a shower and a little rest it was off to rehearsal for another run through of the show in the rehearsal room. Everyone's energy seemed a little down, and most people marked, which means they sang not using the full power of their voices and usually not at the right pitch but down octave. This saves the voice in rehearsals when the singing is not the most important part. This is a big week for everyone with long rehearsals the next 2 days then the dress rehearsal and only one day off before the opening night. Singers have to be careful with their voices, as it's the only one they will ever have and any strain or damage could be the end of their careers. Most singers keep working with teachers throughout their careers to make sure their technique stays as strong as possible. I have had one teacher since I was 18, Joseph Ward, and know that without him I would not be doing what I am today.
The rehearsal went fine even with the low energy, and now everyone is very ready to get on stage tomorrow.
Met my husband for dinner, and several members of the cast and production team came in too. At this stage the designer and lighting designer arrive to get everything ready in the theater for rehearsal tomorrow night. Lighting takes hours to focus and time the lighting cues, and I'm sure the production and stage management staff will be in very early tomorrow.
Came back to the apartment and watched some TV...a very interesting show about a group of people who lived as Iron Age people for around three months. A fascinating idea, but not something I could do....I need my home comforts too much. Speaking of which, it's off to bed with some mindless magazine, knowing I'll be asleep VERY soon.