Today was the first official rehearsal with the cast. Daisy and I went to the rehearsal hall during the music part where the Munchkins and Ozian's were practicing. The musical director has done many Oz productions, including a few on Broadway (and a rendition where Mickey Rooney played the Wizard).
Being that I am really working a real job, (as opposed to waiting on tables or handling dogs professionally), I can wander in and out of the rehearsals when I am not formally scheduled for Daisy to practice her Toto parts. When I came in the Munchkins were busy with Ding Dong the Witch is Dead and Lollipop League and Merry Old Land of Oz. Glinda was also at rehearsal and her voice is magnificient. Actually, I had a great time just listening to them all practice.
Anyway, back to Daisy aka Toto. She had fun too. I made her work - not just be there. Her pay? Will Work for Treats is her motto. First, the kids got a break and they were all very eager to pet Toto. The director told them they must never pet her without asking and that they are not allowed any food in rehearsal since it could distract Daisy. I let her go, on leash, to each child/Munchkin and it was as if she knew that she was to welcome them. She went to each one, gave them a kiss and moved to the next giving each child equal time with her. She really was in her element. I put her through her down/stays and she really did not behave. I hardly could expect it with all the commotion. Give us a week and we should be good to behave in all the tasks we already have learned.
Tomorrow, the city is issuing the proclaimation that our town will be designated as Oz for the Month of July through August 7th. Dorothy is going to sing Over the Rainbow and it'll be televised on the Public Access channel with the City Council meeting. We decided they could do that without Toto. Too much for her to be too many places. Oh, and did I mention that I have to work sometimes to keep my clients happy? We have another night this week and most of Saturday to rehearse this week with the rest of the cast.
