Hi everyone! It's been an incredible week. Thought things would slow down but still lots of things happening. Little hiccups in the first night are being addressed, week 2 and 3 are both rehearsing, and I at least, spent a day catching up on sleep.

On the main page is the OUTtv story and a link to the buzz page where people say nice things about us. Douglas Hicton has been interviewing some of the singers and putting them up on his YouTube channel. There's plenty to check out.

I've just had the thrill of hearing Jay Turvey sing for the first time in almost 15 years. Found out there are various Les Miserable connections. Paula Wolfson was with Jay in the original Canadian production at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, a block away from where we are rehearsing. Also in that cast was Todd Noel, who Dale Miller performed with in the production last year at 1000 Islands Playhouse. And Warren was offered the lead in the Arts Club productionbut had other commitments. I can't help it, I love these 6 degrees of separation.

 Ok, we're winding up rehearsing and I'm going to head off to try and get some sleep. Hope I see you tomorrow!

Till Next Time
MK

 
 
So here it is, almost upon us. After months of planning and waiting, everything is going to finally come together.

Early Monday morning, the lighting crew will load in and set up the lights. The sound crew will then calibrate the room. Then Peter will choreograph the cast to within an inch of their lives. Then we'll run the whole concert for the first time. Then the cast goes for dinner and the piano tuner comes in to ensure the piano is in top form. Then the audience arrives and magic happens.

You won't want to miss it. If you haven't bought tickets yet, you can do it on this website up until Monday afternoon or with cash at the door.

We still have great behind the scenes stuff on the way. I've written a personal blog entry on my home blog about my experiences. I'll be twittering throughout the day on Monday if you want to follow along at #sondheim. Douglas Hicton did a great video incorporating the goings on Tuesday (Warning: it's 9 minutes long.) Jon Kaplan wrote a preview piece for the most recent edition of Now . (It's the last of the three stories.) Peter's been working on a video that will capture the whole Sondheim in September experience and we'll post it when it's ready.

So please keep checking back. I hope to meet many of you on Monday – don't be shy about saying hi.

Cheers,
MK
 
 
I am overwhelmed by the incredible response to “Sondheim In September”!  

As we are getting closer to our first concert date of September 21st, we are inundated with the practical tasks of executing this ambitious project.  As Warren and I have been coordinating this endeavor since February, (thanks very much to his efforts here in Toronto), we have assembled for this production, an incredible team of individuals. With well over 100 artists participating, the performers, our musical directors, and our creative team have far exceeded my expectations.  Beyond my love for Sondheim’s material, I am humbled by the extraordinary time and effort these individuals are putting forth for this very worth cause.  

Amongst them, I am happy to report that Joe Foley at “Christie Lites” has generously agreed to provide us with our lighting for all three concerts.  Financially this is a boon for us, and will allow us to allocate additional proceeds from our ticket sales to go towards The Actor’s Fund, rather than to productions costs...so Thank-You Christie Lites!  If you’re in need, you can check them out online at www.christielites.com.  

Ticket sales couldn’t be stronger.  We are very close to selling out the first performance, and the later weeks are filling up fast.  I am very much looking forward to this week as we’re leading up to the September 21st performance.  There is much to do!  Not only will we be treated to hearing the repertoire sung and explored for the first time by this tremendous cast, but as I’m blocking and staging, we’ll get to imagine the first inklings of the work on it’s feet, which is always exciting.  

If you’re just visiting this site, or if you’re a part of our cast, or if you’re here to pick up seats for this tremendous occasion, thank you for stopping by and I look forward to seeing you soon! 

Cordially,
Peter Huck
Producer/Director
"Sondheim in September"

 
 
Hey everyone. Well, we are a week away from the 1st show and we are firing on all cylinders. Peter is in town, the venue is prepped, the equipment is ordered and the artists are panicking. If you haven't yet bought your tickets, DO IT NOW because we are selling faster than we could ever have hoped.

So just to keep you all laughing, here is a little video that I am sure will haunt me forever. It's out there and there's no going back. Enjoy!
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzeU1ajOhnM

See you all in a week and thanks for your support

Warren
 
Sondheim in September is a charity event benefiting The Actors Fund Of Canada