Tango Update

Written by Jennifer Adams Monday, 18 January 2010 00:47

Life of a Theatre Wife

During rehearsal today, it became apparent to me and my cast that there was no way that Tango Palace could go up safely on two weeks rehearsal. So it will not be part of the festival.

There were so many elements that were not going to be able to be addressed in such short notice. Swords, heels, a reenacted bull fight and that's just a start. Though we tried to recast and get it up to speed, it ended up not being possible on that time frame.

There are times when a show is just too much to take on, and it was just not going to be safe for anyone, physically or mentally, to continue pushing ourselves to "get it done."

"Get it done" should have been the first indication... it always seemed to be a battle between "Give it your all" and "Get it done."

What would happen if we were able to give all of our shows the chance to really bloom BEFORE we show them to people? What would happen if we always knew when to say "Enough."

In the words of María Irene Fornés, "You must relinquish what you want, or you will never have it."

The other five shows in the festival I think are going to be incredible. I'm excited to see them, and hope to see you there.

---