Day 69: Boston, Birthday, and Boys (oddly appropriate day number)

Just kidding about the boys  (or maybe not...).  I just thought alliterations are more fun in three's.  That is unless you count the beautiful boys in American Idiot of whom I adore them all individually (and apparently all of Boston's reviews)  Regardless of birthday festivities, I had to go to work and hit the grind ;-)
Can I begin to tell you what a gift it is to perform on your birthday?!  I guess as I am blogging, I already have.... 

Well, it is.  It's a special day on stage and to realize that I am a year older and traveling on tour with such an incredible show.  The best fucking show actually.  There's not another show I'd rather be a part of.  It is a blessing.  A St. Jimmy and/or J.O.S. type blessing.  The best kind of blessing then! 

This is also the first city that I feel like we finally have a schedule where we can explore.  Boston greeted us with the best weather (scary weather for January....global warming exists!!)  and we have done all the fun things.  Quincy Market and James Hook and Co.  I feel like I have single-handedly demolished the Lobster population in New England.

As I didn't post much about Detroit, I have to say, that is where I met my PERSONAL FANCLUB.  Whom I adore.  They have been nothing but sweet and the gifts have been pouring in.  They know my love of glitter.....  My heart was pounding like drum to meet them....

I never thought of myself as fan worthy.  So I'm just going to pretend like I'm their fan!

It has been a truly AMAZING week..... so Birthday pics  GO! 

Boston Opera House.  Amazing Marquee!!!

Most Thoughtful Gift from Vince Oddo, My Hero!!!

One of the many artworks I received from my favorite Twidiots in Detroit!!! I sent it home with Mama Moon Loh so I can keep it forever!!!

Beautiful Artwork by the beautiful Ran Xia.  The bottom left is me with the YELLOW Mohawk!!

Day 59: Canada, destroyed. USA, you're next! (Twitter Challenge #2)

Finally crossed the border back to the USA as I managed not to become an international criminal of any kind.   Mostly because Toronto kept us on our toes everyday. 

No matter what you do, no matter how much you love it..... Every job eventually feels like a job.  And I love my job as an actor.  But sometimes-  just sometimes before I walk on stage, I think, "I don't know how I'm going to get through this one."

You could try to phone in a show with American Idiot  (it would be feat but completely doable).  But even when I've missed my morning cup of coffee.... something always grabs a hold of my heart and soul as the curtain rises.  I don't know if you believe in God or not, as I am not sure if I do-  but what one can always believe in is the power of people.

I think that is what THEATER is....  a manifestation of the power of people.

Because no matter how tired I am, suddenly you can feel the collectively energy of hundreds of people sharing one room.  They are holding their breath for an experience and I am suddenly empowered to deliver.

This is a testament to the generous Toronto audiences.   This is a testament to the Mosaic Youth Theater group that made our Detroit opening extra special.  This is a testament to anyone who loves live theater and continues to support it.

Every performance is special.  You can't hit "back", you can't rewind your Tivo.  When it's done, it is done, now performance every identical to the last.  And if every performance is special, that means every audience is special.  Especially when it's glittered with some of the best fans one show could possibly hope for.

*** Twitter Challenge #2 !!! ***
So this week, Nicci Claspell (Extraordinary Girl,  Nicci's Blog)  and I have been scouring the websites and we would like to encourage you all to ask us any questions about the show.  If we can, we'll tweet you back  (me  @KelvinMoonLoh ,  Nicci is @nclaspell).  But today we ask you a question!!!

What is your favorite American Idiot Musical song and why? #IHeartIdiot

Be sure to tag it with #IHeartIdiot !  As we go through this week's Twitter Challenge, I'll try to get answers from the cast!!!  Thanks for tweeting!!!

All my bars of soap are covered in St. Jimmy glitter by the end of the night....

Toronto Cast Boards.  Actor's Equity Cast and Stage Managers!!!

Our Detroit Opening Night Playbill!  The gorgeous Detroit Opera House!

Made a tongue-in-cheek memorial for Jarran Muse.  Get well soon, buddy!  We love and miss you.

Meanwhile we gain one more AI Broadway Alum!  Welcome Omar!!!