GOODBYE TULSA, HELLO CLEVELAND

The final performance in Tulsa was definitely high-octane. Not only was the audience pumped, but it was the final performance for a number of the cast so the show had a palpable emotional charge. There were cheers and hoots. There were subtle on-stage tributes. Backstage there was cake, gifts, hugs, tears and goodbyes and then those leaving the Pridelands were released back into the wild.

Monday morning was a travel day, starting with a 7:30 a.m. airport pick-up. I'm not at my most sparkly at that hour of the morning, but my eyes were suddenly a little less bleary when I boarded the deluxe limo-bus. I was assured that this was simply a happy accident and we do not usually travel this way.

Andrew is wondering why his champagne glass is empty

In spite of being delayed on the ground in Tulsa, and our connecting flight being delayed in Chicago, we arrived in Cleveland only slightly later than scheduled. Which meant that I arrived at my accommodation pretty close to the time that I said I would be there.

My home-away-from-home in Cleveland is a private-entrance, upstairs two-bedroom apartment on the second floor of a century-old home. It's quiet and very cozy. My hostess/landlady, Denise, clearly loves her home and loves taking care of people. She makes a point of partially stocking the kitchen so that there is food and drink available for at least the first night/morning. 

Note cupboard full of stuff!

The real bonus, however, is the little 'extras' I found tucked away in the fridge.

Home baking and fresh eggs? How great is that!!

The fridge has also been stocked with a selection of fruits that I can take to rehearsal for our very long first day in the theatre. And, Denise has kindly offered to drive me to the theatre for our 10 a.m. company meeting since, in her words, I haven't had time to 'orient' myself yet.

Cozy little living room. Excellent napping couches.

Time to get moving.
 Are you ready, Cleveland? The new kids are in town!