was a huge success!
The audience ate it up! These are kind, enthusiastic people. Ready to have a good time...fiesta!!!
There are about 1000 Expats here. A play will draw 250 of them over 4 days. That's 1 in 4 people going out to attend an event. Remarkable. Nothing like this would ever happen in the states. The arts are appreciated and supported here at a high level.
This show was 2 nights only, 40 seats each night. It sold out in one week! Many people were turned away because the venue was small and there were only 2 nights.
It was a thrill to be part of this effort. As I got more comfortable on the drums and guitar, and learned the material at deeper and deeper levels, it was a hoot to perform. And stressful at times. But in the end, I felt great, at ease much of the time, and I hit the groove and let it rip for a few moments!
Now for the great performances...
One lady is an actress with a high level of mastery. She took the material and milked it. Way to go...a study in using acting to deliver a great performance in a singing venue.
Yella opened with a tender, quiet old standard. It was breathtaking. I have to admit, it moved me.
She kept taking it up to new levels. It is a rare treasure to be present when a pro with extraordinary levels of mastery takes the stage. She is such a master of the stage.
Even though the band was a little shaky, the "Big Time" show production, affectionate audience and performances made this a soaring evening...for me and for Boquete.
I hope to get pictures for you in the near future.
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