Re: [Harp-L] How Musical Theater differs from Blues gigs and jams

[Rob Paparozzi <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

George,

Well said my friend! The beauty of Music is that full time or part time it is ALWAYS there for us and a beautiful gift to pass on to our children too,-)

Playing in a "Theatre Show" is an invaluable experience for all Musicians and I'd highly recommend the challenge for it will make you a better player all around and many skills will be developed to take with you in the diverse world of Music out there.

here are some shows I was involved with…Memphis is Gone, Gospel at Colonus, Big River, Will Rogers Follies, Shenandoah, Floyd Collins (Musical)

learned so much from these experiences so if you see one coming around in your area do reach out with your Tackle Box of Harpoons and see where it takes you!

Best,
Rob Paparozzi


On Apr 6, 2014, at 10:35 PM, George Miklas <harmonicat@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Rob,
> Reading your post, I felt your anxiety for passing on the gig.  Then I read
> your statement about "keep the day job" .... Musicians must follow their
> passion.  When a musician does not follow the passion, the anxiety eats
> from the inside out!  I can't wait until I'm "Free at Last!"
> 
> Yours,
> George
> 
> On Sunday, April 6, 2014, Rob Paparozzi <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> (Long....)
>> 
>> so the next time someone sez 'keep your day job'....give it some thought,-)))
>> 
>> Sorry for the long winded post but I wanted to share it with my harpin
>> friends here.....but when you do finally quit your day gig, as Roger Miller
>> sez you'll be "Free at Last"!!
>> 
>> best,
>> Rob Paparozzi
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Apr 6, 2014, at 3:03 AM, Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<javascript:;>>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Working Harmonica this month in a  Mesa, Arizona (Phoenix) production of
>>> "Big River, the story of Huckleberry Finn" (11 songs by Roger Miller -
>> Dang
>>> me)
>>> 
>>>  1. Lotsa rehearsal! Three 3-hour weekly rehearsals preceding show open,
>>>  plus tech-week run throughs with full cast and dialog
>>>  2. Lots of sitting quietly and waiting for your cues. Lots.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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