My heel got stuck in a crack in the stage that night. Not for long, not badly stuck, but just long enough that I wondered what would have happened had I not been able to yank myself free in the course of a single stride. A collision? A crash? A comedic moment? I'm not wearing stilettos these days, and for that, especially in sticky moments, I am glad.
Several common concert hall features make it clear that most venues were not designed by women. One is the aforementioned width of the cracks between joints of the stage (ideal for swallowing heels). Another is the location of certain structural gaps and hidden vents in the stage, which can emit strong breezes that inflate skirts like balloons. (lucky im in secured pants) Also, nearly every time I try to do my makeup or hair backstage, it is difficult to make use of the mirror – either it is held at a distance by a table or sink, or the lighting is unfriendly to the eyes.
But I'm not complaining. The venues are truly wonderful here in the world of classical music. The audience sits in comfortable seats in a setting designed for acoustic performance, the floors are clean, the temperature is regulated, the dressing rooms are decently sized, the deadbolts work, and the staff is helpful. There is room to practice. There are electrical outlets in the walls and 'private' bathrooms for the performers. In conclusion to that, concert halls are very nice places to be!
My camera is bombarded with pictures.. which hopefully i'll be able to find time to post it all up....
However.. since blogger allow 5 pics at a time, i shall just post 5 today XD
My 2nd artist's pass! woohoo
Goofing around in the dressing room
Conductor Liu Bin and me ^.^
Octo Xuan Yee
Back again!
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