Just Keep Swimming

After a long and stressful week of rehearsing, the cast and crew had a relaxing day at the Melodia hús (for those of you who don't speak Icelandic, hús means house). It was nice to kick back and relax and not worry about lines or quick changes. The cast and crew bonded as strongly as a synchronized swimming team. The weather was beautiful and so was the food (thank you Mr. Melodia and Wegmans Food Market, Inc.)

Some people jumped into the pool instantaneously, while others were pushed in against their will. Taylor Fasolo, director, who I assumed would be mature, pushed in musician, Brooke Heap, who was fully clothed in jeans and a shirt. Taylor, sleep with one eye open tonight. 

After Stan Cahill, producer, made the cast do 100 laps to stay in shape, we stuffed our faces with burgers, marshmallows, and sushi (not all at the same time). After lunch, everyone joined in for a nice game of Categories and Finish The Sentence. My personal favorite: "I took a risk and _____" (readers, you may play along).* 

After another 100 laps, it was time to go home. We said our goodbyes and hugged each other. We all realized it would be an entire 24 hours until we saw each other again. And then cast cried about all the packing they still had to do. 

Here is Rajiv Potluri, who plays Sylvius, ignoring the fact that he will be packing all day tomorrow.

All in all, it was a magnificent day. Next time you check back, the cast and crew will be on their way to London via Iceland Air. So stay tuned! góða nótt (goodnight in Icelandic)!


*The answer to Finish The Sentence: it worked.