BWW Blog: Libby Servais of Transcendence Theatre Company's 'Broadway Under the Stars' - Fantastical Family Night
By: Guest Blogger: Libby Servais Jul. 26, 2014
As Transcendence Theatre Company prepares to open "Fantastical Family Night" of the Broadway Under the Stars concert series, I wanted to let you in on some of the fun that we've been having. Along with leading an incredibly special Broadway Kids Camp that was more inspiring than I could ever have imagined (see previous blog), I've loved every second of making magic with this uniquely amazing group of TTC artists.
The Fantastical Family Night is co-directed by the dynamic duo of Eric Jackson and Scott Barnhardt. Their vision for the show is filled with tremendous heart and depth that is powerfully moving for all ages. One of my favorite musical numbers involves many of us playing instruments that we haven't played since middle or high school. I never dreamed that I'd be playing my flute again....let alone on a stage in front of hundreds of people! The entire show is completely heartwarming-- we're all extremely excited to share the stage with the kids and to watch them shine this weekend! I would share more details but I don't want to give away any thrilling surprises! To be continued....
**Check out this awesome video created during rehearsal by our video team manager, Marjorie Lewit and video assosciate, Natlie Fritz.
The cast and crew of Fantastical Family Night at Jack London State Park.
The Family fun band rehearsing "Happy." Steel Burkhardt, Meggie Cansler, Anna Bowen, Morgan Karr, Christopher Youngsman, Leslie McDonel, Victor Mezzone, Leah Sprecher, Libby Servais.
My college buddy and lifelong friend Steel Burkhardt and I reveal our hidden talents.
Erik Liberman coloring.
Celebrating Leslie McDonel and Anna Bowen's birthday's at rehearsal.
Christopher Youngsman is ready for every olympic event….or rehearsal.
Eric Liberman and Christopher Youngsman making magic during rehearsal. Photo by Julia Morrison.
Scott Barnhardt and Eric Jackson, our terrific co-directors, lighting up the stage during tech.
Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins
The Fantastical Family Night cast after our final dress rehearsal.
Carrie Manolakos and Lindsay Manolakos posing by Lindsay's "Paint the Universe" mural that the kids wrote their dreams on during camp.
Stephan Stubbins and I singing the national anthem for the Napa-Sonoma half marathon produced by Destination Races.
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