Music Monday: The Book of Mormon

Yesterday a big group of my friends and I headed over to Detroit to see The Book of Mormon. It was amazing, hilarious, uncomfortable, surprisingly touching and catchy as hell. I wish the Toronto tickets hadn't sold out, like, instantly! I definitely want to see it again sometime.

Wish I Was Wearing Wednesday: Stage Manager Swag

I've been involved in community theatre in my town since I moved back here almost 4 years ago but for the most part I've been on the stage. This play is my first time delving into the production team aspect of it and I am nervous but mostly excited.

I searched high and low on Pinterest for tips and tricks about stage managing and after reading countless memes about the tech crew in their all black attire, I headed for Polyvore for a little fun.

Stage Manager Swag by erinkys featuring tatty devine

Oversized top
20 CAD - alloyapparel.com

Acne stretch jeans
215 CAD - farfetch.com

TOMS suede shoes
100 CAD - toms.com

Givenchy bangle bracelet
680 CAD - barneys.com

Tatty devine
61 CAD - patriciafield.com

John galliano
1,995 CAD - forzieri.com

Ring
9.20 CAD - 2020ave.com

Stud earrings
4.63 CAD - punkypins.co.uk

Tech accessory
415 CAD - apple.com

BHCosmetics beauty product
41 CAD - bhcosmetics.com

Plantronics GameCom 780 Surround Sound Stereo PC Gaming Headset...
58 CAD - amazon.com

Super Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, Black, Dozen
17 CAD - staples.com

27 before 27: Go to a ballet

On Sunday I got to cross another item off my 27 things before I turn 27 list.

I saw the State Ballet Theatre of Russia's presentation of Nutcracker.

It was beautiful! The insane amount of power and strength these dancers have while appearing effortless and graceful was really something to behold.

 Really there were only 2 minor things I disliked about my experience.

1. Unlike in the video above, there was only one follow spot and the operator wasn't very on top of capturing the action as it was happening.
2. Near the beginning of the second act a large pearl -like bead fell off of a dancer's costume and stayed on the stage for the remainder of the show. Anytime anyone danced near it, it was all I could focus on - worrying that someone would step on it or slip or something. So tense! So many heart palpitations!

I loved seeing all the little girls in tutus that came to see the show. There were even some little boys who seemed to really enjoy themselves too.

It was a great afternoon seeing the show, and I'll definitely be checking out another ballet in the future.