I’m home right now, but I’m not supposed to be. It’s Tuesday night – that’s volleyball night. But I have a little cold and can’t afford to get sick right now so I’m staying home and taking care of myself. I have a busy week ahead.

That’s sort of a stupid saying because nobody I know can really ‘afford to get sick’. But it’s even more true when, in just one work week, you have to act in seven theatrical performances! My body has to stay strong so I don’t sniffle my way through the shows, but my delicate mind also has to remain ship-shape to keep up with the 14 characters (that’s right 14!) that I play in those shows. Don’t believe me?

Monday: The Lemon Thieves – Detective Frank Peel & Pablo the Police Artist
Tuesday: A Christmas Carol – Fred, Ghost of Jacob Marley, street urchin, Ghost of Christmas Present, & Mrs. Fezziwig
Tuesday: Phantom of the Opera (x2) – Ray
Wednesday: A Monkey’s Tale – Mr. Jones the Zoo Keeper, Mr. Parker the Park Warden, & zoo visitor
Thursday: (same as Monday)
Friday: A Christmas Carol – Bob Cratchit, Mr. Fezziwig, & Ghost of Christmas Future

Here’s hoping Mr. Jones doesn’t pass on any germs to Cappuccino the Orangutan tomorrow.