HAIR has closed after a record-breaking run of 11 sold out performances. Congratulations to the cast and production staff for a job very well done. If you would like to contact the cast members of the show, consider joining the Tribe's mailing list. Send email to: Tribe Mandala-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Contact director Mark Steighner at: mdstg@gorge.net
Here is an excerpt from an audience member's comments:
I usually don't get out of a theatre performance without telling the performers how much I enjoyed their performance. And I do have to admit that sometimes
I stand in the "receiving line" to tell everyone, even if it is a certain stand-out that I want to REALLY praise. But I have to say, that I was SO moved
by the entire thing that I was just a little emotional to be able to speak to anyone. Please pass along to your cast that I have been to Broadway
performances in New York, San Francisco and here in Portland, and I have NEVER left feeling like I have had an experience so intimate as your performance
last night. I often cry over the mere excitement of the music, even before a performer sets foot on the stage. Ann said "I have had religious experiences
that were not as good." From the top, the set was perfect. Lots of nice movement for the eye, and just the perfect height variation to have you all taking your turns from every rafter.
Costuming, perfect. Did you have dressers keeping that steady flow of props and costumes in order backstage? The technical stuff was great too. Especially effective was the moving and quite disturbing video addition. As a military mom, it was more than I could watch,
but I always love anything that moves me in any way, even if it is uncomfortable. Since that was the point, I have to say that I loved it. The pieces were a
well-chosen snapshot of our world. (even QVC!) I also really enjoyed the strobe sequence. Wowie stuff! The casting was perfect. I have cast a few shows, or agreed with the casting, to later be disappointed by one or more people who have a different vision
for the character than I did. You all outdid each other with every number. The voice power on that stage, and the variety of voice types, made for a
more powerful presentation. It was like fruit salad. I just can't stop the reruns in my head. It beats everything we have ever done, and I don't say that lightly. I sure wish I could have been a part of this one.
But then I would have missed experiencing it from where I did... and come to think of it, I think this high sure competes with anything I have felt on stage.
And only another thespian knows how good that feels. Awesome job, and thanks for the experience!