The performer’s life is filled with glamour, right?
Well, not exactly. The things the audience never sees are the things that keep life interesting at The Colonial Theatre.
Singer-songwriters Chad Stuart and Jeremy Clyde tour on the same kind of a “showstring” budget that was typical during their heyday in the 1960s. This past weekend, Chad and Jeremy were driving into Pittsfield from their previous gig in New York. No problem. Granted there were a few radio interviews along the way, but how much time could that take? Apparently, with torrential rain and no GPS, longer than expected. The anticipated 4pm sound check time came and went. After a few frantic calls with phrases like “lost,” “not sure where we are,” and “should be there soon,” they arrived just before 6pm.
The pre-arranged afternoon snack sat untouched, as Chad and Jeremy were famished for an actual dinner. A very quick stage check satisfied them that all was ready on the show front. We asked the management at Patrick’s Pub to clear a table and rush them through dinner. In the meantime, audience members were arriving in the lobby. Chad & Jeremy returned to dress a lot later than originally planned. However, the show went up on time, they sounded great, the audience loved it, and no one knew about the behind-the-scenes drama that kept us on the edge of our seats all afternoon. But in this blog, you will learn what really goes on …behind the scenes.
Dave Fleming
Executive Director
Well, not exactly. The things the audience never sees are the things that keep life interesting at The Colonial Theatre.
Singer-songwriters Chad Stuart and Jeremy Clyde tour on the same kind of a “showstring” budget that was typical during their heyday in the 1960s. This past weekend, Chad and Jeremy were driving into Pittsfield from their previous gig in New York. No problem. Granted there were a few radio interviews along the way, but how much time could that take? Apparently, with torrential rain and no GPS, longer than expected. The anticipated 4pm sound check time came and went. After a few frantic calls with phrases like “lost,” “not sure where we are,” and “should be there soon,” they arrived just before 6pm.
The pre-arranged afternoon snack sat untouched, as Chad and Jeremy were famished for an actual dinner. A very quick stage check satisfied them that all was ready on the show front. We asked the management at Patrick’s Pub to clear a table and rush them through dinner. In the meantime, audience members were arriving in the lobby. Chad & Jeremy returned to dress a lot later than originally planned. However, the show went up on time, they sounded great, the audience loved it, and no one knew about the behind-the-scenes drama that kept us on the edge of our seats all afternoon. But in this blog, you will learn what really goes on …behind the scenes.
Dave Fleming
Executive Director
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