So, once they ran the credits and everyone took their bows I scurried into the theater and set down the cake and cupcakes. I felt that same "heart in throat" feeling I always get when I step into The Colonial for Repo, and I don't think you could have removed my smile with a chisel. I feel like I belong with the Sweets and all of the Repo ilk. I got a lot of hugs and even through the chaos of preparing for the show they took the time to stop and talk to me. I was being very smart and staying out of the way, but they came to me anyway :) I basically stood around to watch the hustle and bustle as everyone tried to get their stuff together. Ron kept me company when he wasn't busy as we spoke about the show and the excitement in the air. I advised Andy (a few different times :)) to breathe as she sprinted around the theater, so she could save her energy to be super-techie.
Anyway, after a bit I went up to retrieve my VIP pass (later I found out the guy wasn't paying that much attention to my ticket and gave me the regular VIP instead of the gold I ordered) then came back down to chit chat. It was basically a lot of standing super close to my seat so I didn't get run over. Shortly after they opened the doors I saw some people with a gold VIP badge that had The Molting on it too... I went "Um, aren't I supposed to have that same one?" I went back to nicely get my badge changed out for the correct one, and the awesome SHFF guy that did it for me was so cool. As he was getting the right one I realized I had run into SpookyDan in the lobby. I spoke to him, telling him it was great that he joined us again and it was good to see him. We chatted for a couple before I saw that TZ was in the middle of the line coming into the lobby. I kind of had the freeze-up reaction, but I relaxed quickly. I wasn't going to choke like I did in October :)
I let it slip to Spooky that I had choked in October when I met TZ so of course, when Terrance comes near us Spooky tells him to go to me and takes my camera. Yeah... I still had some awkward left, I had this goofy laugh going on in my head. Just SUPER happy it didn't come out of my mouth, heehee. Anyway, I left the lobby after talking to Jessalyn for a moment and getting my picture with TZ. We had more chit chat before it was time to start the show, and I was already having fun. (By the way, whomever picked the playlist for the pre-show has fantastic taste :)) A Repo mom also gave me a job! She gave me a couple stuffed animals and told me I could lob them into the audience during Seventeen (she let me pick one to keep and I could throw the other 2 so I own the lion care cousin now).
As the show started, we had Stephanie do a great intro. She had 2 audience members come up and tear open a male and female set of pinatas as a contest. The first person to find the Repo organ got a swag bag. I was so jealous, the girl that went up was sitting next to me and she won a bunch of stuff. It was her first time there, too.
So, Stephanie called our very own Amber (Jessalyn) to the stage to swear us in to the Church of Repo, then we got to see the very first of Terrance's art tutorial videos. We were privileged enough to be the first to witness it, apart from his and his business partner/friend Shem's eyes. It got a big reception, it was hilarious! It is still so refreshing to see people like Terrance and Shem as humble as they are. They understand the fandom and embrace us all.
When they announced the show I was already on the edge of my seat. I love watching Morhighan as the violinist at the start. Something so simple as gracefully crossing the stage while playing a beautiful instrument before the blood starts to fly is like a calm before the storm. It was also great to watch Felicity actually get to panic-walk around the stage while waiting to be offed. The true pace setter of the movie though... oh my Cthulu... was the headshot. That gun goes off and -SPLAT!- I felt the cold, multiple wet drops hit my skin. I was so happy I cheered without hesitation, I had been waiting for spray since December! The best part was the arc of the blood was amazing looking and I had worn a white shirt hoping for the spray that hadn't ever happened before. The floor was covered in droplets, it looked like the nightclub from Blade... awesome.
I have to tell you too... Catt... Kit and Angela sat right next to me and I was dying. I laughed so hard I almost fell off my seat, because the "How to survive" tips were on the screen while we waited for the show to start and when Angela saw the "Spray Zone" message she sounded concerned. Kit told her, "Oh, the spray never happens". Yeah, needless to say I had a great reason to laugh :)
Justin and henchies were awesome as always, and it always makes me giggle at how manly Bubbles is as Rotti until the credits roll and he turns into Charlie's Angel with that gun *laugh* Epic. Eevee and Morhighan, you two are so badass and each show you maintain that unity and total chill that you embody as henchies.
Dani and Catt did a brilliant job on "21st Century Cure" and even the laser pointer was done well! They didn't miss a beat, and pulled off the number brilliantly. I think everyone yelled "GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
By the way, even though there are callbacks I am almost always so into the show I don't say anything except some singing and of course obvious things like "Pavi, shut the fuck up!" Anyway, the one callback I did do got some laughs... whoever came up with saying "You let Buffy die twice!" is genius :) Anyway, my seat-mate Mone't was the lucky one that got the pill bottle this show. Her's had a GeneCo pharmacy label on it!! Lucky! I did bring my pill bottle from the December show though and finally got Catt to sign it :) '
When it came to "Legal Assassin" I was amazed at how well Tim pulled off his Nathan-ness. He always does a great job but I felt like Nathan stepped off the screen and his emotions were so well expressed to us. You could feel his pain, and it is always amazing when Theresa comes to him as Marni and escorts him to his kill. I love the look of terror on "Gregory's" face, it's very believable. Also... Tim you still scare the crap out of me with your faces :)
It seemed like everyone in the audience sang the jingle before "Mark It Up", and "Mark It Up" itself was sooo much fun. We apparently, as an audience, love to say "fuck". Michelle did a great job of writhing around bleeding while Jeff and Tristan pulled off the brothers incredibly well and Felicity and Elisabeth made me wish I was a Gentern. Heehee.
Of course the continuation of "Things you See in a Graveyard" was great, my favorite part is always the muffled singing being conveyed as the henchies covering Rotti's mouth.
"Thankless Job" comes up and of course you can't help but laugh at airplane arms mixed in with a heart tossed into the audience. I love the way Gregory slid down the board after being shredded up and made into a meat puppet. Tim, again you have a great talent for exhibiting the same character dichotomy that A.S.H. does as Nathan, bravo.
Meg, I wish I could do cartwheels like you! Sanitarium Square is always great (I love the Screw GeneCo sign, I need to make my own!) and even though there is a lot going on in the scene you can still focus on the parts that are meant to be watched at certain times. Of course, watching Jeff do a spit take then stab Billy to the ground is always amusing. I love the Largo children and their performances!
I love Inopportuned Phone Call, I just don't envy the headache Trevor might have after hanging from that rig and thrashing around so vigorously. I noticed too, even if it isn't true Tim seems to be getting along better with those glaring L.E.D. lights in the helmet. It looks awesome as he is tearing Trevor up. Don't worry though Trevor, we love you for your spine :)
Okay, I finally got video this show of "Zydrate Anatomy" and I even panned a bit to catch everyone. All of you were so in tune and I must admit... Bubbles I totally love watching you twitch! You just look like the perfect junkie, it's great :) I did post my videos on Youtube as NYBlood80, so feel free to go looking for my stuff. There are videos from last show, too. "Zydrate Anatomy" was very well done, and by the end I was certainly craving my own hit of Z.
I was so excited through the whole show up to intermission. The lights went on and I was still grinning like a fool. As everyone used intermission to do their thing I stood to stretch my legs. Multiple people approached me, asking if I got sprayed. Like an excited little kid, my eyes lit up and I nodded emphatically as I showed my bloody shirt. I got the same responses back, they were all just as happy as I was! Some people light up at Christmas time, I light up when I get splattered with gore. It was pointed out that the blood hit the ceiling, so I don't think it could have been much better. I talked with my companion, Mone't, as we waited for the show to start back up. I think she saw exactly how much I geek out over Repo! but I don't think she holds it against me :) Dwight came up and asked me if he could pull me out of my seat for "We started this Op'ra shit" and I flipped out. Of COURSE he could!! He was originally going to just jump in my lap like last time, but if he's leaving I guess he's doing it with a bang :) (So says his eunich freestyle during "Blame Not My Cheeks"). I was so stoked when the show started up again, I got to hurl stuffed animals AND dance in front of the stage? WHOOT!
"Night Surgeon" was great, I was kind of hoping with all the vigorous slashing there might be more splatter for me (heehee!) but there was no disappointment to be had. Everything about it, right down to the menacingly wielded butter knives, was perfect.
I finally got video of "Chase the Morning" as well, I am so happy I did too. I wanted to catch Theresa's glow in the dark performance and the great scene between Catt and Camille. Everyone screamed for the Marni material just like they did last show when the glowing was introduced. It's an amazing effect! The confrontation between the 3 right after was just as great, it always feels so real.
"Seventeen" is so much fun, and now they gave me stuff to throw. I don't think I could have been happier, dorky I know. Ashley did her friggin awesome Joan Jett, and Catt threw a great "concert" :) I might have to make my own Shilo poster to bring to next show or something. Christopher is so adorable! When Nathan slaps Shilo, Mone't and I had to bust out the "You got knocked the fuck out!" of course.
"Happiness is not a warm scalpel" and "Gold" were great as always. I LOVE that you guys added the shots to the song. Spooky was next to me when that happened and when I started laughing I found out he had filmed that particular event and thought the reference was great too. Bubbles, you did a great job and I didn't see you break one of those glasses :-P
I will say "At the Opera Tonight" was a blur, because I got drawn in enough to just know it was seamless and worked very well. Everyone did their parts amazingly, and the thrown burritos certainly were an interesting touch.
Okay I have to say... I don't even dance when I am alone.... so in front of people is something I would never ever do (as outgoing as I am, I'm still somewhat self conscious). When "We Started This Op'ra Shit" came on and that music hit me... Dwight grabbed my hand as Bandleader and brought me in front of the stage with one other fan. We danced and danced and testified and I felt like a completely different person. It was something I'd like to sincerely thank Dwight for, because it made me feel so alive. I needed to do that, I needed to Testify. I don't think I'll be so self conscious now, especially after I got to do that. It held some sort of symbolism for me, and oddly enough I think you guys understand :)
Oh my... okay, "Blame Not My Cheeks" was awesome, even if the dress did get somewhat destroyed. I loved the spin and bloodied face and Dwight breaking the stage with moves that needed to be caught on camera! Stephen and Dwight... your replacements will have huge codpieces to fill and I think you know how I mean that.
"Chromaggia"... There are no words except "perfection" and "awe". It was beautiful, it was perfect, and it captured everyone. I didn't hear anyone during that number, I could just imagine everyone watching the beauty of the performance. Camille, your Mag is a true homage to Sarah Brightman and I hope some day she gets to see you do what you do.
"Let the Monster Rise" was great, I think there's some pleasure in whacking Tim with the shovel but maybe it's just me. I was concerned when Catt's very vigorous throw took the helmet right off the stage. I don't imagine everyone respects the rules, so I was happy to see how fast Ron was to get to the helmet so some dick didn't snatch it up. The brawling between Tim and the GeneCops is always great too, and I'm always convinced someone got hurt.
I will say near the end I had the same reaction as I did to "At the Opera Tonight". All I could do was watch the last confrontation, but the part that stood out was the use of the real gun with the blanks :) I know that was a powerful choice, and it was done very well. I heard the collective yelp out of the people around me, so I can tell you it worked wonders.
For "Genetic Emancipation" we all stood as Shilo walked up the aisle, and we did it row by row. It was quite an effect and I know she realized it. It floored me to see it, so I can imagine how Catt must have felt to have it done for her.
Of course we all yelled "Epilogue" and brandished our Zydrate for Dani, then we gave the Sweets a standing O during the credits.
Okay this is long enough so I will sum up. Plenty of fun, lots of hugs and kisses, tons of autographs and I finally got some pictures of myself with Terrance. I kind of wish the pictures could have been better (I feel I looked ehhh in them) but I'm just happy to have them. I also had fun post show with some of the cast, and I want to thank the Sweets for embracing me and thinking past fan and into part of the family. I also found out last night that apparently quite a decent amount of people agree with my guy that my boobs are awesome, seeing as how that was the first place to be taken up when I asked people to sign my t-shirt.
I got a decent amount of action *laugh* Right guys? Okay... My fingers are tired now. I love you all, and I can't wait to see you again. Hopefully, I can hang out with some of you before the August show. I know I will see some of you at my birthday, but for the rest... see you when I see you :) Everyone was absolutely amazing, and they all made the air electric. A special thanks to TZ for coming to support the Sweets, for sharing the Sacramento vibe, and for making the night special!
Much love, Super Fan! <3
P.S. - I heard a few ideas I'd totally be into last night. Making me a Super Fan Repo! cape, spraying me with blood next show.. and I'm sure you guys have other twisted ideas! TESTIFY!
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