Saturday Matinee

Hi everyone – I’ve been feeling guilty about being so behind on my blogging. Right after coming back from Seattle, I got swamped preparing for a huge committee meeting today (wish me luck!), and then I’m off to Smuin Ballet tonight. I really wanted to give Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Romeo et Juliette a thoughtful, detailed review. So for now, I’m posting a curtain call photo of the performance’s luminous leads, Carla Korbes and Lucien Postlewaite.

I also have to share a giddy fangirl moment – Tonya, you inspired me! The backstage crew at PNB were nice enough to lead me backstage to meet Carla and to say hello. There couldn’t have been a more thrilling moment for me, and it was a pleasure to tell her how amazing her performance was. She was so sweet to meet with me, even though she hadn’t even changed out of her costume yet.

It’s a production that was totally worth the flight up to Seattle, and it’s a production that the world needs to see. More to come soon.

Check out PNB’s Facebook page for photos and videos, and Carla Korbes’ personal take on The Winger.