I guess its a little unfair for me to say “no more” but at least my dream of being a stage mother is over for now. That’s right, Clementine will not be participating in the People’s Branch show (however, I’m sure it will still be a good show).

I didn’t realize the tech rehearsals were this Tuesday and Wednesday during the work day. Finding out now, its a little late notice to ask for those days off. Especially since I’m in a conference all day Monday and Tuesday so I will have plenty waiting for me when I return on Wednesday.

I’m sad, but I think it will be for the best. Clementine was already asking to be called Miss Brown and was demanding her own stylist. Diva.

Its official. Clementine is going to be in the newest People’s Branch production of “Hanging Mary”, an original work by Matthew Carlton. I don’t really know many details yet, but I do know the dates of the shows! March 8th through the 17th at the Belcourt in Hillsboro Village.

She is so excited. I mean, last night she started singing “Clementine Superstar” (to the tune of “Jesus Christ Superstar”, obviously) and kept practicing her bow. I think this might go to her head.

The past few nights I’ve been going to rehearsal for the new Actor’s Bridge production called “Ordinary Heroes”. Its a collaborative project with a group called Amun Ra and its an original work about the Civil Rights Movement in Nashville. So, anyway, I’m running the light board, which is generally a pretty boring task, and the last two nights have just been me sitting around while the lighting designer programs the lights. So, I thought, what better way to pass the time is there then to bring Clementine along with me?? I asked the Stage Manager (who also happens to be our dog sitter) and she said I could bring her. Monday night she was a hit. Everyone just loves her and they wanted me to bring her back last night too. Generally I think she enjoys being there, getting all that attention, and getting to cuddle for a few hours.

So, last night, the producer mentioned that another theatre group in town is looking for a small dog to be in their show for a very short amount of time. Since Clem is small and very friendly, she thought she’d be perfect. I talked to the guy in charge and he’s totally excited about it. I have to send her picture to him, but I’m pretty sure she’s a shoe in. And the show is at the Belcourt, which is so close, and she’s only in it for a few seconds at a time, so I don’t think it would be too stressful or time consuming. Anyway, its exciting. I’ll have to keep you updated.

In other news, this Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday, for those of you who don’t follow football at all. We’re hosting a party at our house and plan to have about 10 or so people there, including one baby. Should be a good time!