Bathing Suits Just Aren't My Style

So much to tell.  But first, please do yourself a favor and go watch this week's episode of South Park.  It is genius and my friend Kate is one of the singers.  Done and done.

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The end of Tampa marked a milestone in my Addams career: I finally went on.  Easily the scariest experience of my theatrical life thus far.  Similar to being shot out of a cannon.  The theatre was HUGE, of course:

But I had lots of support in my corner.  Baby Stella:

Flowers from Momma Huston and Papa Elem:

And Gil:

Who, coincidentally made his debut along with me!  Sam stuffed him in her shirt and brought him onstage in the first act.  A big day, indeed.

Other highlights of Tampa include the sunset on the way to work:

FaceTime with Miss Stella Anne:

And more delightful mole painting:

I've also been seriously thinking about tattoo designs.  I'll probably chicken out in the end, but here's one I really liked: (Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Pagianini)

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On our day off, the troops were split: Some wanted to go to the beach and get tan, and some wanted to go to BUSCH GARDENS and ride ROLLER COASTERS.   Yes.  Yes.  And Yes.

The newest coaster is called Cheetah Hunt, and they had a small zoo with real cheetahs!  We were within spitting distance.

They also had all their Halloween decor up and ready for evenings.  Nothing looks as creepy in the daytime, though.

At one point, we got stuck on a coaster they were shutting down.  This is us feeling pissy about it:

At least the gift shops had exciting things to play with... a die-cast chalice:

Cuddly hats:

And... zombies?

Karla, one of our featured dancers, posing by the Moroccan fountains.

After lunch (fried and more fried), we decided to see the gorillas until we were digested enough to ride the Sheikra coaster.  Here's Brad:

Ted:

And Patrick, showing you how apes do:

Then we have some real gorillas.  Beating chests and all:

Remember all that Halloween decor?  Some of it was appropriate to our Addams counterparts.  See here our Dance Captain Jonathan in costume with swing Alex:

What could be more fitting than a haunted jail?!

I love amusement parks.

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Let me take this opportunity to thank Jimmy John's sandwich shop for keeping me well-fed in Tampa:

Why yes, that IS a face-sized sandwich!  And its only HALF!

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Sean, our Automations technician, likes to keep candy at his station.  He calls it "Ballerina Bait."  Its pretty accurate considering how the ladies flock to a well-stocked supply of sweets and chocolate.  He asked me to design something Addams-ey on the empty plastic tub he keeps his stash in, and this is what I came up with:

Fester's big number is all about being in love with the moon.  He's supported by the ladies ensemble in old-timey bathing suits with parasols.  I used that to complete the "design."

Oh, Tampa.  So many memories... but unfortunately touring means leaving for new cities.  We'll never forget you, or your fabulous groupies:

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MIAMI!

I'm not a huge fan of warm climates, swim suits and beaches... but when they give you a hotel APARTMENT like this, how can you not celebrate?!

We each have our own bedroom and bathroom, there's a full kitchen, living room with dvd player, washer and dryer IN THE ROOM, and access to a gym, pool, roof, etc.  Its perfect.  In honor of our great digs, the ladies went out for a South Beach evening of debauchery:

Translation: Drinks the size of your face (buy one get one free?!) and a scrumptious dinner:

I think we can all agree that Miami is going to be good for us.  Everyone need to let loose once in awhile.  Even Doug:

I will be going on again for six shows starting tonight!  This time as The Bride.  Pictures to come and stories to follow - hope you all are enjoying the Fall up north!