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Annie

I attended the final dress rehearsal of Annie at the Franklin Opera House on January 26. I also attended the matinee performance on January 29, so these photos are a mixture of shots from both shows, interlaid approximately to the timeline of the play. You'll know which is which, as I'm on different sides of the stage. I now have 2 tripods, which means I can dedicate a camera to taking interval shots throughout my entire visit (photo #3 is a motion picture of the 895 images I took this way). And I've totally settled with my theater kit: 24mm f/1.4 on the D300s and 300mm f/2.8 on the D700. You just can't beat that combo.
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  • The cast photo, taken immediately following the Saturday matinee performance. I should have asked Ms. Finley to stand in that gap to the right of the Christmas tree!

    The cast photo, taken immediately following the Saturday matinee performance. I should have asked Ms. Finley to stand in that gap to the right of the Christmas tree!

  • T-shirts were distributed at this rehearsal. I should figure out a way to get in line for one of these.

    T-shirts were distributed at this rehearsal. I should figure out a way to get in line for one of these.

  • This is a 37-second video captured by taking one frame every 15 seconds and then running them at 24 frames per second. You see this effect on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Next time I do this, I hope I can stay late enough to end with an empty stage, or better yet, and empty dark stage.

    This is a 37-second video captured by taking one frame every 15 seconds and then running them at 24 frames per second. You see this effect on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Next time I do this, I hope I can stay late enough to end with an empty stage, or better yet, and empty dark stage.

  • I actually had to ask someone if there was a rehearsal happening today. I didn't expect a final rehearsal to have so much construction material on the stage, and the chairs to be arranged for a city council meeting.

    I actually had to ask someone if there was a rehearsal happening today. I didn't expect a final rehearsal to have so much construction material on the stage, and the chairs to be arranged for a city council meeting.

  • This is probably lunch for Ms. Finley (I did the same) ahead of the Saturday matinee performance.

    This is probably lunch for Ms. Finley (I did the same) ahead of the Saturday matinee performance.

  • John and Krystal get a voice lesson before the rehearsal.

    John and Krystal get a voice lesson before the rehearsal.

  • The sign on the door said that this rehearsal was dress only, no makeup. But I'm here, and everyone wants to look good in the photos. (Note to self: try to make the "full dress" rehearsals next time!)

    The sign on the door said that this rehearsal was dress only, no makeup. But I'm here, and everyone wants to look good in the photos. (Note to self: try to make the "full dress" rehearsals next time!)

  • Meaghan Elise is the lead; she is excellent in the role of Annie.

    Meaghan Elise is the lead; she is excellent in the role of Annie.

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  • These gals are dancing to "Another One Bites the Dust." OMG, 25 years ago I was doing the same thing to the same song.

    These gals are dancing to "Another One Bites the Dust." OMG, 25 years ago I was doing the same thing to the same song.

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  • Jacob only stole a quick glance at my camera. Lucky me, I caught it. I love this as a black & white, but the color version is good too.

    Jacob only stole a quick glance at my camera. Lucky me, I caught it. I love this as a black & white, but the color version is good too.

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  • I didn't know Cody was going to do this, or I'd have focused on him!

    I didn't know Cody was going to do this, or I'd have focused on him!

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  • I caught both Cheez-its in flight, though I think John's will miss.

    I caught both Cheez-its in flight, though I think John's will miss.

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  • My shot of Mark from the rehearsal was an unfortunate decapitation, so I was very happy to be able to catch him again Saturday.

    My shot of Mark from the rehearsal was an unfortunate decapitation, so I was very happy to be able to catch him again Saturday.

  • Jack has a large role in this play, but I can always find him here before the show starts.

    Jack has a large role in this play, but I can always find him here before the show starts.

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  • The stage is in much better shape now. The play hasn't yet begun, and that ladder will be there all night!

    The stage is in much better shape now. The play hasn't yet begun, and that ladder will be there all night!

  • Playing with the spotlights before the show starts. I spot metered on Meaghan's face. I can't imagine what the camera would have tried to do with this. Shannon is perfectly reflecting the spot and the background is nearly black.

    Playing with the spotlights before the show starts. I spot metered on Meaghan's face. I can't imagine what the camera would have tried to do with this. Shannon is perfectly reflecting the spot and the background is nearly black.

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    T-shirts were distributed at this rehearsal. I should figure out a way to get in line for one of these.
    This is a 37-second video captured by taking one frame every 15 seconds and then running them at 24 frames per second. You see this effect on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Next time I do this, I hope I can stay late enough to end with an empty stage, or better yet, and empty dark stage.
    I actually had to ask someone if there was a rehearsal happening today. I didn't expect a final rehearsal to have so much construction material on the stage, and the chairs to be arranged for a city council meeting.