December 4, 2005 at 4:21 AM

I woke up this morning not knowing what it felt like to be in a room the size of three double beds watching Amahl and the Night Visitors with fifty other people.

But now I do! My sister was in the chorus, one of the shepard-type people. It was the same opera company that I was a gingerbread cookie in Hansel and Gretel a few years ago. They usually do outdoor performances in the summer, but when it gets cold they do it in this tiny little room, which isn't really a problem for me because I like being up close to the performers. Amahl was played by this adorable 11-year-old boy, and his mother was actually Amahl's mother. It's rather appropriate for the holiday, and it was short (45-50 mins) so it wasn't unbearable being in the room. Then we had to rush out of there so my sister could go to one of her friend's birthday parties.

Earlier today I had a violin lesson. It was really great because, all that stuff in the lesson up in New York, I think I was intellectualizing it too much, and it got really overwhelming. But my teacher helped me think about it a different way, coming from the elbow instead of the wrist, and it does the exact same thing except I'm just thinking about something else.

There's probably more to write about but I'm pretty tired so I'll do it later.

Oh I forgot! My From The Top show aired today, the first one as the Roving Reporter. I was pretty pleased with it because my voice wasn't unbearable to listen to! And the interview went pretty well, I think. If anyone heard it I'd love to know what you thought!

--alice

From Emily Grossman
Posted on December 4, 2005 at 4:33 AM

I got to hear the first half. I'm going to try to blog about it when I gt a chance. You were great, Alice!

From Evelyn Ray
Posted on December 4, 2005 at 3:37 PM

I just heard it. Wonderful. The bit about Halley calling in was funny as was the hilarious interview with the twins. Ain't was fantastic. Keep up the good work!

From Jim W. Miller
Posted on December 4, 2005 at 11:08 PM

It aired here this afternoon. Good job. It was one of the best shows I've heard. Everybody was freaky good.

From Patty Rutins
Posted on December 6, 2005 at 3:28 PM

I actually happenend to be listening to the radio when FTT was about to come on, and I said to myself: "I have to listen, 'cause alicelizard's going to be on!" And so I heard the first bit, and I thought, "Who's this Coeli person? I thought it was going to be Alice..." :) and I heard your Gershwin, which was just wonderful!

But then I had to go practice, figuring I'd later download the rest of the show. :)

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