(As promised, here's the first of what may be a series of B-Berried reports from the St. Denis Theatre, where I'm spending a vacation week directing Just For Laughs Gala shows.)
Incredible. That's the only way to describe the work ethics of John Pinette and William Shatner.
Yesterday, John ran through the two songs he's doing as part of his Friday shows at least a dozen times. Every time we told him to take a break, he'd reply "I'm here to work!"
And I just got off a call with Mr. Shatner, who's asking for ADDITIONAL rehearsal time to ensure his stuff goes flawlessly for Saturday. Here's a guy who's legendary enough to merely phone it in, but he wants to work like a newbie to guarantee success for him and a killer show for his audience.
Inspiring for all of us putting these shows together.