Well, we're now into our 45th show here at Great America. The early summer crowds have been great and each day the numbers continue to grow as more families are able to tear themselves away from work, school, etc., and go on vacation.
For those not in the know, I'm doing a special engagement of "The Chipper Lowell Experience!" at the Showtime Theater at the park, thru Sept. 7th. This is a 'Solo' show, backed up by a great stage crew and awesome light and sound techs, etc. I use these shows to test my original material, re-work some of my classic comedy bits, and polish and structure new, complete routines which I've been developing. With multiple shows per day, it's easy to 'zone in' and quickly decide what works and what doesn't.
And proud to say the new bits and routines are working nicely. Audiences have been really appreciative throughout, even today when the air-conditioning broke down on the 2nd day of a minor 'heatwave'. People were busy fanning themselves even before the show started, but everyone stayed INDOORS anyway, and had a great time. Thank you guys!!
It's also been great to meet some long-time fans and even new fans who not came to catch this show, but had also seen me in our larger stage production: BLiNK! - An Incredible Evening of Award-Winning Magic!... Which plays casino showrooms and performing arts centers each year. True supporters, and we appreciate each and every one of them!
One of the nicest compliments we received this week came from a couple who asked the ushers if our show was "free" or an "added ticket cost". When the usher told them it was free, they exclaimed, "Wow! This is better than Vegas! This guy plays there all the time and we get to see him for free! Now that's a deal!" Very nice comments! (Of course in truth, you still have to pay to enter the theme park and my show is only a 30 minute stint, so it's nothing like what you get to see in a full-evening, 2-hour performance. Still, all is included in the park's ticket price, and you get to ride some VERY cool coasters! Not to mention there are other great shows at the park this year, including an ICE SHOW, and a great X-Treme sports show out in the arena. Check them out!)
The NON-air conditioning (which is being repaired as I write this) caused some funny problems for me during the shows today. I could not stop sweating no matter how much I tried NOT to move and jump around the stage like I usually do. I tend to be VERY physical when performing, but this time around I was a walking, wet, sludge-ball. I even carried a small hand towel around the stage for most of my show, feeling like the singer, Meatloaf, who always carried a hankerchief because he would sweat so much. Towels were placed all over the stage, draped over various props, rolling platforms, tables, and even a few at the soundbooth for when I run around, up and down the aisles during one segment. Pick them up, dry my face off. Pick them again, dry my hands off. Pick them up again, and dry my arms off....And seconds later, I start all over again with my face. Hot, Hot, Hot!!!
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Until next time! All the best to you all!! And have a really FANTASTIC SUMMER!!! Spend it with loved ones! You'll never regret it!
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