Some Praise for Waiting...

"We saw this last night - it's the first musical I believe I've attended since Les Misérables, over two decades ago. It was lovely. The story touches a deep vein of human beauty and struggle, the cast and characters are exceptional (and exceptionally human), the music has a potency and power that pulled me into the journey with a poignant, intimate sensitivity. I highly recommend this - it shows two more evenings (this Fri and Sat)."

"I just wanted to let you know how impressed I was.  I'm never really sure what to expect with things like that, so I try and manage my expectations but you blew them away.  The music, the story, and everything else were all truly emotional and introspective, touching on so many aspects of our lives.  You should be very proud and I am truly happy for you."

"Thursday, I saw Michael O'Dell's 'Waiting...'; fun staging, inspiring lyrics, voices, music, esp. the finale--goosebumpy (Friday and Saturday, FBC, 7:30 pm)."

"Tonight I saw a show that made me love music theater. The music and story are amazing, and the cast and musicians brought a wonderful new piece to life. Go see it!!! "Waiting" plays tomorrow and Saturday, 7:30 at First Baptist Church in Boulder."

"I am in awe of what you created, and in such a short time.  The music was terrific, and it was great to see you at the piano.   ... for me it was kind of like opera when you are moved by the music they're making.    And I was moved.  I especially liked Lillie Jayne's acting.  And there was a lot of humor and sharp social observation."

"Hugs and wow, was your musical score so talented and right on!"

"I saw a little bit of myself in every character."

SO now the waiting... and the editing begins.  

We had quite the successful premiere of the show here in Boulder.  Now we are spending time compiling a final version of the script (we made a few cuts to help the flow of the show) and getting ready to record the demo CD this summer.  

Youtube videos should be uploaded this coming week.  And we are rewarding all our backers from Kickstarter with their rewards.  Lots to do - but all worth it.  

This puppy is going somewhere.  Gotta get it into shape.

Thanks to everyone who backed us for this project on Kickstarter!  We raised $1114, 111% of our goal.

From the Waiting... production staff and cast, thank you!

David Mandell

Lucia Scardigno
Doug & Janet O'Dell
Rebecca & David O'Dell
Emily Miller
Bong Ian Panoringan Dizon
Nikki Arias
Lisa Hubbell
Melinda Bise
Robert Ballance
Susan Gifford Chakerian
Kristen Caven

Cori Cable Kidder 

brian lloyd
Matthew Matros

Mary Stertzer-Oswalt
Madeline Eastman
Doug Strait 

Monica West
Kelly Ground
Joanna Clark
Franz Villa
Marla Wygant Becker
Michelle Ianiro
Kevin T. Morales
Jeremy Weiss 

Bob Garrett