Local Girl Makes Great, Lindsey Bliven - Part 2

When last we left Hendersonville-native, Lindsey Bliven, she was telling us what it felt like to return to TPAC's stage door as part of the touring production of "Mary Poppins." In part two of our conversation, we take Lindsey into Andrew Jackson Hall to hear what she remembers seeing at TPAC when she was younger.

Below is part 2 (of 3) of our conversation with Lindsey.

-Tony

Andrew Jackson Hall is one of the biggest (and best according to many touring artists) performance spaces in Tennessee.   Empty, the stage (131’ x 71’) could hold four Lear jets or the Space Shuttle (with one wing hanging over the first two rows).

 Here’s a few more fun facts about the technical workings of the stage:

• 2.5 miles of rope in our fly rail system, which allows set pieces, curtains, etc. to drop in and fly out of sight again.
• 15,000 pounds of stage weights for counter balance fly system
• 4,000 yards of soft goods fabric (curtains, and stage masking
• More than 700 lighting instruments
• 80 microphones (of various types) 
• 120 musicians chairs
• 5 pianos

Special thanks to Jane Linton for sharing the information.  Jane leads the dream team in our tech department -- the skilled and talented people who make the magic happen on stage for every performance at TPAC.

Click here for a virtual tour: http://www.tpac.org/facilities/jacksonhall.asp

Too much love potion.

"CATS: Behind the Curtain" featuring The Nutty Professor (and Biscuits the cat)

Biscuits discovered first-hand that kitties should not dabble in chemistry experiments, especially the complex equations involved in Professor Kelp's love potion! 

The Nutty Professor might be dangerous for cats, but humans will love it.* 

This Pre-Broadway World Premiere will be in TPAC's Polk Theater July 24 – August 19. 
Visit tpac.org/nuttyprofessor for details and tickets.

Looking for a love potion?  See tpac.org/pinterest for recipes.

– Jennifer

*No cats were harmed in the making of this blog post.