At Least Fate Gets to Laugh ...

So ... I have most of my cast last night. One is late without calling and misses getting measured for costumes. Still some sniffles and coughs here and there, but overall, everyone seems better.

My cast is healing.

This morning I get an e-mail. My scheduled accompanist has been sick for four days and can't make it. (And for her to not make it she must be really sick.)

So I initially put out an e-mail to my other accompanists who, months ago, said they could not play this particular date. One replies he "might" be able to juggle his schedule (bless him).

Then I remember one of my cast has filled in before and is a brilliant accompanist, so I tell the others to relax. I have it covered.

Five minutes later, I get an e-mail from that very same cast member saying he's been called in to a mandatory meeting at work tonight and can't come to rehearsal.

Some days it just doesn't pay to get up ...