Rowin and Sisa at the military base in San Diego
San Diego may have been a last minute addition to the schedule, but it certainly was a great one! On Thursday, May 14th, we started the day with some Community Impact work and a backing track show (BTS). We had the opportunity to perform at the Bob Hope Theatre at the Marine Corps Air Station at Miramar. American Idol was filmed in that theatre just one week before we performed. The audience was small but it was a fun show in a great theatre nonetheless. In the afternoon, many of us had the opportunity to tour a KC-130 airplane and talk to several of the Marines while the rest of the cast went on a behind the scenes tour of an aquarium. It turned out to be a memorable experience for both groups.
On Friday, May 15th, the cast spent the morning at La Jolla beach. It was a great break for everyone to relax whether that meant swimming in the ocean, walking around town, or even just sleeping on the beach. That evening we held a free show for the host families. Saturday brought the opportunity for another performance, but in a very different venue. We were lucky enough to perform at the world famous San Diego Zoo on the stage where the Sea Lions perform. It was a very unique experience for all of us.
-by Kristen Eastman, Nebraska, USA
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