March 2008
9 posts
St. Paddy's Day
Top o’ the mornin’…or however that saying goes…and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As I am Irish and an Irish step dancer, I thought it would be cool if I could dream up an Irish Dance version of “Electricity.” How awesome would THAT be?? Now I just need to choreograph it…in honor of St. Pat. By the way, I wonder if they have Shamrock Shakes here? Go wear...
Phantom & Fun with Chores
Hi! Once again, we were lucky enough to see some great West End theatre: Phantom of the Opera!!!! Only one word to describe it: AMAZING. I thought Wicked was my favorite musical (well, aside from BETM), but I liked this one even more. The actors were so good and I couldn’t believe the incredible voice that the actress who played Christine had. She sang SO high…wow! (The diva and...
Stomp! and a New Billy
I went to see the show Stomp this weekend and loved it. The sounds all the actors created with the weirdest things…like garbage cans, kitchen sinks, plastic bags, plungers…and made them into real “instruments” were amazing! And all the beats were so clear, you could hear every part. Everyone in that show was excellent. So cool!! Also, we have a new Billy in the...
Happy Birthday, Grandma!
Hi, Grandma: Happy Birthday! Even though we’re far apart, I think about you every day. You have always been my strength and support, and you still are! I hope you have a great birthday. Love, Trent A cool picture of Grandma, around 1948. With Grandma at an Irish dance show. (I was 5!), 2000. With my Billy “Grandma” and my real one! at my debut performance, 2007.
My Weekend
Hey…Thanks for all the bday wishes everyone! That was really cool to read all those messages. Speaking of birthdays, it was our Billy house mother’s this weekend. Layton & I cooked up a full English breakfast of bacon, eggs, toast, beans & mushrooms for her. It came out so good, we made a cake too. Layton, btw, is really good in the kitchen. (His hidden talent??) I saw the show...
Do You Use Facebook?
Facebook has a cool new app called Stage Door where you can add all of your favorite plays and musicals to your Facebook page, including reviews and comments. Add Stage Door to your Facebook and Billy Elliot to your list of favorite shows! If you’ve seen Trent in the London production (or want to!), leave a comment about your Billy experience!
Irish Dance Rewind
efore Trent was performing in Billy Elliot, he was competing in Irish step dancing in the US and Europe. In fact, he’s the youngest American male to win his title at the World Irish Dancing Championship, at age 11!Here’s some pictures of Trent (with some famous faces) celebrating his achievements: Trent with sister Daria & Mayor Michael Bloomberg March 17, 2004 | New York City, NY...