Already sick of this place

So, we opened last night with success. After some intese teching, rehearsals, and emotions we actually did it, with no major problems. And we followed it in the typical SOMA fashion, with a massive party. Apparently our presenters got mad when we wanted the local crew to rehearse the day of the show, and so they cancelled our opening night party. Luckily, Randy Buck (not a porn star, just the money man behind Troika) came to the rescue.

We partied in an Italian/Chinese restaurant until the wee hours of the morning, and then got up today and did two shows. Our Maria hasn't been feeling well since we came to this smog-ridden town, and she didn't do her matinee, letting our brand new Maria understudy come to glory pretty quickly. She did an excellent job, and we survived it all.

Even though we haven't been here long, after seeing the rest of China I'm kind of done with this place. I can't wait to leave for Hong Kong in a week!