<![CDATA[Janine Mercandetti - 2017 Archives]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:20:33 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Tonight]]>Fri, 20 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.janinemercandetti.com/2017-archives/tonightPictureSound check for Hunchback.
I have to say, creating Hunchback has been quite a journey for me both professionally and personally. I’ve learned so much, more than I could have ever anticipated. Perhaps, most importantly, I’ve learned that it’s not about how you start. It’s about how you finish. And I am in awe with what we will be sharing with our audiences beginning tonight. Sometimes, the work I am blessed to help create transcends all of my expectations and belief of what is possible. This is one of those times. My team of story tellers have created a wonderfully passionate, beautiful, relevant and dynamic tale to tell. Against all odds we are here.

I love my team of artists. They are fearless and tenacious and the work they are doing is magical. They’ve made me a better artist and through their heart and commitment I am reminded of the inspirational power and beauty of our art form. I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love. Have fun tonight, my little birdies. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you. 

​XO
]]><![CDATA[One Day More]]>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 17:33:57 GMThttps://www.janinemercandetti.com/2017-archives/one-day-moreQuick post to say I am SO proud of my incredible team of artists.  Here a few photos from dress rehearsal.  We open tomorrow!  Join us, won't you?

​XOXO
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]]><![CDATA[I Have a Hunch . . .]]>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:35:00 GMThttps://www.janinemercandetti.com/2017-archives/i-have-a-hunchPictureJanine with actors Kit Prelewtiz (Esmerelda) and Mark Brummitt (Phoebus). Photo by Nicholas Samper.
I have been in hiding working on creating The Hunchback of Notre Dame and thought it might be time to come up for air!  ​

We are less than a month away from opening night and I have to say - what a ride this has been so far! My cast and production team are working their tails off to bring this beast of a show to life and I am starting to see the glimmers of where it needs to be. It's exciting!

Directing is such a different kind of fulfillment and stress. Tonight, I finish blocking the show and I'm going to feel like I've had a baby!   I can't wait to get it all into their brains so I can start on my favorite part of this process from behind the table - honing the work and coaching my actors.
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The journey thus far has been a roller coaster for a plethora of reasons but I am reminded that the creative reward and fulfillment is why I do this.  I love my art and my actors.  I can't wait to see where we land on October 21st. 

xo
]]><![CDATA[My Next Gig]]>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:12:50 GMThttps://www.janinemercandetti.com/2017-archives/my-next-chapterPicture
I am elated to share that GPAS will be launching the theatre leg of its organization, Greece Theatre Company, with the regional premiere of a show that has never been performed on Broadway or on tour before . . . Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame!  I'll be directing!

Here's the link to their evolving website. . .

Details on the new Greece Theatre Company:
​ http://www.greeceperformingarts.org/greece-theatre

xo
]]><![CDATA[Hello Again]]>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:22:28 GMThttps://www.janinemercandetti.com/2017-archives/hello-againPicture
I haven't been on here too much because I have been busy busy busy launching my own business!!! It's been an amazing and crazy few months.  BUT now that I have that up and running I am ready to dive back into my other business . . . theatre!

I've just signed on to direct a show in the fall and I can't wait to share it with you once I am allowed to.  I am also looking forward to getting back onstage this year. Stay tuned!  It's all VERY exciting!!! More to come soon . . .

​xo
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