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Robyn and Clyde at their wedding. In the past when they have sung
"I Hope I Get It", I wonder if "it" was a story about their lives on this blog?
Rare is it to find such a touching story of love, theater, and well, D.C. Clyde Alves is set to take the role of Mike when A Chorus Line comes to the National Theatre March 10-22. Before service charges, tickets are $46.50, $71.50 and $91.50. Tickets can be purchased at the National Theatre box office or at telecharge.com. (Ok, business is out of the way now).
Well to be perfectly clear, it appeared as if business was going to get in the way of Clyde's personal life. See, both Clyde and his beautiful wife Robyn Hurder, ply their trade in the theater. Unfortunately, it can be a bit difficult to align their schedules when someone is in one show and their spouse is in another. It appeared as if it was going to be that way when A Chorus Line was scheduled to come to D.C. because Clyde had the role of Mike and Robyn was not in the show.
Well apparently there was some divine intervention, or at least a casting decision made by someone who has a soft spot for bloggers who need great stories, because Robyn ended up getting the role of Cassie. Gone are the intermission "I love you" calls. No more are the post-show Skype sessions. Theater lovers have been graced by the talents of historic duos such as Rogers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, Lerner and Loewe, and Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. Now the nation's capital, no the world, will be honored with the talents of Hurder and Alves. Or is it Alves and Hurder? I'll let them decide. Am I the only one who sees a perfect Obama date night opportunity here?
Below is an e-mail interview I did with the talented twosome, who I will call Robyn and Clyde.
D.C Tourism Examiner: Favorite story about touring together?
Robyn & Clyde: One day we came home after a matinee to our hotel room that our dogs decided to renovate. They tore all the carpet up, chewed an entire phone book into a million pieces, somehow opened the closet and chewed up ALL of Robyn's shoes. The only thing they did not touch was the wedding dress hanging in the closet.
D.C Tourism Examiner: How do you get space from each other while on the road?
Robyn & Clyde: We don't.....hee hee. We also have never felt the need for more space.
D.C Tourism Examiner: Is it easier or harder to perform with your spouse on the line?
Robyn & Clyde: It's awesome. To be able to look down the line and see each other is incredible. It motivates and inspires us.....we are each others biggest fans!
D.C Tourism Examiner: Does it make the whole touring experience more enjoyable?
Robyn & Clyde: Absolutely.
D.C Tourism Examiner: Do other company members on the tour ever feel jealous that you guys have each other while on the road?
Robyn & Clyde: Possibly....many people in the show have significant others back home that they miss very much. That is a tough position to be in. We know from past experiences.
D.C Tourism Examiner: Where is home for you?
Robyn & Clyde: New York City Baby!
D.C Tourism Examiner: Where did you grow up?
Robyn & Clyde: Robyn grew up in a small town called Windham, in the state of Maine. Clyde is from Brampton, Ontario, Canada, which is just west of Toronto
D.C Tourism Examiner: Who are Jason and Derek? (Robyn thanked them in her bio)
Robyn & Clyde: Jason and Derek are Robyn's two older brothers.
D.C Tourism Examiner: What do you do to unwind on the road?
Robyn & Clyde: We like to scope out and enjoy different restaurants, wine bars, and jazz clubs in each city.
D.C Tourism Examiner: What are you most looking forward to about D.C.?
Robyn & Clyde: Obviously taking advantage of the historic city. Also, the shopping in Georgetown!
D.C Tourism Examiner: What is the most difficult thing about touring? Easiest?
Robyn & Clyde: The most difficult thing would be having to pack up your life at the end of every week. However, the easiest would be traveling to the next city. Since we have our dogs with us, we drive our jeep.....we don't have to worry about overweight baggage and crowed[ed] airports!! It's very relaxing to drive through the country in the comfort of our own car.
D.C Tourism Examiner: What other theatrical roles would you want to play in your career?
Robyn & Clyde: Robyn would love to revisit Chicago, the musical and play Roxie. Clyde's dream has always been to create a role as a new age song and dance man.
D.C Tourism Examiner: Who do you most want to work with?
Robyn & Clyde: We both just happen to really want to work with Rob Marshall. He seems to take the classic art form of musical theatre and transform it into a brilliant, relevant, and modern piece. He's a genius.
D.C Tourism Examiner: When did you know this is what you wanted to do?
Robyn & Clyde: At the ripe age of 7 for both of us. Robyn saw Cats and Clyde saw the film White Nights......the rest is history!
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