Blier’s Blog: October 17, 2011

Written by Steven Blier

Artistic Director, NYFOS

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October 17, 2011

A recent NYFOS tradition: the roadside display of personalized mugs for rehearsals at my place. I spend too much time thinking about who gets assigned which color.

the first day of rehearsal

Artistic Director, NYFOS

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