June 6, 2010 3:15 am
I Spent a Night at Camp Wanatachi
Bridget Regan has taken a hands-on approach to her involvement in the Camp Wanatachi project. At the Camp Wanatachi Benefit Concert on June 3rd, Bridget was seen before the show lugging equipment bins in a stunning red dress, dealing with the box office and greeting people at the doors to the event. She was classy and gracious and was busting her butt to make sure everything went without a hitch, as any good producer should. I got a chance to speak with her after the concert and asked her what her motivation was for becoming involved in Camp Wanatachi. She responded by saying that she has always had a passion for musical theater since she was young. When a friend had her listen to a song written by Natalie Weiss, creator of Camp Wanatachi and a friend of Bridget’s from their time at acting school, she was immediately blown away by the distinctive sound and felt inspired to lend her support to the project. She has done this by becoming a co-producer, adding her name to the project to increase interest and dedicating a tremendous amount of time and effort to its success since returning to the U.S. after wrapping up her role on Legend of the Seeker in New Zealand.
Camp Wanatachi is a unique production that was written and composed by the talented Natalie Weiss. She has taken a story from the pages of her own life and turned it into a soulful expression of teenage angst and sexual confusion. Self described as “experimental theater”, with its adventurous and sometimes lighthearted score, unprecedented use of graphic design and sound, and both sincere and irreverent views of Christian rhetoric, Camp Wanatachi is trying to take a major step towards a run as an off-Broadway production. As with all projects of this sort, it needs love, nurturing and most of all, financing. From the overwhelmingly positive response the cast received at the end of the concert, it is worth the effort to help make this show blossom into the thought provoking force it can one day become. If you wish to support the show and Bridget’s efforts go to http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1757805840/camp-wanatachi-a-new-musical?pos=1 and consider donating to the cause.
As stated previously, Bridget Regan made herself available to her fans and other guests after the event was over and I had the opportunity to speak with her. I was so impressed and put at ease with her charming, laid back manner. It felt like I was chatting with a friend I hadn’t seen in years, as opposed to a beautiful actress from a popular TV series. Our conversation ranged across all sorts of topics, about her current and upcoming projects and her experiences in show business up to this point. However, the one thing that she could tell me without reservation is that she has no idea about the current status of Legend of the Seeker. I would like to extend my thanks to Bridget for her time at this event. After my brief interaction with her I came to three conclusions: she’s the kind of person who is a great friend to those around her, she is genuinely kind, sincere and straightforward, and she is a hell of a lot of fun to be around.
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By Sara, June 6, 2010 @ 12:43 pm
wow, that’s really great! I wish I could see the show-thanks for sharing!
By Purplexion, June 7, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
All that talent and she’s always reported as the nicest person….let’s hope she never gets buried by the jaded side of that business.
I thank you for sharing, also.
By Brandon, June 8, 2010 @ 6:07 pm
“Bridget was seen before the show lugging equipment bins in a stunning red dress.”
It’s strange that I find that amusing, since we’ve spent two years watching her doing intense physical labor in expensive gowns. LOL Every time I think my crush couldn’t get much worse, I hear something else that makes her sound like an even sweeter person.
As far as the status of “Seeker,” I think since they’re auctioning off the costumes, it’s a pretty safe bet that the show is over, as much as I hate the idea.
Thanks for sharing about your visit to see it. I wish I lived closer to New York so I could see it.
By Adi, June 9, 2010 @ 1:36 pm
Thanks for posting!
Seriously, I didn’t think I could possibly love her more and then I read something like this. She’s soooo amazing and sweet! ?
By Adi, June 9, 2010 @ 1:39 pm
ok that question mark was supposed to be a heart lol
so.. <3
By Melinda, June 10, 2010 @ 3:54 pm
She is such an amazing person. I never get tired of hearing about her shinning personality. I wish I lived in New York so I can see the musical.
Thanks for sharing.
By Patricia, June 11, 2010 @ 12:07 pm
Thanks for sharing! I’m so glad the concert was so successful. I too wish I lived closer to NY.
By lani, July 6, 2010 @ 5:18 pm
I’m a big fan of ya Bridget ragen. cangrats on ya play like to see it and hope to meat you too.