THE TECH TEAM CHECKS IN & TED CHECKS OUT THE QUEEN

From L to R: Jesse Fryery (Lighting Design), Royal Guard "Seymour", Veronica Mullins (Sound Design), Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Juli Figueroa (Production Stage Manager), [second row] Kat Reinbold (Producer), & Cailin Harrison (Genius Playwright)

Now, if there's one thing we've learned about Ted, it's that he can charm the pants off just about anyone. Well, earlier this week he tried his wiles on the Queen, and while he said the encounter started off a bit stiff, he nevertheless convinced her to don what's bound to become the most fashionable wear at the Fringe ... additionally, rumor has it that Her Majesty has agreed to understudy as Shelly in case Jessica catches a chill ... 

Last weekend we reeled in the whole gang to see a run-through of the show. Everyone knows the best way to welcome the techies into the fold is to give them swag and introduce them to the Queen, so that's what we did. Thanks to Jesse and Veronica, WAITLESS is going to sound and look amazing! Although Veronica can't join us in Edinburgh (she keeps saying something about that new Disney park in Shanghai she's working on ... as if that's an excuse!), Jesse is coming along for the ride AND designing lights for three other shows at the Festival!

Her Majesty, E II & Director Ted Lange