Music to Team Hawking's ears

Was doing the last checks on the Hawking digital shows-- making sure the captions were good, that sort of thing. And it had me listening to the new soundtracks we put in one last time, in hopes that we'll enrich the experience and polish up the production value. And it reminded me just how lucky I am to know and work with a talent like Cari Keebaugh, who chose most of the music in FALLEN WOMEN.

Music and sound aren't my strong point, so when she offered to help me find the right stuff, I was incredibly grateful. Her choices were thoughtful and evocative, showing her deep understanding of the story we're telling. Even her silences were well-considered; when I was handling the music for GENTLEMEN NEVER TELL, I know I struggled with where to underscore and where to let the moment stand alone. The tracks add so much to the experience of the show, and I know it would never have come out as good on my own as it did with her work and her ear. GENTLEMEN's contributes to the energy, humor, and occasional pathos of the piece, but FALLEN's is moody, contemplative, and at times heartbreaking.

Most people would probably think they were doing their friend enough of a favor by being one of the most talented people they've ever worked with. Cari goes above and beyond.