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September 28, 2007 at 8:36 pm · Filed under dance, 890 broadway, matt murphy, MATTHEW, matthew murphy

MATTHEW MURPHY
American Ballet Theatre
New York, NY USA
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Today I headed up to 890 Broadway to peek into rehearsals for the upcoming City Center season. It’s frustrating not being a part of yet another season, but I feel like I’ve come to terms with the situation.

One of the hardest things about showing up is running into countless people and having to endlessly explain how I am doing, etc. I’ve thought about making a shirt that just lists all the improvements and current problems, as it would make my life a lot easier. Once I get past the “sick” business, I’m always so happy to see my friends. After being in rehearsals with them constantly year round, it’s been tough not seeing the smiling (or sometimes brooding) faces of my fellow dancers. We took a little photo to share with everyone!


(Alex Hammoudi, Blaine Hoven, Isabella Boylston and Jackie Reyes keep me company in the dancer’s lounge.)

kristin sloan said,

September 29, 2007 @ 4:35 pm

hey matt, i know how you feel.
you’re excited to see everyone, but then it’s kind of a downer to have to talk about what’s “wrong” with you, and when you’ll be coming back.
i remember with my first injury (it lasted 3 1/2 years), when i would come to visit, everyone had expected me to have moved onto something else. when i explained that, no, i’m still trying to come back, i felt like people looked at me as though i was crazy (or maybe i just felt like they did). in the end i came back and was so glad i hung in there. you’ll be back to dancing soon, and then this forever-feeling period of limbo will be behind you. xx

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