Day 413: Jessie

As I have said, we have an amazing cast for The Wiz, but the glue of the group that keeps it all together is our leading lady: Jessie Lee Hooker. She is an SU alumni and has returned to play Dorothy. I have worked with a lot of leading ladies, but there are so many amazing qualities about her that I can barely list them all. I also became such a fan that after opening I waited outside her dressing room to get a photo with her. Not only can she sing like nobody's business (I mean she brings down the house every night when she sings the classic song "Home"), but she is also the most hardworking, positive, and humble person I've ever met. She brought out great performances from all the people she worked with and led our cast to brilliance. Some leading ladies can be divas and think the show is all about them, but this star shines brighter because of her humility surrounding her talent. I hope I get to work with her again.