I was on her website and I went to read her blog but alas, its in German and it wont translate to english...could somone maybe please translate her blogs to english lol heres the link
http://www.willemijnverkaik.nl/site/index....=29&lang=en

i used a translator. i can understand some of it:

Hello you love,

Yes, incredibly .... I write sometimes again what. Have seen her all bets That ...? Certainly. It was quite stressful, nevertheless, a lot and long rehearsed, however, it has been worthwhile or? I was very nervous, above all because I find very difficult of this 'Lipsinken'. However, we had a lot of fun, have done of course still pictures with Kylie, Mika and Nicholas Cage. Have died laughing to us, ha-ha. And now yes, the CD is there. Also that, I must say honestly, is not to me volko


thats the first one. the website won't let me do the other ones.

" October 5 2007

Hello!

Yeah, I know, I promised to write a lot sooner, but from the moment I arrived in Stuttgart, I've only been working. We worked the 1st and 2nd Act through today. It's a lot, and very challenging, so much to be done, but also a lot of fun! My colleagues are all great and very talented! Tomorrow will be a bit more relaxed, that's okay, I'm a bit tired...."

This was already translated...
I translated the rest...:

" 20 Oktober 2007

Oh wow,

today was the Sitzprobe! The rehearsal when we (the cast) first sing along with the orchestra. We all sat there and the orchestra started playing, I nearly cried. Wonderful. It's such an honor to work with such talented people, for sure.
We're rehearsing on stage since Monday. Now everything is coming together: the technics, the lightning, the scenery, sound, costumes (quick changes!), and the makeup. And... yesterday we rehearsed the flight in "Defying Gravity"... yay, now I can fly! It's so great! I could tell you that 1000 times. Just 1.5 weeks to the very first show! Help me, time is running sooooo fast.

Your W"

" 2 November 2007

Hey,

It's so exiting! The Generalprobe (Dress Rehearsal) was great! Thanks to everyone, who supported us/me. It was such a great feeling, the positive vibe the audience, that's you, gave us. Thank you 1000 times. Yesterday we played two shows and today one more. We rehearse every afternoon to improve everything. I'm exited, yesterday I fall down after "No good deed"! But I wasn't hurt. It probably looked funny... Except that everything works as planned.

See you soon,

Your W"

" 21 November

Hello,

So... Stress is almost over. The premiere was perfect. We all were exited, we were busy with our "toi-tois", which we say to each other for encouragement. And I went shopping and bought matching jewelry the same day. Haha, it's always the same... But the adrenalin works great for your activity and I believe we played a really good show. I was so happy!
Right in this moment I'm sitting next to Lucy at the recording studio, where we are recording the Cast Album!! Now you now why i wrote the stress is ALMOST over, because recording is a hard job. Very precise and we are tired because of the last weeks and so. But well, you can listen to it very soon. Exiting!
See you soon,

Your W"

" 14 Dezember

Hey,

Yes, it's unbelievable... I'm writing another [article]. Did you watch Wetten dass...? I think so. It was very stressful, many and long rehearsals, but it was worth it, wasn't it? I was nervous. We were having fun and, of course, took pictures with Kylie, Mika and Nicolas Cage. We laughed to death [German saying, means they laughed very hard], haha. And yes, the CD is out. I care alot, let me tell you! It's all so exciting.
Nothing special happened, the Show is selling off. Sometimes Covers go on stage, they all rehearse at this moment. Exciting too. So see you soon,

Your W"

haha thank you
she seems really cool

Thanks for translating!! Sounds like she is having a great time

Aww she seems so nice! I love when actors do things like this, it makes you seem like they really care about their fans.

That's really really cool of her to do that. Imagine if all our Elphabas did something like that.

Pretty funny about already falling down during the show.

Would anyone be able to translate her latest 2 entries. I can get the general idea, but would appreciate a proper translation! Thanks in advance!

"31 Dezember

Hello!

Last day of the year! Unbelievable how fast everything changes! It [the year] was great, so much happened. I played Killer Queen in Cologne and now I'm nearly 4 months in Stuttgart. Wow, maybe it was just my year! But I have plans for the next year, too: Composing, do some sport (as always...), going on a beautiful journey. Well, hopefully one of those things can be realized. I'll try to see my family more often, I miss them very much. Just one show today and then... PARTY!!! That's gonna be great, I'm looking forward to it.

I wish everyone a GREAT NEW YEAR!!!

Your W"


" 31 Januar

Hello!!

So I thought it's time again time to write something. One month has passed and some more shows. I'm happy to receive nice news, mails and letters. Thanks for that, I'm not able to answer all of them (please understand), but I read all of them.

Well what have I done over the last weeks... I was in Vienna! Wow it's such a beautiful city, I often went for a walk and of course shopping. And I went to the Premiere of We Will Rock You. It was fun to see all of the the old colleagues again. It was great. Last Saturday the 3 Musketiere [Musical on the other side of the street - at the Apollo Theater] played their last show. It's very strange that they're all gone.

The Show is still selling good, Lucy is still gone, but hopefully she will be back soon. Yesterday after "Wie ich bin" [For good] my wig stuck to Jana's Crown, well... not very charming, but things like that happen, haha.

All the best to everybody and see you soon!

Your W"

Thank you!!! She's too fabulous

Does anyone know if Lucy been off sick a lot recently then?

Lucy hurt her...shoulder or something, I believe, during dancing for DtL (don't quote me on that). She's been out for a few weeks but she should be back soon, I hope!

Lucy already is on stage since yesterday.

Thanks. What has Stuttgart been doing while Lucy was off? Did Jana cover all of Lucy's shows as well as her own or did the understudy (sorry, don't know who she is) get temporarily promoted to alternate?

Jana did all of Lucys Shows.

No, she didn't. Valerie (the understudy) played at least one of her shows.
(..... Lucy didn't hurt her shoulder by the way)