Let's see...
- I started the second semester of sophomore year and it's kicking my butt (hence the lackage of posts)
- I began rehearsals for For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf (FCG)
- Went into tech week for FCG
- Opened FCG
Oh. And I sent out approximately 5,000 resumes for summer stage management jobs/internships and what have you. I have my hopes up for a couple. I already got one offer, but I don't know if I'll take it or not. The fact that I'm hesitating tells me that it's not my gut choice, but still, it's so flattering/reaffirming to get an offer. It makes me want to yell
"I'm wanted!!!!!!"
In the middle of Broad street and break out into song.
Several problems with this:
- I can't sing worth a damn
- I'd most likely get hit by a car/truck/bike
- The mormans may come try and rescue me
It's been going really well. I mean overall it has been a very positive experience. I have been able to do a lot. it makes such a big difference in TheatreVCU being an ASM versus a PA. I've been taking on much more responsibility and all that. Working with Dr. T has been great. A lot of her methods are very "organic" which tends to be an ugly word in my vocabulary (thanks to a director who shall not be named...) but her style is very grounded and justified. It only feels organic. In fact it is very choreographed and consistent. I was concerned at first because of her method for the actors learning lines, but in reality it worked very well and was efficient for all those who followed her instructions.
Tech week was stressful and there was one day that could have sent the whole show down the tubes, but I feel that it was handled properly and therefore the show was able to recover without really missing a beat. I love it when stage management is able to effectively handle a "crisis" and the show benefits tremendously. Go team!
I also was able to perfect my de-stressing process for after a disastrous day of tech. It used to be me eating my weight in M&Ms and drinking gallons of A&W or Cherry Coke, but I'm trying to eat healthier (boo) plus that usually gave me an unneeded caffeine rush followed by a crash and upset stomach. I now drag my tv into the bathroom and take a bath while watching Disney movies. Do I feel like a 14 year old who had a bad day at school because she couldn't remember her locker combination? Only slightly. Overall I feel very relaxed, plus it makes it so I can collapse into bed and pass out, or be refreshed to work on homework. Yay.
So now we're halfway through the run and I get to call two shows this week! I'm excited about it. I mean I've called shows before, and much more complicated shows than this one, but still, I love the rush you get from calling. Plus the board ops are really awesome on this show so that adds fun to it. maybe this will show TheatreVCU that I am perfectly competent calling a show. *hint, hint*
Well I'm off to work on stage management homework that is totally subjective and honestly is unfair to give any grade that extends beyond completion and effort. Oh joy!
Goodnight,
~Marley
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