Ramping up out of the doldrums
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windelinaWell, as the crises have reared themselves with the play, my angsty disinterest has faded into the background.
I don't have time to bemoan my state when I'm trying to figure out how to get the set built, the costumes made, the kids to do the right dance steps, and keep it all on budget.
I think I am getting really sick of my job here though. Well, not "really sick" but I find myself rolling my eyes more and more.
Even when given something to do, I procrastinate and go read lj instead.
So, news on the theatrical front:
1. Tech person flaked in the most flakiest of fashions. For the past month, damned near nothing has been done to build the sets. They should have been nigh on complete, and instead we're having to shift into Panic Mode. She either calls and cancels set working time because she's "sick" or there's a "meeting she forgot about". On Monday she did show up but she had her new pot-bellied pig (!) in tow and had to take him home right away. (WTF? Why did you bring it in the first place?) And on Tuesday she was a no show without even a call to give a reason. Oyoyoy.
So, Dave is working his ass off. Frost is throwing himself on the grenade. And I'm crossing most of my limbs that everything works out okay.
2. My Lucentio improves every time we run it. But he's constantly gone for one reason or another so we have this problem, see.
3. Lois is also improving, but her physicality is still so tomboyish. Still working on it.
4. Clean movement overall is a problem. Clear choices. No shuffling. No random gestures. And then the opposite effect of them just standing there like statues without responding or reacting to anything. *sigh* High school. *shrug*
5. I have handed off a metric buttload of fabric to parents who sew. Yay!! My sewing load is now approaching very manageable.
There has been improved focus throughout this week as the looming threat of Opening Night approaches. Did a little feel-good thing with the cast last night where we all said one reason we like being in the show. Then I told them to hold on to that one reason because the next two weeks...oy. If I had one more week, I could be totally confident of getting things solid. But ain't that always the way with theatre? "If only I had just one more week."
I miss Monte. I'm ready to have some free time. I'm really looking forward to the orchestra concert. And Omegacon.
I don't have time to bemoan my state when I'm trying to figure out how to get the set built, the costumes made, the kids to do the right dance steps, and keep it all on budget.
I think I am getting really sick of my job here though. Well, not "really sick" but I find myself rolling my eyes more and more.
Even when given something to do, I procrastinate and go read lj instead.
So, news on the theatrical front:
1. Tech person flaked in the most flakiest of fashions. For the past month, damned near nothing has been done to build the sets. They should have been nigh on complete, and instead we're having to shift into Panic Mode. She either calls and cancels set working time because she's "sick" or there's a "meeting she forgot about". On Monday she did show up but she had her new pot-bellied pig (!) in tow and had to take him home right away. (WTF? Why did you bring it in the first place?) And on Tuesday she was a no show without even a call to give a reason. Oyoyoy.
So, Dave is working his ass off. Frost is throwing himself on the grenade. And I'm crossing most of my limbs that everything works out okay.
2. My Lucentio improves every time we run it. But he's constantly gone for one reason or another so we have this problem, see.
3. Lois is also improving, but her physicality is still so tomboyish. Still working on it.
4. Clean movement overall is a problem. Clear choices. No shuffling. No random gestures. And then the opposite effect of them just standing there like statues without responding or reacting to anything. *sigh* High school. *shrug*
5. I have handed off a metric buttload of fabric to parents who sew. Yay!! My sewing load is now approaching very manageable.
There has been improved focus throughout this week as the looming threat of Opening Night approaches. Did a little feel-good thing with the cast last night where we all said one reason we like being in the show. Then I told them to hold on to that one reason because the next two weeks...oy. If I had one more week, I could be totally confident of getting things solid. But ain't that always the way with theatre? "If only I had just one more week."
I miss Monte. I'm ready to have some free time. I'm really looking forward to the orchestra concert. And Omegacon.
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Date: 2004-10-13 11:47 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-10-13 11:59 am (UTC)I saw that you needed a truck during the day tomorrow, and I can't help with that (work) but if you need a truck after 6 or on weekends let me know, I'm always happy to help if I (and my truck) are free!
Erica
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Date: 2004-10-13 12:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-10-13 01:18 pm (UTC)Twas good to see you, if somewhat briefly, last night...when the show is on its feet, we'll give you a less-hurried tour...