Down Time

13May08

In six days I will have a new job, which will possibly me more chaotic than this past one.  The upshot to this one is that I will be getting paid, and that I don’t have to juggle classes and homework as well.  The downside is that there are three shows instead of just the one, and I will probably still end up running about like a headless chicken.

Fortunately, I know more going into this than I did going into “She Stoops To Conquer”.  I know what the work habits and rehearsal processes for many of the actors in the summer season are like, and can use that to my advantage.  It will be easier in that regard, to work with people.  I have this theory: if you know how someone works, and don’t want to try to change that so things are better, change the way you are working so it fits together alright.  This is my battle plan, how I intend to stay sane.

Why is my sanity being questioned?  Because we will be involved in eight weeks of rehearsal, with rehearsals running from roughly 10 AM until 9 PM, with build times and apprentice company meetings/warm-ups.  It will be complete and utter chaos for awhile, I believe, but the ultimate goal is to have all three shows in rotating rep for five weeks.  We can do it.  I can do it.  And, luckily for all of you, I will be providing regular updates on what I’ve found that works, and what I’ve found that does not.  Isn’t that exciting?

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