Mon, Apr. 7
... All hail the props goddess
Things I learned from Joseph
or
Something good had to have come from this after all
- There are some boys that you just don't want to see in their underwear. There are some that are okay to see in just underwear. And there are parts of the body that just shouldn't grow hair. Period.
- Don't trust the crew with anything. If I want something done, I have to double check that it was done properly, because it's only a 50/50 chance that they'll get it done right. They did a great job, and I'm glad that I had them--I wouldn't have been able to do it all myself--but I still had to be on top of everything.
- A solid core team is imperative. The show wouldn't have happened without the dedication of people like Val, Jen, Janna, Chelsea, and Cindy. I can sort of include myself in that group, too, but they definitely put in a lot more hours than I did. But no matter who did or didn't do their work, if the core wasn't there, it just wouldn't happen.
- People need to be appreciated. It can make someone's performance to send a card beforehand, or to give a high five as they come off of a difficult scene, or to notice something unique about their contribution. It can make all the difference in the world.
- Life is more fun when you can dance backstage.
- White chocolate brownies are a necessity when rehearsals get just a little too stressful.
- No matter how bad it gets behind the scenes, smile to the audience, because all they see is the finished product. When you're asked (except by those select few confidantes), rehearsals are always going, "Really well, thanks. Are you coming to see the show?" There's no need for everyone to know all about the drama going on with everyone involved. The end product is all they see, and to them, that's all that matters.
- Trust a woman to do the job wherever possible. Men just don't get it.
- I have to be as dependable as I can be. It's not my responsibility to worry about what the other departments are doing, but when it comes to props, I have to be 150% on top of my game, all the time. I can't let my guard down, because then I'm letting down the director, the crew, the actors, the audience, and God. If I do the best I can for my jobs, I can't ask for more from anyone else.
- I need to act, direct, and tech. It's been a year and a half since I acted in one of Rocky's mainstage shows, and I really miss it. I need to get back out there and do it again. I love directing my kids, and I've loved my experiences backstage, stage managing Mayhem and props managing Joseph, but I can't wait to get back onstage. There are some artists who are passionate about one or the other, but I'm one of those who needs a little of all three to be fulfilled.
- I want to dance, and I can't wait to take classes. I've wanted to dance for a long time, and I'm sad that I wasn't able to be a part of this musical onstage, because I don't know when another opportunity like this will come up. Opening night and closing night were the worst--I wanted to be onstage in such a bad way. Having said that, however...
- I enjoy being responsible for something big. I like the feeling of having something as major as props for this show under my control. It's not necessarily a control issue (I don't think), but it's nice to feel like I'm doing something significant towards the production. It's a lot of responsibility, and when something goes wrong, it comes back to me, but I enjoy it.
- The boys' dressing room at the end of the week is nasty, dirty, and gross, and no human being should be forced to find a black thong on the floor, let alone pick it up and throw it in the garbage. And it's cruel and unusual punishment to know whose thong it was.
And I think that on that note I should finish this off. My computer is starting to be strange at me, and I don't feel like retyping all of this if it decides to freeze. That would really suck. A lot.
And I'm really good at avoiding issues, aren't I?
One year ago today: I need a man who sings. Oh my gosh. I love music so much. I love the choir concert so much. It was so great tonight... I wish I could be in it, but you know, there are just so many things one person can do. But it's just reinforced my opinion that music can cure everything. That good choral gospel music that fills the room to overflowing is the best thing going. And that I need a man who can sing. :o)
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posted at 11:54 p.m.
