What I was

In a week, I start school. Last night I tried on my uniform (or at least the parts I have) and it was pretty cool. I looked kinda silly, to be honest, but that could be that I'm used to wearing black. Or I could just look silly.
I've also been having interesting dreams, as of late. Some have been test anxiety
dreams, but there have also been plenty of theatre dreams. Most have been where we have to evacuate the patrons because of severe weather or the like. And my friends have been in them. These photos are a mix of what I was, and who I was with. Because that is what I am leaving behind.

The top photo is the crew from Pippi Longstocking. The shows are always changing, and we are all pretty used to that. Because you never know where you might be tomorrow, or who you'll meet or what you'll see or where you'll go.

The next photo is Seussical, another one of my favorites. I still don't know if the show was that good, or if the experience was merely fun as heck. Regardless, the Whos down in Whoville all turned out all right.

And this 3rd photo is from my last show at the theatre, Mulan. More specifically, Disney's Mulan Jr. We just called it Mulan backstage...



Being backstage, I had a lot of opportunities to work with so much talent. From actors to crew to stage managers to designers and directors and every one else it takes to make a play.
This picture is obviously for bragging rights. I don't have the room to put photos of everyone I worked with, but I did get a chance to shake this dude's hand. And he even remembered my name 5 hours later.

But of all the people I worked with, I have to say I will miss the young ones the most. They (you) keep the magic of life alive. If the world were filled with only adults, there would be no sparkles in eyes. There would be very little jumping in puddles. There would be no hide and seek backstage or random giggles or tears. The world is black and white, and all the children are the crayons (or colored Sharpies) that make it shine. Thank you!

Here we go!

A lot has happened in the last week or so. First off, the basement got quite a bit of water flowing into it from the rain. Of course, the easiest place for the water to flow was right under my computer, so I have been off line for a while.
Now...last Friday was my last day at the theatre. It really wasn't as weird as I thought it would be. I know I will be in contact with all those people and will enjoy going to see all the wonderful plays they will continue making. I turned in my keys, grabbed the rest of my stuff and walked out to my car. That chapter ended and I turned the page to find the next chapter, which starts Monday.
This week, I am working at the local University being a chaperone for an intensive theatre camp. There are 20 students who will be going to college in the next couple years and I have to make sure they are good at night.... So far, so good! It is really great seeing the energy of the next generation of theatre people. They are fresh eyed and have the drive I know they will need. They pace the halls, muttering lines to themselves. Really, it is making me quite happy.
Monday, I have orientation for my new school. I really don't know what to expect. I hope they have decided I don't need to take generals, being that I have a FRICKING DEGREE, but so it goes... I hope I get my knife kit, so I can get to know them all. I also have a large gift card to a nice kitchen store from my friends at the theatre, but I want to see what is in the kit before I go shopping. I'm sure it will be something sharp, and I will post pictures!! Yay!
Nothing deep here. I'm merely floating inbetween gigs, in a near freefall. I know I will land pretty much on my feet, 'cause that is how I roll....but I just don't quite know when or how.

Peace out

The BS Chef