Tomorrow marks the first rehearsal of the winter show this year. This is the first show that I have not worked on for the company in three years. It is a rather odd feeling for me. I sit around wondering what exactly I will be doing with all my free time. I look at the positives as well.
I won't have to be in a freezing cold theater trying to stay warm while taking blocking notes. I won't have to drive in the rain and sit in traffic for 45 mins over a ten mile distance. And most importantly I won't have to spend long hours setting up and cleaning up after people.
Man I already miss it. What am I going to do?
Hopefully I will be able to get tickets to go see all my wonderful friends that were cast, because they will make the show amazing. And maybe this time off will be exactly what I need and I can come back even stronger for the summer season.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Showmance
Showmance is an odd word. Actually I don't even know if it is a word, but these days everyone makes up whatever language they want and you just have to hope that people can follow along. If they can you might have a real shot at finding your made up word sweeping the internet.
But I digress, so yes showmance. In theater you watch people walk into and out of your life within months. Most of the time you form close bonds and connections with the people you work with. Tight quarters and long hours tend to forge those relationships. There are some people that walk into a show ready to work and luckily end up walking away from the experience not only with new friends but possibly a significant other as well. Lucky bastards!
However, I can never help but be happy for my friends when the showmance works out and continues for more than just the show we were all working on. I am realizing that this is starting to sound like we do shows just to hook up with other people, that is really not that case. It is more a side effect of being with people who clearly have the same passion for theater as you.
But I digress, so yes showmance. In theater you watch people walk into and out of your life within months. Most of the time you form close bonds and connections with the people you work with. Tight quarters and long hours tend to forge those relationships. There are some people that walk into a show ready to work and luckily end up walking away from the experience not only with new friends but possibly a significant other as well. Lucky bastards!
However, I can never help but be happy for my friends when the showmance works out and continues for more than just the show we were all working on. I am realizing that this is starting to sound like we do shows just to hook up with other people, that is really not that case. It is more a side effect of being with people who clearly have the same passion for theater as you.
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