I've never gotten overly excited for Halloween. In the past couple of years it's just been an occasion for me to dig out some weird clothes and take candy from strangers. But tomorrow- tomorrow I am going all out.
I found a very old My Little Pony costume in the basement today. Skinny Me wore it seven or eight years ago, I think. To celebrate my love for the series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, I'll be going to school in full pony gear. It's amazing what The Management can do with a sweatsuit and a hot glue gun. This thing is magnificent, and it's stayed in great shape.
Tomorrow also kicks of the dreaded Tech Week. Personally, I've always loved the craziness of dress rehearsals and Tech Day and all that. I love nothing more than sitting in a dark, cold theater for hours and hours with people I love. Especially when there's food involved- everyone seems to make their best baked goods during Tech week. I love that.
But there are some down sides, too. No homework will be done. No sleep will be gotten. No sanity will remain. That's what happens when it's Theater Magic season, though. It comes with the territory.
Just a thought: I haven't done any "professional" theater for two years. Most of the other area actors who are my age do nothing but Omaha theater year-round. They get awards for that kind of stuff. I can't do theater outside of school- all of the good shows are at the same time as school shows. And you know what? I would much rather be making Theater Magic on the best high school stage in the city with the people I love than in some big-shot theater where no one sings Madonna songs.
And that's the daily rant.
Happy Halloween, y'all.
I understand. I am completely happy doing my little acting thing at the Opera House instead of going after more "professional" venues. Serves all my needs, plus I am surrounded by people I love.
ReplyDeleteDamn straight MurrBeth. Today in one of my classes we were talking about the value that extra curricular involvement means to students and the learning community. Sports came up. "Work as a team" "Regular practice builds stamina and commitment" "Only as strong as the weakest link" "Sometimes homework doesn't take precedent". My wise professor said "OK......sports does all that. Anything else?" And I said Theatre.
ReplyDeleteA couple of the sporty-folks were dubious of this statement.
But as I described the process that is theatre AND the heightened process that is Tech Week, I was able to enlighten a few folks.....and confirm what I knew all along.
Live Theatre *is* Magic. And Magic takes a crap-load of hard work!
Can't wait to see your show this weekend!
Ms. Moon: There's something so family-like about "littler" theaters, isn't there? I think the small ones do the greatest work- maybe it's because everybody loves each other so much.
ReplyDeleteFG: I'm really glad you could spread the theater love. Some people don't understand just how big Theater Magic is in our lives. Currently our love for the Magic is being tested by our strong dislike for certain scene changes, but everything is going to turn out somehow. That tends to happen. I'll be scanning the crowd for you!