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Week Two 5/12/19

Week 2
A lot of progress was made this week. Even though Margaret was out for part of it, I got to do a lot of lights/tech stuff and odd jobs while she was gone. After talking today, we’re not sure if its probable to think that we can get all of this memorized in this little time. 45 minutes is a long time on stage, and three weeks is not a lot of time to rehearse. In addition to sets, lights, and production managing we still have a ton to do. 
The past two weeks have been more theater intensive then I could have imagined. Today, I spent ten hours inside; A mix of rehearsal, senior project, lights, and costumes. My day to day schedule is usually (about) as follows: 8:00 AM I go to the theater and work on the light notes I received from the day before or ones I took myself. At 10 (or so) I meet Margaret and we work until lunch. Meals for me are a pretty in-out operation, so I’m usually back within 25 minutes. After lunch, we will work some more and then I’ll go back to lighting. We rehearse for Once On This Island through the afternoon, then I’ll go to dinner and be back at 6 or so to keep going on the tech side of OOTI. I’m usually walking back into my dorm around 10.
I love it. I feel like I’m learning so much. My lighting design has evolved (and is evolving) constantly through constructive criticism through observers and myself. I’ve gained skills in sewing and costuming as well as a tiny bit in theatrical carpentry. I’ve also been learning how to work well with another individual. Margaret and I are fairly similar people, but even so working this closely with another can produce unique challenges. Learning to overcome them has been a lesson I will always remember.
The week to come is a busy one. Buckle up.


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