Unexpected Survival
Last night signalled the opening of Midsummer Night's Dream, which was beyond the pale of all of my expectations. The three dress rehearsals at the venue were full of absent players, of distractions, and of a MOIJR who was stressed beyond all imagination. It seemed like it would flop together chaotically, with little of the comedy we have worked so hard to tune. That, however, was not the case - i ran around all day attempting to correct the problems that were in my control, and the cast brought their game, which was amazing. We had a an audience, the size of which far surpassed all expectations, that was generous and enjoyed the show. Last night i flipped out, and made an ass out of myself talking to some friends, especially my bud C.S. - sorry pal.
Things are cool now, though. The show came together even better than i had planned, even though some scens got switched around. The entire cast was filled, not with boudin, but with joy - it made everything, all of the crazy hours and stressed days and nights, tedious rehearsals, EVERYTHING more than worth it. I really value what this production means to me, and what it has become - far surpassing all of my goals, expectations, and even direction, of which i am not ashamed to say.
Hung out with some killer folks last night - it made me so happy too, because my Aunt Sue came to see the play, as well as W.A. and J.C. (not christ, mind you), which was really touching for some unknown reason. Normally i don't care if my friends "come see my show" or not. I mean, its nice and all, but to be honest after doing plays for a while, you forget what is special about the whole thing. Last night reminded me.
Danke, mein herrs unt fraulinas. Danke.
-MOIJR
Things are cool now, though. The show came together even better than i had planned, even though some scens got switched around. The entire cast was filled, not with boudin, but with joy - it made everything, all of the crazy hours and stressed days and nights, tedious rehearsals, EVERYTHING more than worth it. I really value what this production means to me, and what it has become - far surpassing all of my goals, expectations, and even direction, of which i am not ashamed to say.
Hung out with some killer folks last night - it made me so happy too, because my Aunt Sue came to see the play, as well as W.A. and J.C. (not christ, mind you), which was really touching for some unknown reason. Normally i don't care if my friends "come see my show" or not. I mean, its nice and all, but to be honest after doing plays for a while, you forget what is special about the whole thing. Last night reminded me.
Danke, mein herrs unt fraulinas. Danke.
-MOIJR