Chess Board 2008
Last night I went to the Wednesday RG hangout at Chris and Donald's house and one of the topics of conversation was how many fighters they had for chess board. It was mentioned that they were four short and needed more girls due to the girls vs. guys theme this year. They also said that they'd be happy to consider me if it's something I was interested in. So, I'm debating taking a fighting role on the chess board this year and I'm seeking some advice from anyone willing to give it. I find myself in an odd position trying to determine what I can handle and what would be fun due to my past good and horribly bad experiences. I'll start with the good because it came first.
I had a decent time working on Dwain's (Derek's brother/ "little Dwain") show. I enjoyed working with Derek and learning how to fight even though that group and show as a whole sucked at best due to ego and disorganization. Fighting wasn't terribly stressful and I liked it. Sadly, this didn't remain the case.
I had a horrible time doing Derek's show. I can't express how unhappy and stressed I was. I took on multiple fighting roles and was involved with Derek's management of the group. During the time I was working Derek would come to me for advice and I'd give it. His response would always be something along the lines of "I don't think so," and "No, there's a better way," or "That's wrong." When someone else would repeat the EXACT words I said to him he'd take heed and say "That's a good Idea," or "Thanks." I hated doing practice, I felt like I was invisible to Derek, and I wanted out of the show almost the whole time but wasn't able to get out. Things have been gone over since then and worked out but for those of you out there who have heard that Derek isn't allowed to talk about his Arkansas show around me for at least 3 months by pain of John and/or his whole cast attacking him, this is the long story short of why.
So, about an equal amount of good and bad experiences though one was more recent and more painful. I realize Red Griffin is a totally different environment and I'd only have one fight. The practices at this point are perfectly workable with my schedule. It's just a matter of whether or not I can handle it with festival and school. I'm pretty sure I can if it was something like my first experience (only better because it's RG) but I'm terrified of having any more experiences like "Duels of the Dark Ages." I want to have fun and reduce as much stress as I can in the process. I'm interested in fighting but don't know if I should do it now or wait until next year. It had been my previous decision to wait but I don't know if that's what I want anymore. What do all of you out there think? Fighter workshop is this Sunday and I have until then to decide whether or not I want to go for it.
-Brina
I had a decent time working on Dwain's (Derek's brother/ "little Dwain") show. I enjoyed working with Derek and learning how to fight even though that group and show as a whole sucked at best due to ego and disorganization. Fighting wasn't terribly stressful and I liked it. Sadly, this didn't remain the case.
I had a horrible time doing Derek's show. I can't express how unhappy and stressed I was. I took on multiple fighting roles and was involved with Derek's management of the group. During the time I was working Derek would come to me for advice and I'd give it. His response would always be something along the lines of "I don't think so," and "No, there's a better way," or "That's wrong." When someone else would repeat the EXACT words I said to him he'd take heed and say "That's a good Idea," or "Thanks." I hated doing practice, I felt like I was invisible to Derek, and I wanted out of the show almost the whole time but wasn't able to get out. Things have been gone over since then and worked out but for those of you out there who have heard that Derek isn't allowed to talk about his Arkansas show around me for at least 3 months by pain of John and/or his whole cast attacking him, this is the long story short of why.
So, about an equal amount of good and bad experiences though one was more recent and more painful. I realize Red Griffin is a totally different environment and I'd only have one fight. The practices at this point are perfectly workable with my schedule. It's just a matter of whether or not I can handle it with festival and school. I'm pretty sure I can if it was something like my first experience (only better because it's RG) but I'm terrified of having any more experiences like "Duels of the Dark Ages." I want to have fun and reduce as much stress as I can in the process. I'm interested in fighting but don't know if I should do it now or wait until next year. It had been my previous decision to wait but I don't know if that's what I want anymore. What do all of you out there think? Fighter workshop is this Sunday and I have until then to decide whether or not I want to go for it.
-Brina