Our first "big" storm of the new year is expected tonight. Everyone is hoping for a delay, or maybe even a day off?! A delay is good.... wouldn't want to miss a play rehearsal now that things are taking off. I love my cast this year. They are super-pumped and full of energy.
I am super pumped because I actually have a STAFF this year! Having a real, live, adult stage manager is amazing. Michelle is proving herself indispensable keeping track of things, taking attendance, helping organize everyone. John is there as stage tech director, but he is helping run music for rehearsals and coaching from the sidelines. Adam and Scott are there too--my music and over-all tech directors. I also have a number of student directors this year for dance, stage and chorus.
It's really happening! Even though I've done this a few times before, and know that it does... it is still a bit surreal when everything I have spent the past 8 months planning is actually happening!
Today I got confirmation from the shop department that they are willing to help with props, and my art staff stopped by to pick up a script and take notes. I tossed out some ideas for my Egyptian slave barge and the museum scene that seemed to pique some considerable interest. (I just love seeing that sparkle in other people's eyes when I reveal my "evil" plans....)
Of course, the best part are the little stragglers that happen upon my stage. These are the kids lurking in the shadows, or hanging shyly on the edges... they might even be the goofy Fall Sports jock with nothing better to do at the moment. Without fail, these kids wander in, get sucked in and then never leave! These are the kids who are truly touched by the magic of the theater. It often is their first connection to something beyond themselves. Kids that won't behave in the classroom hang on every word and direction. Students many teachers haven't heard talk suddenly sing, act and dance. Students with social related diagnoses interact.
Watching them is even better than having a snow day!
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