So far spring break has treated me quite well, considering I am at my house in Sioux Falls. Yesterday, I slept until 3pm. That's late, right. Nope, the day before I slept until 4pm. Yes, I have done nothing but sleep, eat and check my email. Check my email? Yes, I have been checking my email at least 3 times a day awaiting my Black Hills Playhouse email. I am beginning to think it isn't going to come. I wouldn't be surprised since I was sick as a dog for my audition. Today, I got an email from some Pirates of Penzance members, but I am on break, so I am going to approach those later in the week. I also received an email from APO. Apparently I have enough points to get initiated into Alpha Psi this year. Sweet ass. That's something happy that has been delivered to my inbox.
I visited my high school today. I was there for four hours. How crazy is that? I visited Mr. DK, my choir director, and got the pleasure to tell him that I was involved in an operetta as a stage manager and not an actor. What now, Deekee? In yo face. (Ghetto Sean moment) I also visited my theatre teacher, Mr. Pope. Man was it good to see him. I had a nice talk with him about college decisions and the Augustana Theatre department. It was a good talk. I visited my high school TD briefly. I also visited, Ms. Wek, Mrs. Schmidt (awkward since I don't know her. But, some people in her class saw me walk past the door and they got all excited.) Ms. Becker, (now Mrs. Hutchinson.) Senora Moore, Mr. Powers, and Dr. Raeder. (I love that liberal government teacher of mine. Good times in her classroom.) It was interesting going back. It's almost as if I receive rockstar treatment. It was pretty cool. Concert Choir is doing some challenging stuff. 14 part music. Nice job. It was very well done. Chamber doesn't suck like it used to, so yay for that. AND! I AM SO PUMPED TO GO TO BEST OF SHOW ON SATURDAY! I miss show choir soo much. If anyone wants to go with me, they can. Roosevelt needs a fanbase this year. I met the new show choir teacher today. She reminded me of a younger Ms. Mitchell. Crazy.
Anyway, I am just up because I can't get to sleep. I knew that 3 hour nap at 7pm was a bad idea. Anyway, I hope everyone is enjoying their spring break! If anyone wants to do anything this week, call me. I will call you back if you leave me a message. Talk to you later!
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Springtime for Sean in Sioux Falls
Ahhh, what a wonderful time of Augie's class schedule. We have spring break next week. Yes, that's right, for those of you who go to those "other" schools and have already had your spring break, you will be in class. What a pity. I am almost ready to die due to the happiness Spring break is going to bring me. I will be sleeping, playing Halo, reading, and working at the box office. I do have some small things to do, but I have an entire week to do them. I am going to enjoy peace and quiet as all my family members will be gone during the day. Ahhh. I love it.
However, before break, I have some classes that I need to go to. Acting 2 is the only one that I HAVE to go to. I will probably end up skipping Psych 115 and Bio 110 just because I already know what we will be doing. Also, I have some more rehearsals for Pirates of Penzance. I have been thinking about this whole stage management thing. I decided officially that I really really love it. It is a lot of fun because I get to see the entire show from concept to production. We are still in the blocking/choreographing/working stage, I am really super excited for when we finish with blocking. We will be done with blocking and everything by tomorrow. Tonight we have rehearsal at 7 and we are going to be learning the Act 2 finale. Apparently it is going to be huge. We will have 27 people on our small stage all at once. (Granted we have tons of levels, so it's not that bad.) So far, the set is doing what I like to call "kicking ass." It's so grandiose as we use all the levels of the theatre. The lighting designer wants to die because he has to use stage lighting to light the aisles and the back of the house as there is action that goes on there. It's turning out to be really good. Maybe I should take a technical emphasis to my theatre major and specialize in stage management and/or design (if I like design when I take it). I love acting and do well at it when there is a "crazy" enough role for me such as Mr. Kolenkhov, but I dont' know yet. I am really confused. We'll see how I sit at the end of the year.
I am still awaiting an email back from Blackhills Playhouse. Here's the plan: If I don't get an acting job at BHP, I will audition for Bare Bodkins to do Measure for Measure this summer and continue to work at the box office. If that doesn't work out, I will work at the Pavilion box office part time and work full time at a restaurant as a server. I think that would be a good thing for a theatre major to know how to do. BUT, I am still hoping on the Black Hills Playhouse thing. Anyway, I need to open the house and get stuff done before rehearsal. I hope to post again soon, but don't count on it.
However, before break, I have some classes that I need to go to. Acting 2 is the only one that I HAVE to go to. I will probably end up skipping Psych 115 and Bio 110 just because I already know what we will be doing. Also, I have some more rehearsals for Pirates of Penzance. I have been thinking about this whole stage management thing. I decided officially that I really really love it. It is a lot of fun because I get to see the entire show from concept to production. We are still in the blocking/choreographing/working stage, I am really super excited for when we finish with blocking. We will be done with blocking and everything by tomorrow. Tonight we have rehearsal at 7 and we are going to be learning the Act 2 finale. Apparently it is going to be huge. We will have 27 people on our small stage all at once. (Granted we have tons of levels, so it's not that bad.) So far, the set is doing what I like to call "kicking ass." It's so grandiose as we use all the levels of the theatre. The lighting designer wants to die because he has to use stage lighting to light the aisles and the back of the house as there is action that goes on there. It's turning out to be really good. Maybe I should take a technical emphasis to my theatre major and specialize in stage management and/or design (if I like design when I take it). I love acting and do well at it when there is a "crazy" enough role for me such as Mr. Kolenkhov, but I dont' know yet. I am really confused. We'll see how I sit at the end of the year.
I am still awaiting an email back from Blackhills Playhouse. Here's the plan: If I don't get an acting job at BHP, I will audition for Bare Bodkins to do Measure for Measure this summer and continue to work at the box office. If that doesn't work out, I will work at the Pavilion box office part time and work full time at a restaurant as a server. I think that would be a good thing for a theatre major to know how to do. BUT, I am still hoping on the Black Hills Playhouse thing. Anyway, I need to open the house and get stuff done before rehearsal. I hope to post again soon, but don't count on it.
Monday, March 06, 2006
Protest the Abortion Ban! Support Women's Rights!
In Sioux Falls:
Thursday, March 9, 2006
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CT
Sioux Falls Federal Courthouse
400 South Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
In Rapid City:
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM MT
Rapid City Federal Building/Courthouse
515 9th Street, Rapid City, SD
A rally is also planned in front of the Planned Parenthood Clinic in Sioux City for those of you closer to the Iowa border.
Be sure to wear a pink T-shirt to show your support of Planned Parenthood!
Thursday, March 9, 2006
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CT
Sioux Falls Federal Courthouse
400 South Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
In Rapid City:
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM MT
Rapid City Federal Building/Courthouse
515 9th Street, Rapid City, SD
A rally is also planned in front of the Planned Parenthood Clinic in Sioux City for those of you closer to the Iowa border.
Be sure to wear a pink T-shirt to show your support of Planned Parenthood!
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Slow and steady wins a slap in the face
It's been a while since I posted, and since I have some freetime tonight, I am choosing to use this time to update my blog. Life has really picked up pace for me. First off, Pirates of Penzance rehearsals have begun. Also, Back Alley Improv made it's public debut.
You might be wondering, what the hell Back Alley Improvisation is. Well, this is simple. Back Alley Improvisation is a group that was formed by a group of students to help promote improvisation on the Augustana campus and also to help us improve our improvisation skills. Back Alley Improv, at this point in time, consists of two different groups: The GoldMilk Favorites and Premature Improvisation. The GoldMilk Favorites, the group I am in, is a long-form improv group specializing in improv musicals. Yes, that's right, completely improvised musicals. Premature Improvisation is a long-form group that truly has come before it's time.
Now that you know what it's like, I will tell you about our first public performance. We hold our performances every Thursday night at 10PM in the Back Alley (imagine that). We set the lighting up and arranged the seating only to find out that we nearly ran out of seating. The night was a success. We couldn't have asked for a better public debut. Next Thursday, Back Alley Improvisation will be featuring: Premature Improvisation. 10PM in the Back Alley. (I expect to see you there.)
Now, moving on to another huge part of my life: Pirates of Penzance. As you all know, I am stage managing. And, so far, I like it. Of course there is going to be the problem here and there, but that's normal. However, what I don't really care for is for friends of mine thinking they can get preferential treatment from me because I am their friend. I have a job to do, and I don't care if you get angry at me because I am working my ass off to keep things neat and organized. If you hate me, well maybe you should re-evaluate some of the decisions you made and try to look at it from my viewpoint. Rehearsals are very important to be at and are to be missed if and only if you have an actual committment. That's all I am going to say about that. Just don't be stupid, people.
You might be wondering, what the hell Back Alley Improvisation is. Well, this is simple. Back Alley Improvisation is a group that was formed by a group of students to help promote improvisation on the Augustana campus and also to help us improve our improvisation skills. Back Alley Improv, at this point in time, consists of two different groups: The GoldMilk Favorites and Premature Improvisation. The GoldMilk Favorites, the group I am in, is a long-form improv group specializing in improv musicals. Yes, that's right, completely improvised musicals. Premature Improvisation is a long-form group that truly has come before it's time.
Now that you know what it's like, I will tell you about our first public performance. We hold our performances every Thursday night at 10PM in the Back Alley (imagine that). We set the lighting up and arranged the seating only to find out that we nearly ran out of seating. The night was a success. We couldn't have asked for a better public debut. Next Thursday, Back Alley Improvisation will be featuring: Premature Improvisation. 10PM in the Back Alley. (I expect to see you there.)
Now, moving on to another huge part of my life: Pirates of Penzance. As you all know, I am stage managing. And, so far, I like it. Of course there is going to be the problem here and there, but that's normal. However, what I don't really care for is for friends of mine thinking they can get preferential treatment from me because I am their friend. I have a job to do, and I don't care if you get angry at me because I am working my ass off to keep things neat and organized. If you hate me, well maybe you should re-evaluate some of the decisions you made and try to look at it from my viewpoint. Rehearsals are very important to be at and are to be missed if and only if you have an actual committment. That's all I am going to say about that. Just don't be stupid, people.