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.