One Quarter

Wow, the end of the year already. Holy shit that went fast. I could have sworn that just yesterday I was being moved into this lovely place. I can't believe that I have finished 25% of my undergrad experience. All I have left are some finals next week and the theatre banquet. I am really excited for this summer. It's going to be a blast. I will not only be living out in the gorgeous Black Hills for 3 entire months, but I will also be doing what I love: theatre. This is really going to be a test of my passion for theatre. If I can get through this without getting bored or tired of theatre, then I truly will be able to make it in life doing theatre. This is going to be like a personal test for me.
Someone brought up an odd subject last night: marriage. People I know are talking about marriage already. How crazy is that? I can't even think about marriage without either laughing or just wondering if I ever will. I don't even see myself married to anyone. I attribute this to the fact that no one is interested in me. However, even if people were interested in me, I am way too busy to have a relationship. So, it must end up meaning that I will end up alone. And, before you think I am throwing a pity party, I would just like to say, that maybe it would be a good thing. I love theatre. I am going into theatre as a career. Theatre isn't quite the family-supporting job, unless you do movies that make it big. And, I am not interested in film. I don't know where I am going with this.
So, yesterday was Mother's Day, and I am went to visit my family, particularly my mother. We are had a barbecue after church, and my dad made steaks. I was excited. I missed actual cuts of meat. Here is my week:

Monday: Acting Final 8AM
Alpha Psi Omega Meeting 10PM
Tuesday: Communications Final 8AM
Theatre Banquet at Riverwalk Cafe 6PM
Wednesday: Studying and preparation (No finals)
DED Picture 11AM
Thursday: Studying and preparation (No finals)
Drammies 5PM
Friday: Biology Final 8AM
Psychology Final 1PM
Saturday: Move home

I don't have much to do the next couple of days, so I'll probably just be a big pile and do nothing. I found out that I might have a tough time getting internet on my computer this summer at Black Hills Playhouse. That's a bummer. Anyway, next week my mommy is taking me shopping for things I need for the summer. I am excited. Well, until next time...

Seasons

Tentative 2007-2008 Augustana Theatre Schedule

* The Complete History of America Abridged
* She Stoops to Conquer
* How I Learned to Drive
* Urinetown


That is the current plan. I am excited. It's going to be a fun season. w00t

2006-2007 Season

* Augustana Shakespeare Festival
* Comedy of Errors
* Kin
* Baby

This proves to be an interesting year as well.

Finished

Well, the other day, I finished the behemoth project that was Pirates of Penzance. Many people come up to me and ask me if I am happy it's done. Most of the time I say yes, because that is the answer they expect to hear from me. However, I am filled with mixed feelings. I am happy to have some more free time, which is going to quickly disappear because I am initating into Alpha Psi Omega. However, I am going to miss a lot of the people in the cast as I won't get to see them nearly as much. During the show, everyone bonded really well, with the excpeption of a couple of people. Theatre is about creating a new world for the audience and bringing them into it. Not just during performances did these wonderful people create a new world, but also offstage. People began bonding a lot, both thespians and choir folk alike. It seemed as if everyone just set aside their differences just for the show. Previous to the show, so many people were complaining about how they just KNEW that the choir folk would bring tons of drama and would stir things up. However, from my point of view, I could easily see that the drama would come from those who make drama their life: thespians. Most everyone behaved, and just did what they needed to do, which was a very good thing. However, the next time someone says how the choir group and the theatre group don't get along, I will be the first to chime in and tell them a thing or two. No one wanted to stage manage this show because of that preconceived notion, however, I'd like to say that not only were their predictions wrong, but we put on one hell of a show. Record-breaking in ticket sales, for that matter. I would just like to say that if we do another collaboration between the two departments, (which I am all for), I would be happy to stage manage that wonderful group of people again. Thanks to everyone in the Pirates of Penzance cast for making it a wonderful experience for me.