Closing

Closing a show can be one of the hardest things to do; ever. Especially if the cast and crew really meld to create something that can affect people's lives on an extreme level. It's both the good thing and bad thing about theatre. It is always changing, no two shows (even if they are the same show) are alike. Once the show is closed, that's it; you can't go back.

Joseph and His Damn Coat

Tonight was the first rehearsal that was held for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. I learned something... I really need to relearn how to read music. nothings more awkward than butchering a song when the musical director is 4 feet away. I finally got the music down, but I really need to learn how to read music.

Stage Combat

One of my favorite passions and hobbies is stage combat. I have been choreographing fights for shows ever since high school and when I got to college I finally learned how to do it properly. I am now trained and have experience in contemporary violence, unarmed combat, broadsword, rapier/dagger, roman short sword, and knife fighting. My most recent projects have included two short films, WHITEHAND- a feature length film, SILENCE- a three act play, LIFE X3- a one act play, and A BACKWARDS FAIRYTALE- a one act play. It is through working on these shows that I continue to hone my skills. I have also been the coordinator for setting up two different Theatre Education stage combat workshops.  My next project is choreographing a unique production of HAMLET done by the freshman theatre majors. Stage combat is one of the most rewarding experiences I could have ever been introduced to. It is my hope to one day be an accredited fight choreographer along with being a high school theatre teacher.

Auditioning

Since high school I hadn't had any real need to audition for shows. Even though I am a theatre major, I have focused mainly on backstage things and directing, however this weekend I auditioned for Joseph and the Amazing Techni-colored Dreamcoat at Muncie Civic Theatre. It was an experience to say the least. I wasn't at all nervous until I was called to the stage. Then the nerves hit like a mac truck. My knees started shaking, but I ended up having a great audition and surprising not only the directors, but myself. When the cast list was posted that night I found out that I had been cast as Simeon, one of Joseph's brothers. I have a great feeling about this show and I am really glad that I screwed up the courage to audition.

Homesickness

I'm not usually one to be affected by homesickness, but I'm sure everyone has at one point and time felt the pang associated with it. Maybe it's not just homesickness, but maybe you miss your sibling or your significant other. Either way, you feel a longing to be near to that person or environment. A very effective way to get over homesickness is to keep really, really busy. It usually helps me and hopefully it can help you too.